The research investigates how people within the Secwepmec legal tradition manage lands and resources, and respond to disputes or issues concerning lands or resources.

The research intends to respond to the following questions:

-          What are the legal principles and legal processes for reasoning through questions about lands and resources within the Secwepmec legal tradition?

-          What are the legal concepts and categories within the Secwepmec legal tradition relevant to the management and planning for lands and resources?

-          What are the legal principles relevant to Secwepmec relations to lands and resources?

-          What are the legitimate procedures for collective decision-making about lands and resources?

The first Integration Report is available here: