Submitter: Rod Naknakim

Community: Campbell River

Date Submitted: September 24, 2023

Summary:

(The attached document was provided to the commission at the Campbell River public forum as part of the submission by Rod Naknakim.)



The attached document addresses the history of the Laich-Kwil-Tach people and their dependence on Fraser River sockeye. It calls for conservation to be made the primary focus of fisheries management, and for DFO policy to be changed to permit harvesting of 80% of the annual Fraser sockeye return, regardless of its size.

Submission:

This submission was presented at the Campbell River public forum on August 25, 2023