Across
- 4. are the fundamental entitlements that all human beings possess simply because they are human
- 7. A Commonwealth initiative to promote reconciliation between Aboriginal people and the wider community and to redress Aboriginal disadvantage
- 8. is about connection and belonging, and is central to Aboriginality; includes country, family ties and shared experience.
- 11. includes the importance of all relationships, and of being related to and belonging to the land.
- 18. means that there is a much higher percentage of Aboriginal people in gaol than there are in the overall population.
- 20. a path across the land which marks the journey of creator-beings as they created the lakes, rivers, plants, land formations and living creatures during the Dreaming
- 22. Areas of land reserved by the Crown for Aboriginal people in the 19th century.
- 24. Areas originally set up and governed by different religious denominations for Aboriginal people to live
- 26. A 19th century idea that Aboriginal people should become 'white', convert to Christianity and learn how to work and live as Europeans. From the 1930s it became Australian government policy.
- 27. A term used by Aboriginal people to refer to the land to which they belong and their place of Dreaming. Aboriginal language usage of this word is much broader than standard English
- 28. Form of land title which recognises Aboriginal people as rightful owners of that land. Involves a prolonged process which often ends in litigation before a court
Down
- 1. A person charged with maintaining and passing on particular elements of cultural significance
- 2. Also referred to as 'lore', these are based on traditions and customs of a particular group in a specific region.
- 3. This can be seen as an embodiment of Aboriginal creation which gives meaning to everything.
- 5. The learning and transmission of cultural heritage
- 6. An independent statutory body to assist people to resolve native title issues.
- 9. Rights that are only fully held when a person can fully participate in civil society and enjoy the benefits that their fundamental rights provide.
- 10. is the idea that society should treat all people with respect, dignity, and equality, and that we should allow all members of society the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of that free society.
- 12. When Aboriginal people determine their affairs themselves, including decision making, interacting with non-Aboriginal parties and creating the solution to a problem.
- 13. Describes the ending of colonisation and the liberation of those who were colonised
- 14. (Type of racism)Sometimes called neo-racism, new racism, or differentialist racism, is a concept that has been applied to prejudices and discrimination based on cultural differences between ethnic or racial groups.
- 15. the entitlements that are held by indigenous peoples, which are derived from specific agreements with government
- 16. a form of racism expressed in the practice of social and political institutions
- 17. Denotes a domestic treaty between the Commonwealth government and Aboriginal people.
- 19. is the personal conscious or subconscious acceptance of the dominant society’s racist views, stereotypes and biases of one’s ethnic group
- 21. is the ultimate power, authority and/or jurisdiction over a people and a territory
- 23. Key go-to person within Aboriginal communities who is respected and consulted due to their experience, wisdom, knowledge, background and insight.
- 25. racism that is the intential and/or obvious harmful attitudes or behaviours towards another minority.