Chief Don Tom of the Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island says he's been known to "partake" in watching fireworks, as a way to bring families together.
The provincial government announced Tuesday that an independent panel of scientific experts has mapped priority areas and it's asking First Nations to decide within 30 days whether they support the deferrals or require further discussion.
In the English language, a fish is just a fish, but for the Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island, words can vary when referring to catching, preserving or cooking the animal.
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, wasn't touched by B.C. Premier Christy Clark's personal anecdotes at a First Nations summit.
Adam Olsen, a member of the Tsartlip First Nation and deputy leader of the B.C. Greens, argued passionately for the protection of rivers where salmon thrive.