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Northwest B.C. First Nations outraged by Alaskan interception of salmon

Gitxsan, Gitanyow, and Wet’suwet’en call on government to protect constitutional fishing rights
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Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada closes recreational salmon fishing in the Skeena River watershed, including the Bulkley River. (Contributed Photo)

Northwest B.C. First Nations affected by Alaskans catching salmon headed for Canadian waters have joined the list expressing outrage over the actions of the neighbouring U.S state.

The Skeena Fisheries Commission, a Skeena watershed organization consisting of First Nations along the Skeena River, called on Canadian officials to convene an emergency meeting of the Pacific Salmon Commission before the 2022 fishing season.

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