12 – Historical, cultural and artistic memory

No progress this month.

Beginning of the second stage of the restoration work on the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Mercês, in Bento Rodrigues (MG).

Delivery of 103 restored pieces from the Technical Reserve collection.

Completion of the 2023 calendar for Casa dos Saberes and Community Garden.

Completion of the activities of the cultural references repair plan for the year 2023.

Delivery of 102 restored pieces from the Technical Reserve collection.

Completion of the shoring works of the Parish Church of São José de Botas.

Start of restoration work on the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Mercês, in Novo Bento Rodrigues (MG).

Completion of immediate actions in the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Mercês.
Celebration of the Baby Jesus Festival.
Celebration of Our Lady of Mercês.
Holding of the Centenary Football Cup in Barra Longa.

No progress this month

“Heritage Encounters | Enabling Connections: Cultural Heritage and Educational Territories” in Santa Cruz do Escalvado (MG) and Rio Doce (MG).

Obtaining the work permit, from the City Hall of Mariana, for the restoration of the Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Mercês.

No progress this month

"In February, several actions of the Plan for the Reparation of Cultural References were carried out in the communities, such as workshops for carnival parties in Rio Doce and Barra Longa, masks production workshops at Casa dos Saberes for schools in Bento Rodrigues and Paracatu. Conducting sociability activities at Casa dos Saberes and Community Garden and also in Gesteira. Realization of heritage education activity, workshop painting walls, revealing treasures in schools in Nova Soberbo and Rio Doce. Holding of ""results""
forum meetings."

Restoration of 95 sacred pieces from churches impacted by the dam collapse (Church of São Bento, Church of Santo Antônio, Church of Nossa Senhora das Mercês and Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Gesteira).
Formalization of 50% of the projects of Doce RFP - Modality 3.
"Cultural Transition Plan for the resettlement of Bento Rodrigues and Paracatu- The program included various activities for communities displaced throughout the year so that they could get to know and appropriate the resettlement spaces. Activities took place such as: viola circles at the Support Center, seedling fair, handicraft workshops, cinema at school, Conversation Circle, Games and Songs for children and Christmas Party at Resettlement.
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"Completion of the 1st stage of the Cultural References Reparation Plan – Year 2022. The activities took place through planning carried out in cooperation between the Renova Foundation, UNESCO, public bodies and various suppliers. Several actions of the reparation plan were carried out, contained in 8 different pillars. We can highlight:
-Opening Spaces Project - seeks to enhance the school space for communities, expanding cultural alternatives and the quality of local life, with workshops in different cultural and artistic languages, sports and recreation, heritage education and agroecology, present in the plan of Reparation of the Program's Cultural References 12. At the state schools ""Claudionor Lopes"" and ""Pe. José Epifânio"", in Rio Doce (EE Maria Amélia) and Santa Cruz/Nova Soberbo (EM José Gomes de Souza)
-Continuous training process for 12 trainers and around 40 monitors to act as multipliers in the areas of Music, Theater and Dance, Sports and Recreation, Handicrafts, Heritage and Environmental Education of the Full Time Program of the Municipal Public Network of Mariana.
-Execution of heritage routes for the school public of Rio Doce and Barra Longa. The Heritage Routes consist of cultural, educational, recreational and recreational activities that explore the senses and perception of the landscape, and aim to awaken a new look at the cultural heritage of the impacted locations where the target audience is inserted.
-Production of documentaries about the Folia de Reis celebration in the mining communities of Pedras, in Mariana, and Barreto, in Barra Longa. Link to watch the videos in full: https://www.fundacaorenova.org/noticia/conheca-as-folias-do-menino-jesus-realizadas-em-mariana-e-barra-longa/
-Resumption of the implementation of several cultural references impacted by the collapse through instrument repair workshops, continued music workshops, soccer field rentals, resumption of the capoeira tradition in Barra Longa, support for religious celebrations of all 20 impacted communities, restitution of instruments and uniforms, realization and delivery of tickets calendar, among others.
-Carrying out Heritage Education Workshops in partnership with city halls and municipal councils in Santa Cruz do Escalvado, Mariana, Rio Doce and Barra Longa.

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Completion of the 2022 Calendar of Casa dos Saberes and Community Garden. The program included several workshops for communities displaced throughout the year so that they can count on a sociable space to express their cultural and recreation activities. Handicraft, dance, cutting and sewing, creative sewing, music, drawing, cooking, social events, soil preparation, land use and healthy eating workshops were held.

There were no relevant facts this month.

First action of the Cultural Transition Plan for the resettlement of Paracatu with a conversation and guitar circle.
Implementation of 4 (four) heritage routes planned for the school public of Rio Doce and 2 routes planned for the school public of Barra Longa, within the Heritage Education actions of the Reparation Plan. The Heritage Routes consist of cultural, educational, recreational and recreational activities that explore the senses and perception of the landscape, and aim to awaken a new look at the cultural heritage of the impacted locations where the target audience is inserted.
Support for the calendar of celebrations in communities impacted by the Feast of Our Lady Aparecida.

Conclusion of the second stage of publications within the Heritage Education Project, of the Reparation Plan in partnership with Unesco (Delivery Marco CIF. They are documentaries, such as those of the folias and BL bands, as well as the diagnostic books of cultural references, printed by the municipality).
Realization of Heritage Education Workshops in partnership with city halls and municipal councils in Santa Cruz do Escalvado, Mariana, Rio Doce and Barra Longa, advancing in the I08 indicator and meeting the various demands of the diagnosis of cultural references. This action was carried out in partnership with Unesco, around the theme of Preservation Policy Management, with a focus on ICMS Cultural Heritage and ICMS Tourism. The workshops are especially aimed at members of municipal heritage and tourism councils, as well as community leaders and cultural agents from the locations covered by the Cultural References Repair Plan.
Conclusion of the selection of Doce RFP
Modality 3 (https://www.fundacaorenova.org/paineis/edital-doce- 2022/), selecting 33 projects to repair cultural references in communities directly impacted by the Fundao dam collapse, contributing to progress in indicators I04, i07, i08, i09.

Restoration of 07 pieces in the Technical Reserve, totaling 68 pieces restored this year (annual metal of 87 pieces).
Beginning of the Abrindo Espaços project, in partnership with Unesco, which seeks to enhance the school space for communities, expanding cultural alternatives and local quality of life, with workshops in the various cultural and artistic languages, sports and recreation, heritage education and agroecology, present in the Plan for Reparation of Cultural References of Program 12. The action advances in the PG12 Reparation Plan, in compliance with clauses 97, 98D and 99 and in the indicators I04 (Percentage of repaired cultural assets), I08 (Index of heritage education actions implemented) and I09 (Index of socialization actions for displaced communities).
* Opening Spaces Program in Barra Longa (state schools "Claudionor Lopes" and "Fr. José Epifanio"), in Rio Doce (EE Maria Amélia) and Santa Cruz/Nova Soberbo (EM José Gomes de Souza).
Beginning of the partnership between the Renova Foundation, UNESCO and the Mariana Department of Education to contribute to the continuous training of 12 trainers and around 40 monitors to act as multipliers in the areas of Music, Theater and Dance, Sports and Recreation, Crafts, Heritage Education and of the Integral Time Program of the Municipal Public Network. The action advances in the PG12 Reparation Plan, in compliance with clauses 97, 98D and 99 and in the indicators I04 (Percentage of repaired cultural assets), I08 (Index of heritage education actions implemented) and I09 (Index of socialization actions for displaced communities).

Approval by the IEPHA of the restoration projects for the Nossa Senhora das Mercês chapel and the permanent covering of the ruins of the chapel of São Bento, both in Bento Rodrigues.

Continuity of the activities of the Cultural Transition Plan for the Resettlement of Bento Rodrigues, in partnership with Unesco, with significant progress in the use of collective spaces and in the appropriation of the territory, via discussions on heritage education. Examples: viola circle at the Support Center, seedling fair, handicrafts workshop at schools, cinema at school, among others.

Progress in the selection process of the objects owned by the ARCHDIOCESE and under the custody of the Technical Reserve that are subject to "download", that is, they will not be subjected to the restoration process according to the criteria and procedures already adopted in the Technical Reserve, with the authorized disposal of 270 pieces, whose destination will still be defined with the community. This action is part of the Plan for the disposal of parts from the Technical Reserve, advancing towards the conclusion of clause 96.

Start of emergency interventions at the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição in the district of Gesteira, municipality of Barra Longa, with a view to containing damage to the structure caused by the torrential rains of January 2022. Important action to safeguard the affected heritage to ensure its integrity until complete restoration.

Closing of registration for the second edition of the Doce RFP
: 76 proposals registered for modality 3 (Reparation of Cultural References). This instrument guarantees the completion of compliance with clause 99 of the TTAC.

There were no relevant facts this month.

Launch of the Doce RFP with a reparation line for Cultural References (with progress in complying with clause 99 of the TTAC): investment forecast of 23 million BRL and support for around 300 projects. For PG12, investment forecast of 2 million BRL and support for approximately 20 projects.
Restoration of 10 pieces in the Technical Reserve, reaching 34% of the total obligation (which ends in October 2024).

Protocol in the CT-ECLET of the final version of the Diagnosis of Cultural References (and of its feedback to the communities) and of the Reparation Plan of Program 12, advancing in the conclusion of clause 96 and concluding the obligation foreseen in clause 97 of the TTAC.

• Restoration of 10 pieces in the Technical Reserve, reaching 33% of the total obligation (which ends in October 2024) and advancing by 20% of the goal for 2022.

Restoration of 10 pieces in the Technical Reserve.
Filming of the folias traditional parties for the preparation of a documentary on the cultural reference.
Support for the realization of the Folias de Reis party of Paracatu de Baixo, Pedras and Barreto with repair of uniforms and transport.

Restoration of 96 pieces in the Technical Reserve.
Support for 19 local cultural events and resumption of support for sports activities after the period of paralysis of the pandemic, ending the emergency support of PG12 and inaugurating the new strategy, via the Reparation Plan, in partnership with Unesco.
Beginning of the Process of writing off the Technical Reserve with the Archdiocese (pieces without historical, cultural, religious, affective or without possibility of restoration). Disposal will be defined through alignment with other related communities.
Beginning of the actions of the PG12 Cultural References Reparation Plan in partnership with Unesco.
Beginning of the preparation of the Integrated Cultural Transition Plan with the Resettlement team, UNESCO, PG11 and other related programs.
Protocol for reviewing the Archeology Diagnosis and Safeguarding Plan at IPHAN.

Support for two local cultural events (Mass of 280 years at the Parish of São José, Barra Longa; Mass at das Mercês Chapel in Bento Rodrigues).
Repair of musical instruments to carry out cultural events for three local groups (Folia do Menino Jesus de Pedras, Mariana; Folia do Menino Jesus do Barreto, Barra Longa; Folia do Menino Jesus do Barreto, Barra Longa – Folia Nova).
24 restoration projects approved in the technical reserve.
Mobilizations in the field by the UNESCO team, with communities and municipal governments.
Carrying out a cutting and culture workshop at the Casa dos Conhecimentos and a conversation circle for mobilization in the community garden.

Repair of sound equipment for the archdiocese and community of Gesteira to carry out cultural events.
Technical visits by the UNESCO team to the communities of Mariana, Rio Doce, Santa Cruz do Escalvado and Rio Doce, to structure the actions of the Reparation Plan with the communities.
Resumption of training activities at Casa dos Saberes for displaced communities with the start of the Cutting and Sewing class on 10/16/2021.
Support to four local cultural events (Celebrations of Nossa Senhora Aparecida in Bento Rodrigues, Campinas and Ponte do Gama; Manha de Lazer in Barra Longa

Baby Jesus Celebration from Paracatu de Baixo, support with transport, bus, water, toilets, sound; 09/19/2021
Mobilization of the Casa dos Saberes crafts group and the families who attend the Community Garden to start the workshops in October.
Continued feedback to the community about the Reparation Plan in partnership with UNESCO.
Preparation of 8 restoration projects in the technical reserve.
Support to three local cultural events (Three Kings), with the delivery of holy cards produced by the community.
Support to a sporting event, with transportation of the football team from Ponte do Gama to Mariana.
Restoration of 5 pieces in the Technical Reserve.

Progress in the feedback process for the diagnosis of cultural manifestations and the repair plan, with the conclusion of the general presentation to the executive branch and to the communities of Mariana, Barra Longa, Santa Cruz do Escalvado.
Carrying out feedback working groups for the Alto Rio Doce community to validate the repair plan activities.
Alignment to resume the monitoring of the reserve's air quality as a preventive measure against fungi.
Completion of 02 (two) restoration items present in the technical reserve.
Support for cultural manifestation - Nossa Senhora do Pilar Festival – Barreto (Barra Longa), with the production and delivery of holy cards to the community.

Presentation on the Technical Reserve, on July 29, at 7 pm, via “Results” - Accountability Forum for the communities of Barra Longa, Santa Cruz do Escalvado and Rio Doce.
Restoration activities are in progress, with 09 pieces with completed restoration and 06 restoration projects filed with IEPHA, amount for the month of July, updated until 07/31.
Meeting held between the team of the Historical, Cultural and Artistic Memory Preservation program of the Renova Foundation, a partnership between UNESCO and the community of Mariana (headquarters and rural area), on 07/22/2021, for the presentation and validation of the Cultural References Diagnosis and the proposed Reparation Plan.
Due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, as a way to support the traditional cultural manifestations of the region between Mariana and Alto Rio Doce, the Renova Foundation, through PG 12, is supporting the production of traditional “little saints”, printed cards that bring hymns and prayers of these festivities, in July they were distributed to the Nossa Senhora do Carmo Festival – Matadouro (Rio Doce) and the São Bento Festival – Bento Rodrigues (Mariana).
Delivery to the community of 195 copies of a publication carried out by the Renova Foundation's Historical, Cultural and Artistic Memory Preservation program on the centenary Three Kings festival of Paracatu de Baixo.

Feedback meetings and presentations with communities of Rio Doce, Santa Cruz do Escalvado and Barra Longa, on the cultural practice diagnosis carried out through the Renova Foundation - UNESCO partnership.
Support from PG12 providing toilet facilities for the Santo Antonio mass in Paracatu de Baixo.
Restoration of 05 items at the Technical Reserve in June.
18 restoration projects filed with the IEPHA, comprising 78 items in the Technical Reserve.

Resumption of the contract with “Casa dos Saberes” and Community Garden for renovation, conservation, maintenance and administration services, in addition to the creation of a calendar of activities for these spaces.

Completion of 18 restoration projects in the Technical Reserve.

Finalization of the delivery of gear and sports equipement for soccer teams.

Change Management Process finalized. Delivery of the revised schedule reflecting the current reality of the program.

There were no relevant facts this month.

UNESCO partnership with the hiring of a Cultural Project Coordinator to develop a participatory methodology that reconciles the preservation and diffusion of cultural expressions recognized by the communities affected by the Fundao dam collapse in the municipalities of Mariana, Barra Longa, Santa Cruz do Escalvado and Rio Doce. In doing so, it will accompany the management and monitoring of cultural projects to be developed by various institutions contracted by the Renova Foundation, in order to collaborate in proposing strategies that promote communication and dialogue regarding the planned interventions, contacting the diverse group of stakeholders and local authorities, in addition to being responsible for the technical coordination of the implementation and monitoring of field activities.

There were no relevant facts in January.

Execution of 27 restoration projects and restoration of 103 items at the Technical Reserve.
- Christmas themed Crafts workshop at Casa dos Saberes.

Resumed on-site activities at the Technical Reserve
Started providing feedback on the Diagnosis of Cultural References to the communities of Bento Rodrigues and Paracatu de Baixo.

Completion of educational material that will support Heritage Education at the Technical Reserve.

Completion of online workshop of audiovisual production with young people from Bento Rodrigues and Paracatu de Baixo in Minas Gerais;
* Completion of the diagnosis of archaeological resources in the municipalities of Mariana, Barra Longa, Rio Doce, Santa Cruz do Scalvado and Ponte Nova in Minas Gerais.

Beginning of online audiovisual production workshops with young people from Bento Rodrigues
and Paracatu de Baixo in Mariana / MG.

• Free online handicraft and cooking workshops led by Casa dos Saberes in Mariana (MG).

• Completing engineering projects for the restoration Maria da Conceiçao and Antônio Carneiro Mol’s residences in Barra Longa, Minas Gerais.

• Completion of the draft of engineering projects for the restoration of the Joao de Freitas and Antonio Trindade residences in Barra Longa/MG.

• Delivery of 180 pieces of clothing, 68 props and 39 instruments for the “Congado” (religious tradition) in Santana do Deserto/MG.

There were no relevant facts this month.

Material Assets Process
• Completion of projects to start restoration of the collapsed building, structure 6, in the municipality of Barra Longa/MG.
Sports, Recreation, Cultural and Artistic Activities Stimulation Process
• Conclusion of assistance with support structure for the Three Kings celebration in Paracatu de Baixo/MG and the Saint Sebastian celebration in Santa Cruz do Escalvado/MG.

Damaged Chapels Restoration/Requalification Project
The validation of the damaged chapels restoration projects by technical assistance and approval by the Archdiocese of Mariana has not been carried out. Cause: delay in hiring technical assistance to review restoration projects. Countermeasure: complete the project review process by technical assistance and submit for approval to the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Material assets process
Completion of the restoration of 74 pieces in the Mariana Technical Reserve, associated with the Santo Antonio, Nossa Senhora da Conceiçao, Nossa Senhora das Merces and Sao Bento Chapels.
Approval of the restoration projects of 74 movable assets by the State Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (IEPHA).
Commencement of other real estate restoration works in Barra Longa, foreseen in the 2018 annual CIF report for fiscal year 2019, has not been carried out. Cause: delay in the delivery of real estate restoration projects due to the underperformance of one of the contracted engineering companies. Countermeasure: transferred the scope of ongoing projects to a better performing engineering company.
Sports, Recreation, Cultural and Artistic Activities Stimulation Process
Helped out with lease to enable sports activities in Mariana and Barra Longa.
Provided structure for cultural events in the municipalities of Mariana, Barra Longa, Rio Doce.

Diagnosis of Cultural References Project and Safeguard Plan
• On 11/02, provided support for the Requiem Mass in the Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy in Gesteira.
• On 11/05, provided support for the Requiem Mass in the Chapel of Our Lady of Conception in Gesteira.
Process for Stimulating Sports, Recreation, Cultural and Artistic Activities
• On 11/11, cancellation of support to the Barra Longa Soccer Cup for Clube Barralonguense.

Material Assets Process
• On 10/31, completion of restoration of twenty-four pieces in the Mariana Technical Reserve, associated with the Chapels of Santo Antonio, Nossa Senhora da Conceiçao and Nossa Senhora das Merces.
Diagnosis of Cultural References Project and Safeguard Plan
• On 10/29, Completion of Diagnosis of Cultural References for the municipalities of Mariana, Santa Cruz do Escalvado, Rio Doce, Barra Longa and Ponte Nova.
Promoting sports, recreation, cultural and artistic activities:
• Cancellation of support for the Barra Longa Soccer Cup is under negotiation with Clube Barralonguense.

Process of material assets:
• On 09/30/19, completion of restoration of four pieces in the Mariana Technical Reserve, associated with the Chapels of Santo Antonio and Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
Process of promotion sports, leisure, cultural and artistic activities:
• The Barra Longa Soccer Cup started in September; however, the transfer of funds is under negotiation with Clube Barralonguense.
Process of material assets:
• The completion of the book about Folia de Reis for the Paracatu de Baixo community was postponed to December due to a change in strategy by the technical team. Thus, the publication will occur in conjunction with the books of other communities.

Diagnosis of Cultural References Project and Safeguard Plan:
• On 08/16/19, the detailed phase of the Diagnosis of Cultural References was completed. Upon completion of the diagnosis, the Safeguard Plan to be implemented in the communities will be defined.
Process of material assets:
• On 08/30/19, restoration procedures were performed on six pieces in the Mariana Technical Reserve, associated with the Chapels of Our Lady of Mercy, Our Lady of Conception, St. Benedict and St. Anthony.

Project for Restoration/Requalification of Damaged Chapels:
• On 07/29/19, the restoration projects were reviewed by the technical advisory body contracted by the Archdiocese of Mariana. They involve the completed restoration projects of movable property, restoration projects of the four damaged chapels and the projects of the chapels in the resettlements.
Process of material assets:
• On 07/31/19, 5 pieces in the Mariana Technical Reserve, originating from the Chapels of Our Lady of Mercy, Our Lady of Conception and St. Anthony, underwent restoration procedures.
• On 01/07/19, the restoration of Hotel Xavier in Barra Longa began, as part of the real estate restoration project.

Project for Restoration/Requalification of Damaged Chapels:
• The revision of the restoration projects by the technical assistance contracted by the Archdiocese of Mariana was not initiated for the already completed restoration projects of movable property, restoration projects of the four affected chapels and the resettlement chapel projects. The delay is due to the lack of availability in the agenda of the Archdiocese of Mariana to define the work plan.
Diagnosis of Cultural References Project and Safeguarding Plan:
• On 06/18/2019, the identification stage of the Diagnosis of Cultural References was completed.
• The identification phase of the Diagnosis of Cultural References, foreseen for the community of Gesteira, did not take place. The negative atmosphere made it impossible to discuss with the community and to carry out the planned workshops.
Process of material assets:
• On 06/28/19, the following artifacts underwent restauration in the Mariana Technical Reserve (belonging to the chapel of Our Lady of Mercy): images of Saint Joseph, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Nazareth, Saint Anthony.

Project for Restoration/Requalification of Damaged Chapels:
• On 05/31/19, technical advisor was hired for the Archdiocese of Mariana to validate the already completed restoration projects of movable property, restoration projects of the four damaged chapels and the projects of the chapels in the resettlements.
Diagnosis of Cultural References Project and Safeguard Plan:
• On 05/24/2019, the workshops for identifying the Diagnosis of Cultural References in Bento Rodrigues were finalized.
• The Diagnosis of Cultural References foreseen for the community of Gesteira did not take place. The community didn’t authorize the planned workshops, as a result, the Dialogue team is carrying out discussions with the community.
Process of material assets:
• On 05/16/19, the kick-off of the real estate restoration work in Barra longa was completed.
• On 05/31/19, the restoration of two historical items in the Technical Reserve.

• Completion of the identification phase of the Diagnosis of cultural references in the municipalities of Mariana, Santa Cruz do Escalvado, Rio Doce and Ponte Nova.
• IEPHA approved 30 projects for the restoration of sacred movable property (Mariana Technical Reserve).

Completion of 30 projects that involve the restoration of sacred movable goods (that are in the Technical Reserve in Mariana), awaiting IEPHA approval.
A cultural event was held in Paracatu de Baixo. 217 residents of the community were present at the workshops on the impact of cultural events, as part of the Cultural References Diagnosis.

Five real estate restoration projects were completed in Barra Longa (Mother Church, Hotel Xavier and three collapsed residences).
A total of 35 restoration projects of sacred movable property (which are in the Technical Reserve) were finalized for submission to IEPHA for approval. There are 80 restoration projects that were approved by IEPHA and are awaiting authorization by the Archdiocese to begin restoration.
The survey of the cultural references of the communities of Mariana, Rio Doce and Santa Cruz do Escalvado was finalized.
Three young apprentices were hired, two from Bento and one from Paracatu, to work in the Technical Reserve.

Affected youth from the communities of Bento Rodrigues and Paracatu de Baixo started work in the Technical Reserve.
Restoration of the image of Our Lady of the Conception belonging to the community of Gesteira.
On 01/22 and 01/23, daily routine workshops for diagnosis of cultural references with community of Paracatu de Baixo.
On 01/24, perceptual mapping workshops for diagnosis of cultural references in Barra Longa.
Between 12/26/18 and 01/06/19, monitoring and promotion of the Folia de Reis Christmas parades in Paracatu de Baixo.
Present at Folia de Reis in Barreto.
Promotion of sports activities (soccer) in Mariana and Barra Longa. Meaningful workshops (oral history) in the towns of Rio Doce, Ponte do Gama, Pedras, Campinas, Borba and Santa Cruz do Escalvado.

Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Conception, in Gesteira, with the provision of infrastructure necessary for the organization of the celebration, including an outdoor movie night for the community.
Approval of the projects for the restoration of properties in Barra Longa by COMPAC (Municipal Council of Cultural Heritage).

On 11/09, twelve movable assets projects were filed with the IEPHA of which one has already been approved.
On 11/30, three youngsters from the affected communities (one from Paracatu de Baixo and two from Bento Rodrigues) were hired to assist in the first phases of the process to restore cataloged pieces.
Analysis of three archaeological sites in the Mariana region in order to identify the need for a preservation plan.
Archaeological monitoring at the Candonga construction works and patrimonial education provided to staff at work.
Creation of workshops to develop the assessment of cultural references.

Perceptual Mapping workshop with the community of Paracatu de Baixo, Mariana, on 10/05, opening the way for the assessment of cultural references in this community. The workshop was also held in the Borba district (Mariana) on 10/09.
Approval of the lease of the soccer field in Gesteira, district of Barra Longa, on 10/26, so the community can continue practicing this sport.
Finalization of 12 movable assets projects by Cantaria. Among them is the Nossa Senhora da Conceicao, an old request of the community of Gesteira.
Organization of the Archaeological database of the Renova Foundation and prospection of new sites, as part of the activities that integrate the Archaeological Goods Assessment.
Execution of basic restoration projects in properties in Barra Longa. Among the buildings are: Mother Church, Xavier Hotel, Jose Lana Residence, Antonio Trindade and Joao de Freitas Residence.
Main points on the agenda this month
On 10/12, the organization of the Feast of Our Lady Aparecida in Ponte do Gama, Paracatu de Baixo and Bento Rodrigues.
Present at the Feasts of Our Lady Aparecida in Campinas and Ponte do Gama, on 12/10, and in Pedras, on 10/20.
Present at the Guarda de Congada Festivities in Santana do Deserto on 10/13, and the Cavaleiros event in Matadouro on 10/20, both in the Rio Doce district.
Monitoring the Perceptual Mapping and Daily Routines workshops in Borba and Paracatu de Baixo (districts of Mariana); in Viana, Jeronimo, Pedra do Escalvado and Florestinha (districts of Santa Cruz do Escalvado); and in Matadouro (district of Rio Doce).

Approval of the Term of Reference for contracting technical assistance for the Archdiocese of Mariana, which will coordinate the planned actions. The Contractor shall interface with the affected ecclesial communities, including presentations in the Working Groups, and with the technical staff of the Renova Foundation.

Approval of the Term of Reference for contracting technical assistance for the Archdiocese of Mariana, which will coordinate the planned actions. The Contractor shall interface with the affected ecclesial communities, including presentations in the Working Groups, and with the technical staff of the Renova Foundation.

Definition of the strategy for the company Estilo Nacional to enter the field and start the assessment of cultural references, in which an assessment will be made containing the identification of the intangible goods and the classification of the impacts caused on them, aiming, ultimately, to restore those directly linked to the Fundao dam collapse.

The following affected districts are in scope and will be served:

• in Mariana: Camargos, Ponte do Gama, Paracatu de Cima, Paracatu de Baixo, Pedras, Borba and Campinas;

• in Barra Longa: district-headquarter, Barreto and Gesteira;

• in Santa Cruz do Escalvado: Nova Soberbo, Viana, Florestinha, Escalvado Stone, Jeronimo and Merengo;• in Rio Doce: district-headquarter, Matadoura and Santana do Deserto.

In July, infrastructure was made available for the celebration of the Feast of Saint Benedict in Bento Rodrigues. The festival is a unique moment in the community, celebrating its patron, and it also provides the opportunity to shape the ritual and affirmation of the memory of those affected and their connection to the area of origin.

The program held a meeting to start the work contracted by the company Estilo Nacional, which will carry out a diagnosis of the cultural references of the affected communities in Mariana, Barra Longa, Santa Cruz and Rio Doce.

The Program was approved by the Interfederative Committee.

The company Cantaria was contracted to conduct the patrimonial education and restoration in the Technical Reserve. The company Lume was contracted to perform monitoring, diagnosis and draft an action plan for archaeological assets.

UNESCO representatives have been to the location, addressing technical cooperation issues in the area of cultural heritage. This activity is a solution to increase the Mariana community’s adhesion to the diagnosis of immaterial assets.

In Barra Longa, restoration projects have begun, in partnership with the Program 10, in which the main church of São José, the Antônio Trindade residence, João de Freitas, José Lanna and Xavier hotels participate.

Technical support for architectural restoration (Floresta Farm and Casa Jardim) and archeology (Environmental Licensing and Resettlement) for other Foundation programs was also provided.

The Chapels of Merces and Santo Antonio were also weeded and cleaned.

The companies Gema Architecture and Engebio were mobilized to carry out the projects to restore the properties that collapsed or inventories in Barra Longa. The objective of the activity is to mitigate the impacts caused by the increase of traffic of vehicles and equipment used in the removal of tailings.

During this month, the EPIC/RIPC of the Bento Rodrigues Resettlement was also reviewed.

The activities began to obtain altars for the new churches for the resettlements, as well as the mobilization of priests and communities of Bento Rodrigues and Paracatu de Baixo.

Priests and residents of Bento Rodrigues and Paracatu de Baixo were also involved in the definition of the guidelines for the development of projects for the new chapels and altars of the new churches. The work plan for restoration of the Casa Jardim ruins in Mariana is also being discussed.

Anoxic chambers were also installed to eliminate any contamination of fungi and bacteria on sacred pieces stored in the Technical Reserve. Using this technique, the sacred items are placed in plastic bubbles from which the oxygen is withdrawn, and nitrogen is introduced.

In response to a request by the Bento Rodrigues community (MG), the Renova Foundation installed a mobile floor in the remnant of the Sao Bento Chapel, so that the site can be used during religious ceremonies. This month, the projects to recover the Sao Jose de Botas Main Church and the Xavier Hotel in Barra Longa also started.

The guidelines for the approval of the restauration of real estate, mobile and integrated assets were agreed with the Archdiocese of Mariana and with the State Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage of Minas Gerais (IEPHA/MG). To the Prosecution Service of Minas Gerais (MPMG) was presented with a dossier containing all the works carried out in the area of Cultural Heritage (material and archaeological).

The Technical Reserve was visited by representatives of the UN Environment Program. They were presented with the methodologies adopted by the program and actions on the agenda to be worked on together with the communities. In March, the space was provided with anoxic cameras (cameras without oxygen) for the treatment and preservation of items that include wood, cloth and paper.

Regarding the safeguard actions, a meeting was held with the Folia de Reis de Paracatu (Three Kings Parade) to identify the demands of the group, as well as the definition of actions to promote, enhance and maintain this form of cultural expression. Members of the parade also visited the Music Museum, where they participated in a singing lesson and decided meet again in April in Aguas Claras (MG).

During the inauguration of the music project for the affected communities, the Music Museum received the members of the community of Paracatu de Baixo (MG), who got to know the place and attended a concert. The community of Gesteira also went to the museum, where they attended a presentation by Professor Vitor Gomes and received an explanation about the weekly classes for the community.

The Foundation assisted in the celebration of the Holy Week of Bento Rodrigues with materials. It provided a generator, potable water, filling the water tank of the Church of the Mercies, chemical toilets, cleaning of the roads and installation of a tent and floor at the ruins of the Sao Bento Church.

The renovation has begun on the property that will house the Casa dos Saberes (Knowledge Center), in Mariana (MG).

Also carried out was the survey and evaluation of the demands of the Barralonguense soccer team to continue the training of the teams.

With the objective of preparing educational music activities in the Mariana Music Museum, a meeting was held at the Museum to plan activities to take place in March.

The State Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (IEPHA) was given responsibility by the Archdiocese of Mariana, in Minas Gerais, for the technical approval of the restoration projects of the old chapels.

In January, maintenance was performed on the old chapels inspecting the siding. A provisional tent was installed in the Chapel of Sao Bento, replacing the previous one, damaged due to the intense winds in the region.

The Renova Foundation is conducting the competitive process to define the companies that will continue the work focused on the intangible and archaeological heritage in the Technical Reserve.

The projects for the restoration and renovation of the Chapels of Nossa Senhora das Merces (Bento Rodrigues), Santo Antonio (Paracatu de Baixo) and Nossa Senhora da Conceicao (Gesteira), in Minas Gerais, were finalized. The pieces belonging to the collection of the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao were placed in the Parish House of Barra Longa (MG). Also transferred to the Technical Reserve were 17 pieces belonging to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao and 116 pieces belonging to the Chapels of Nossa Senhora das Merces and Sao Bento, both of Bento Rodrigues and the Santo Antonio Chapel.

The archeology and conservation team removed the tailings that were concentrated below the beds of the Sao Bento Chapel. This work resulted in two reports: one on all procedures adopted and the results achieved by archaeologists; another report on the work done by the team of restorers/conservators who cleaned all wooden pieces. There was also the finalization of the project of restoration and conservation of the remnants.
In the Technical Reserve all pieces of the collection were disinfected, except for larger structural pieces. 267 files were made for identification and treatment, of which 118 related to the Chapel of St. Benedict (Sao Bento), 60 to the Chapel of St. Anthony (Santo Antonio) and 89 to the Chapel of Our Lady of Conception.
The sacred pieces of the Chapel of Our Lady of the Conception (Gesteira) were stored in the Parish House in Barra Longa. The teams of restaurateurs/conservators, together with Renova's security team and the Military Police, brought the pieces to the Technical Reserve and performed the first conservation procedures.
In November, the Technical Reserve received several visitors, including representatives of the press, foundations, companies and various institutes. There were 42 visitors from affected communities.

Continuity of actions related to the search for sacred and remnant pieces of the São Bento Chapel and the training of more than 108 additional workers and residents of the region. In the Technical Reserve, 91 pieces, predominantly part of the altarpiece and the balustrade of the Chapel of Our Lady of Conceicao, in Gesteira, were thoroughly cleaned. A total of 53 records were produced, identifying the pieces and indicating their treatment, of which 41 originate from Paracatu and 12 from Bento Rodrigues.

The search for sacred and remnant pieces of the São Bento Chapel, in Bento Rodrigues (MG), continue. Over 70 workers and residents of the region were trained and a tent was set up to cover the ruins of Sao Bento.

In the Technical Reserve, the emergency recovery work on 49 sacred pieces belonging to the communities here mentioned was carried out, plus the processing of all material (labels, packaging, listing, organization). The professionals involved in the restoration process were visited by residents of Bento Rodrigues and Gesteira, who contributed to the identification of the pieces and were informed about the actions taken.

In the second meeting of the Technical Reference Group, the topic discussed was Intangible Heritage. The Renova Foundation presented the actions carried out and in progress, as well as the those scheduled, to the Prosecution Service of Minas Gerais and the Federal Prosecution Service, to the residents of Bento Rodrigues, Gesteira, Paracatu de Baixo, Ponte do Gama, in Minas Gerais, and to the technical advisory body Caritas. At the end of this meeting, the participants, mainly the affected parties and the advisory body, prepared a questionnaire with questions for the Renova Foundation to answer.

In historical Bento Rodrigues (MG), a protective tent was set up covering the ruins of the São Bento Chapel. Also, still continuing are the search for remaining sacred pieces of the Chapel and the dialogue with the 80 workers and residents of the region, who are helping in the process.

In the Technical Reserve, 216 sacred pieces related to the affected communities received emergency repair. The professionals involved in the restoration process were visited by the residents of the towns of Bento Rodrigues and Gesteira, in Minas Gerais, who contributed to the identification of the pieces.
The activities carried out were presented to the Technical Board, which gave approval for the next actions, the technical bases and the Term of Reference for Intangible Heritage of the Program for the Preservation of Historical, Cultural and Artistic Memory.

The technical requisitions for the contracting of participatory inventories and assessment of material, immaterial and archaeological assets and for the continuity of the activities of the Technical Reserve of Mariana (MG) were finalized.
The Technical Reference Group met for the first time to define priorities and other actions for cultural preservation. Participating were representatives of the affected communities, the Minas Gerais Prosecution Service (MPMG), municipal secretaries, the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN), the State Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage of Minas Gerais (IEPHA-MG), the Municipal Board of Cultural Heritage of Mariana (Compat), the State Department of Environment and Sustainable Development (Semad) and the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama).

Continuity of search for sacred and remnant pieces of the São Bento Chapel, of Bento Rodrigues (MG), and the training of 40 additional workers and residents of the region.

Support to celebrations and happenings, such as:

• Junina Celebration, with square dance, in Barra Longa (MG);
• Junina Celebration, with square dance, in Gesteira (MG);
• Junina Celebration, with square dance, in Paracatu (MG);
• Two São Bento celebrations, with square dance, in Bento Rodrigues (MG).

Delivery of the architectural project of the churches of Santo Antônio, in Paracatu (MG), Nossa Senhora da Conceição, in Gesteira (MG), and the first proposal of São Bento, as well as the Inventories of Material Assets of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição and the Management plan of Bento Rodrigues.

Emergency handling, in the Technical Reserve, of 89 sacred pieces related to the communities covered here above. The professionals involved in the restoration process were visited by several residents of Bento Rodrigues and Paracatu, who contributed to the identification of the pieces and were informed about the actions taken.

Archeology develops the uninterrupted monitoring of churches, twice a day, in order to value the integrity of goods, observing the state of conservation and the maintenance of protection structures. The same team performs explorations in the impacted areas, within Territory 1, for the location of possible fragments/pieces of sacred patrimony;

Elaboration of technical specifications for contracting participatory inventories and diagnoses of material, immaterial and archaeological assets;

Formation of the Technical Reference Group, with the purpose of establishing the priority actions and definition of the actions that should be carried out on the patrimonial cultural assets.

Continuity of actions related to the search for sacred and remnant pieces of the São Bento Chapel and the training of 40 additional workers and residents of the region.

Celebrations and popular events, supported by the program, were held in:

• Barra Longa: Morro Vermelho Community - XVII - Feast of St. Anthony
• Paracatu: Feast of St. Anthony, patron saint of the locality.

Elaboration of inventory and diagnosis of restoration of the Chapel of São Bento and its respective assets, as well as emergency services on the architectural and structural elements.

Architectural design of the Our Lady of Mercy Church and its integrated assets.

Review of the property of the Chapel of St. Benedict and inventories of assets and furniture of the churches Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Nossa Senhora das Mercês and the São Bento Chapel.

In the Technical Reserve, the emergency recovery work on 58 sacred pieces belonging to impacted communities was carried out. The restorers were visited by several residents of Bento Rodrigues and Paracatu, who contributed to the identification of the pieces and were informed about the actions taken.

The formation of the Technical Reference Group is in progress with the purpose of establishing priority actions and definition of the actions that should be carried out regarding the patrimonial cultural assets.

Nine pieces were recovered, of which seven were found by the team of this program and two by people from the communities of Ponte do Gama and Barra Longa (MG).

Eighty people from outsourced companies and the community have been trained in restoration so that they are able to recognize parts that need to be collected and handed over to the team.

On May 31, the “Immaculate Heart of Mary” ceremony was held at the Casa dos Saberes, in Mariana (MG). The event was organized by the communities of Bento and Paracatu, with the support of the Renova Foundation.

In April, 14 pieces were recovered, all in Bento Rodrigues, in Mariana (MG). Furthermore, 25 training sessions were held for different audiences, such as third-party organizations, Samarco and the community. These trainings are designed so that people who live, work, travel or study in the areas near the mud pass are able to recognize pieces that need to be collected and handed over to the program staff.

On April 11, an archaeological workshop was held in Mariana at the Bento Rodrigues Municipal School, which was attended by teachers and students from the 4th and 5th grades.

In March, 24 pieces were saved, six in Mariana (MG) and 18 in Gesteira (MG). Furthermore, 70 training sessions were held for different audiences, such as contractors, Samarco and the community. In addition, the communities of Paracatu, Bento Rodrigues and Gesteira in Minas Gerais, participated in meetings on intangible assets, involving culture and knowledge. In Gesteira, topics that were discussed included traditional medicine, embroidery, cooking and crafts from bamboo and wood. In Paracatu and Bento Rodrigues, the discussion was about the possibility of using of the Casa dos Saberes (House of Knowledge) in Mariana (MG).

The preparation phase of the architecture project for the restoration of the chapels Santo Antônio in Paracatu (Mariana) and Nossa Senhora Conceição in Gesteira (Barra Longa) was completed. In March, the inventory of properties was started and the screening of the collection concluded, including pieces of the Arquidiocesano Museum, belonging to the Nossa Senhora das Merces church in Bento Rodrigues.

A dynamic workshop was held, called "Green Line", to which 28 students of Paracatu de Baixo participated at the Municipal School Paracatu de Baixo in Mariana, on March 24.

In the technical reserve, guided tours were set up.

Regarding the artistic and integrated assets of temples and technical reserves, the identification and diagnosis has been completed for the projects of the chapels of Paracatu and Gesteira, as well as the inventory of integrated assets and historical research. Regarding the monitoring work of the temples, prospecting, curatorship and heritage education, 29 sacred pieces were saved and 46 technical trainings were held for various groups.

Regarding the artistic and integrated assets of the temples and technical reserves, work has begun on the collection of data of the archive and the first screening, as well as the reorganization and wrapping of pieces of the technical reserve. Also ongoing are the on-site emergency works in the chapels of Gesteira and Paracatu (MG) and to the pieces that are in Germano (MG). Regarding the monitoring work of the temples, prospecting, curatorship and heritage education, 21 pieces were saved and, to promote heritage education in the schools of Bento Rodrigues and Paracatu de Baixo (MG) activities were organized through the Summer Connection project.

Regarding the artistic and integrated assets of temples and their technical reserve, a work plan was created regarding the contract for the restoration of mobile/integrated assets and temples, besides the suitability of the technical reserve: layout, furniture installation, photography studio, woodworking and laboratory equipment. Furthermore, data collection for achieving and screening has begun. There were cadastral, planimetric and altimetric surveys of the chapels of Paracatu (MG) and Gesteira (MG) and their collections. Regarding the monitoring work of the temples, prospecting, curatorship and heritage education, 58 sacred pieces were assessed, which are kept at the technical reserve.

An inventory was performed of the pieces found on the technical reserve site of Samarco. In total, 24 pieces were listed that month. In addition, another 24 pieces were saved by prospection, monitoring and activities inside the churches. In that same period meetings were held with the communities of Paracatu de Baixo and Bento Rodrigues, both in Minas Gerais, about intangible assets.

The inventory was performed of the pieces found on the technical reserve site of Samarco. In total, 19 pieces were listed that month. In addition, another 19 pieces were saved by prospection, monitoring and activities inside the churches.

The inventory was performed of the pieces found on the technical reserve site of Samarco. In total, 67 pieces were listed that month. In addition, another 67 pieces were saved by prospection, monitoring and activities inside the churches.