Description
Billy Frank Jr. was once an early participant in the fight for tribal fishing rights all through the 1960s. Roughed up, belittled, and handcuffed on the riverbank, he emerged as one of the crucial influential Northwest Indians in up to date history. His efforts helped bring about the 1974 ruling by Federal Pass judgement on George H. Boldt affirming Northwest tribal fishing rights and allocating half the harvestable catch to them. Today, he continues to toughen Indian country and people by working to give protection to salmon and restore the environment.
Where the Salmon Run tells the life story of Billy Frank Jr., from his father’s influential tales, through the difficult and contentious days of the Fish Wars, to today. Based on extensive interviews with Billy, his circle of relatives, close advisors, in addition to political allies and former foes, and the holdings of Washington State’s cultural institutions, we learn about the man at the back of the legend, and the people who helped him along the way.