NRL and Canberra Raiders Acknowledge Traditional Custodians

The National Rugby League (NRL) and the Canberra Raiders club have each issued statements acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land. Both organizations formally extended their respects to Elders—past, present, and future—and recognized the stories, traditions, and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Both the National Rugby League (NRL) and the Canberra Raiders club have formally acknowledged and expressed respect for the Traditional Custodians of the land, its Elders, and the living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

National Rugby League Statement

The National Rugby League (NRL) released a statement acknowledging and respecting the Traditional Custodians of the land. The league formally declared its honor and respect for Elders, encompassing past, present, and future generations. The NRL's statement further recognized the stories, traditions, and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the lands where the league's events and activities take place.

Canberra Raiders Acknowledgment

Separately, the Canberra Raiders club also issued a statement regarding Traditional Custodians. The club acknowledged and expressed respect for the Traditional Custodians of the land. It extended its respects to Elders, both past, present, and future. The Canberra Raiders' statement recognized the stories, traditions, and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands where the team meets, gathers, and plays.