~ how the Sparrow court decision has significantly
changed the law affecting the right of aboriginal
people to catch and sell fish in B.C.

~ the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS)
~ fishing agreements and licences

~ where aboriginal people can fish legally in British
Columbia

~ how the Jonesand Van der Peet court decisions
have affected the rules about the sale of fish
caught by aboriginal people

The pull-out section in the centre of this booklet
is a quick reference on aboriginal fishing rights. It is
designed so that you can carry it with you while fishing.

Fishing responsibly
The traditional fishing methods used by aboriginal people vary
from region to region in British Columbia. So do the

traditional uses for the fish that are caught.

It is important to be aware of and respect the band or

tribal council territory you are fishing in.