Fisheries officers

Identifier

1.01403

Title

Fisheries officers

Scope and contents

Item is a photograph of a pick up truck marked "Environment Canada Fisheries and Marine" and a fisheries officer in Lillooet, BC.

Date

1978

Spatial Coverage

Lillooet (B.C.)

Subject

Fisheries--Management

Names

Canada. Department of Fisheries

Context

In July 1978, the Federal Fisheries Department imposed a 2-day fishing closure in the Lillooet area due to low salmon count in the Fraser River. The Lillooet Band asserted their right to fish for food, but fishery officers enforced the ban by charging several individuals, including Bradley Bob. Although he was found guilty, he was granted an absolute discharge and the inherent Aboriginal right to fish for food was recognized in law for the first time.

In the matter of Regina vs Bradley Gerald Bob

Physical description

1 photograph : col. negative ; 35 mm

Related materials

Related article appeared on pages 4 to 8 of UBCIC News vol. 1, no. 3 (July 1978), entitled "Lillooet Asserts Rights".

Statement of Responsibility

Basil, Steven (photographer)

Rights

Rights Holder

Copyright held by Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs

To request permission for use or copies please contact the UBCIC Library and Archives.

General notes

Title based on contents of the image

Last Modified

September 3, 2024