Abstract/Résumé/Resumen
This paper draws parallels between documents related to the actions of the Brazilian State towards indigenous peoples, specifically focusing on the archive of the Serviço de Proteção aos Índios (SPI), and the prerogatives of indigenous peoples generated by maintaining and ensuring access to existing collections. The paper emphasizes that securing possession of their lands and other conditions for their existence, such as access to health care and respect for cultural diversity, relies on access to historical documentation. Additionally, the paper highlights the importance of effective document management for establishing a representative archival heritage of the history of indigenous peoples in Brazil.
