Year 9 Christian Studies - Aboriginal Spirituality Flashcards

Flashcards for Year 9 Christian Studies Assessment Task on Aboriginal Spirituality, Stewardship & Reconciliation.

Kinship

A system of social organization based on family relationships, important in Aboriginal culture.

Land

Refers to the physical environment and all that it contains, deeply connected to Aboriginal spirituality.

Country

Similar to land, but encompasses a broader sense of belonging and spiritual connection.

Identity

A sense of self, closely tied to kinship, land, and spirituality in Aboriginal culture.

Spirituality

A connection to the Dreaming, ancestors, and the land, providing meaning and purpose in life.

Stewardship

The idea of caring for the land and its resources responsibly.

Reconciliation

The restoration of friendly relations.

The Dreaming

A concept describing the Aboriginal understanding of the world, its creation, and ongoing connection to ancestors and the land.

Cultural Heritage

Aboriginal oral traditions, stories, ceremonies, and art that pass down knowledge, history, and cultural values.

Cultural Awareness

Involves understanding and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, and rights.

Traditional Knowledge

The traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) of Aboriginal people, accumulated over generations of living closely with the land.

Apology

The act of formally apologizing for past injustices and wrongs done to Aboriginal people.