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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.
Booked In Fundraiser
January 7, 21, 28, February 4th. 2027
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
The Meaning Behind the Tattoo
This sketch shows what the tattoo will look like. Designed by Fitu, this Samoan compass represents wayfinding, resilience and connection through body, mind, heart and spirit.
At its centre, Vai Moana, the ocean wave, honours Kadence and her water ceremony in Hawai‘i Outward-facing Manu Lele, frigate birds, symbolize life’s journey and connection to loved ones who have passed. Inward-facing Mana, spirit guides, lead us toward balance and home.
This tattoo honours trauma survivors, the loved ones who guide us and the service dogs that help us find our way home.
Booked Tattoo Event in 2027
Kadence Legacy Fund Tattoo Event has a new schedule!
This Tattoo event is book by appointment only.
Dates: January 7, 21, 28, and February 4th
Thursday evenings: 6–9 p.m.
Price: $75
Group Session: 2-6 people
To book, please email tatauletoa@gmail.com to book in your preferred Thursday.
Mention you are booking in for the Kadence Legacy Fund custom-designed tattoo.
Booking email: tatauletoa@gmail.com
Before Arriving
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
Contact
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