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Sam Mitchell speaking to Michael Jackson and another man - Lillooet fishing rights case preparations

Item is a photograph of Sam Mitchell (centre) speaking to Michael Jackson (right) and an unidentified man (left) in Lillooet, British Columbia. The photo, which was taken on October 23, 1978, is an interior snapshot of the three men sitting at a table that has large rolled out paper and tape recorders on it. This meeting is part of a process of gathering material for an upcoming trial on fishing rights. The legal preparations were for the Bradley Bob vs. the Queen court case, which took place from April 17th to 20th, 1979 in Lillooet, British Columbia.

Lillooet (B.C.)

Mitchell, Sam

Jackson, Michael

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 acetate negative ; 35 mm

Related article appeared on UBCIC Bulletin: Fishing Bulletin (April 29, 1979).

Basil, Steven (photographer)

Copyright held by Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs

Title transcribed from label on photograph page protector

September 3, 2024