Peacekeeping on the river: RCMP monitor Fraser on Indigenous jet boat in Chilliwack
RCMP says low sockeye numbers could fuel disputes as officers and fisheries staff increase patrols and intelligence gathering on the river.
- On the Fraser River, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada are actively patrolling to maintain order during the current salmon fishing season and prevent escalation between diverse fishing groups.
- Tensions often rise when recreational sockeye openings are restricted; in-season data shows Fraser River returns of less than 2.8 million, creating friction when Indigenous food fishers are permitted while sport fishers remain closed.
- Operating under a Community Tripartite Agreement with nine First Nations, the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment Indigenous Policing Services uses a specialized jet boat to intercept potential sabotage before it escalates.
- "One of our mandates and duties is 'peacekeeping' on the Fraser River during salmon fishing season," Constable Bradley Holditch said, emphasizing officers prioritize connecting with fishers to de-escalate before situations worsen.
- Beyond enforcement, the jet boat supports events like the Pulling Together Canoe Journey, fostering reconciliation between public service agencies and Indigenous communities while building sustainable resource use and lasting trust.
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Peacekeeping on the river: RCMP monitor Fraser on Indigenous policing jet boat in Chilliwack - Northern Sentinel
The unlikeliness of a recreational sockeye opening this year could mean an increase in fishing-related disputes on the Fraser River, according to RCMP. Const. Bradley Holditch is a member of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment (UFVRD) Indigenous Policing Services (IPS), which has been partnering with Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for years to maintain a visible presence on the water on the IPS jet boat. “One of our mand…
Peacekeeping on the river: RCMP monitor Fraser on Indigenous policing jet boat in Chilliwack - The Interior News - Smithers BC
The unlikeliness of a recreational sockeye opening this year could mean an increase in fishing-related disputes on the Fraser River, according to RCMP. Const. Bradley Holditch is a member of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment (UFVRD) Indigenous Policing Services (IPS), which has been partnering with Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for years to maintain a visible presence on the water on the IPS jet boat. “One of our mand…
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