About Inukshuk

Inukshuk means "in the likeness of a human" in the Inuit language. They are monuments made of unworked stones used for centuries by the indigenous peoples in the Arctic regions of Canada for communication and survival. The traditional meaning of the Inukshuk is "someone was here" or "you are on the right path." The purpose is to communicate with travellers in this harsh region: to provide directions for navigation or indicate places suitable for hunting, fishing, and shelter. The Inukshuk may have cultural and spiritual importance within these northern communities.