We do not climb Uluru

[samvara]

I hadn't realised it was so embedded in me but I recently saw a reference to being on Uluru and the level of discomfort I felt was high. There's such a strong history around Uluru and how it was and still is being handled is a source of shame.

Comments

[starlady]

…Cowardly suggestion: anonymous comment?

[samvara]

I'm OK with being Nymous :) May I have a tact check? I don't want to be aggressive or hurtful...

I love this story and I’ve been following it for ages and thank you so much for sharing it.

You may not be aware, but climbing Uluru, or standing on it is something of a charged topic. The Aṉangu people who are the owners of the land have requested people do not climb it as it is sacred to them. This is a source of friction between the Aṉangu and the Australian government and has played out rather badly in the political arena. As a non indigenous Australian the thought of someone touristing on Uluru feels uncomfortable and disrespectful.

Feel free to delete this comment if you would prefer it not be visible, I love your work and don’t want to detract from what is a gorgeous piece of fiction.

[starlady]

It sounds perfectly tactful to me.

[samvara]

Ta, have edited slightly and commented, hopefully in a non-confrontational way.