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= Laxyuup Refers to the Lands of the Tsm’syen =

''Category: Tsm’syen Law''  
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== 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.