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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>= International Law Does Not Override Internal Governance =<br />
''Category: Interpretation'' <br />
''Page status: Working''<br />
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== Purpose ==<br />
To affirm that external legal frameworks cannot replace or supersede the Nation’s own decision-making authority.<br />
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== General Principle ==<br />
International law does not override internal governance.<br />
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== Explanation ==<br />
International agreements and norms may influence relations between states and Indigenous peoples. <br />
They may support advocacy or provide standards of conduct. <br />
They do not assume command over how ayaawx is interpreted or applied within the Nation.<br />
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== Authority ==<br />
Governance authority remains with:<br />
* [[Laxyuup]]<br />
* [[Adaawx]]<br />
* [[Houses]]<br />
* [[Witnessed Practice]]<br />
* [[Elders]]<br />
* [[Recognized Knowledge Holders]]<br />
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== Implications ==<br />
External standards may be engaged voluntarily. <br />
Internal processes determine implementation. <br />
Local responsibility remains primary.<br />
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== Limits ==<br />
Alignment with international law may be constructive where consistent with ayaawx. <br />
Where conflict exists, internal governance prevails.<br />
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== Cross-References ==<br />
* [[UNDRIP Is Not a Substitute for Ayaawx]]<br />
* [[Tsm’syen Law Remains Internally Interpreted and Applied]]<br />
* [[Relationship to External Law Is Conditional and Deliberate]]</div>Amusterer