The Manoel Ciriáco dos Santos Quilombola Remnant Community in Guaíra, Paraná state, Brazil, reflects the distinction between community and society. According to the concepts of German theorist Ferdinand Tönnies (1887), the community is organic, while society is mechanical. He argued that social relations in the community are natural and spontaneous, whereas in society, artificial rules are necessary. Thus, the community stands out for its solidarity and cultural preservation, in contrast to the historical marginalization imposed by society. This study aimed to outline the identity and sustainability profile of the Manoel Ciriáco dos Santos Quilombola Remnant Community, considering aspects of the sustainability tripod. The methodology included discussion circles and semi-structured interviews, with content analysis based on three categories: social, economic, and environmental aspects. The results indicate land demarcation challenges, affecting the community’s education and cultural practices. From an environmental and social perspective, there is a pressing need for Environmental Education to strengthen sustainable practices and encourage tradition preservation, reinforcing the transmission of ancestral knowledge. Moreover, the community symbolizes resistance and the struggle for social justice, actively engaging in debates on structural inequalities. In the economic sphere, public policies aimed at fostering development rather than mere assistance are essential. Its low-impact agricultural economy reinforces its territorial connection, showing that its fight goes beyond subsistence, it represents a political and social movement for fundamental rights and recognition.

Authors:
Norma Barbado, IFPR Campus Umuarama, Paraná, Brazil
Natiele Cristina Friedrich, Faculdade ISEPE Rondon, Brazil
Bruna Fernanda Barbado Migliozzi, Independent Scholar, Brazil

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Norma Barbado is a permanent lecturer at the IFPR Umuarama Campus, Brazil, coordinator of the PSU - UEM/IFPR, researcher in the areas of Sustainability, Environmental Education and Water Resources Management.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-barbado-61356839/

Bruna Fernanda Barbado Migliozzi is a lawyer who graduated from Universidade Paranaense (Brazil). Her research explores the distinction between community and society through the identity and sustainability of the Manoel Ciriáco Quilombola community.
www.linkedin.com/in/bruna-fernanda-barbado-migliozzi-542b972a3

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