Most tribes had several warrior societies. These societies had much influence
within the tribes and on an alternating basis, to preclude any one society from becoming predominant, a
good deal of power. Their members were expected to set an example in the war and the hunt.
Warrior Societies in the tribes have many functions They are a significant component of tribal existence.
Such societies, on an alternating basis, do such things as keep order in the camps and on the treks. They
function, too, as guards and police. It is part of their function, too, to keep the tribes apprised as
to the movements of kailiauk and to organize and police tribal hunts. Such societies, too, it might be
noted are useful in various social ways. They provide institutions through which merit can be recognized
and rewarded, and tribal traditions freshened, maintained and renewed. They preserve medicine bundles,
keep ceremonies and teach histories. It is common for them to give feasts and hold dances. Their
rivalries provide an outlet for intertribal aggression, and the attendant competitions supply an
encouragement for effort and a stimulus to excellence. Within the society itself, of course, the members
profit from the values of alliance, camaraderie and friendship. Needless to say, each society will have,
too, its own medicines and mysteries.
The Yellow Knives Tribe will be governed by one Tribal Chief, to decide rules,
decisions, and day to day life and administration of the Tribe and camp life.
Under the Chief is a Council which meets with the Chief to discuss and vote on the major issues affecting our Tribe.
The Council:
1. The Council members each will have equal power.
2. All Frees on the Council will have the power to make decisions on issues that need IMMEDIATE attention.
3. Each Council member will communicate decisions made to the other Council members & the Chief via ICQ as soon as possible.
4. The Chief's decisions will be communicated to the Tribe via the message board in a timely and informative fashion.
5. Each Council member will support the decisions made by His Fellow Council members. Discussion or dissension with an individual member will be addressed in private, and if need be, a decision reversing a decision may be reached by the Chief.
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