Matsqui fish trials

Identifier

1.03721

Title

Matsqui fish trials

Scope and contents

Item is a photograph of a man and a woman at court proceedings involving fishing in Matsqui, British Columbia. The photograph is an interior snapshot of Larry Ned and his mother, Edna Ned of the Sumas Band, sitting beside each other waiting outside the courtroom. Larry has his arm around Edna and is holding her hand towards the camera. Both Larry and Edna are smiling.

Date

April 18, 1979

Spatial Coverage

Matsqui (B.C.)

Subject

Fishing rights--British Columbia

Aboriginal title and rights--Law and legislation--British Columbia--Cases

Names

Ned, Larry

Ned, Edna

Context

On September 23, 1978 Larry Ned was charged for not marking fish caught for food consumption. Also In September of 1978, Edna Ned was charged with transporting fish across a commercial boundary, illegally disposing of fish, and possession of salmon where salmon was illegal. In the case of Larry Ned, Judge Kelly ruled in his favor. In the case of Edna Ned, Judge Kelly gave her an absolute discharge even though by the letter of the law she had committed the offences that she was charged with.

Matsqui Fish Trials

Physical description

1 photograph : b&w acetate negative ; 35 mm

Related materials

Related article appeared on pages 10 to 11 of UBCIC News vol. 2, no. 1 (April 1979), entitled "The Matsqui Fishing Cases Continue". Image appeared on page 10, caption reads "Edna Ned and her son Larry. Are they really criminals?".

Statement of Responsibility

Day, Linda (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 transcribed from back of contact sheet

Last Modified

September 13, 2024