Cultural Connectedness

1. Traditional laws and teachings passed down by Elders
4. Type of tradition that uses spoken word instead of writing
7. Customs and beliefs handed down through generations
8. A traditional tool that reflects Aboriginal innovation and connection to land
9. Paths that map Country through song and storytelling
12. A term some Aboriginal people use instead of “settlement” to describe colonisation
13. The system of family and relationships in Aboriginal culture
16. Aboriginal stories that explain creation and laws of the land
17. Respected Aboriginal community members who share wisdom and stories
18. Spirit beings from the Dreaming who created the land and guide Aboriginal people
21. Traditions, beliefs, and ways of life shared by a group of people
22. A cleansing ritual using native plants, especially during ceremony or welcome
24. A way knowledge and history are passed on through generations
25. A cultural expression used to tell stories and connect with ancestors
26. A sense of who you are, often explored in Aboriginal writing
28. Sacred gatherings for initiation, mourning, or celebration

2. A process of healing and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
3. People who care for and protect Country, passed down through generations
5. A key theme in Aboriginal literature that describes relationships with people and land
6. Acts of standing up against colonisation and injustice
10. Many different ones are spoken by Aboriginal groups; important for keeping culture alive
11. A word Aboriginal people use to describe their spiritual and physical connection to land
14. The history and culture passed down from ancestors
15. A theme showing how Aboriginal culture has endured despite challenges
19. An important value in Aboriginal culture, especially for land and Elders
20. A way Aboriginal people share stories through dot painting, bark art, and symbols
23. A friendly word used by Aboriginal people to refer to their community or group
24. Describes places or things that are deeply important and respected in Aboriginal culture
27. A natural object, plant or animal that is a spiritual symbol for a person or group