Our Laws

Dän Ki

In July of 1997, the Selkirk First Nation signed their Self-Government and Final Agreements at Minto Landing. A Chief and Council whose responsibilities and authorities flow through a constitution, and who report to the General Assembly govern the First Nation. The Selkirk First Nation Final Agreement provides for lands called Settlement Lands.

Doòli

There is Doòli for animals and plants to show them respect. Personal Doòli is for how people should behave properly towards each other in everyday life. Doòli is an endless process of learning how to live in balance and harmony with everything in this world and the spiritual one beyond.

Doòli is all encompassing and is our ancient way of living in harmony with the natural and spiritual world.

Traditional Law

Traditional Law is a set of rules that people follow to keep a community healthy and safe. Traditional Law is also a part of Doòli and some people call them “DoòliLaws”. Traditional laws are a bit different because they are not just between a person and the creator but also require the cooperation and advice of other people. When a “law” was broken it was up to the whole community to correct this problem.

All of Dän Ki, including Doòli and Traditional Law, are guided by four major principles: Caring, Sharing, Respect, and Teaching.