What is the Inukshuk?

In January, Indigenous studies classes dug deep into the Inuit Indigenous culture. Students created Inukshuks through art, Building their understandings of the teachings of the inukshuk (or inuksuk). The Inukshuk is a stone landmark built by Inuit in the Arctic, meaning "in the likeness of a human," used for navigation, marking hunting grounds, warnings, or ceremonial purposes, symbolizing survival, community, and guidance in the vast landscape. These structures, often resembling a person, serve as essential communication tools and markers for travel, food caches, or spiritual sites, demonstrating Inuit ingenuity and connection to their environment.