Located in Edzo, Northwest Territories, Hovak Johnston is an Inuk woman deeply rooted in her culture, having been raised in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. She honours her heritage by using her Inuinnaqtun name, Hovak, which connects her to her ancestors. Hovak engages in traditional arts daily, including sewing, soapstone carving, drawing, jewelry making, and hide tanning, while also exploring traditional tattooing techniques. A respected performing artist, she takes pride in her work and actively teaches youth how to create traditional items. Hovak is passionate about reviving Inuit tattoos, blending modern and ancient methods to celebrate her cultural heritage.
