Oolichan Grease

1. One of the most important trade items

1.1. Because it was so important, major trails were named Grease Trails.

1.1.1. People traveled in large groups on the trails to trade for the grease.

1.1.2. Trails were kept up well because they were so important, and used often.

1.1.3. Most Grease trails were 2 meters or more wide.

1.2. Carried from the coast to the interior

2. Oolichan Fishery

2.1. Ts'im K'ol'hl Da oots'ip or Fishery Bay on the Nass River

2.1.1. Nisga'a

2.1.1.1. Nisga'a and their neighbours fished oolichans

2.1.1.2. Nisga'a and their neighbours processed oolichan grease

2.1.1.3. Fished and processed there for untold centuries

2.2. The small fish were caught in funnel shaped nets

2.2.1. Fish are then packed in large bentwood boxes

2.2.1.1. Were then transported by sled to the cooking bins

2.2.1.1.1. Was made into a valuable grease