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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>= Creating House (Wilp / Waap) Authority and Responsibilities =<br />
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In Ts’msyen law, the '''wilp''' (also rendered '''waap''') — commonly translated as “house” — is the **primary legal, political, and economic unit** of society.<br />
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Authority does not rest in individuals alone, nor in tribes or clans by themselves, but is carried and exercised through the house. <br />
Every Ts’msyen person belongs to a wilp by birth or lawful adoption, and that belonging carries lifelong responsibility.<br />
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== Meaning of Wilp / Waap ==<br />
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A '''wilp''' is not simply a family or household. <br />
It is a **corporate legal body** that holds:<br />
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* territory and place-based rights<br />
* crests and names<br />
* adaawx (true histories)<br />
* economic responsibilities<br />
* legal standing in feasts and disputes<br />
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The wilp endures beyond the lifespan of any one person.<br />
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== Relationship to Clan (Pdeex) ==<br />
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Each wilp belongs to a specific clan ('''pdeex''').<br />
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Through this relationship:<br />
* clan law governs descent and marriage<br />
* the wilp exercises authority within clan obligations<br />
* balance is maintained between houses of different clans<br />
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A wilp cannot act outside the law of its clan.<br />
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== Relationship to Tribe and Territory ==<br />
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Wilp authority is exercised within territory.<br />
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A wilp:<br />
* is rooted in a specific place<br />
* holds responsibilities for land and resources<br />
* exists within a tribal community<br />
* participates in territorial governance<br />
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Tribes coordinate territory; wilp hold and exercise rights within it.<br />
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== Authority Held by the Wilp ==<br />
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Wilp authority includes the right and duty to:<br />
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* hold and protect crests<br />
* carry and transmit names<br />
* steward land and waters<br />
* host and respond in feasts<br />
* resolve internal disputes<br />
* represent the house in inter-house matters<br />
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This authority is collective, not personal.<br />
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== Responsibilities of the Wilp ==<br />
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With authority comes obligation.<br />
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Each wilp is responsible for:<br />
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=== 1. Stewardship ===<br />
Caring for lands, waters, and resources associated with the house.<br />
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=== 2. Continuity ===<br />
Ensuring names, crests, and adaawx are properly taught and passed on.<br />
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=== 3. Conduct ===<br />
Maintaining lawful behavior among house members.<br />
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=== 4. Compensation and Correction ===<br />
Answering for harms caused by house members and making amends when required.<br />
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=== 5. Hospitality ===<br />
Providing food, gifts, and care during feasts and gatherings.<br />
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Failure in responsibility weakens house standing.<br />
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== Leadership Within the Wilp ==<br />
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Wilp leadership is not absolute.<br />
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Leadership roles may include:<br />
* house leaders<br />
* name holders<br />
* elders<br />
* speakers<br />
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Authority is exercised:<br />
* through consensus<br />
* guided by elders<br />
* constrained by ayaawx<br />
* accountable to the people<br />
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A leader speaks for the house only so long as they uphold its obligations.<br />
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== Wilp and Feasts ==<br />
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Feasts are the primary legal forum for wilp authority.<br />
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Through feasts, houses:<br />
* assert rights<br />
* transfer names and crests<br />
* witness decisions<br />
* resolve disputes<br />
* confirm compensation<br />
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Without feast witnessing, wilp authority is incomplete.<br />
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== Membership and Adoption ==<br />
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Wilp membership is normally acquired by birth through the maternal line.<br />
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Adoption into a wilp is lawful when:<br />
* consent is given<br />
* obligations are accepted<br />
* the adoption is witnessed in feast<br />
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Adoption carries the same responsibilities as birth.<br />
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== Limits on Wilp Authority ==<br />
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No wilp holds unlimited power.<br />
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Limits include:<br />
* clan correction<br />
* challenge by other houses<br />
* loss of standing through misconduct<br />
* public accountability in feast<br />
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Authority persists only through lawful conduct.<br />
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== Wilp as Living Law ==<br />
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The wilp is not a historical structure.<br />
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It remains living law through:<br />
* daily conduct<br />
* stewardship practices<br />
* teaching of youth<br />
* public witnessing<br />
* correction after failure<br />
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Where wilp responsibilities are upheld, Ts’msyen law remains strong.</div>Amusterer