POLS 319 FromBegTime: NA Fishing Rights
Focus is on the cultural knowledge that became the foundation for the Boldt Decision. From the beginning of time the Coast Salish have fished and protected the inherent territory given to them by the 'Xa'els.' The 'cultural laws' that guided them to sustain a viable ecosystem predated the formation of the United States and was not negotiable. When Coast Salish leaders came to the table with Isaac Stevens in 1855, they came prepared to reserve" their rights for time immemorial."
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