Ta’kiid Aayaa Corey Bulpitt
Haida
Carving, Graffiti, Painting, Tattooing
Ta’kiid Aayaa is Corey Bulpitt’s Haida name, which translates to “gifted carver.” Corey is a carver and painter. He was born in Prince Rupert, BC, and is a member of the Naikun Raven clan. Corey started his artistic career doing graffiti in the ‘90s. During his teen years, Corey was immersed in the fundamentals of hip hop culture. At 20 years old, Corey started an apprenticeship in Haida Gwaii with master carver Christian White in which he learned design and carving.
Corey Bulpitt
Corey discusses Haida values, regalia, tattoos, and education on Indigenous peoples.
Haida values
The importance of regalia or cultural clothing
Traditional tattoos of the Northwest Coast
Education on Indigenous peoples