olympic vancouver 2010 emblem

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the emblem was unveiled yesterday for the vancouver 2010 olympics. the inukshuk - a guidepost that was used for direction in the vast north horizons, and is now used as a symbol of hope and friendship; greeting the world with open arms. the name of this particular inukshuk is "ilanaaq" which is inuit for friend.


the real inukshuk in vancouver was given to the city by the northwest territories exhibit from the expo 86 fair. it is a beautiful symbol however, not true to the west coast native art that we see here. it is very northern canadian and we were very surprised to see it being used as the official emblem. there are so many beautiful haida and coast salish symbols that could've been more appropriate.