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The Inukshuk
(pronounced IN-OOK-SHOOK) meaning "in the image of man", are
magnificent lifelike figures of stone which were erected by the
Inuit people and are unique to the Canadian Arctic. Standing
along Canada's most northern shores, they endure as eternal
symbols of leadership, encouraging the importance of friendship
and reminding us of our dependence upon one another.
In the Baffin region of Canada's Arctic, the traditional meaning
of an Inukshuk was to act as a compass or guide for a safe
journey. The Inukshuk, like ancient trackers, helped guide
people seeking their way through the wilderness. Today, this
serves as a reminder that we always have a choice in the
direction we choose to take in our lives. |