In this episode I am reviewing a new book titled Treaty Justice: The Northwest Tribes, The Boldt Decision, and the Recognition of Fishing Rights by Charles Wilkinson. The book offers critical insights into the history of injustices against Indigenous Peoples and how that context continues to shape modern day co-management efforts. The Bolt decision was a landmark case affirming treaty fishing rights in the US Pacific Northwest. As described in the thoughtful analysis by Charles Wilkinson, implementing the decision required tremendous will with so much civil unrest and disrespect for the rule of law by the non-Indigenous fishers. The resulting legacy of reconciliation provides hope. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the colonial roots and power imbalances that underpin many present-day co-management regimes. For people engaged in co-management or exploring these topics, I think this book is foundational reading. I highly recommend it for people serious about co-management with Indigenous Peoples.
Treaty Justice by Charles Wilkinson:
https://www.amazon.ca/Treaty-Justice-...
Northwest Treaty Tribes
https://nwtreatytribes.org/
Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
https://nwifc.org/
