Raven Borsey, of Children of the Setting Sun helps publish Reefnetters of the Salish Sea, the final thesis of world-renowned anthropologist Wayne Suttles.
The rally was one of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” protests held globally, pushing back against policies like mass deportations and federal funding cuts.
Punitive legislation and environmental damage caused by the cannery industry all but severed the Lummi Nation from their traditional fishing practices.
Though the cost of living remains above the $20-plus pay floor, activists say raising wages has been a success and are pushing other cities to follow suit.