The objective of this proposal is to investigate the qualification of the process of sociability that promotes Rondonian Masonry, taking as an empirical cut the social profile of its maximum leaders at the state level, namely its grand masters, as well as its deputies. Generally speaking, it is claimed that Masonry is politically influential in numerous countries. In spite of the need for greater consideration of this perception, since one cannot automatically transfer from the political influence of many Freemasons as citizens to the influence of the Masonic Order, there is no doubt that it has effectively participated, as a politically influential institution, in various moments of our History. However, as a superficial reading indicates, this influence has declined in the political sphere over time, leaving the institution influential at the social level. The object of the research is to contribute to an analysis of the penetration of Masonry in the various social segments of the state and how this insertion draws its social profile. If Grand Masters are elected for their leadership in Masonry, that leadership must be the result of some form of social or political prestige external to the order, some prestige derived from the leader's own activity within the Order, or a combination of both. The combination of these elements is not simple. Take the case of the senator for Roraima, Mozarildo Cavalcante. Holder of the mandate of senator of the Republic, he was a candidate for Grand Master General of the Grand Orient of Brazil, one of the Brazilian Masonic powers of national scope. He has run four times for the grand master's degree of the order since 1993, and has lost all four elections, despite being an active Freemason and holding positions within the order and holding positions of power in society. Thus, if in the past the general leadership of Brazilian Masonry was handed over to men of great political or social prestige, such as José Bonifácio de Andrada, D. Pedro II and Luiz Alves de Lima e Silva, over time, and with the fall of the political influence of the order, the cabal for the choice of its grand masters became more complex. The history of Masonry in Rondonian soil is confused even with the initial years of existence of the city of Porto Velho. To read these transformations, it is necessary to consult bibliographies that recorded the empirical processes of constitution of order in this part of the Amazon, a period in which almost everything was yet to be built along the lines of what is called the pioneer front and, later, the expansion front. Finally, free masons from almost all regions of Brazil actively participated in the political life of this part of the Amazon region.

This research aims to investigate symbolic representations, identities and cultural boundaries in indigenous history on the upper Madeira River through the analysis of iconography in archaeological ceramics classified as Pocó-Açutuba, Barrancoid and Amazonian Polychrome, of the archaeological sites Santa Paula, Veneza and Ilha de Santo Antônio. The plastic and painting techniques are analyzed in order to identify the graphics present in these ceramic assemblages. The artifacts found at these sites date from between 3200 and 420 AP: The Pocó-Açutuba Tradition, the oldest, and the Barrancoid Regional Style, both associated with peoples of the Arawak cultural matrix; and the Amazonian Polychrome Tradition, associated with Tupi peoples. We questioned which graphics were elaborated on the ceramics, their variations in space and over time, as well as which symbolic representations were present, focusing on the peoples of the Arawak cultural matrix. In order to achieve the research proposal, we contextualized studies on the Arawak and Tupi in the area covered by the study; then, using samples of Pocó-Açutuba, Barrancoide and Polychrome ceramics, an analysis was carried out of the designs present on the larger fragments, in which it was possible to identify the motifs; last but not least, we discuss the interpretation of the typologies in order to elucidate the recurrences and specificities present in the sites studied.

This research proposes to share an ethnographic study on the historical-cultural heritage of Wajuru indigenous people and quilombolas present in Rolim de Moura do Guaporé (RO). Our aim is to understand the historical processes of occupation of the Guaporé Valley in the 19th and 20th centuries that brought together Wajuru and Quilombola indigenous peoples, who contributed to the formation of a multicultural and pluriethnic territory in the Guaporean Amazon. In this way, the social historical processes are crucial for the composition of the history of these peoples, as well as the study of existing cultures and sociocultural dynamics, their experiences that allow cultural loans, in order to understand the conceptions of cultures as a historical repertoire, identity affirmation , memory and traditional knowledge. Composing this sociopolitical and economic research context, we seek to understand the conception of cultural heritage beyond the colonialist concept, where social groups, the focus of our research, are ignored, considered as non-existent heritage and that have nothing to safeguard, since who are on the margins of the hegemonic society. The historical heritage of Wajuru and Quilombola indigenous peoples make up the systems of signs, symbols that intertwine and that also present particularities in a way that significantly cooperate with the rich cultural diversity of Rondônia and that will be registered in this work.

The research in question deals with the incarceration of women based on the Criminal Information Report. The objective is to analyze the profile of the female population deprived of liberty in the state of Rondonia. Documentary study (GIL, 2002) carried out in the Criminal Information Report - RELIPEN 1st semester of 2023. The theoretical contributions of Perrot (2007) women; Foucault (1987) when addressing the historical context of sentences and prisons over time; Hermann (2018), Monastero (2017) who discuss female incarceration in the country were important so that the study could be discussed, the current legislation (BRASIL, 1984, 1988, 2016) also endorsed the discussion proposed in the objective. Analysis of the document allows us to affirm that women deprived of liberty in the state of Rondonia are marked by a lack of education, have children, do not receive visits from their families, and consider themselves brown. Replicating the national context in parts. Policies that are ineffective and lack continuity contribute to population growth. The State's failure to assume responsibility and carry out policies that actually aim to change the lives of women deprived of their liberty. To this end, it is necessary to consolidate policies that precede female incarceration, giving them different opportunities to pursue.

This research in question aims to present the trajectory of citizens called soldados da borracha (rubber soldiers) as war fighters from enlistment to tragic social oblivion, which persists to this day. The recruitment of these individuals was from 1942 to 1945. The importance of soldados da borracha to the war effort alongside the Allies is comparable to the soldiers of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force who went to fight in Italian territory. Not only the Getulista government - which broke several promises made to soldiers who fought in the Amazon rainforest - but also Brazilian society itself forgot and did not give due value to the rubber heroes, whose efforts kept the Allied war machines running until total victory.

During the Military Regime, especially from the 1970s onward, indigenous peoples, particularly those from the Amazon, faced numerous illegal complications, such as land invasions, land grabbing, expulsions, and massacres, the consequences of which persist to this day. During this same decade, the actions and attitudes of the Apurina stood out socially, as they became protagonists in the fight for rights, especially in securing their lands. From this perspective, the research analyzes the conflicts and resistances of the Apurina in the process of demarcating the indigenous lands of Km 45, Km 124, and Camicua in Boca do Acre, Amazonas, from 1978 to 1990. To meet this demand, a bibliographic review of academic productions about the Apurina is conducted. In addition, the Apurina's confrontation against land grabbing and the authoritarian practices of land grabbers, farmers, and politicians is addressed. Finally, a mapping of the territorial demarcation processes of the Apurina in Boca do Acre is carried out, providing a deeper understanding of the challenges and achievements of this indigenous group during this period. To achieve these objectives, a qualitative approach is proposed, utilizing a wide range of sources to provide a deeper understanding of the phenomenon analyzed. The sources include documents produced by governmental agencies such as FUNAI, AJACRE, and INCRA, as well as records from non-governmental agencies, such as CIMI data (reports and periodicals), and information from regional and national alternative newspapers. This study also proposes the application of Content Analysis for handling the information contained in the sources used. Thus, through this research, it is aimed to highlight the protagonism of the Apurina in the process of demarcating their lands. Additionally, it is believed that the results obtained may highlight the presence of the authoritarian apparatus of the military regime, as well as the actions of the opponents of the Apurina cause, who used political power to perpetrate illegal acts, such as the invasion of indigenous lands.

The text presents a research proposal aimed at uncovering the social history of women who contributed to the construction and maintenance of the state of Rondonia, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the writing of this history. The research is driven by the following question: How has the historical trajectory of women in Rondonia taken shape, based on their roles, actions, and significant contributions through practices between the 1970s and 1990s? Although traces in history indicate that women were always present, they were relegated to the background, their contributions often limited to memory and excluded from the formal elucidation of the state’s history. This research is empirical in nature. Its first phase involves documentary research, which includes a study of theorists and literature on gender relations and the historical construction of the state of Rondonia. For data analysis, narratives will be collected, using Oral History methods. The presentation of results will be based on the argumentation techniques of the New Rhetoric by Perelman and Tyteca (2005). The results of interviews with pioneering women in Rondonia are presented and discussed in light of previous studies on the topic. The goal was to analyze these women’s narratives regarding their roles in the historical, social, and cultural development of the state. The interviews used biographical methods and were analyzed to identify key themes related to women’s contributions in the region. Selected dialogues represent the primary arguments extracted from the interviews. These narratives highlight the migration of these women to Rondonia in search of better opportunities, often accompanying their husbands. They faced challenges such as lack of infrastructure, precarious working conditions, and the need to balance domestic and professional responsibilities. Despite these adversities, the interviewees demonstrated resilience and creativity, adapting and contributing significantly to their communities. The experiences of these women underscore the importance of family relations and aspirations for a better life in their decision to migrate. The narratives of these pioneering women in Rondonia emphasize their resilience and contributions in health, education, and leadership. They overcame challenges and paved the way for future generations. Their stories enrich historical understanding and celebrate the diversity of experiences.

This dissertation examines the significant influence of the press in the formation of the Federal Territory of Guapore, now known as the State of Rondonia, during the administration of Getulio Vargas. Initially part of the states of Amazonas and Mato Grosso, the region underwent profound transformations during the peak of natural rubber production in Brazil. Landmark initiatives, such as the construction of the Madeira-Mamore Railway and the establishment of telegraphic lines connecting Mato Grosso to Amazonas, catalyzed migration and settlement, fostering the emergence of journalistic activity. This initial momentum, occurring at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, was later disrupted by the economic decline of the rubber sector. The sector’s revitalization materialized only during World War II, a period marked by the creation of the Federal Territory of Guapore by Vargas in 1943, alongside significant social and political changes in which the local press played a pivotal mediating role. Regarding regional journalism, early efforts focused on publishing English-language periodicals catering to foreign railway workers, ultimately leading to various initiatives to establish local newspapers. Among these, the Alto Madeira, founded in 1917, emerged as the most prominent communication vehicle during the study's timeframe, spanning the 1930s to the 1950s. Although Alto Madeira has been recognized as a source in several historical investigations about Rondonia or Porto Velho, there is a noticeable gap in research treating it as the central subject of study. This research aims to analyze the role played by the Alto Madeira, particularly its involvement in key events of the time, its elevation of Colonel Aluizio Ferreira, and its interaction with the censorship mechanisms of the Estado Novo regime. By aligning itself with the central government’s actions, the newspaper supported political and administrative transformations in the region. Acting as a spokesperson for central authorities and aligning with dominant political and business classes, particularly rubber barons with commercial interests in the rubber trade, the newspaper functioned as a "party" in Gramscian terms. Methodologically, this study adopts a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach, supported by an extensive bibliographic review encompassing both primary and secondary sources. This approach facilitated a nuanced understanding of the interactions between the press, political power, and prevailing social transformations. Critical analysis of articles and editorials from the newspaper enabled an assessment of media influences on local politics and social dynamics in Rondonia. The examination of Alto Madeira’s content underscored its historical significance, fostering a deeper reflection on power relations and the sociopolitical contexts in which journalism operated. This analysis identified patterns and trends that enhance the understanding of the relationships among media, society, and power. Such an approach may inspire further investigations on the subject, positioning journalism as an essential tool for studying history and comprehending past events while promoting a critical perspective on contemporary realities. Thus, this study contributes to the broader debate on the role of the press within Rondonia’s sociopolitical context, highlighting its function as both a mediator and an active participant in shaping historical narratives and societal developments. Methodologically, the research was conducted from a qualitative and exploratory-descriptive perspective, through an extensive bibliographical review that included both primary and secondary sources, allowing for a deep understanding of the interactions between the press, political power, and ongoing social transformations. Critical analysis of newspaper articles and editorials enabled an assessment of media influences on local policies and the social dynamics of Rondonia. The examination of content produced by Alto Madeira highlighted its historical importance, facilitating a reflection on power relations and the sociopolitical contexts in which journalism is embedded, aiding in identifying patterns and trends that enhance the understanding of the relationships between media, society, and power. This approach can encourage deeper investigations into the theme, positioning journalism as an essential tool for studying history and understanding past events, fostering a critical view of reality. Thus, the study contributes to the debate on the role of the press in the sociopolitical context of Rondonia.

The present study sought to understand the museums function in society and the participation of museum institutions in the North Region in the Brazilian Amazonian societies’ construction of identities, memories and cultural forgetfulness processes. To this end, the cultural and identity elements of the North Region museums collections and their singularities were analyzed, also developing a specific study on the Research Center and Regional Museum of Archeology of Rondônia (CPMRARO) performance, in Presidente Médici-RO, in the mediciense society cultural formation and the local public perception in relation to the museum.
Amidst the complexity occurred in the Amazonian territorial space occupation, also emerged identity disputes and power relations: some stories were highlighted while others were silenced. As social spaces and guardians of memories, museums also participate in these societies construction, reflecting their social and cultural dynamics.The study points out that museums are in constant transformation and resignification of their technical and social role, no longer concerned only with their collection, but also with the communities and locations in which they are inserted, becoming democratic, participatory and humanized spaces. In the North Region, museums have been contributing to rescue, safeguard and give visibility to the Amazonian societies memory, history and culture, especially the traditional populations that inhabit the region. Although they represent only 4% of the museums total number in the country, the North Region museums have greater emphasis on preserving traditional populations cultural elements. As peculiarities of the North Region museums, the thematic approach and space stand out, which ensure the studies and preservation of the predominant themes in their collections of History, Anthropology, Archeology and Exact, Earth, Biology and Health Sciences. CPMRARO emerged to give visibility to the Amazonian man, contributing so that his histories, memories and cultural productions are recognized and preserved. Despite the undeniable museums importance in society, mapping the North Region museums current situation shows that these institutions have been facing several difficulties in guaranteeing a minimum standard of museological management. The lack of qualified professionals and thre need of patrimonial education actions by CPMRARO can impact the identity links of the Medici population with indigenous archaeological remains, since portion of this population does not recognize these ethnic groups as their predecessors.

The most remote past of humanity can be analyzed from multiple perspectives, depending on which science the dialogue is being constructed, so this dissertation will be analyzed from the perspective of archeology in conjunction with history. The objective of this work is to discuss the approaches and themes sensitive to archeology presented in the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) of History for the final years of Elementary School (6th to 9th grade) proposing ways of using the materiality of the Technical Reserve of Archeology of UNIR (RTDARQ) as a link between formal education and archaeology. For this, Funari's theoretical contribution was used to discuss Public Archeology and Heritage Education as methodologies to bring formal education closer to archaeological knowledge, through interdisciplinary activities in schools, visits to archaeological sites, as well as visits to the physical collection of RTDARQ. In addition to the perspective of History Teaching present in the works of Circe Bittencourt, in addition to the theoretical contribution on education present in Libâneo. It was then observed that the BNCC distances itself from the direct approach to archaeological themes. The term “archaeology” and the like does not appear directly in the curriculum, featuring an explicit setback for these issues, leaving it up to the editors of didactic materials to discuss these matters indirectly in the skills of the Base. Amazonian Archeology is still treated superficially in textbooks, taking into account that there is no skill that focuses on talking about the past of indigenous societies in the Amazon, taking into account the most varied characteristics that contemplate them.

The city of Porto Velho has already hosted the best Carnival in the northern region, with large parades of Samba Schools, in the 1970s to 1990s. Two of them, A Pobres do Caiari and Diplomatas do Samba, enchanted Carnivals for many years, through of a carnival dispute that went far beyond the Avenida, it was along the lines of a social, economic and even political dispute, within the working class itself, divided between the residents of the first planned neighborhood in Brazil, the Caiari neighborhood and the residents of neighborhoods originating from another formation process, without higher education and without high-ranking public service positions, belonging to Porto Velho, which remained outside the dividing line. This research has a qualitative approach (GASKELL, 2002), with semi-structured interviews (MANZINI, 2004) as a procedure for data collection, as well as the focus group, with real characters who lived and experienced this dispute between the two biggest carnival groups that the municipality had in the last decades of the 20th century. The research also includes several newspaper clippings from the period, which portrayed carnival disputes in Porto Velho, available at the Documentation Center of the State of Rondônia. For data analysis and formulation, we used Oral History (ALBERTI, 2005; SOUZA, 2005) and Discourse Analysis techniques (PIOVEZANI AND SARGENTINI, 2011), to construct data, based on the speeches of our interviewees. Discussing the concept of Popular Culture (BAKHTIN, 1987) and Carnival (SEBE, 1986) in the Amazon (BRAGA, 2009).