Fisheries & Wildlife

Department Purpose

The Wet’suwet’en hold inherent rights and title to their traditional territories.

• Rights to Food, Social, and Ceremonial (FSC) Harvesting
• Rights and Title to the Land
• Stewardship Responsibilities
   

Department Responsibilities

The Wet’suwet’en have the responsibility and authority to:

• Protect waters, salmon, wildlife, forests, and ecosystems.
• Maintain sustainable practices ensuring the land continues to support future generations.
• Govern access to territories, including monitoring, enforcement, and decision-making about land use.
   

Cultural and Legal Foundations

• Stewardship and harvesting rights are not just legal rights—they are obligations derived from Wet’suwet’en law, identity, and relationship with the land.
• The feast system formalizes these responsibilities, ensuring each House group manages its territory for community well-being.
   

Mandate

Mandate to uphold our Wet’suwet’en Rights and Title to Food, Social, Ceremonial Harvesting and Stewardship

Contact

250-847-3996