Laxyuup refers to the lands of the Tsm’syen.
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Laxyuup Refers to the Lands of the Tsm’syen
Category: Tsm’syen Law Page status: Working
Statement
- Laxyuup refers to the lands of the Tsm’syen.**
This statement defines the scope and meaning of Laxyuup in Tsm’syen law.
Meaning
Laxyuup refers to the lands and waters that belong to the Tsm’syen through law, history, and responsibility.
It includes:
- Territories held by houses and clans
- Rivers, shorelines, and waters
- Villages, camps, and travel routes
- Named, sacred, and historical places
Laxyuup is a legal and relational concept, not a general description of space.
Lawful Context
Under Tsm’syen law:
- Laxyuup is governed by ayaawx
- Relationship to Laxyuup carries responsibility
- Authority over Laxyuup is conditional and limited
- Use of Laxyuup is subject to stewardship
Laxyuup cannot be separated from law or responsibility.
Identity
Relationship to Laxyuup forms identity.
- Houses are defined through territory
- Names carry obligation to specific lands
- Belonging is tied to place, not registration
Identity without relationship to Laxyuup is incomplete.
Limits
Laxyuup does not refer to:
- Private property
- Administrative boundaries
- Crown-defined land categories
- Temporary control or occupation
External labels do not redefine Laxyuup.
Continuity
Laxyuup endures beyond individuals and governments.
- Territorial law is inherited
- Responsibility continues across generations
- Memory and practice preserve boundaries
Laxyuup remains the lawful lands of the Tsm’syen.