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The Sociocultural Significance of Salmon to Tribes and First Nations

The Sociocultural Significance of Salmon to Tribes and First Nations

Salmon are at the heart of the culture and well-being of hundreds of Indigenous communities in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Yet, declining Pacific salmon populations jeopardize the well-being of these Indigenous communities. The Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC) commissioned this study on the food, social, and ceremonial importance of Pacific salmon to Tribes and First Nations throughout the Pacific Salmon Treaty region.