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Garden of Ancestral Knowledge

About the Garden

The Garden of Ancestral Knowledge at the Faculty of Education (FE) is a space dedicated to the appreciation and dialogue between academic knowledge and the traditional knowledge of different peoples. Inspired by cultural diversity, the garden is a meeting place for students, teachers, researchers and the external community, promoting educational practices that transcend the classroom.

Activity in the Garden of Ancestral Knowledge (Image: Malu Arruda and Alik Wunder)
Activity in the Garden of Ancestral Knowledge (Image: Malu Arruda and Alik Wunder)

History and Purpose

Opened in April 2024, the Jardim dos Saberes Ancestrais was born from the need to rescue and give visibility to indigenous, African, quilombola and other traditions that make up the Brazilian cultural mosaic. The space is an invitation to reflect on alternative forms of teaching and learning, incorporating elements of nature as a fundamental part of this process.

The project was carried out by the Faculty of Education in partnership with the Directorate of Culture (DCult) of the Pro-Rectory of Extension, Sports and Culture (PROEEC) of Unicamp, with funding from the Cultural Activities Award.

Night activity at the Garden of Ancestral Knowledge (Image: Malu Arruda and Alik Wunder)
Night activity at the Garden of Ancestral Knowledge (Image: Malu Arruda and Alik Wunder)

Garden Elements

The space is composed of a variety of elements that represent different ancestral traditions and practices, including:

  • Medicinal plants and plants of importance in the cosmologies of indigenous peoples and traditional communities.
  • Trunks with paintings of different indigenous peoples, Afro-diasporic communities, African peoples and other peoples created by Unicamp students belonging to these communities/peoples,
  • Benches and common areas for educational and cultural activities.
  • 12 colorful nylon hammocks to create the meeting space. 

Usage and Activities

The Garden of Ancestral Knowledge is a dynamic and open space for various activities, such as:

  • Discussion groups and workshops on ancestral culture and education.
  • Academic and intercultural meetings.
  • Pedagogical activities for students at different levels of education.
  • Cultural events and community rituals.
Night activity at the Garden of Ancestral Knowledge (Image: Malu Arruda and Alik Wunder)
Night activity at the Garden of Ancestral Knowledge (Image: Malu Arruda and Alik Wunder)

Visitation and Contact

The space is open to visitors during the opening hours of the Faculty of Education.

  • For internal academic activities, responsible teachers must reserve the location via the Intranet and request the use of networks from the Building Administration.
  • Other units that wish to carry out activities on site must submit their requests to the Directorate of the Faculty of Education.

Location: Bertrand Russell Ave., 801 – University City

Production and painting: | | Marli Wunder | Mawanaya Waujá | Miki Narita | Monique Laura Pena Pontes | Nalberth Alberto Barreto | Naldo Tukano | Natalli Jennifer Tancredo de Oliveira | Nicolas Felipe da Silva | Nishta Nishta | Quirino Pinto Lucas | Rafael Caetano Nascimento | Rayane Barbosa Kaingang | Sidney German Cordeiro | Susana Oliveira Dias | Tania Rosana Carita Sahire | Vera Lucia Aguiar Moura | Victor Hugo da Silva Iwakami.

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