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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>= The Clan (Pdeex) System =<br />
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In Ts’msyen law, the '''pdeex''' (clan) system is a foundational structure that organizes identity, responsibility, marriage, authority, and legal process across all Ts’msyen territories.<br />
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Clans are not political parties or social categories. <br />
They are **legal and relational systems** that predate villages, reserves, and modern governments.<br />
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Every Ts’msyen person belongs to a clan by birth or lawful adoption, and that clan membership carries enduring obligations.<br />
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== Meaning of Pdeex ==<br />
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The term '''pdeex''' refers to a **large kinship division** that transcends individual houses (*wilp*) and communities.<br />
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Clans:<br />
* link houses across territories<br />
* regulate marriage and kinship<br />
* assign legal roles in feasts and disputes<br />
* distribute responsibility for witnessing, correction, and compensation<br />
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Clan identity is permanent and does not change with residence or political affiliation.<br />
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== The Four Ts’msyen Clans ==<br />
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Ts’msyen society is organized through four primary clans:<br />
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* '''Gispwudwada''' — Killer Whale (Blackfish) Clan <br />
* '''Ganhada''' — Raven Clan <br />
* '''Laxgibuu''' — Wolf Clan <br />
* '''Laxsgiik''' — Eagle Clan <br />
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Each clan includes many houses (*wilp*), each with its own adaawx, crests, and named roles.<br />
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No clan is superior to another. Balance is maintained through relationship.<br />
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== Clan and Descent ==<br />
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Ts’msyen clans are traditionally **matrilineal**.<br />
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This means:<br />
* a child belongs to the clan of their mother<br />
* names, crests, and responsibilities pass through the maternal line<br />
* maternal relatives hold teaching and corrective authority<br />
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Adoption into a clan is lawful when witnessed and confirmed through feast.<br />
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== Clan Roles in Law ==<br />
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Clans serve distinct legal functions within Ts’msyen governance.<br />
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=== Witnessing ===<br />
Certain clans act as witnesses in feasts, disputes, and name transfers. <br />
Witnessing gives legal force to decisions and preserves memory.<br />
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=== Dispute Resolution ===<br />
When conflict arises:<br />
* opposing clans play defined roles<br />
* compensation and correction are structured by clan relationship<br />
* neutrality is maintained through cross-clan balance<br />
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=== Marriage Law ===<br />
Marriage within one’s own clan is traditionally prohibited.<br />
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Marriage law:<br />
* prevents concentration of power<br />
* strengthens inter-clan relationships<br />
* maintains balance across society<br />
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== Clans and Crests ==<br />
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Crests are held within houses, but **clan affiliation governs how crests are exercised**.<br />
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Clan law determines:<br />
* who may speak for a crest<br />
* who may challenge misuse<br />
* who bears responsibility when authority is abused<br />
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A crest does not override clan obligation.<br />
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== Territorial Reach ==<br />
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Clan membership extends across:<br />
* villages<br />
* tribes<br />
* modern communities<br />
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