Tatau
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Tattoo
Wayfinding: Inked With Purpose
This Samoan compass, designed by Fitu, represents wayfinding, resilience and our connection through body, mind, heart and spirit.
At its centre is Vai Moana, an ocean wave representing creation, matriarchy and the continuous cycle of life. For Kadence Legacy Fund, this wave represents Kadence and her water ceremony in Hawai‘i. It keeps her memory at the centre of the design and the mission created in her honour.
Facing outward in the four directions are Manu Lele, frigate birds that represent life’s journey and the ability to travel between the physical and spiritual worlds. They are believed to carry messages from loved ones who have passed.
Facing inward are Mana, spirit guides that help lead us back to our centre, our balance and our sense of home.
For those who have experienced trauma, healing can be a journey of wayfinding. With support from loved ones, spirit and service dogs like Sadie and Morgan, they can begin finding their way back to themselves.
This tattoo honours the strength and resilience of trauma survivors, the loved ones who continue to guide us and the service dogs that help lead people home.
A Veterans’ Week
PTSD Fundraiser
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
TATAU LE TOA INC.
10-64 Riel Drive
St. Albert, Alberta T8N 4A4
In support of Kadence Legacy Fund’s
One Dog. One Life. program
www.kadencelegacyfund.ca
www.tatauletoa.ca
Flash Tattoo Event
Please arrive and line up at 7:00 a.m.
In keeping with Fitu’s tradition of beginning his work at 7:00 a.m., the event will begin early and continue for 12 hours. Tattoos will be completed on a first-come, first-served basis.
After you register in person, you will be placed on the list. You do not need to remain at the studio while you wait. We will send you a text message when your turn is approaching.
Before Arriving
Please read all the event information below carefully.
You must print, complete and bring the required tattoo consent and permission forms with you. Having your forms completed before arriving will help registration move smoothly.
Forms:
1) Tatau Le Tao Consent Form and Agreement *Print and Bring Signed
2) Tatau Le Tao Tattoo Aftercare Information
3) Tatau Le Tao Information Package
4) Tatau Le Tao Booking Policy
The Meaning Behind the Tattoo
This Samoan compass was designed by Fitu and represents wayfinding, resilience and our connection through body, mind, heart and spirit.
At its centre is Vai Moana, an ocean wave representing creation, matriarchy and the continuous cycle of life. For Kadence Legacy Fund, the wave represents Kadence and her water ceremony in Hawai‘i, keeping her memory at the centre of the design and the mission created in her honour.
Facing outward in the four directions are Manu Lele, frigate birds representing life’s journey and the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. They are believed to carry messages from loved ones who have passed.
Facing inward are Mana, spirit guides that lead us back toward our centre, balance and sense of home.
For Veterans, First Responders and others who have survived trauma, healing can be a journey of wayfinding. With support from loved ones, spirit and service dogs like Sadie and Morgan, they can begin finding their way back to themselves.
This tattoo honours the strength and resilience of trauma survivors, the loved ones who continue to guide us and the service dogs that help lead people home.
Contact
Would you like to make a significant donation during Veterans’ Week?
Please contact us. We would be happy to discuss how your contribution can make a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans and their families.