Yamǫǫ̀zha - Dene Laws

Yamǫǫ̀zha is noted for making the land safe for the people to travel. Known as the “great Traveller’, he dedicated his life to making the laws and setting the world right for the people and animals to live in together. He transcends the time between the old and the new worlds.” from the PWNHC website.

Yamǫǫ̀zha established the Dene Laws.

Download the Dene Law Cards here from the PWNHC website.

References:

• Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Exhibit - Yamǫ̀ria
• Uphere magazine, The Hero of the Dene, by Daniel Campbell (April 1, 2015)
• A Traditional Tłı̨chǫ Story by WildernessDave (March 25, 2011)

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