In the past, the Aboriginal peoples fished for food on a daily basis. They used canoes to navigate the rivers and fished with hooks or harpoons, or they spread nets to catch fish near the villages.
Today, many Aboriginal people still fish for food or pleasure. Some also share their knowledge and work as fishing guides or park wardens.
The possibility of fishing anywhere on the territory is an important cultural tradition for the Aboriginal people. This is why they ask the government to change certain fish protection laws: the Aboriginal people say that they know how to respect this resource and can fish while at the same time preserving it.