River way of life: territoriality in traditional communities in the island region of the island of João Pilatos in Ananindeua/PA.

Abstract

This article addresses the river way of life population and the territoriality of residents of the island region of Ananindeua, focusing on João Pilatos Island, located around Furo Maguari and the other islands in the municipality, its production methods, and the concerns of the island's families. Direct contact with the community was sought, observing daily interactions, that is, the river way of this population. A bibliographical survey of journals, online documents, research-related articles, city hall documents, data, and on-site visits to observe the study area were used, as well as qualitative research and participant observation. Therefore, it is important to understand that the Amazon is not limited to its natural resources. Amazonian identity must be taken into account as a territorial specificity of its peoples. Furthermore, riverside populations possess knowledge of the geographic space, a sense of their culture and territoriality, and daily practices that favor the preservation of the Amazon region's forests. These practices, therefore, translate into residents' identity and sense of belonging to the territory. They are also sources of a range of empirical knowledge, such as traditional knowledge and beliefs passed down from their ancestors. Furthermore, it is important to understand that territorial identities are formed based on empiricism and the conceptualization of socio-spatial belonging