This media release describes Indigenous law in action, it announces that ʔEsdilagh First Nation is enacting the historic ʔElhdaqox Dechen Ts’edilhtan (Sturgeon River Law), which originates from Tŝilhqot’in inherent teachings. This law applies to all waters in ʔEsdilagh territory and states that all people, settlers and Indigenous alike, are expected to uphold it.

ʔEsdilagh First Nation (Alexandria First Nation) Enacts Historic ʔElhdaqox Dechen Ts’edilhtan (“Sturgeon River Law”)

Author: Tŝilhqot'in National Government

Year: 2020

Media Type: Indigenous laws and declarations