Michael Kirk is a Gamilaroi artist and lifelong fisherman from Moree who grew up with a deep connection to his local waterways. Having spent most of his childhood on the local riverbanks thanks to his grandmother’s influence, his connection to…
OzFish Northern Territory Project Officer, Harvey Martinez, has been out on country recently, embarking on a four day hike of the Jatbula Trail as a mentor in The Rite Path program. The journey was a profound experience of connection, education,…
On Wiradjuri County, OzFish is working with traditional owners, Wiradjuri Cultural and Environmental Rangers, and Boys to the Bush, a local Indigenous youth program, to return a fish long forgotten by most. By restoring the critical habitats in the last…
OzFish recently worked alongside Landcare NSW and Miyay Birray Youth Group in Moree to support Indigenous culture of the Gomeroi/Kamilaroi nation. OzFish is working with First Nations people to access and incorporate this knowledge into its restoration efforts, while honouring Indigenous culture.
The beautiful Whittaker’s Lagoon has been a special place near Moree, NSW for thousands of years and OzFish Unlimited proudly helped local Indigenous youth reconnect during NAIDOC week. A group of around 20 locals participated in a two-day culture camp on Kamilaroi/Gomeroi Country
Each year during NAIDOC week we recognise that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. For OzFishers we’re also passionate about restoring, protecting and learning about Country. One of the greatest ways to do this is – together – through sharing and celebrating culture, learning from traditional owners and getting input on traditional ways that work which can bring a healthy ecosystem back to life.
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