Constitution

The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, by this Constitution, declare our unique identity as a Nation and claim our rightful place in Canadian society.

We have, throughout time, functioned on and abided by an internal order based on our Ha’wiih and our Hahoulthee.

We have existed from time immemorial and have occupied and used the lands, waters and resources of our traditional territory, as set out in Schedule 1 to this Constitution, throughout history.

We draw our identity from our relationship to our lands and from our rich heritage, culture, language and our stories, myths and oral traditions.

We honour our ancestors and our elders and commit ourselves to the values that they preserved for us, values that provide us dignity and enhance our humanity.

As self-determining peoples, we accept the responsibilities inherent in governing ourselves and seek, with the assistance of Naas (the Creator), to govern with wisdom and respect for all people.

Through the act of governing, we assume the power to preserve our natural world and enhance our identity.