Uncle Warren Taggart performs the Welcome to Country ceremony before a match between the Kurri Kurri Bulldogs and Cessnock Goannas at Kurri Kurri Sportsground
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00:00 Our elders still speak to us when the wind blows, giving us guidance.
00:05 We ask Mother Earth to open her arms up, to give us warmth from her heart.
00:11 But when it rains, it's tears from her eyes.
00:14 We ask our Lord to take us by the hand and lead us.
00:19 We ask the men and women of war to do the same.
00:25 We ask the Christians to open their hearts and let us know our love.
00:33 I would like to pay my respects to my people, to one and all people.
00:37 The traditional ancestors of this land, and recognize the real connection to the land we live on today.
00:43 For they hold the memories, tradition and culture of this land that we love, work, play and live on.
00:52 I would like to acknowledge all Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people that are here today.
00:56 On behalf of myself, of one of the elders, I welcome you to our land.
01:01 And may you live here today with a tower wall watching over you and protecting you on your journey forward.
01:07 Thank you.
01:10 [Applause]
01:15 [Music]