A sistematização dos conhecimentos tradicionais do povo Potiguara e seus potencial para a inovação socioecológica

Abstract

This research seeks to understand the mechanisms for systematizing the traditional knowledge of the Potiguara Indigenous people, developed within the scope of the Indigenous PET Program at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), aimed at strengthening socio-ecological innovation processes, based on an integrative literature review.The central research question addresses how this systematization drives innovation, and the overall objective of the study is to analyze the potential contribution of the mechanisms for systematizing the traditional knowledge of the Potiguara Indigenous people implemented through the Indigenous PET Program of UFPB to socioecological innovation processes. The specific objectives are to: (i) identify the traditional practices present in the daily life of the Potiguara people that are systematized by the Indigenous PET Program of UFPB; (ii) identify the strategies used to systematize this knowledge; and (iii) examine the potential of this systematization for the development of socioecological innovation initiatives.The exploratory qualitative methodology applied thematic analysis to six studies, revealing practices such as shellfish gathering, spiritual rituals, and handicrafts, adapted to environmental challenges. The strategies include educational workshops and digital records, aligned with the knowledge spiral. The potential lies in the generation of sustainable income and climate resilience, inspiring a balanced development model. Theoretically, the study integrates knowledge management with Indigenous sustainability, addressing gaps in the field of Administration. It is also important for informing policies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 and 15 (2021). The limitations of this study involve the use of secondary sources, suggesting future ethnographic research. Potiguara knowledge, through the PET Program, emerges as a paradigm for sustainable transitions, emphasizing ethical innovation.