The Inukshuk: a symbol of hope.

Speaking at a conference in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Christine was given an Inukshuk as a thank you gift. She was immediately inspired by its message, symbolism and how well it represented the journey of recovery.

Christine, in turn, gave Inukshuks to colleagues in Sweden as they concluded a ten year project integrating the recovery approach into the mental health system in Malmo. It aptly represented their work together.

The Inukshuk has come to be Christine's symbol for the recovery approach to mental health.

The Inukshuk (pronounced IN-OOK-SHOOK meaning 'in the image of man') is a magnificent lifelike figure of stone found standing along Canada's most northern shores. Constructed by the Inuit, the Inukshuk guides people across the frozen tundra and gives them hope in barren places to handle the hardships they encounter. It encourages the human spirit on its journey, provides evidence that we do not take that journey alone and reminds us of the importance of friendship and community.

The Inukshuk is a fitting symbol for the recovery approach to mental health and wellbeing.