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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.
- No Chief Stands Alone
- 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”
→ 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
- '''location entry'''
→ 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. Chart test