Reawakening our ancestors' lines : revitalizing Inuit traditional tattooing = Atuffaalirniq hivunipta kakiniinnik
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Iqaluit, Nunavut : Inhabit Media, Inc., [2017].
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Published
Iqaluit, Nunavut : Inhabit Media, Inc., [2017].
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Book
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70 pages : color ; 29 cm
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English

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"For thousands of years, Inuit practised the traditional art of tattooing. Created the ancient way, with bone needles and caribou sinew soaked in seal oil, sod, or soot, these tattoos were an important tradition for many Inuit women, symbols etched on their skin that connected them to their families and communities. But with the rise of missionaries and residential schools in the North, the tradition of tattooing was almost lost. In 2005, when Angela Hovak Johnston heard that the last Inuk woman tattooed in the old way had died, she set out to tattoo herself in tribute to this ancient custom and learn how to tattoo others. What was at first a personal quest became a project to bring the art of traditional tattooing back to Inuit women across Nunavut, starting with Johnston's home community of Kugluktuk. Collected in this beautiful book are moving photos and stories from more than two dozen women who participated in Johnston's project. Together, these women have united to bring to life an ancient tradition, reawakening their ancestors' lines and sharing this knowledge with future generations."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Johnston, A. H. (2017). Reawakening our ancestors' lines: revitalizing Inuit traditional tattooing = Atuffaalirniq hivunipta kakiniinnik . Inhabit Media, Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Johnston, Angela Hovak, 1975-. 2017. Reawakening Our Ancestors' Lines: Revitalizing Inuit Traditional Tattooing = Atuffaalirniq Hivunipta Kakiniinnik. Inhabit Media, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Johnston, Angela Hovak, 1975-. Reawakening Our Ancestors' Lines: Revitalizing Inuit Traditional Tattooing = Atuffaalirniq Hivunipta Kakiniinnik Inhabit Media, Inc, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Johnston, Angela Hovak. Reawakening Our Ancestors' Lines: Revitalizing Inuit Traditional Tattooing = Atuffaalirniq Hivunipta Kakiniinnik Inhabit Media, Inc., 2017.

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