Skindigenous

Exploring Indigenous tattooing traditions around the world by diving into cultures to discover the tools and techniques, symbols, and traditions that shape their art.

Schedule

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    Keith Callihoo

    Thursday
    Nov 21

    30 Minutes

    Kanien'kehá:ka artist Keith Callihoo keeps his relationship to the land and to his ancestors' stories from the Michel First Nation alive through his tattoo practice. He strives to pass these teachings on to his 9-year-old daughter, Hayden.
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    Heather Kiskihkoman

    Thursday
    Nov 21

    30 Minutes

    Nehiyaw and Anishinaabe artist Heather Kiskihkoman finds inspiration for her tattoo designs on the land where she grew up and still lives; she shares this journey with her family as they prepare for her sister Vivienne's first traditional tattoo.
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    Toby Sicks

    Thursday
    Nov 21

    30 Minutes

    Struggling to find direction, Toby Sicks credits the discovery of his Metis heritage to his success as a tattoo artist; overcoming his addiction to become the hard working outspoken Metis man he is today; Toby sets a great example for youth.
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    Stacey Fayant

    Thursday
    Nov 21

    30 Minutes

    Born and raised in Regina Saskatchewan, Stacey Fayant is a Metis and Cree tattoo artist who is revitalizing the practice of skin stitch and hand poke.
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    Lianna Spence

    Thursday
    Nov 21

    30 Minutes

    Tsimshiam artist Lianna Spence from Prince Rupert details traditional designs that have attracted a clientele both near and far.
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    Isaac Weber

    Thursday
    Nov 21

    30 Minutes

    Isaac Weber, a multidisciplinary artist who is both Creole from the Cape Verde Islands and Anishnawbek from Inlet First Nations, has recently taken up tattooing as a means to reconnect with his family and his community.
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    Danika Naccarella

    Monday
    Nov 25

    30 Minutes

    Danika Naccarella is from the Nuxalk Nation in Bella Coola, B.C.; she was officially adopted into the Nation at birth, but she has been making her mark in the community by working with the youth as an educator, visual artist and tattoo artist.
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    Gordon Sparks

    Monday
    Nov 25

    30 Minutes

    With over 20 years of tattoo machine experience, Mi'kmaw mask carver Gordon Sparks is turning his skills to handpoke tattooing; through his art, Gordon is reconnecting to his roots and bringing traditional tattooing home to the Mi'kmaw territories.

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