as the month of Xsaak, literally translated as "to eat eulachons", when the fish returns to freshwater to spawn. This marks the end of winter foods and the start of feasting, both for the Nisga'a and the many animals that arrive at the Nass River at that time of year.

Eulachon is caught using traps, rakes, and nets, with other residents taking part in the exploitation of the large runs. Today harvested eulachon are typically stored frozen and thawed as needed. They may also be fried, dried, smoked, or canned. Eulachon