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Keith Callihoo

Kanien'kehá:ka artist Keith Callihoo keeps his relationship to the land and to his ancestors' stories from the Michel First Nation alive through his tattoo practice. He strives to pass these teachings on to his 9-year-old daughter, Hayden. (30 minutes)

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Thu, 11/21 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Keith Callihoo

Kanien'kehá:ka artist Keith Callihoo keeps his relationship to the land and to his ancestors' stories from the Michel First Nation alive through his tattoo practice. He strives to pass these teachings on to his 9-year-old daughter, Hayden. (30 minutes)

Thu, 11/21 at 1:30 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Heather Kiskihkoman

Nehiyaw and Anishinaabe artist Heather Kiskihkoman finds inspiration for her tattoo designs on the land where she grew up and still lives; she shares this journey with her family as they prepare for her sister Vivienne's first traditional tattoo. (30 minutes)

Thu, 11/21 at 2:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Toby Sicks

Struggling to find direction, Toby Sicks credits the discovery of his Metis heritage to his success as a tattoo artist; overcoming his addiction to become the hard working outspoken Metis man he is today; Toby sets a great example for youth. (30 minutes)

Thu, 11/21 at 2:30 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Stacey Fayant

Born and raised in Regina Saskatchewan, Stacey Fayant is a Metis and Cree tattoo artist who is revitalizing the practice of skin stitch and hand poke. (30 minutes)

Thu, 11/21 at 3:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Lianna Spence

Tsimshiam artist Lianna Spence from Prince Rupert details traditional designs that have attracted a clientele both near and far. (30 minutes)

Thu, 11/21 at 3:30 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Isaac Weber

Isaac Weber, a multidisciplinary artist who is both Creole from the Cape Verde Islands and Anishnawbek from Inlet First Nations, has recently taken up tattooing as a means to reconnect with his family and his community. (30 minutes)

Mon, 11/25 at 1:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Danika Naccarella

Danika Naccarella is from the Nuxalk Nation in Bella Coola, B.C.; she was officially adopted into the Nation at birth, but she has been making her mark in the community by working with the youth as an educator, visual artist and tattoo artist. (30 minutes)

Mon, 11/25 at 1:30 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Gordon Sparks

With over 20 years of tattoo machine experience, Mi'kmaw mask carver Gordon Sparks is turning his skills to handpoke tattooing; through his art, Gordon is reconnecting to his roots and bringing traditional tattooing home to the Mi'kmaw territories. (30 minutes)