Across
- 1. The process of making something different or improving it.
- 3. The state of being free from oppression or restriction, particularly in regard to self-determination.
- 5. The action of campaigning for political or social change, often seen in the fight for Indigenous rights.
- 6. The natural territory where people live, often a central issue for Aboriginal Australians seeking land rights.
- 8. Pertaining to the customs, beliefs, and practices of a particular group, such as Aboriginal traditions.
- 11. Refers to the original inhabitants of a country, often used to describe Aboriginal Australians.
- 12. The concept of being treated the same, regardless of race, gender, or background.
- 14. The country where the 1967 referendum took place, located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Down
- 2. The original peoples of Australia, whose culture and rights have long been subjects of debate and activism.
- 4. The formal acknowledgment of Aboriginal Australians as equal citizens in the nation.
- 7. Fair treatment and the protection of rights for all individuals.
- 9. A person who actively campaigns for a cause, often for social or political change
- 10. A landmark legal case that recognized Aboriginal land rights in Australia in 1992.
- 13. Legal protections and freedoms entitled to all citizens under the law.
- 15. A change made to improve laws or social conditions, often in response to injustice.