Reflections on Decolonization and X_aaydaG_a Tll Yahda TllG_uhlG_a: a Haida Justice System

Abstract

In this article, I present an overview of findings from research into the formation of a self-determined Haida Tll yahda justice system. I briefly examine the imposition of colonial governance, justice, and ways of being on suppressing Haida ways of life. Through a series of semi-structured interviews, I addressed the following research questions: What does justice mean to the Haida? How could Haida conceptions of justice be implemented in the modern day? In this paper, I focus on two themes; namely, building capacity for Tll yahda and establishing Tll yahda. The results of this research illuminate the importance of continued decolonization. Reinstituting self- determined justice through a Haida Tll yahda system is possible, while also offering important considerations for decolonization and ensuring Canada is held accountable.