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The Last Reefnetters I The Invasion

This docuseries project collaborates with local filmmakers to reflect on the make-up of our region told from an insider’s perspective. Stories are grounded in ancestry, connection, culture, influence and rootedness.

The Last Reefnetters I The Invasion

Origins: The Last Reefnetters Episode 2 | 8m 30s | CC

Capitalism and industrialization spoil the oceans of Washington Territory, changing the Salish Sea forever. Following punitive legislation, environmental damage and resource devastation caused by a booming cannery industry, the Lummi Nation are all but removed from reefnet fishing.

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