Eulachon once drew thousands of people to Fishery Bay on the Nass River and fueled extensive trade networks. Far fewer Nisg̱a’a participate in the fishery today, but eulachon remain integral to their culture and cuisine.

Where the Savior Fish Still Swims

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02.25.2025

In an era of collapse, a fabled fish keeps coming back to the Nisg̱a’a nation.

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Where the Savior Fish Still Swims

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