Demarcando territórios: um estudo acerca do processo de demarcação das terras dos índios Tapeba e de suas práticas reivindicativas de direitos

Abstract

This work studies the process of indigenous Tapeba’s territory demarcation. Firstly, it traces a view about recognition of Brazilian’s state about indigenous territorial rights through a review of national and international legislation. After that, it broaches the indigenous history in Ceará, emphasizing the context of Tapeba’s emergence and the formation of their territory. It studies the process of demarcation of indigenous Tapeba’s territory, analyzing the main difficulties that the local political and economical power imposes on the demarcation process. Finally, it analyses the indigenous Tapeba’s claims to have their rights effected, mainly territorial rights.