Foxsea
Well-Known Member
And its getting worse..... http://www.theprovince.com/court+review+native+fishing+rights+case/6379134/story.html
There goes ANY hope of controlling FN fishing
"Rich said, ideally, the government would change the regulatory scheme to allow First Nations to fish from their community to their chosen capacity.
Jamie James, fisheries manager for Mowachaht/Muchalaht Indian Band, said negotiations with the government are already underway. Since the original 2009 B.C. court decision, he said, his community has been working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to implement a "mutually agreeable fishing plan."
So the power balance in the fishery has now shifted even further away from the DFO and government and more toward the FN's. More reason for us to build bridges and partnerships, recognizing that we are not in an ideal position to make dramatic demands. The influence we can have going forward will be through promoting a positive media and public image and building relationships. If we can be viewed as approachable, collaborative and pro-active we may find that we get some traction on the important issues. I still believe that Profisher has the right idea. Although it must be noted that the F.N.'s are a fragmented community, as we are and that Ernie Crey has perhaps lost influence after the Yale Treaty negotiations.
(and for Chris: my apologies in advance but I've had a few p.m.'s with support and requests from long-established members of this forum that I continue to post my, often controversial, opinions here.)