Google's New Doodle Celebrates 5,000 Years of the Kayak

Brief:

Google's new Doodle celebrates the kayak, a key invention in Indigenous cultures, and shows up its history. It comes during Native American Heritage Month, which honors the cultural and technological contributions of the Inuit people.

1. The Kayak’s Historical Significance
2. A Tribute from an Inuit Artist
3. Google’s Ongoing Celebrations

The Kayak’s Historical Significance

And I still haven't figured out how to get into one without falling out. Google’s new Doodle celebrates the kayak and its importance to Indigenous cultures. The kayak was invented over 5,000 years ago in the Arctic. The Doodle arrives in the middle of Native American Heritage Month.

Google knows a thing or two about getting around. Maps helps us find directions whether we’re driving, walking, or biking. When we need to travel farther, Google Flights makes booking a flight easy. Today, Google is looking back at an ancient transportation solution, celebrating the humble kayak.

As you may have guessed, kayaks have been around for a long time. Google points out that they’ve been in use for over 5,000 years. Named after the Inuit word for “hunter’s boat,” the slender watercraft first appeared in Arctic regions, helping people there use the sea’s resources.

A Tribute from an Inuit Artist

For Native American Heritage Month, Google invited Inuit Nunangat artist Natashia Allakariallak to design this kayak Doodle. Allakariallak said she wanted to honor the resourcefulness of Inuit people. She aimed to capture the skill and bravery needed to venture into icy waters.

Google’s Ongoing Celebrations

Google wraps up the week with this tribute to the kayak. Earlier Doodles included ones for Veteran’s Day, Poland’s National Day, and Father’s Day in Scandinavia.

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