A tradition is an element of culture that is passed down through time. Songs, dances, ceremonies, rituals and ways of doing things (e.g. hunting and fishing) are traditions. Traditions are important parts of identity, of what distinguishes one culture from another.
Some Aboriginal traditions have remained similar over time: some legends are still told today as they were a long time ago. On the other hand, in addition to being told directly by the elders, legends can also be passed on through books or films.
Other traditions still exist, but the way of practicing them has changed over time. For example, Aboriginal people still make traps for hunting, but the traps are made of wire rather than natural materials. However, as in the past, hunters still perform a little ceremony to thank animals for giving their lives for food.
What is important in preserving Aboriginal identities is that the heart of the traditions continues to be passed down from generation to generation.