The Martuwarra Fitzroy catchment is home to many Traditional Owner groups. The Traditional Owners in the catchment area are represented by Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) and other claim groups. These include: 

• Boorroola Moorrool Moorrool  

• Bunuba Dawangarri Aboriginal Corporation 

• Giniyjawarrni Yoowaniya Riwi Aboriginal Corporation 

• Gooniyandi Aboriginal Corporation 

• The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) (Birriman-Gan) 

• Jaru Aboriginal Corporation 

• Karajarri Traditional Lands Association 

• Koongie-Elvire 

• Madanaa Nada Aboriginal Corporation 

• Malarngowem Aboriginal Corporation 

• Ngarrawanji Aboriginal Corporation 

• Tiyatiya Aboriginal Corporation 

• Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation 

• Wanjina-Wunggurr Aboriginal Corporation (Dambimangari & Wilinggin) 

• Warlangurru Aboriginal Corporation 

• Warrwa Combined 

• Winjoodoorurlbul Aboriginal Corporation 

• Yanunijarra Aboriginal Corporation 

• Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation 

• Yungngora Aboriginal Corporation 

• Yurriyangem Taam Aboriginal Corporation 

These groups have distinct languages, histories and cultural responsibilities, while also sharing deep relationships with the river system. Aboriginal organisations with important roles in this area include the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council, an alliance of Elders from independent Nations of the Fitzroy catchment, and the Kimberley Land Council, which is the peak Indigenous body in the Kimberley region.