Boldt 40 Ledger

Boldt 40 The Boldt 40 Ledger is a written and drawn image commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the historic decision by Judge Boldt in the Washington vs. US. The Decision affirmed the right to half of the fishing harvest to the tribal nations who were signers to several notable Treaties. Every signature on this 1890 Ledger Paper from the Washington Southern Railroad has a heartfelt interest in the Fishing Rights Struggle. This decision was important not only to Pacific Northwest Tribes, but also to tribes nationwide.Each signature has a red circle before their name, symbolic of the salmon egg representing the rebirth of activism. The very first signature is Billy Frank Jr., who was a major catalyst in this struggle. Billy’s legacy is as important to the tribes of Washington as Sitting Bull, Red Cloud and Crazy Horse were to the tribes in South Dakota. Also in attendance were Governor Jay Inslee, Senator Claudia Kaufman and Hank Adams.The Train is drawn to symbolize a syringe to repres