21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Inukshuk: Stretch your arms and hug me
This is a reminder of the ingenuity of the First Nation people in addressing transportation and communications challenges prior to the introduction of modern technology. A stone landmark built by Indigenous peoples of the North American Arctic region. A large granite monument stands six meters tall and weighs approximately 31,500 kilograms. The statue is called Inukshuk and created by Alvin Kanak.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | Vancouver, Canada |
| Camera: | Pixel 6a |
| Copyright: | © Iryna Oksiuk |