Kakiniit Hivonighijotaa: Inuit Embodied Practices and Meanings highlights the strength and resilience of Inuit culture in the face of intense suppression. Kakiniit (Inuit traditional tattoos) are a vital part of Inuit identity and were once banned by missionaries. Only within the last decade have they seen a revitalization.
The exhibition showcases Indigenous cultural reclamation and identity through the process of Inuit tattooing and its connection to shamanism. Kakiniit embraces Inuit culture and the reawakening of tradition in Indigenous communities.
In the News
April 21, 2022: Winnipeg Free Press: Body language – Traditional Inuit tattooing a sacred practice that tells a personal story
WAG-Qaumajuq is open today, 11am – 9pm. To plan your visit, check out wag.ca/visit.
