O Que vi e vivi com os jovens de São Francisco do Paraguaçu/ BA.

Abstract

This dissertation reflects on the experiences of a group of young quilombola men - fishermen, traditional and rural residents of the São Francisco do Paraguaçu community - based on the activities they carry out in their everyday lives. It focuses on ancestral bodily practices that are deeply connected to the sustainability of the territory, generational heritage, local belonging, and how these practices are being re-signified today. Through writing, photography, audiovisual work, drawing, and other forms of recording and research, this work explores new ways of understanding their daily experiences in relation to natural resources. The aim is to open space for different perspectives and to support the development of public policies that can strengthen their ability to stay in the territory with dignity and quality of life.