I would like to see them change the term 'Indian' and look more at cultural affiliation for artists.
And I think it's important as a priority, and I will be conveying that to whoever becomes the next U.S. attorney.
I support Senator Udall's modernization proposal of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
The protection of tribal nations is of the utmost importance to the Department of the Interior.
An issue that concerns me is the impact of fake, mass-produced goods that are marketed as authentic Indian arts and crafts on the local econ...
I think we need to watch out for each other, and we need to help.
We really appreciate that.
Now, Mr. Martinez, like any agency, we are oftentimes forced to juggle priorities when we have limited resources.
I believe it is long overdue to modernize the 1990 IACA, and help protect Indian artists of federally-recognized tribes.
A network of swindlers are making millions of dollars off the backs of Native Americans.
And so it sounds like that could be the difference.