This Family Code is meant to incorporate the evolving relationship practices of the Yurok people. Traditional practices are of continual importance to the Yurok Tribe and its members. However, we acknowledge that there are certain historical practices that are no longer a part of the people’s relationships. Traditional leaders’ roles in determining practices will be recognized pursuant to this Code to solemnize marriage, as they have had in the past. This Code is particularly enacted to guide the relationships of the Yurok Tribe and those within its jurisdiction. The Family Code will be interpreted with the intent of the traditional values of the Yurok Tribe which encourages responsibility toward family, including extended family and supporting individual liberty. [Ord. 50, adopted, 3/23/2017.]