The Tekator Indigenous School is located in the northern region of the country, in the State of Tocantins, in the Municipality of Tocantinópolis, in the Rural Area, on TO 126, located in the Mariazinha Village, 18 km from the municipality, belonging to the Apinajé Indigenous Territory. Currently, the School Unit serves the level and modality in Elementary School Initial Years; in Elementary School Final Years; and in High School. The School offers specialised educational services. The school team chose the drawing of student Paula Tamkakre Ribeiro Apinajé from class 13.1 of High School. The drawing portrays the interconnection between the Apinajé Indigenous community and the Tocantins River and its streams present in their lands in the indigenous territory. Traditional indigenous paintings adorn the scene, symbolising the spiritual and cultural connection of the Apinajé people with water and nature. The streams represent not only vital sources of water but are also symbols of life, sustenance, leisure, and fun and their natural ecosystems essential to the Apinajé Indigenous community, with beautiful crystal-clear and cold waters that enchant the eye, and with the birdsong, which brings peace and pure air from nature. This Theme describes water as a source of life for the Apinajé Indigenous people.

In a world where fresh water is an essential treasure for life. In this scenario, we cannot ignore the crucial role of trees, being like silent sentinels, witnesses to the passage of time and guardians of the earth. As we face challenges such as pollution and water scarcity, we must remember the importance of preserving and honouring these guardians of fresh water. For only through respect and cooperation with nature can we ensure a prosperous future for all beings who share this beautiful planet.

The drawing shows a hand holding a glass of water in the centre, highlighting the importance of water for life. Around the hand, firstly, there are people bathing and playing in water that was 100% pure. Then, a person drinking mineral water, showing that the water was already 50% unsuitable for use. Later, a very sad person observes the pollution of the water. And finally, we have a cemetery that shows that it is not possible to exist life without water. Therefore, the drawing portrays the process leading to the imminence of water scarcity for humanity in the near future.

This image shows the importance of water for tribes and communities that use it to irrigate their crops, in fishing, as a means of transport through boats and canoes. Therefore, how humans depend on it.

My drawing was inspired by my veins, as they guide blood through my body, water is the vein that gives life to our world. Without water, we are nothing, water is life.

My drawing was inspired by my veins, just as they guide blood through my body, water is the vein that gives life to our world. Without water, we are nothing, water is life.

My drawing is an awareness of how we will be if we run out of water.

The drawing shows a hand holding a glass of water in the centre, highlighting the importance of water for life. Around the hand, initially, there are people bathing and playing in water that was 100% pure. Then, a person drinking mineral water, showing that the water was already 50% unsuitable for use. Later, a very sad person observes the water pollution. And finally, we have a cemetery that shows that life is not possible without water. Therefore, the drawing portrays the process leading to the imminent lack of water for humanity in the near future.

This drawing depicts the relationship between humans and nature, marked by an excessive exploitation of natural resources. This relationship has directly impacted water resources, especially fresh water, which is extremely important for the supply of drinking water. Thus, this work invites us to reflect on our actions and the impacts they can have on present and future generations.

Water is present in different aspects of life, as well as in all parts of the planet Earth, whether in the depths of caves or in the high skies. Planet Earth or planet water? That is the question. Just like Earth, whose surface is covered by approximately 70% water, humans are also mostly composed of this vital element for life. In this sense, it would be reductive to say that we live on planet water; perhaps it is a universe of waters.

The student from class 62.02, Gustavo Araújo Paverini, participated in the contest with the drawing 'The Water We Want'.

Although planet Earth is also known as the water planet due to the large amount of water covering its surface, it should be noted that fresh water is extremely scarce in the world, considering that only approximately 3% of the water on the planet is fresh. Thus, human actions towards nature need to be reconsidered, considering that many human practices have been harmful to the environment, consequently further accentuating the scarcity of fresh water on Earth.

For some thinkers, art depicts beauty. In this sense, this drawing seeks to show the beauty of water and how it colours the world, giving life to different living beings on the planet. Some say that water is the primordial element of life. Others disagree. But it is undeniable that without it there would be no life, there would be no colouring of the beings that depend on it. Thus, there is a need to preserve and conserve water so that the world can have a mosaic of colours that cost life.

This image shows the importance of water for tribes and communities that use it to irrigate their crops, in fishing, as a means of transport through boats and canoes. Therefore, how humans depend on it.

The Tekator Indigenous School is located in the northern region of the country, in the State of Tocantins, in the Municipality of Tocantinópolis, in the Rural Zone, on TO 126, situated in the Mariazinha Village, 18 km from the municipality, belonging to the Apinajé Indigenous Territory. Currently, the School Unit serves the level and modality in the Initial Years of Elementary Education; in the Final Years of Elementary Education; and in Secondary Education. The School offers specialised educational services. The school team chose the drawing by the student Paula Tamkakre Ribeiro Apinajé from class 13.1 of Secondary Education. The drawing depicts the interconnection between the Apinajé indigenous community and the Tocantins River and its streams present in their lands in the indigenous territory. Traditional indigenous paintings adorn the scene, symbolising the spiritual and cultural connection of the Apinajé with water and nature. The streams represent not only vital sources of water, but also symbols of life, sustenance, leisure and fun and their natural ecosystems essential for the Apinajé indigenous community, with beautiful crystal-clear and cold waters that delight the eye, and with the songs of birds, which bring peace and fresh air from nature. This theme describes water as a source of life for the Apinajé indigenous people.

In a world where freshwater is an essential treasure for life. In this scenario, we cannot ignore the crucial role of trees, being like silent sentinels, witnesses of the passage of time and guardians of the earth. As we face challenges such as pollution and water scarcity, we must remember the importance of preserving and honouring these guardians of freshwater. For only through respect and cooperation with nature can we ensure a prosperous future for all beings who share this beautiful planet.