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North Cape PEI
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An inukshuk is a structure made of stones piled on top of each other. Inuksuit, or inukshuks (more than one inukshuk) are used for navigation in the frozen north. In the snow everything can look the same.
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Inukshuks are also used to mark sacred places. They can also work like signposts to mark a good hunting or fishing spot.
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A long time ago, hunters would pile rocks up to build a path with inukshuks on both sides. The women would chase the caribou down the path. The hunters would be hiding behind the inukshuks with bows and arrows.
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...I was not familiar with the term Inukshuks until we visited Ottawa. Now I see a number of them around here.
ReplyDeleteInteresting - and nice to see people show respect and don´t destroy this.
ReplyDeleteThis is a new word for me. Do people place these as they walk along, or have these lasted through time?
ReplyDeleteFascinating.
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These are likely built by visitors to the beach. We do have many sculptures across the country that are permanent. The inukshuk has spread far beyond Arctic cultures and into pop cultures, such as becoming the emblem of Canada’s Vancouver Olympics. They are beautiful features in rock gardens, and they can offer a feeling of calm.
DeleteThis is interesting information about inukshuks. I saw many in Alaska
ReplyDeleteIt's funny the way people do that. Often in surprising places.
ReplyDeleteInteresting info - thanks
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Clever way to hunt Caribou!
ReplyDeleteI've always liked them.
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