Susie Silook, a sculptor and founding member of Sikuliiq: Alaska Native Artists’ Advocacy Group, writes about the problems that Indigenous artists face due to confusion around the Executive Order on Combating Wildlife Trafficking aimed at ending the elephant ivory trade. She explains how Indigenous peoples who are not poachers or sports hunters of elephant ivory have been banned by association, despite their rights. This constitutes a major loss for Indigenous artists, and Susie demands change, as this isn’t just about financial resources—it is about the conservation of Indigenous art. Photo credit: Cultural Survival
