Inuksuk

Janelle Gellvear

Inuksuk's are built by people and made of

stone. Sometimes to represent land marks.

Definition of inuksuk

The inuksuk is the symbol in the Nunavut flag. The Inuksuk was also the symbol for the

Vancouver Olympics. Inuksuk's are usually found in the Canadian

Arctic.

facts

For centuries, the Inuit people have built

Inuksuk's for direction. Over time the Inuksuk has become the symbol of hope and friendship. It’s a symbol of the human spirit. It recognizes our ability to connect with others, where we might not succeed on our own. It reminds us we belong to something, greater than ourselves.

History