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Fisheries vehicles

Item is a photograph of Fisheries vehicles parked outside of Jack Ass Inn and Restaurant.

Lillooet (B.C.)

Canada. Department of Fisheries

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.

1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 16.7 cm

Related article appeared on pages 4 to 8 of UBCIC News vol. 1, no. 3 (July 1978), entitled "Lillooet Asserts Rights". Image appeared on page 6. Caption in UBCIC News reads "At this cafe alone, UBCIC staff (van, centre), counted 10 fisheries vehicles. Inside, 17 fisheries officers were discussing our injunction but fell silent when the Indians entered the cafe."

Basil, Steven (photographer)

Copyright held by Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs

Title based on contents of the image

September 3, 2024

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