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Resources and Laxyuup
Category: Tsm’syen Law
Page status: Core Principle

'''Law'''
Resources are part of laxyuup and are governed by law.

'''Explanation'''
Laxyuup includes land, waters, living beings, and materials of use or meaning.
Resources do not exist outside territory and cannot be separated from law.
Their use, care, and sharing are regulated through ayaawx and established authority.

'''Effect'''
No resource may be taken, used, or altered outside lawful responsibility.
All use carries obligations to houses, the people, and future generations.