On Wednesday, 25 September the University of Wollongong (UOW) joined with Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation, various Indigenous high school students, Department of Education and NSW Maritime to build a traditional bark canoe with aims to raise awareness about boating safety issues faced by Aboriginal communities.
Fishing has been a way of life for Aboriginal people who have relied on natural resources in oceans and waterways for thousands of years.
Link to timelapse clip - https://youtu.be/cHyIfn0jgOk