Inchunwa
To be marked, branded, or tattooed in chahta anumpa (Choctaw) is Inchunwa.
Inchunwa shares the story of the ongoing Southeastern traditional tattoo revivalization movement. We’ll talk with influential artists, Southeastern scholars, and folks directly involved in the movement: those receiving tattoos and Southeastern tribal practitioners. Support our podcast and project by following our Instagram and Facebook . Additionally, you can access exclusive content by becoming patrons of the Inchunwa project & podcast at: http://patreon.com/inchunwa
Inchunwa
EP03 S01: Intersections of SE Tattoo History and Native American History
In this episode we are joined by JP Johnson (Cherokee) and Dustin Mater (Chickasaw) as we discuss the history of Southeastern traditional tattoos and how it intersects with broader Native American history. We'd like to dedicate this episode to Choctaw scholar Michelene E. Peasantubbee who's foundational work looking at the intersections of Choctaw women's roles and Christianity has had a profound influence on this project as well. This episode will contain conversations around genocide and settler colonialism. As a result we want to give a content warning for discussions of Christianity, boarding schools, violence, and sexual violence. This episode contains some cursing.
Additionally, we would like say yakoke lawa hoke (many thanks!) to all the folks who supported our bonfire campaign! We really love seeing you all in the Inchuwa merch! Feel free to send us feed back in the form of reviews on Apple Podcasts, comments on our Facebook and Instagram, or even messages in our DMs. We'd also love to see photos of you wearing Inchunwa merch!
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Thank you once again everyone for supporting us and chi anumpa la chike! (Talk to you later!)