The Inuksuk Book is a brief but fascinating description of various Arctic inuksuit (the plural of inuksuk) and the roles these stone landmarks have played for centuries. The building blocks of a ...

For many Canadians, the evocative stone towers called inuksuit, often resembling a human form outlined against the vast northern horizon, have supplanted the igloo as a symbol of the Arctic. In this ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Inuksuk II ...

An inuksuk, a stone structure standing 7 feet tall, represents survival for the Inuit and is a physical and thematic centerpiece for a Houston museum exhibit dedicated to Indigenous people of the ...

The Inuksuk is a symbol with deep roots in the Inuit culture, a directional marker that signifies safety, hope and friendship. The word inuksuk means "something which acts for or performs the function ...

Elders and staff at the Telus World of Science in Edmonton officially welcomed artist Piita Irniq through ceremony on May 23. Irniq, an Inuk Elder from Nunavut, will construct a niungvaliruluk, which ...

In a touching picture book, Ghani and Alam craft an exuberant ode to a working father’s love. Young Aizah loves riding in Baba’s “zingy yellow” cab, which makes the child feel Continue reading » ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Soapstone sculpture, "Inuksuk" by ...