Sun sets on an inuksuk (plural inuksuit) (alternatively inukshuk in English or inukhuk in Inuinnaqtun)

---

Sun sets on an inuksuk (plural inuksuit) (alternatively inukshuk in English or inukhuk in Inuinnaqtun) in St-Michel de Bellechasse, Qc, August 1th, 2010. Inuksuk is a stone landmark used as a milestone or directional marker by the Inuit of the Canadian Arctic. They vary in shape and size, and perform a diverse array of tasks. It is a symbol with deep roots in the Inuit culture, a directional marker that signifies safety, hope and friendship.

---

Size: 3888px × 2592px
Photo credit: © Francis Vachon / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: canada, culture, inuit, inukhuk, inukshuk, inuksuk, landmark, marker, native, stone, symbol, tradition