First Nations Wild Salmon

This is a class action brought on behalf of all members of the First Nations who have constitutionally protected aboriginal and/or treaty rights to fish wild salmon for sustenance, food, social and ceremonial purposes within the Broughton Archipelago. The boundaries of the Broughton Archipelago are set out in the map attached to the amended statement of claim which more fully describes this class action.

A certification hearing on the matter took place April 13 – 21, 2010.

Further written submissions were provided by counsel. On December 1, 2010, the matter was certified as a class proceeding.

Copies of the Reasons for Judgment and Corrigendum to Reasons for Judgment of the Supreme Court of British Columbia may be viewed by clicking the following links:

• First Nations Wild Salmon Reasons for Judgment 2010 BCSC 1699

• First Nations Wild Salmon, Corrigendum to Reasons for Judgment In Chambers (Slade, J.)

Important Documents:

• KAFN Advisory Final CertificationWrit of Summons and Statement of Claim
• Media Advisory
• Amended Statement of Claim
• Notice of Motion
• Affidavit of Chief Robert Chamberlain
• Affidavit of Fred Whoriskey
• Affidavit of Lise Carmichael (Exhibits may be viewed by contacting Lise Carmichael at 604-689-7555.)

For further information concerning this action, please contact Lise Carmichael at 1-800-689-2322 or 604-689-7555, or email [email protected].

First Nations Wild Salmon - Status Updates:

First Nations Wild Salmon May 3, 2012 – Class certification appealed to BCCA - View