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Aboriginal canoe trees of the Murray

Australia, 1968
film

Aborigines of the lower Murray River formerly made large canoes from the bark of Red Gum trees. This film documents the felling of a canoe tree from the sides..

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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and recognise their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.