Dedication Allan Angmarlik died in an airplane crash near Kimmirut Nunavut in July of 2000 Previously while working for the Inuit Heritage Trust he interviewed several Inuit elders to help us gather information about the inuksuk As well on our behalf Mr Angmarlik asked the elders who were delegates at the 1998 Nunavut Social Development Council meeting what they thought about our book on building inuksuit The Inuit elders responded by indicating that they had no opposition to our project and that they supported it in principle They did want to point out that the inuksuit built should be made for recreational purposes The quotes of these Inuit elders were collected and translated by Allan Angmarlik We respectfully dedicate this book to Allan
Contents What is an Inuksuk Putting Together Your Inuksuk Adhesives A Place for Your Inuksuk Stones Instruments of Expression Where to Get Stones Preparing Your Stones Why Build an Inuksuk Balance Wind and Weather Communication Messages in Stone Direction Navigational Aids Respect A Symbol of Appreciation Strength The Sentinel Endures A Circle of Stone Friends Index 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
