Inukshuk - Inuvik, NT
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member entogeek
N 68° 21.405 W 133° 43.290
8W E 552620 N 7583185
Located at the corner of Mackenzie Road and Distributor Street.
Waymark Code: WMC835
Location: Northwest Territories, Canada
Date Posted: 08/06/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member StagsRoar
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A traditional symbol of Inuit culture, the inukshuk was used as a landmark and navigation aid. The statue represents the form of a human with outstretched arms and is known as a symbol of hospitality and friendship in the north.

The plaque reads:


Familiar Friends
I have known
1989
David Ruben Piqtoukun
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