Forty-five people are convicted and 17 are sent to prison. Their ceremonial regalia was also illegally seized. 1927 Indian Act amended to make it illegal for First Nations to raise money or retain a lawyer to advance land claims, thereby blocking effective political court action. The Native Brotherhood of British Columbia is formed at a December meeting at Port Simpson, with delegates from Masset, Hartley Bay, Kitkatla, Port Essington and Metlakatla. First Nations people in British Columbia are permitted to vote in provincial elections.
Parliament repeals Indian Act provisions of anti-potlatch and land claims activity.
1960 First Nations people in Canada are permitted to vote in federal elections. Formation of Tribal Councils throughout the province. The Supreme Court rules that the Nisga'a did hold title to their traditional lands before BC was created. The Court splits evenly on whether Nisga'a still have title. There is nation-wide political activity to counter the White Paper.