Abya Yala
Abya Yala is the subgroup all about the Americas. Northern Native Americans, Inkas, Maya, the Caribbean - Abya Yala has it all.
The Kuna, an Indigenous people of Panama and Colombia, use the term Abya Yala to refer to the American continent. This translates to "land in its full maturity", "land of lifeblood", or "noble land that welcomes all". Nowadays, the term is commonly used to replace colonial names. Our subgroup revitalises traditions, crafts, and other aspects of the lives and culture of two continents and all of its archaeological regions. Come find the Abya Yala board during the Olmec head forming, during the Bob Ross Paint Along, or any other event they host!
Meet the Subgroup Board
Diana
Assessor
Hello! My name is Diana. I’m a 21-year-old archaeology student from Romania, currently in my third year of studies. I'm the assessor for Abya Yala, which is the subgroup of the Americas. I'm excited to be part of this journey and look forward to sharing knowledge, making connections and friends, and having fun along the way!
Otilia
Subgroup Secretary
Hi! My name is Otilia, I’m 19 years old, and I come from Romania. I study archaeology and I am in my second year of my bachelor’s. I am the secretary of Aby Yala, and I’m looking forward to being part of L.A.S. Terra’s community, meeting new people, and sharing my enthusiasm for archaeology!
Anna
Subgroup Treasurer
Hey, my name is Anna!! I’m 19 years old, from Germany and will be starting the second year of my bachelors. I’ll be the next treasurer for Abya Yala but you might also meet me as part of the Archaeology Green Team. I look forward to connecting with y‘all, see you around!!
Frederique
Subgroup Promoter
Hello! I am Frederique, and I am the promoter of Abya Yala! I am a 24 year old archaeology student from the Netherlands, currently in my second year after doing a bachelor’s in Fine arts before! I am very excited to be part of Abya Yala and the Terra community and look forward to all the fun, knowledge, and experiences that will be shared coming year!