Gemma Celigueta Comerma

Prof. Gemma Celigueta Comerma is an Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology. She teaches courses including 'History of Anthropology II' and 'Anthropology and History' in the Archaeology degree program. Her research focuses on political anthropology, indigenous media, and cultural expressions of Indigenous communities in Guatemala and Latin America.

Research Interests:
- Political Anthropology (local power, Indigenous representation)
- Ethnography of Indigenous communities (Maya, Guna)
- Cultural heritage and intellectual property rights
- Indigenous media and communication studies
- Gender dynamics in Indigenous contexts
Key Projects (2022–2025):
- 'Diàlegs de vida onírica' (Dream dialogues project on women's experiences in Barcelona)
- 'Creatividad indígena frente a crisis sanitarias' (Cultural responses to health crises)
- 'ISFRI-III' (Human rights and Indigenous rights advocacy)
Publications Highlights:
- 2025: Study on Maya textiles and intellectual property
- 2022: Analysis of migrant heritage in Barcelona museums
- 2021: Media stereotypes of Indigenous women in Peru/Guatemala

Grants & Teams:
- Leading the CINAF research group (Indigenous and Afroamerican Cultures Studies)
- Principal Investigator in 5+ funded projects since 2015
- Collaborations with institutions like the Barcelona Museum of World Cultures