In the coastal First Nation communities of British Columbia, the return of a small, silvery fish each spring marks much more than a seasonal cycle. For the ‘Namgis and other First Nations of the region, the eulachon — a fish sometimes called the “candlefish” for its high oil content — is at the heart of a cultural practice that reaches back thousands of years. From these fish, community members re...
In the coastal First Nation communities of British Columbia, the return of a small, silvery fish each spring marks much more than a seasonal cycle. For the ‘Namgis and other First Nations of the region, the eulachon — a fish sometimes called the “candlefish” for its high oil content — is at the hear...
June 16, 2025