Inuksuk, ᐃᓄᒃᓱᒃ Ancient Communication System

                                                                                 

Inuksuk (in uk suk, plural, inuksuit) are monuments made of unworked stones that are used by the Inuit for communication and survival. 

The Inuit make inuksuit in different forms for a variety of purposes: as navigation or directional aids, to mark a place of respect or memorial for a beloved person, or to indicate migration routes or places where fish can be found. The traditional meaning of the inuksuk is "Someone was here" or "You are on the right path." It often led the way to help and signaled a food cache to the community. In modern times with internet and satellite phones even in the most remote location  it has come to mean welcome. Canada used it for the 2010 Olympic symbol.  

Figure at the 2010 Olympics

                                                             

                

  

I was immediately drawn to these enigmatic monuments which to me are mystical works of art. I have looked for them, stumbled upon them, photographed them, bought them, and made them

 The inunnguaq below is an inuksuk figure that is always in the shape of a person. It is the most universally recognised of the inuksuit figures.

 This is INUKSUK ME!  February 2014

Welcome to the Eskimo Museum! Yes, Eskimo, long story for another blog.

Winter views of the Churchill Town Inuksuk

Inuksuk at the entrance to Pisew Falls near Thompson

Inuksuk at the Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg

INUKSUK ME! June 2014 (still frosty out there)