Ancestral Tattoo: Beginner Workshop by From Your Ancestor Project

Schedule

Thu Dec 11 2025 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Glad Day Lit | Toronto, ON

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Come learn about the true origins of body modifications, do a little hand poking yourself (safely on faux skin), and come connect with us!
About this Event

The From Your Ancestor Project is excited to be hosting our first ever Tattoo workshop in collaboration with GLAD DAY LIT who has opened their new location on Lisgar Street! Our goal with this project is to promote multi-media storytelling on Indigenous historical figures and community issues in order to bridge the gaps between rural and urban youths connection to ancestral healing practices.

Come join us at 32 Lisgar Street for a fun little hand poking tattoo workshop! Hosted on December 11th at 3pm, From Your Ancestor will be showcasing tattooing as an act of cultural preservation. We will talk about the vast and true history of tattooing, with a focus on Anishinaabe traditions.

Sign up through the form below.
TTC tickets and Food/Beverages are provided.

Masks and Sanitizer will also be provided on site.
The entrance, washroom and space are wheelchair accessible.



SIGN UP FORM IS HERE:
https://linktr.ee/fromyourancestor

Upon completion of this form you are registered for our workshop! We will send out emails/communications in the days leading up to the workshop with reminders and further details.

If you have any questions or concerns please email [email protected]. We are so excited to bring this tradition to the spotlight and hope you can join us in solidarity and artistic passion.


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Glad Day Lit, 32 Lisgar Street, Toronto, Canada

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