An inukshuk (plural: inuksuit) is a stone structure built by Inuit and other Arctic peoples, traditionally used as landmarks for navigation, marking food caches, indicating good hunting or fishing areas, or commemorating significant places. The most recognizable form resembles a human figure with outstretched arms, though many variations exist. The word means 'to act in the capacity of a human' in Inuktitut. Inuksuit have become widely recognized symbols of Canadian identity and Indigenous culture, appearing on the Nunavut flag and as the emblem for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Building inuksuit without permission in traditional Inuit territories is considered disrespectful.