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== Roles of Father Clan and Grandfather Clan ==
== WELCOME TO LUUDISK ==
''INITIATION DRAFT — This page outlines the traditional roles of the Father Clan and Grandfather Clan within Tsm’syen society. These roles provide balance, protection, and guidance to a child throughout their life. This is a base version. It will grow as more teachings and community reflections are added.''
''A living archive of Tsm̱syen law, language, stories, and places.
This knowledge grows over time as we learn more, listen more, and correct together.''


Tsm’syen identity is matrilineal — 
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you belong to **your mother’s clan and wilp**.


But the Father Clan and Grandfather Clan hold essential supporting roles that guide, protect, and steady a person as they grow.
= 1. AYA’AWX — OUR LAW =
These roles create a system of relational accountability and balance that spans families, clans, and Houses.
''Teachings, responsibilities, and guidance for future generations.''


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[[Ayaawx Index|'''<span style="background:#3e6b8e; color:white; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:6px;">Law Index</span>''']]
[[Rights and Responsibilities|'''<span style="background:#7e3e3e; color:white; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:6px; margin-left:8px;">Rights &amp; Responsibilities</span>''']]
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=== The Father Clan — Protectors and Correctors ===
* [[No Chief Stands Alone]]
A child’s Father Clan holds a role of **gentle correction and guidance**.
* [[Role of a Chief (Speaker, Not Ruler)]]
* [[Role of Matriarchs]]
* [[Accountability to the Wilp]]
* [[Roles of Father Clan and Grandfather Clan]]
* [[When Chiefs Violate Ayaawx]]
* [[Colonial Drift and New “Made-Up Laws”]]


They:
''→ More law pages will be added as teachings grow.''
* watch over the child with care,
* teach proper behaviour,
* offer neutral correction when the home is under stress,
* provide balance when matriarchs or close relatives cannot intervene,
* act as protectors during conflict,
* and support the child through major life transitions.


The Father Clan does not discipline harshly. 
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Their correction is meant to:
* steady, 
* redirect, 
* and encourage.


They are like uncles who step in when help is needed,  
= 2. GLOSSARY — WORDS &amp; TERMS =
but always with kindness.
''A clean and growing language base.  
Each word has its own page with root forms, variants, dialects, audio, and examples.''


A child should feel safe approaching their Father Clan.  
* [[Glossary Index]]
Their role is **protection through guidance**.
* Tsm̱syen (Sm’algyax) words — root form → dialect forms → meanings  
* Gitxsan words and parallels 
* Nisg̱a’a words and parallels 


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''→ Every Sm’algyax word in Luudisk links here.''


=== The Grandfather Clan — Teachers, Advisors, and Supporters ===
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The Grandfather Clan carries a role of **deep teaching and moral grounding**.


They:
= 3. MAPS &amp; PLACE NAMES =
* teach history and ayaawx,
''Locations tied to stories, words, names, histories, and House responsibilities.''
* remind the child of their responsibilities,
* help shape humility and generosity,
* guide behaviour during youth,
* support House obligations,
* and often have the authority to correct more serious misconduct.


Grandfather Clan members are respected as:
* Place name index (coming)
* calm voices,
* Land-based teachings
* balanced teachers,
* Future: interactive maps and Google Earth Studio videos
* and cultural anchors.


Their correction is not emotional — 
''→ When a place appears in a story, it links here.''
it is traditional and rooted in experience.


In the feast system, the Grandfather Clan often affirms or supports decisions made within the child’s mother’s House.
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= 4. STORIES &amp; TEACHINGS =
''Law lives inside stories. 
Stories carry roles, responsibilities, warnings, and history.''


=== Balance Between the Two Clans ===
* Law stories
The Father Clan and Grandfather Clan work together to support a child’s growth.
* Youth guidance
* Teachings from Elders (as approved)
* Modern reflections


The Father Clan:
''→ Every story links back to its glossary words and law pages.''
* protects the child,
* disciplines lightly,
* keeps them safe.


The Grandfather Clan:
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* teaches the deeper lessons,
* reinforces ayaawx,
* and shapes long-term character.


This creates **three layers of guidance**:
= 5. HELP &amp; INSTRUCTION =
* The mother's wilp (primary identity and law)
''Guides to help contributors learn how to use Luudisk safely and respectfully.''
* The Father Clan (protection and light correction)
* The Grandfather Clan (deep teaching and grounding)


A child surrounded by all three grows with balance.
* [[How to Sign In and Get a Username &amp; Password]]
* [[Rules of Conduct]]
* [[Instruction Videos]]


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''→ All editing stays respectful and consistent.''


=== When Correction Is Required ===
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If a youth behaves improperly or brings shame, 
the Father Clan and Grandfather Clan play key roles.


The Father Clan:
= 6. LANGUAGE LEARNING (FUTURE) =
* speaks gently,
''Small tools for learners and youth.''
* redirects behaviour,
* restores calm.


The Grandfather Clan:
* Beginner phrases
* delivers firm teachings,
* Sentence builder
* reminds the youth of their lineage,
* Audio practice
* and helps restore balance.
* Small teaching videos


This prevents:
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* internal conflict in the home,
* harsh punishment driven by emotion,
* and confusion about who holds responsibility.


The two supporting clans act as **stabilizers**.
= Notes =
 
''The structure of this front door can change at any time without breaking links or pages.
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All content inside Luudisk remains stable even as we modernize the layout.''
 
=== Roles in Feasts and Ceremonies ===
During feasts:
* the Father Clan may help seat the child or speak supportively,
* the Grandfather Clan acknowledges the child's lineage, 
* and both clans witness major events such as:
  - name transfers,
  - adoptions,
  - marriages,
  - funerals.
 
They provide:
* protection,
* guidance,
* and public recognition of the child’s standing.
 
Nothing important happens without witnesses — 
and the Father and Grandfather Clans are key witnesses in a person’s life.
 
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=== Modern Confusion and Loss of These Roles ===
Colonial systems disrupted these relational structures.
 
Modern challenges include:
* Father Clan roles being forgotten or confused,
* Grandfather Clan teachings being lost,
* youth not knowing whom to approach for guidance,
* clan boundaries blurred by band politics,
* and correction coming from the wrong people.
 
Rebuilding these roles strengthens:
* identity,
* accountability,
* and emotional safety for youth.
 
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=== Why These Roles Matter Today ===
Youth need:
* voices outside the immediate home,
* men they can trust and learn from,
* balanced correction,
* cultural grounding,
* and relational safety.
 
Re-establishing Father and Grandfather Clan roles:
* reduces conflict,
* restores cultural clarity,
* strengthens wilp identity,
* and ensures proper teaching moves to the next generation.
 
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=== Notes on Evolution ===
''This INITIATION DRAFT will expand as more detailed teachings and examples are brought forward. Small refinements will not trigger rewriting. A full rewrite will occur when deeper knowledge requires a stronger, more complete version.''

Latest revision as of 16:47, 6 December 2025

WELCOME TO LUUDISK

A living archive of Tsm̱syen law, language, stories, and places. This knowledge grows over time as we learn more, listen more, and correct together.

1. AYA’AWX — OUR LAW

Teachings, responsibilities, and guidance for future generations.

Law Index Rights & Responsibilities

→ More law pages will be added as teachings grow.

2. GLOSSARY — WORDS & TERMS

A clean and growing language base. Each word has its own page with root forms, variants, dialects, audio, and examples.

  • Glossary Index
  • Tsm̱syen (Sm’algyax) words — root form → dialect forms → meanings
  • Gitxsan words and parallels
  • Nisg̱a’a words and parallels

→ Every Sm’algyax word in Luudisk links here.

3. MAPS & PLACE NAMES

Locations tied to stories, words, names, histories, and House responsibilities.

  • Place name index (coming)
  • Land-based teachings
  • Future: interactive maps and Google Earth Studio videos

→ When a place appears in a story, it links here.

4. STORIES & TEACHINGS

Law lives inside stories. Stories carry roles, responsibilities, warnings, and history.

  • Law stories
  • Youth guidance
  • Teachings from Elders (as approved)
  • Modern reflections

→ Every story links back to its glossary words and law pages.

5. HELP & INSTRUCTION

Guides to help contributors learn how to use Luudisk safely and respectfully.

→ All editing stays respectful and consistent.

6. LANGUAGE LEARNING (FUTURE)

Small tools for learners and youth.

  • Beginner phrases
  • Sentence builder
  • Audio practice
  • Small teaching videos

Notes

The structure of this front door can change at any time without breaking links or pages. All content inside Luudisk remains stable even as we modernize the layout.

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