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Kuueeyung Workshop: Canoe-Making with Luke Russell

17 June 2023
12.00pm – 5.00pm AEST
UNSW Galleries
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Learn about ‘kuueeyung’, the practice of traditional canoe-making in a demonstration and workshop led by proud Gringai/Worimi man and Cultural Knowledge Holder Luke Russell.

The kuueeyung was utilised by First Nations coastal peoples for transport across waterways and fishing. Starting from scratch with only three paragraphs written 100 years ago, Luke has worked closely with Elders and Cultural Knowledge Holders to learn about engineering and material processes to revitalise the practice.

In this workshop, Luke invites audiences to watch, learn, and participate in making a canoe from the Punnah (Worimi name) or stringybark tree.

Presented in conjunction with barangga: First Nations Design at UNSW Galleries, 17 June – 30 July 2023.

This event will take place at UNSW Galleries Cnr of Oxford St and Greens Rd, Paddington NSW 2021.
Speakers
Portrait of Luke Russell

Luke Russell

Cultural Knowledge Holder

Luke Russell is a proud Gringai/Worimi man and Cultural Knowledge Holder. Luke's practice and research is focused on learning and passing on the Indigenous knowledge of his Elders. This includes sharing his knowledge of the practice of Kuueeyung, traditional bark canoe-making, and tool making utilising sourced and natural materials. Luke is dedicated to re-awakening the true language, stories, artefacts and practices of the Worimi people, and those within the Kattung language group.