Harm to resources affects people, land, and relationships

Effects of Harm to Resources Category: Tsm’syen Law Page status: Core Principle

Law Harm to resources affects people, land, and relationships.

Explanation Resources are embedded within laxyuup and social order. Damage to resources disrupts ecological balance and human responsibility. Harm extends beyond the immediate site to houses, clans, and future generations.

Scope People are affected through loss of sustenance, culture, and obligation. Land is affected through degradation and imbalance. Relationships are affected through broken trust and disrupted stewardship.

Effect Harm cannot be treated as isolated or purely environmental. Restoration must address all affected dimensions. Lawful response considers the full relational impact.