With over 20 years of machine tattoo experience, Mi’kmaw mask carver Gordon Sparks is turning his skills to handpoke tattooing. His journey of reconnecting to his roots began with traditional mask carving. Taught by master carver Ned Bear, Gordon’s masks are bringing him across Miꞌgmaꞌgi, the traditional territories of the Mi’kmaq where he is learning and sharing stories with Mi’kmaq Elders and communities.