Exploring Our World: Latin America and Canada, Europe, and Australia © 2012 Georgia Edition

Sharing a Story: The Inuksuk

Introduction
In this chapter, you read about the diversity of Canada’s people and their culture. The Inuit, one of Canada’s indigenous peoples, have lived in the Arctic for over 4,000 years. Inuit art, music, and stories contribute significantly to Canada’s rich, colorful history and culture.

Destination Title: The Government of Canada Website

• On the left side of the page, click on Kids’ Zone.
• Under Kids’ Zone, scroll down and click on Indian and Northern Affairs Canada – Kid’s Stop.
• Find "In this Section" on the right and choose Classroom Resources. Click on Sharing a Story – The Inuksuk.
• Watch the video and listen to the story. A transcript of the story is included on the page.

Use what you learned watching the video to answer the following questions:

1			What does the word Inuksuk mean in the Inuit language?
2			What type of materials were used to build Inuksuk?
3			How did the Inuit traditionally use Inuksuk?
4			An Inuksuk is displayed on the official flag of the Territory of Nunavut and has become a symbol of what human quality?
5			If time permits, use stones, building blocks, or any other material that you have available to build your own Inuksuk.