Social Cartography and use of participatory mapping in the demarcation of indigenous lands: the case of TI Porto Limoeiro-AM

Abstract

This work explores the use of social cartography as a source of data in the production of spatial information in the elaboration of cadastral cartography for the approval of indigenous land. The study case demonstrates the possibility of producing cartography for the approval of indigenous land in demarcation and demarcation processes in the country. The purpose of this article is to present the methodology used in the demarcation of the Indigenous Land (TI) lemon port, through social cartography and participatory mapping, aiming to demonstrate the social importance of the work done, its recognition and Regularization of indigenous areas, restoring the originating right to Earth. It also brings the discussion of a working methodology, which opens a field of research to geographers for the production of geospatial data with social participation. The result of the demarcation of the IT Porto Lemon was determined by the Pres/130, of 28 February 2003 of the Presidency of the Funai, which constitutes the working group (GT); The activities were carried out in the period from 15 March to 14 April 2003. It was approved for its administrative demarcation by Funai in 2012. The work was awaiting this recognition for scientific publication of the results. The study proved that it is important to work with social cartography and participatory mapping in the approval of indigenous lands, since this is a decisive factor in the consideration of the area's demarcation.