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Iqaluit: Ippiksaut Friesen

Northern Canada is home to the oldest tattooing traditions on the planet. Ippiksaut Friesen, a well-known young Inuk artist, was inspired to follow the many Inuit women before her and develop tattooing skills for her sisters. Notwithstanding the challenges in maintaining and reclaiming Inuit traditions in a world strongly affected by contemporary society and climate change, the importance of female tattooing among Inuit women continues to grow. Ippiksaut hopes to play a vital role in the resurgence of traditional tattooing.

English
  • Originally Aired June 16, 2020
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Network APTN
  • Created August 10, 2025 by
    inner-brakes
  • Modified August 10, 2025 by
    inner-brakes