Aquaculture

Canada licensing decision 'fails to consider' First Nation's rights in traditional territory

'We have authority to make decisions across our own traditional territory, as do other Nations,' said Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw First Nation Councillor Terry Walkus.

Gwa"sala-"Nakwaxda"xw Nation announced in a live-streamed public event on March 25, 2022 that they would take over fisheries and aquaculture licensing in their traditional territory.
Gwa"sala-"Nakwaxda"xw Nation announced in a live-streamed public event on March 25, 2022 that they would take over fisheries and aquaculture licensing in their traditional territory.Photo: First Nations for Finfish Stewardship
Published 29 June 2022, 10:01Updated 29 June 2022, 12:41