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The Inukshuk

Canadian History

akenney

Oct 5, 2009

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10th Grade

A Canadian History The Inukshuk

A true nugget is a single stone, carefully positioned so it is standing perfectly upright. But in popular usage, a new trick is country referred to a man-made pile of stones that resemble human figure. The word inuksuk combines two root words that mean person and substitute. These landmarks have traditionally been built by Inuit and other indigenous peoples. 

Living in Alaska, the northern Canadian territories and Greenland. They've been used for a variety of purposes, including an indication of good fishing or hunting grounds. A reference marker to aid in navigation and is a symbol that humans have passed through the region. The building of an inuksuk reflects the beliefs of the Inuit. It requires the cooperation of many people. Each helping to place a stone. The inuksuk represents community and what it's been used for over the centuries. 

As well as the symbolic meaning today. The inuksuk has come to mean friendship. It has been chosen as the emblem, put the Vancouver 2010, winter Olympic Games. In the spirit of the nook shook, Vancouver, welcome the world in 2010.

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