Regina artist Stacey Fayant gave her daughter Lilla her first traditional Indigenous face tattoo on Saturday.
People gathered at the Art Gallery of Regina with “joy in their hearts and a good curiosity,” to witness Regina artist Stacey Fayant gave her daughter Lilla her first traditional Indigenous face tattoo on Saturday.
“For anyone her age who’s Indigenous to be given something so special in a really special way — for the community to come out and share it with her is really amazing to her,” Fayant said during an interview Saturday, adding she always tries to be a role model to Lilla.
She said her daughter has thought about the tattoo over the past few years. The small markings made on her temples hold specific meaning to her, although Fayant said you don’t have to know what the meaning is to know the tattoo is important to you.
“Sometimes we come to our tattoos and we know what they have to be — either we dreamt it or a family member or elder told us what it needs to be — and we don’t know at that point the meaning, and that’s OK,” she said. “Sometimes it’s doing it that’s important, and then the meaning kind of comes upon you as you walk through life.”
Fayant said while tattoos can be used in many different ways including as identifiers, decoration or medicine, she believes all tattoos are medicine.
“The act of saying ‘I’m going to get this tattoo’ as an Indigenous person is a healing act by taking back your body and your own beliefs about your beauty,” she said. “The process of going through the pain of tattoo — of being touched in a loving and caring way by someone — helps certain people who may be suffering through other traumas.”
“I always thought that would be really amazing if we had something like that and then, lo and behold, a little while later I found out that we did,” she said. “When I found that out I just knew that I had to be a part of bringing it back in some way, and I didn’t know how.”
After learning more about traditional tattooing by talking to people and through research, Fayant decided to go to an Indigenous cultural tattooing school called Earthline Tattoo Collective in Halifax in 2019.
Many traditional tattoos are done on visible body parts like the hands face and neck. When Fayant returned home from the school she gave herself a neck tattoo, as she wanted to represent her culture and be available to educate others.
She was inspired to heal historical rifts for Indigenous people and shift attitudes about tattoos through Saturday’s skin-stitch tattooing performance, after overhearing someone at her work say “people with face tattoos make me sick.”
“Tattooing has brought me such joy in my life that I think prior to learning about tattoo, my reaction would have been such anger and sadness from that remark, but I kind of just chuckled,” she said.
“But also I felt this extreme sadness for that person — to walk through life with that kind of hatred in your heart over something that really doesn’t affect you.”
She said that hatred is common in our society, with many people walking through life angry about things that don’t affect them or things they don’t understand.
“I think it’s really important to invite everyone in our society to know about tattoo as more and more people get face tattoos, so that there isn’t that hatred about it or that fear of it.”
Fayant’s works are included in the gallery’s current exhibition If You Prick Me, Do I Not Bleed?, which continues until March 30.
Sony has made it easy for Canadian consumers to preorder the PlayStation 5 Pro in Canada directly from PlayStation’s official website. Here’s how:
While preordering directly from PlayStation is a popular option, you can also secure your PS5 Pro through trusted Canadian retailers. These retailers are expected to offer preorders on or after September 26:
Steps to Preorder via Canadian Retailers:
Many retailers and websites offer the option to sign up for notifications when the preorder goes live. If you’re worried about missing out due to high demand, this can be a useful option.
Preordering the PS5 Pro is expected to be competitive, with high demand likely to result in quick sellouts, just as with the initial release of the original PS5. To maximize your chances of securing a preorder:
The PlayStation 5 Pro is set to take gaming to the next level with its enhanced performance, graphics, and new features. Canadian gamers should be ready to act fast when preorders open on September 26, 2024, to secure their console ahead of the holiday season. Whether you choose to preorder through PlayStation’s official website or your preferred retailer, following the steps outlined above will help ensure a smooth and successful preorder experience.
For more details on the PS5 Pro and to preorder, visit direct.playstation.com or stay tuned to updates from major Canadian retailers.
Since the PlayStation 5 (PS5) launched four years ago, PlayStation has continuously evolved to meet the demands of its players. Today, we are excited to announce the next step in this journey: the PlayStation 5 Pro. Designed for the most dedicated players and game creators, the PS5 Pro brings groundbreaking advancements in gaming hardware, raising the bar for what’s possible.
The PS5 Pro comes equipped with several key performance enhancements, addressing the requests of gamers for smoother, higher-quality graphics at a consistent 60 frames per second (FPS). The console’s standout features include:
Game creators have quickly embraced the new technology that comes with the PS5 Pro. Many games will receive free updates to take full advantage of the console’s new features, labeled as PS5 Pro Enhanced. Some of the highly anticipated titles include:
These updates will allow players to experience their favorite games at a higher fidelity, taking full advantage of the console’s improved graphics and performance.
Maintaining consistency within the PS5 family, the PS5 Pro retains the same height and width as the original PS5 model. Players will also have the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive or swap console covers when available.
Additionally, the PS5 Pro is fully compatible with all existing PS5 accessories, including the PlayStation VR2, DualSense Edge, Pulse Elite, and Access controller. This ensures seamless integration into your current gaming setup.
The PS5 Pro will be available starting November 7, 2024, at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of:
Each PS5 Pro comes with a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller, and a copy of Astro’s Playroom pre-installed. Pre-orders begin on September 26, 2024, and the console will be available at participating retailers and directly from PlayStation via direct.playstation.com.
The launch of the PS5 Pro marks a new chapter in PlayStation’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge gaming experiences. Whether players choose the standard PS5 or the PS5 Pro, PlayStation aims to provide the best possible gaming experience for everyone.
Preorder your PS5 Pro and step into the next generation of gaming this holiday season.
Google has launched its next generation of Pixel phones, setting the stage for a head-to-head competition with Apple as both tech giants aim to integrate more advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features into their flagship devices. The unveiling took place near Google’s Mountain View headquarters, marking an early debut for the Pixel 9 lineup, which is designed to showcase the latest advancements in AI technology.
The Pixel 9 series, although a minor player in global smartphone sales, is a crucial platform for Google to demonstrate the cutting-edge capabilities of its Android operating system. With AI at the core of its strategy, Google is positioning the Pixel 9 phones as vessels for the transformative potential of AI, a trend that is expected to revolutionize the way people interact with technology.
Rick Osterloh, Google’s senior vice president overseeing the Pixel phones, emphasized the company’s commitment to AI, stating, “We are obsessed with the idea that AI can make life easier and more productive for people.” This echoes the narrative Apple is likely to push when it unveils its iPhone 16, which is also expected to feature advanced AI capabilities.
The Pixel 9 lineup will be the first to fully integrate Google’s Gemini AI technology, designed to enhance user experience through more natural, conversational interactions. The Gemini assistant, which features 10 different human-like voices, can perform a wide array of tasks, particularly if users allow access to their emails and documents.
In an on-stage demonstration, the Gemini assistant showcased its ability to generate creative ideas and even analyze images, although it did experience some hiccups when asked to identify a concert poster for singer Sabrina Carpenter.
To support these AI-driven features, Google has equipped the Pixel 9 with a special chip that enables many AI processes to be handled directly on the device. This not only improves performance but also enhances user privacy and security by reducing the need to send data to remote servers.
Google’s aggressive push into AI with the Pixel 9 comes as Apple prepares to unveil its iPhone 16, which is expected to feature its own AI advancements. However, Google’s decision to offer a one-year free subscription to its advanced Gemini Assistant, valued at $240, may pressure Apple to reconsider any plans to charge for its AI services.
The standard Pixel 9 will be priced at $800, a $100 increase from last year, while the Pixel 9 Pro will range between $1,000 and $1,100, depending on the model. Google also announced the next iteration of its foldable Pixel phone, priced at $1,800.
In addition to the new Pixel phones, Google also revealed updates to its Pixel Watch and wireless earbuds, directly challenging Apple’s dominance in the wearable tech market. These products, like the Pixel 9, are designed to integrate seamlessly with Google’s AI-driven ecosystem.
Google’s event took place against the backdrop of a significant legal challenge, with a judge recently ruling that its search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly. This ruling could lead to further court proceedings that may force Google to make significant changes to its business practices, potentially impacting its Android software or other key components of its $2 trillion empire.
Despite these legal hurdles, Google is pressing forward with its vision of an AI-powered future, using its latest devices to showcase what it believes will be the next big leap in technology. As the battle for AI supremacy heats up, consumers can expect both Google and Apple to push the boundaries of what their devices can do, making the choice between them more compelling than ever.
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