As Karts paddles down the Yukon River, it’s imperative that he is always respectful of the peoples and lands he’s passing through. He is guided by the Indigenous Yukon’s Respectful Travel guidelines published by the Yukon First Nations’ Culture and Tourism Association. The guidelines were developed by the village elders and First Nations’ Knowledge Keepers.

Respect not only includes the water, air, and wildlife but also the culture. For this, Karts has frequently spoken of culture appropriation. Key consideration here is that culture is not for sale. Culture belongs to family members, clans, and communities.