Política, cosmologia y educación entre los Sikuani del resguardo Wacoyo (Colombia)

Abstract

This work focuses on conducting a literature review that examines the contributions of several authors dedicated to the study of the Sikuani ethnic group in the Wacoyo reservation, specifically in the Kaliawirinae community located in Colombia. It emphasizes the importance of carrying out a critical evaluation of existing research on this community, with a focus on their social, political, cosmological, and educational organization, while recognizing the significant influence of historical, social, and environmental interactions. The work highlights the need to question the generalizations that often limit the exploration of variations within the community, emphasizing the importance of a deeper and contextual approach. Additionally, this study draws on the perspectives of prominent anthropologists such as Barth, Ingold, and Kurttila, among others, who provide essential tools for understanding the dynamics of interethnic relationships, perceptions of ethnic boundaries, and the tradition of knowledge. The methodology employed includes a review of existing literature and data collection in the Wacoyo reservation, encompassing the retrieval of documents, historical records, and interviews with community members. This work contributes to the understanding of cosmology, ritual processes, and education in the Wacoyo reservation, enriching the research by incorporating the perspectives of the community and other sources. Furthermore, various areas of future research are proposed, such as the study of the influence of “neochamanisms,”knowledge transmission dynamics, and specific challenges in the implementation of educational policies, among other relevant topics.