Misak Indigenous Community Worldview

Misak indigenous community worldview

Introduction

The following trial is carried out in order to publicize the worldview of the Misak community or better known as Guámbianos, which are located in the department of Cauca-Colombia; They have their own cultural identity, language, economic and territorial organization.

Next, significant variables will be highlighted for this community as other aspects of their practice culture will also be taken into account, therefore, we will ask ourselves about what are the main factors within the Misak indigenous community regarding its worldview?

Developing

Guámbianos are an indigenous community made up of approximately 23.000 indigenous in the different territories of Colombia, leading Cauca with the highest number of indigenous people, have a culture where generation to generation is transmitted to generation. They have their respective territorial spaces (not very extensive) their own language, which is designated Wampi-Misamerawam; They still retain their suits, beliefs and their own vision of the world.

The Guámbianos, then, are children of water, but from the water of the moors, of fresh water, of the cold people, of the Pishimisak, as they say. (Uribe) It is evident from this conception of identity, such as their ideologies, they are absolutely related to nature that for them is Mother Earth, and yes, they are constantly interaction with her, for this reason they take care, respect and protect the land that surround them, without leaving aside that thanks to it they have their food, since, they themselves cultivate the earth, that is why they find in these crops from medicinal plants to their food proprio, for this reason it can be considered that the Guámbianos always revolve around nature.

Another factor which is considered within its culture very important is the territory, and that is why they are always in constant struggle, since many times the government does not recognize its lands and that is why they reach and even violate their rights as an indigenous community , since they call it life space and its main motto is "to recover the earth to recover everything".

“The territory is the most sensitive and important element of our Misak life. It articulated all the processes of organization, related to vital spaces and satisfactors such as biodiversity, agricultural systems, waters and arts ”(S.A)

The territorial relevance in their lives occurs, because it is in this place where it has been done, Food independence and without neglecting that this territorial space is a component of Mother Earth and therefore must be preserved since this ensures the survival of the community.

Regarding its identity, it is a bit complex to understand it since it does not correspond only to how they look or see them, but goes further, to understand that identity you must take into account: its territorial organization, economy, practices, practices, handmade activities, beliefs, culture and worldview.

"Our worldview is expressed in nature, in the tissues, in the ways of sowing seeds and waters, in the ways of building our homes, in the shape of fire, in the literature, in the songs" (S.A) This small paragraph shows us clearly, as this community feels proud of the least they have even the greatest, however, the diversity of cultures, has even made indigenous belonging to the Guambian community, adopt other beliefs and culture. Which means for them that this culture identity should be strengthened; That is why "being Guámbianos is living according to them" (Uribe)

The economic basis of the Guambian community is mainly agriculture, where in its crops it is: corn and potatoes, however, it is not behind what onion, wheat and other seeds that can be found in their territory are in their territory. This shows that this indigenous community has its own economy.

The Misak cooperation system is among families- for example in the work of plots; And among the mingas with teamwork among several people for a common activity (culture), family help and teamwork can be highlighted from this community, since, thanks to this, they reach a cooperation and support from both The economic one as of his relatives and this undoubtedly is part of his culture.

This indigenous community has a sense of belonging for each of the members that make it to improve the quality of life within the community and that are still recognized today.

conclusion

Finally, in this brief approach to the Guambian culture, it can be said that despite the years that have passed those who have been victims of abuse by the government, however, they remain firm with regard to their worldview and cultural identity.

It is to admire the organization of this community, its own economic and social systems that have remained in history and that are currently a reference for other communities in our country, taking into account that Guámbianos even shares territory with the NASA community , clear sample of brotherhood.

Bibliography

• Culture, Ministry of. (s.F.). Misak (Guambianos), people of water, knowledge and dreams. Culture is independence, 14. S.A. (s.F.). How do we elaborate the safeguard plan.
• Uribe, l. G. (s.F.). Basic concepts of the Guambian worldview in relation to its fighting process. 13.