The Inuktitut word kakiniit is used because it represents a mark or tattoo a person gets on their body as a symbol of something important in their life. It’s like a record of an important event. If an Elder is asked about their tattoos, they likely have a story to tell about what significant event it represents in their life.

Because receiving a grant to pursue cultural or academic education is a significant event in a person’s life, the word Kakiniit is appropriate.