Who started the Chippewa Spearfishing?

Answer 1

The Chippewa spearfishing controversy began in the 1970s, primarily led by the Ojibwe tribes in Wisconsin and Minnesota. In 1973, a federal court ruling affirmed the tribes' rights to hunt, fish, and gather in their ceded territories as outlined in treaties from the 19th century. This decision galvanized tribal members to assert their rights, leading to organized spearfishing efforts and significant confrontations with state authorities and non-tribal fishermen. The movement aimed to reclaim traditional practices and assert sovereignty over Natural Resources.