Clan and Nation law govern shared or overlapping lands
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Clan and Nation law govern shared or overlapping lands.
Where laxyuup is shared, contested, or overlaps between houses, authority is not exercised unilaterally. Governance in such areas is guided by clan-level and Nation-level law, grounded in ayaawx.
Clan and Nation law provides:
- coordination between affected houses,
- guidance where boundaries are shared or uncertain,
- lawful processes for use, access, and responsibility,
- mechanisms to prevent conflict and restore balance.
No house may assert exclusive authority over shared laxyuup without lawful basis. Authority must be exercised through consultation, recognition, and witnessed agreement.
Decisions affecting shared or overlapping lands prioritize:
- balance between houses,
- continuity of relationships,
- protection of land and resources,
- and adherence to ayaawx and adaawx.
Failure to respect shared governance undermines lawful authority and risks imbalance.