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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