In February 2024, I was invited to attend the Inuit Tunniit tattoo gathering in Ulukhaktok Northwest Territories by Western Arctic Youth Collective (WAYC) as my passion for traditional tattooing evolves. It was such a beautiful event that opened many opportunities for...
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Interview with Thomassie Mangiok on Qajaq
Jun 12, 2024 | Art and Culture
Tell us a little about yourself? Who are you and what are you passionate about? I am a fulltime school administrator, a graphic designer on the side, and I also work on things related to our culture and language. I am passionate about sharing our understanding of how...
Throat singing drum dancing interview
May 1, 2022 | Art and Culture
Edition #10 - May 2022 Who are you two and when did you two start throat singing and/or drum dancing?Janice Parsons and Sandy Emudluk from Kuujjuaq Nunavik Qc. Janice started at the age of 7 with the Kuujjuaq Youth Group organized by Mary Aitchison where she continues...
Tunniit alison mesher
May 1, 2022 | Art and Culture
Edition #10 - May 2022 Hello, my name is Alison Mesher, 27. I’m from Kuujjuaq Quebec. I am a mother of two amazing children. I have many passions in life, one of them being a traditional hand poke tattooist. In my lifetime, I never thought I would love it like I do...