Karelle Hall

Karelle Hall is a PhD candidate in anthropology at Rutgers University. She received her bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College in Anthropology with a minor in Native American Studies. Her dissertation research explores embodied and distributed forms of Lenape diasporic sovereignty. A member of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe, she promotes Indigenous education through both dance performances and academic presentations. She is actively working on Nanticoke language revitalization, including writing a children’s language book, creating online language materials, and developing lessons for community classes. She continues to work as an activist and representative for her community, promoting visibility, decolonization, and education.