What is an Inuksuk?

An Inuksuk is a pile of rocks in the shape of a person. Inuk means 'person' and suk means ‘substitute’ in the Inuit language. The inuksuk was used by the Inuit in Canada to show people the way, to warn people of danger ahead, as a memorial sign or as a helpful tool at the caribou hunt. The Inuksuk stands for Inuit power, leadership and motivation.

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Through our travels and expeditions, we are more than ever convinced that nature is a perfect teacher. When travelling through pristine wilderness, over high mountains or on rough seas, you immediately feel humble, a state of mind we tend to loose in this 21first high-tech century where we think we can conquer anything !

Being outdoors, you appreciate your shelter, food and water, and you appreciate more than ever true friendship. One learns when to travel and when to stay put and listen to the teachings of the weather elements. One doesn't ‘conquer’ a mountain; the mountain lets one walk on it.

Through our INUKSUK website we want to share with you our adventures and respect for mother Earth. We invite you to use your 5 senses and start to witness what nature can provide you: a never ending teaching book. Happy trails, Bert & Kiki
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bertkikiBeing “outdoors” and learning from nature is what we love most.
Over the years we have done many adventurous trips and winter expeditions, mostly in Canada and in Europe.

We have been very fortunate to be able to visit and stay with some of the Canadian First Nations such as the Atikamekw, Anishnabe and Huron and with some Mongolian nomadic families. 

We were lucky to meet  inspiring people of different First Nations such as Jacob and Louise Wawatie (Anishnabe), Gérald Ottawa (Atikamekw), Regent Sioui (Huron) and Bob 7 Crows Mic Mac), but also Canadian trapper, warden, hunter and guide, Roy Perritt, who became a very good friend of us, and top class musher Joel Rauzy, actually living in Mongolia.

Without any doubt we can say our lives have been influenced and changed by the several stays with Canadian First Nations and nomads  and our adventures and expeditions.

We gained respect for Mother Earth and appreciate friendship more than material luxury! Every day we try to take a small step towards a more natural and ecological balanced way of life.