Cultural Reawakening
Aviaja Rakel Sanimuinaq, a shaman in , symbolizes the resurgence of pre-Christian Inuit traditions, including spiritual healing, drum dancing, and traditional tattoos, as a form of cultural reclamation.
This movement is partly a response to the historical suppression by European Christian missionaries, aiming to restore and validate Inuit cultural practices and beliefs within modern society.
Political and Spiritual Dimensions
Greenland's push for full independence from intensifies, influenced by global attention and internal cultural revival, with leaders like Sanimuinaq advocating for a voice in both cultural and political arenas.
The suppression of traditional practices, such as drum songs and tattoos, by missionaries is confronted by contemporary Greenlanders, who seek to honor and integrate these elements into their cultural identity and spiritual practices.