Gabby Omoni Hartemann
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| Alma mater | Federal University of Minas Gerais |
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Gabby Omoni Hartemann is an Afro-Guianese archaeologist, activist, and researcher who focuses on African and Afrodiasporic ontologies, Indigenous epistemologies, and community-based archaeological practice in South America and the Caribbean. They are particularly known for furthering decolonial methodologies in archaeology and for bringing a greater visibility to the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and trans communities in the discipline.
Early Life and Education
Hartemann is of Afro-Guianese heritage and identifies as Transgender and Non-binary, using they/them pronouns.[1] They are currently pursuing a Ph.D. in archaeology at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Their academic background includes training in anthropology, archaeology, history, and African Diaspora studies. The combination of these subjects informs Hartemann's interdisciplinary approach to archaeological research.[2]
Career and Research
Hartemann's work centers on the intersections of land, identity and memory in Afro-Amazonian communities, specifically in the Guianas. Their doctoral research investigates the role of place-making and ancestral landscapes in shaping contemporary Afrodiasporic identities, drawing on both material culture and oral histories.[3]
They are the co-director of Archéo La Caroline: Lavi Nou Gangan, a collaborative archaeological and ethnographic project exploring a 19th-century settlement that was associated with African enslavement and resistance in French Guiana.[4] This project integrates archaeological fieldwork with community storytelling and spiritual practices, reflecting Hartemann's commitment to anti-colonial and participatory approaches.[5]
Activism and Public Engagement
Hartemann is a vocal advocate for trans and queer inclusion in archaeology. They have written and spoken publicly about the erasure of transgender lives in historical narratives. In an article for SAPIENS magazine, they argued for the recognition of transgender people in both historical societies and contemporary archaeological discourse.[6]
They are also involved in broader decolonial and social justice movements, promoting the dismantling of white supremacy in heritage institutions and advocating for the reparation of cultural objects to Indigenous and African-descended communities.
Recognition
Hartemann has been recognized within the international archaeological community for their groundbreaking work in decolonial theory, their leadership in collaborative research models, and their advocacy for marginalized voices in heritage studies.
See Also
- Decoloanial archaeology
- Queer archaeology
- Afro-Guyanese
- Transgender archaeology
References
- ↑ "Gabby Omoni Hartemann". SAPIENS. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ↑ Sapiens (2021-03-31). "Stop Erasing Transgender Stories From History". SAPIENS. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ↑ Sapiens (2021-03-31). "Stop Erasing Transgender Stories From History". SAPIENS. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ↑ "Contributors". SAPIENS. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ↑ "Society of Black Archaeologists: Gabby Omoni Hartemann • Member Spotlight". Society of Black Archaeologists. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ↑ Sapiens (2021-03-31). "Stop Erasing Transgender Stories From History". SAPIENS. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
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