Abstract
Objective: To reflect on the teaching and research of indigenous health through academic experiences. Case detailing: Experience report based on the execution of disciplines and creation and participation in groups of studies and research that contemplated the study of the health of indigenous populations in higher education institutions located in the metropolitan region of the State of Pará. The construction of the work directed through the curricular matrix with the presence of specific disciplines made possible a greater engagement for this theme, but it was possible to build knowledge through research, through the study of clinical cases when disciplinary absence. Final considerations: The assistance experience allowed a satisfactory extension to interdisciplinarity through teaching and research, and once again affirmed that field experience allows new academic horizons. The students involved were able to produce academically through scientific events.