This book brings together three essays that critically examine the concept of cultural heritage, challenging notions imposed by hegemonic cultures. From a perspective that prioritizes the knowledge and ways of life of Indigenous peoples, the authors offer a profound reflection on the symbolic monoculture that dominates the contemporary world, both in its material forms and its intangible expressions. In the face of this homogenizing logic, the texts gathered here invite us to rethink what is preserved, how, and for whom, and to open space for other forms of knowledge, memory, and existence that have been historically silenced.

The authors of this volume combine academic thought and lived experience in the defense of cultural diversity. Yussef Campos holds a doctorate in History from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora and is a professor at the Federal University of Goiás. Ailton Krenak, a renowned Indigenous leader and writer, has been a key figure in the struggle for the rights of Indigenous peoples in Brazil. In 2024, he was incorporated into the Brazilian Academy of Letters, a milestone that recognizes his career in promoting other forms of thought and existence.