Canada: Indigenous Cree Tattoo Ceremony Revived After 100 Years

In northern Quebec, Cree elders have revived traditional tattooing ceremonies that were banned under colonial laws.
The tattoos, featuring lines across the chin and arms, symbolize milestones such as womanhood, hunting achievements, and spiritual visions.
Young Cree women say the revival reconnects them with ancestors and reclaims identity once stripped away. Canadian cultural bodies are supporting the practice as part of reconciliation efforts.