About this episode

This episode explores the cultural significance and stories of Uluru through the perspective of Kylene Randall, a traditional custodian of the land.

Rising over 1,000 feet straight from the red desert of Australia's Northern Territory, Uluru is one of the great wonders of the world. At sunrise it glows pink, gold, and amber. At dusk, it forms the backdrop to one of the most spectacular sunsets you will ever see. But that's just scratching the surface. What most visitors never discover is that the real wonder of Uluru lives in the stories, and culture, of the people for whom it is not just a wonder - but a part of them. In this Bucket List episode, Kylene Randall, a traditional custodian of Uluru and member of the local Anangu people, takes us deep into the Aboriginal heart of this extraordinary and sacred place. We'll discover the ancient creation law of Tjukurpa, hear the story of the Stolen Generation and how Kylene's grandfather found his way home, walk the stories at the base of Uluru, learn hands-on bush skills and traditional culture, and find out what the four pillars of Anangu wellbeing might teach us about how to live our lives too. This is a journey into the soul of Uluru and the people who have kept watch over it for more than 30,000 years. Episode Highlights: Walk the Stories at the Base of Uluru Travel with…

People in this episode

Guest: Kylene Randall

Topics covered

• Aboriginal culture
• Uluru
• indigenous stories
• wellbeing
• travel
• sacred places

Keywords

• Uluru
• Anangu
• Tjukurpa
• Stolen Generation
• Aboriginal culture
• travel
• wellbeing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Anangu

Books & works: Tjukurpa

Places: Uluru, Australia, Northern Territory

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