Across
- 2. __Images or patterns used in Aboriginal art to convey deeper meanings and cultural stories.
- 5. __A natural wonder off the coast of Australia, known for its biodiversity and beauty.
- 6. __The state of being treated equally, a concept central to the inclusion of Aboriginal people in Australian society.
- 8. __An official count of a population, such as the 1967 vote to include Aboriginal people in Australia’s census.
- 9. __The forced movement of Aboriginal people from their traditional lands due to European settlement.
- 13. __Aboriginal people’s traditional way of life, relying on hunting animals and gathering plants for food.
- 15. __A characteristic of the Aboriginal people, shown through their survival, resistance, and resilience over time.
- 16. __The process by which Europeans settled in Australia, claiming the land and displacing the Indigenous peoples.
- 18. __The unfair treatment and wrongs suffered by the Aboriginal people, especially during European colonisation.
- 19. __A form of Aboriginal art that uses dot patterns to tell stories and represent symbols.
- 20. __The ability of Aboriginal people to adapt and live through harsh conditions, both in nature and in the face of colonisation.
Down
- 1. __The ancient Aboriginal stories that explain the creation of the world and teach respect for nature.
- 3. __Aboriginal children who were forcibly taken from their families to be raised in white households.
- 4. __The violent clashes between Aboriginal people and European settlers following colonisation.
- 7. __The deep, meaningful relationship Aboriginal people have with their land, nature, and ancestors.
- 10. __The term Aboriginal people use for the land they inhabit, signifying a deep spiritual connection.
- 11. __The first inhabitants of Australia, whose culture is one of the oldest in the world.
- 12. __The act of acknowledging the rights, history, and identity of Aboriginal people in Australian society.
- 14. __An official statement of regret issued by the Australian government in 2008 for past wrongs against Aboriginal people.
- 17. __Cultural practices and beliefs that are passed down through generations, such as Aboriginal laws, stories, and ceremonies.
