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September 21, 2023


‘Before colonization, tattoos were normal.’ Traditional Inuit tattoos were almost wiped out

Artists like Arsaniq Deer are helping revive the practice  ‘Inuit have always had tattoos, since time immemorial,’ says traditional tattoo artist Arsaniq Deer | Telling Our Story: Duration 5:25 Deer explains the sacredness of tattooing for Inuk women and explains how she’s participating in its revitalization, anchored in the knowledge and traditions of the elders. Click...