From supranational to intertribal - Governing Transboundary Waters: Canada, the United States, and Indigenous Communities - page 68

Figure 3.3 Map of the Yukon River watershed.
Source: Original map. Cartography by Eric Leinberger, University of British Columbia.
To accomplish this, the group is very deliberate about their approach. They
understand the need to move forward with the modern technological advances
available to them, but are also committed to cultural preservation and grounding
in tradition. As John Waterhouse (2009), director of the YRITWC, noted in a
phone interview, it is important to “attach your culture to the technology”. This
is particularly important for preparing the youth to serve as the next generation of
leaders, of stewards of the Yukon; multigenerational education is a priority for the
YRITWC. As Waterhouse noted, “you have to prepare them [the youth] to have
the right tools and the right mindset for the future”.
Governing the Yukon River is no small feat. The size of the watershed requires
a dedicated effort by staff, volunteers, and partner agencies to continue to work
towards their goals. With offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Whitehorse the
organization plays a leading role in advocating for the river (both regionally and
internationally) and communicating between its upstream and downstream member
tribes. This commitment is seen by the YRITWC's leading role in developing a