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‘Tattoos are like a memory’: Rooted in Indigenous culture, the Mni Sota Akitho Festival debuts
A unique tattoo festival aims to bring together community through cultural learning and celebrations in downtown St. Paul.
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Mni Sota Akitho Festival celebrates Indigenous culture
Willard Malebear, Jr. founded the festival and operates Iktomi Tattoo Studio and Art Shelf, a nonprofit that provides free ...