This ancient tattoo practice gives Inuit women a feeling of strength
This ancient tattoo practice gives Inuit women a feeling of strength
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Inuit tattoos, or kakiniit, are sacred symbols of identity and resilience. Arctic Focus spoke with Millie Navalik Angulalik from Iqaluktuuq/Cambridge Bay about reviving this once-banned cultural practice. Read more about kakiniit here: https://www.arcticfocus.org/stories/reclaiming-agency-reviving-once-banned-practice-traditional-inuit-tattoos-canada/ | Arctic Research Foundation
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In this reel, I’m sharing the meaning behind my traditional Inuit tattoos—markings that carry deep cultural, spiritual, and ancestral significance. These are not just tattoos; they are a reclamation of identity, strength, and survival. As an Inuk artist, having these markings on my hands while I create is a reminder of where I come from, who I carry with me, and the stories I honour through my work. Every time I bead, sew, or carve, my tattoos are part of that expression—grounding me in my truth
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