Growing up in Canada and traveling to our Ontario North, The Inukshuk (pronounced IN-OOK-SHOOK) became an intriguing symbol to me. Seeing the balanced rock formations creating an image of man (the meaning of Inukshuk) was fascinating. What did it symbolize? Did others have an interest in this Inuit symbol? I wanted to build one! I was finally successful in creating my own Inukshuk using random rocks available to me.

I began to research the Inuit people using the internet and became even more enamored with the Inukshuk. The Inuit are aboriginal inhabitants of the North American Arctic. For hundreds of years Inukshuks were created by the Inuit as navigational guides and stood 7’–12’ in height!

I then discovered that the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, Canada had adopted the Inukshuk as their symbol. It is an appropriate choice as the Inukshuk has come to symbolize Canadian friendship and mutual dependence. I wanted to create a product that respected both the Inuit culture as well as the environment. The rocks chosen are from the Canadian Shield, the oldest rock formation on the planet. It covers over 4.8 billion square kilometers.

I am proud to introduce Inukshuk In A Sack. Handsomely packaged in an all natural jute sack with a leather mat, Inukshuk In A Sack can be a great educational tool/puzzle for older children and adults. The challenge of creating and recreating your own Inukshuk can bring a sense of achievement. The focus required can be both calming and relieve stress. Creating an Inukshuk as a group can reinforce team building, problem solving and cooperation.

Inukshuk In A Sack is a wonderful new Canadian souvenir, gift or corporate incentive promotional item. Go to our ‘gallery’ page for instructions on how to send us photos of Inukshuks that you create from your Inukshuk In A Sack. You can also go to our ‘hints/tips’ page for suggestions when creating your Inukshuk.
Have fun and enjoy!

And yes, WE ARE PROUD TO BE CANADIAN!!