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Facundo Gregorio Gaitan Hairabedian

Anthropologist
CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES - PALERMO

Summary

Sociocultural anthropologist, educator, and researcher with extensive experience in cultural narratives, ethnography, and connections with indigenous communities and their relationship with the natural environment. Passionate about creating stories that link identity, memory, and nature, I have traveled to over 40 countries in search of genuine experiences off the beaten path, with a special connection to Argentine Patagonia and working with indigenous communities in the Puna region. My work and life are guided by exploring stories that connect people with their environment and culture, using analog photography as a tool for ethnographic documentation and artistic expression. My training and career have allowed me to develop a deep perspective on traditions, rituals, and the symbolic relationship between humans and their environment from a respectful and celebratory viewpoint of diversity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Head of Social Sciences Department

Colegio Armenio Arzruní
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.
01.2022 - Current
  • Coordinate and design educational programs that integrate history, culture, and human rights
  • Focus on teaching Latin American cultural history, economics, and anthropology, promoting an interdisciplinary approach connected to cultural roots

Teaching Assistant

University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.
01.2019 - Current
  • Research and teaching on cultural and political dynamics shaping collective identities

Educational Program Coordinator

Luisa Hairabedian Foundation
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.
01.2014 - Current
  • Design and implementation of human rights educational programs, using art and storytelling as tools for social transformation

Organizer of “2nd Re-encuentros Caminados”

CIIVAC
Barranca Larga, Catamarca
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Interdisciplinary project linking past and present histories through objects and narratives, in collaboration with local communities and international universities
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of large-scale events, resulting in positive feedback from stakeholders.

Ethnographic and Archaeological Fieldwork

University of Buenos Aires
Lagunillas Del Farallón, Jujuy
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Involvement in sustainable, community-based tourism projects in indigenous territories, focusing on cultural preservation and authentic visitor-community connections
  • Research on devotional itineraries and patronal festivals, exploring the relationship between rituals, mobility, and culture in the Puna region
  • Conducted independent research projects under the supervision of experienced mentors, contributing to overall academic and professional growth.

Documentation of Virgin of Rosario Celebrations

University Of Buenos Aires
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Documentation of festivities and creation of narrative materials (brochures, posters) connecting local traditions with a broader audience

Education

Professor of Secondary and Higher Education - Anthropological Sciences, Sociocultural Orientation

Faculty of Philosophy And Letters, University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
01.2011 - 01.2019

University Program On Genocide And Human Rights - Genocide Studies

International Institute For Genocide And Human Rights Studies, University of Toronto
Canada

Skills

  • Creative Writing

  • Analog Imaging Expertise

  • Field Research Proficiency

  • Cultural Sensitivity Skills

  • Sustainable Practices

  • Engaging Content Development

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/20/89

Publications And Participations

  • With the Eyes of the State I and II, 2023, Articles, El Salto Diario, Exploring narratives on resistance and cultural legibility.
  • Art as an Expression of Human Rights Education, 2017, Presentation, X International Seminar on Memory Policies
  • Review of 'The Armenian Genocide Legacy', 2018, Publication, Revista Rey Desnudo

Timeline

Organizer of “2nd Re-encuentros Caminados”

CIIVAC
01.2024 - 12.2024

Ethnographic and Archaeological Fieldwork

University of Buenos Aires
01.2024 - 12.2024

Head of Social Sciences Department

Colegio Armenio Arzruní
01.2022 - Current

Documentation of Virgin of Rosario Celebrations

University Of Buenos Aires
01.2022 - 12.2022

Teaching Assistant

University of Buenos Aires
01.2019 - Current

Educational Program Coordinator

Luisa Hairabedian Foundation
01.2014 - Current

Professor of Secondary and Higher Education - Anthropological Sciences, Sociocultural Orientation

Faculty of Philosophy And Letters, University of Buenos Aires
01.2011 - 01.2019

University Program On Genocide And Human Rights - Genocide Studies

International Institute For Genocide And Human Rights Studies, University of Toronto
Facundo Gregorio Gaitan HairabedianAnthropologist