Cultural Please

Gabriel T. BAMANA

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Objective

To continue anthropological research, comparative cultural studies, and area research

(Mongolia, Inner Asia and Central Africa), topical research (gender and sociality),

teaching and writing to share and advance knowledge.

Personal Profile

I have a broad cross cultural and international experience [Asia, Africa, Europe and

North America]. I creatively put this experience to profit in my research to expand

perspectives. I have an extensive field research experience and engagement with non-

profit organisations in Mongolia (10 years) and the DR Congo (native). Background

training includes undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Theology; Certificate in

Project Management and Mongolian Studies.

Education

2013 PhD Candidate, Social Anthropology ( Dissertation Completed)

University of Wales, Trinity Saint David (UK)

Research topic: Gendered power and meaning in Mongolia.

March 2012 Project Management Certificate

Normandale College, MN

July 2009 MA Social Anthropology (merit)

University of Wales, Lampeter (UK).

Research Dissertation: Social Drama and Ritual Healing.

June 2001 Bachelor of Theology (summa cum laude)

Faculty of Theology, Teresianum, Rome, Italy (Cameroon Campus)

June 1996 Certificate, Mongolian Language and Culture

National University of Mongolia (Mongolia)

July 1994 Bachelor of Philosophy (cum laude)

Urbaniana University, Rome, Italy (Kinshasa Campus)

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Work Experience

August 2013 Instructor

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

St Cloud State University, MN

August 2011 Instructor

Department of Anthropology

University of Minnesota, Twin cities, MN

Sept. 2009 – June 2011 Assistant Researcher / Instructor.

Center for the study of Nomadic Culture and Civilization,

Mongolia National University.

Secretary at the International Conference on Mongolian Symbolism (Sept 09).

Lecture on Research Methods, Women & Gender, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology,

Anthropology of Religion. Seminar on Mongolian Symbolism.

Sept. 2008- June 2011 Instructor / Student Independent Projects’ advisor

World Learning: Study Abroad SIT: Mongolia Program

Successfully advised students from US colleges for their Independent Projects.

Research Methods, Lecture on culture, symbolism & rituals.

March 2008- Sept. 2010 Project Consultant

- US Missionhurst Outreach: Mongolia & China

Founder of the “My Home” Community Center (2002), My Home social program (2003),

My Home library (2006), Advisor to ‘Blue Sky Project,(2007), Research and evaluation

for non-profits programs in Mongolia. Justice, Peace and Ecology Commission

Coordinator.

- SPYCKMAN Foundation (The Netherlands) projects in

Mongolia.

Consult with the local community leaders to identify and research problems, and design

relevant projects. Advise local leaders in projects management in order to transfer skills.

Monitor project implementation on behalf of the funding organization. Project evaluation

with recommendations to projects stakeholders.

- GETARIS, Kinshasa, DR Congo

Conduct research on social injustice and development issues. Issues on women,

gender, and sexual violence. Conduct workshop and training to inform and raise

awareness about social justice. Consider women in transition in a society in conflict .

March 2004 – June 2007 Executive Secretary

Antoon Mostaert, Mongolian Study Center

Co-founder of the Antoon Mostaert Center (2004), Secretary of the 1 st Antoon Mostaert

International Symposium on Christianity & Mongolia(2006), Co-editor of the Antoon

Mostaer Journal ( Oyunii Khelkhee)(2005, 2006)

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Sept. 2002 – June 2004 Teaching Assistant

Mongolia Technical University

Social skills, Social Philosophy

Oct. 1998- August 1999 Administration Assistant & Case manager (Congo DR)

CERDES, Center for women in Development

Research Interests

Anthropological theory, Religion & Society, Women & Gender (Social construction of

gender, female power), Social justice, Issues in research method & epistemology,

Globalisation & Development, Mongolian tea culture, nomadism & Shamanism.

List of Publication

Book

2012 (edited volume) Study in Mongolian symbolism.

2011. On the tea road, A journey into Mongolian life and culture.

Articles

Forthcoming1: Tea practices in Mongolia: A field of gendered power and meanings.

Forthcoming2: Dogs and Herders: Mythical Kinship, Spiritual Connection and Sociality in

Mongolia

2010. Men on the right and women on the left: Symbolism and metaphor in Mongolian

ger domestic space. (Forthcoming ) Mongolia Society Journal (Bloomington, Indiana)

2011. Монголчуудын цайны соёл: Бэлгэдэл, зүйрлэл, нийгмийн явцын оршихуй.

(Mongolian tea culture: symbolism, metaphors and social process). Journal of the

National University of Mongolia, School of Mongolian Language and Culture [Vol.

XXXIII (359)].

2008. ‘The concept of Tenggerism and the 21 st Century Mongol Identity’. IAMS Bulletin,

1,(41), 156-158.

2008. Foreword in Tsoloo, J. & Munkhtsetseg, A. Uriankhain uv soyol (Uriankhai cultural

heritage). 7-14, Ulaanbaatar

2006. The impact of Contemporary Christian Missions on Mongolian daily life’ Oyunii

Khelkhe, 2, 125-138.

2005. ‘ The Religious motives of the 13th century Mongol expansion’ Oyunii Khelkhe, 1,

81-89.

Conference papers

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2013. Social Ideology in Geser Epic poem. Central Asian Epic Symposium. Ulaanbaatar,

Mongolia

2011. Our sibling the dog: Mongolian herders relationship to the dog. ASA 11

conference, Lampeter, UK

2011. History of the leaf that took over Mongolia culture: symbolism in Mongolian tea

practices. Ulaanbaatar, 10th World Congress of Mongolists

2011. Foal marking celebration: Ritual, hierarchy and power in Mongolia. PIAC,

Bloomington, IN.

2009. “An outline of a Mongolian Tea culture” American Center for Mongolian Studies,

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

2009. ‘Dual system in Mongolian village political setting. National University of Mongolia,

Center for the study of Nomadic Culture and Civilization .

2006. ‘Traditions and development’ International conference: Nomadic customs and

Traditions. Ulaanbaatar.

Dissertations

2011: PhD research topic:

From Birth to death: Gendered power and meanings in Tea Practices in Mongolia.

2008. MA Social Anthropology.

Social Drama and Ritual Healing. A study of a woman singlehood ritual healing in

Western Mongolia.

2001. BA Theology

Les traits féminins de Dieu dans l’Ancien Testament. Une lecture d’Osée 11 et d’Isaïe

49.

1994. BA philosophy

Interprétation métaphysique de la liberté humain chez Martin Heidegger.

Skills

Project management:

Languages: English, French, Mongolian, Lingala, Kiluba, Kiswahili

IT skills: MS Office, Quick Book (basic)

Other relevant skills: Administration.

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