Canada Expands Indigenous Tattoo Revival

In British Columbia and Nunavut, Indigenous communities are reviving traditional tattooing practices, once banned during colonial times. Designs include facial markings, clan symbols, and patterns tied to community heritage and rites of passage.

Canadian artists are working alongside elders to ensure tattoos are respectful and authentic. This revival is not just about art but about cultural survival, reclaiming traditions erased by history. The movement has gained international recognition as a model for cultural restoration.