The Spring Anadromous Fisheries of Lisims in Nisg̱a’a Culture and History

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides an opportunity to study the relationship between Nisg̱a’a and spring anadromous fisheries. The focus is on important fisheries of oolichan and early salmon, such as steelhead. The course content focuses on Nisg̱a’a culture, history, environmental philosophy and knowledge of these fisheries. Course content includes a holistic discussion of the fisheries, including such topics as spirituality, politics and diplomacy, traditional science and technology, and fisheries resource management. Students already receiving credit in FNST 498-(3-6) at WWN are not eligible to receive credit in FNST 311-3. Prerequisite(s): FNST 100-3 or FNST 169-3 or permission of the Chair