Fish farms, jobs, and wild salmon stocks in the Discovery Islands in B.C.
A nation is allowing a fish farm to restock ahead of an all out ban but some leaders say it’s putting money over their futures.
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Feds lay out $650M plan to rebuild Pacific salmon stocks
The government says the money, announced in the 2021 budget, will help build the stock for the future.
First Nations in B.C. partner with feds to build Chinook salmon stocks in Fraser River
The releases are an effort to restore salmon stocks as part of a Big Bar landslide emergency response.
New fellowship advocates for First Nation youth in Yukon to fight climate crisis
Fellowship include traditional values, teachings and practices as a way for youth to tackle climate change in their communities.
DFO investigating site where dead herring found dumped off wharf in B.C.
Anonymous email says the herring were dumped by commercial fishing vessel.
Tla’amin Nation in B.C. is welcoming and guarding the return of herring spawn
kʷu ƛaʔayin t̓ɛt̓ɛkʷu ɬagət — or “The herring are beginning to spawn,” in ʔayʔaǰuθəm (Ay-a-ju-thum), the language of Tla’amin First Nation. Once a time of rejoicing, now it signifies a time of guarding against roe fishery.
New UBC Indigenous fisheries centre aims to uplift community rights
Initiative led by Nisg̱a’a scholar Andrea Reid launches with ‘Fish Outlaws’ project documenting criminalization of First Nations fisheries around Salish Sea
Rebuilding salmon stocks in British Columbia in the face of a climate crisis
Salmon egg hatcheries at Tla’amin and Klahoose First Nations are saving salmon — with a focus on Chum
Phasing out salmon farms around Discovery Islands, B.C. means it’s time to rebuild wild stocks says chief
After a historic decision to phase out fish farms in the Discovery Islands, wild salmon advocates say it’s time to rebuild and restore salmon stocks.