Epistemology For the Construction of A Pedagogy of the Territory in The Education of the People of Pasto

Objective: The objective of this text is to explore the conception, approach and epistemological foundation regarding the pedagogy of the territory or own education, from the political organizational perspective of the indigenous Pasto people. Theoretical Framework: The text is based on the epistemology of thought, uses and customs of the Pasto people from the perspective of their own education. Method: The study is qualitative with a phenomenological approach and ethnographic and documentary type of research. Results and Discussion: The research shows the coherence in the need to implement new pedagogies that respect and promote indigenous worldviews, highlighting the education of the Pasto people. Implications of the research: The research allows to reveal the gap in studies regarding their own education and the epistemological foundations of these alternative pedagogies. Originality/Value: The research provides important epistemological elements for a better understanding of the education of indigenous peoples.