First Nations' Lawsuit to Protect Wild Salmon

Seven different First Nations move forward toward certification of their class action lawsuit against the BC and Canadian governments - to protect their traditional territory in the Broughton Archipelago from the impacts of salmon farms on wild salmon. One of the first lawsuits of its kind - based on constitutionally recognized aboriginal title and rights - the pivotal case could help rid the Broughton of the fish farms that have wreaked havoc on the marine environment and traditional aboriginal food sources. Chief Bob Chamberlin of the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation addressed the media on the steps of the BC Supreme Court in Vancouver, as the one-week certification hearing began. Following the hearing, the judge will decide whether to certify the class action suit to go to trial.

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[CommonSenseCanadian]

And what of salmon farms killing wild salmon? Are you suggesting two wrongs make a right (not that your criticism is correct in the first place)?

[redspecial27]

@BufordgGrey hahaha. you have no idea. youre probably some fat indian on welfare.

[redspecial27]

@BufordgGrey actaully I'm happy with my life. Say whatever you want over youtube. you dont know me.

[redspecial27]

@BufordgGrey I can say whatever the hell I want. What the hell you gonna do about it? A definition of a loser is an indian. Lie. cheat. Steal. On Welfare. Get everythign they want and still cry about "how hard their lives are"

[redspecial27]

@BufordgGrey I dont listen to what indians say because whatever they say is a lie, and theyre never satisfied with any amount of fish they catch.

[jamesmactaggart9]

Makes me sick how the government can let this happen. There has to be some politicians in the pocket of the norweigans. This corruption has got to stop. We here in N.S. have the same problem with the bay of fundy salmon farms. The sad thing is them stocks have been declared endangered and still didnt move the farms. Salmon farming should only be allowed inland in closed quarters. Let them spend some of them billions on that.

[redspecial27]

such a joke- all this protesting contradicted by you netting and selling all your fish for profit.