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Ancestor/ Ancestry
An ancestor is a person from whom one is descended or who lived in the past. The line of people from whom a person descends is referred to as their ancestry.
Artefact
An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.
Commemorate
Mark an event or person by doing or producing something. Recall and show respect for something or someone.
Culture
A pattern of behaviour shared by a society, or group of people. Many different things make up a society's culture. These things include food, language, clothing, tools, music, arts, customs, beliefs, and religion.
Custom
A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.
Flora and fauna
Plants and animals
Fortification
Strong walls, towers, etc. that are built to protect a place.
Heritage
Features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and are still important.
History
The study of past events, people, places etc. The study of history can help us understand the present and make better decisions for the future. It is a story that can be enjoyed and shared with others. History can also help us feel connected to our past and to the people who came before us.
Intangible heritage
A practice, representation, knowledge, or skill. We can experience intangible heritage through things like customs, traditions, stories, crafts, sports, music, and dance.
Missionary
People tasked with teaching religious beliefs.
Mission/mission station
Historically, missions or mission stations have been religious communities used to spread belief in Christianity to local indigenous populations.
Natural heritage
Our natural resources. It includes our forests, waterways, wetlands, landscapes and geological structures, and native fauna and flora.
