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Final defendant sentenced in local Indian Arts and Crafts Act case

04/18/2025

JUNEAU, Alaska – A Washington man was sentenced yesterday for his role in a scheme to sell hundreds of products produced in the Philippines as authentic Alaska Native produced artwork, violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

Sioux Indian Museum Presents an Exhibition on Oscar Howe and His Students

04/08/2025

The Indian Arts and Craft Board, Sioux Indian Museum announces the opening of a new exhibit, Oscar Howe: His Impact and Legacy.

Maryland Artist Sentenced for Indian Arts and Crafts Act Violations

03/17/2025

Maryland – On October 30, 2024, a Maryland artist, Jasmine Battle, pled guilty and was sentenced to 24 months of probation and a fine of $2,500.00 for violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act by misrepresenting herself as a Native American and Cherokee when selling her artwork.

Museum of the Plains Indian announces its 2024 Winter Exhibition: Newly Acquired Contemporary Works from the Museum of the Plains Indian Collection

03/17/2025

BROWNING, MONTANA: The Museum of the Plains Indian, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, announces its 2024 Winter Exhibition: Newly Acquired Contemporary Works From The Museum Of The Plains Indian Collection, featuring a selection of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works. The exhibition will run from December 16, 2024, to May 23, 2025.

U.S. Attorney's Office Secures Conviction of California Man for Wire Fraud and Federal Indian Arts Violations

01/31/2025

ALBUQUERQUE – A federal jury in New Mexico has found Robert Haack guilty of wire fraud, mail fraud, and violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act for selling counterfeit Charles Loloma jewelry on eBay, following a 4-day trial that concluded after approximately 4 hours of deliberation.

Three men sentenced in local Indian Arts and Crafts Act case

11/13/2024

JUNEAU, Alaska – Three men were sentenced today for their roles in a scheme to sell hundreds of Philippine produced products as authentic Alaska Native produced artwork, violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.

Watahine, She Likes to Travel featuring Cynthia Thomas

10/08/2024

The Sioux Indian Museum, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, announces the opening of a new exhibition, Watahine – She Likes to Travel featuring Oneida artist Cynthia Thomas. The exhibition will run from September 16 through December 16, 2024.

Florida Man Charged with Fraudulently Selling Jewelry as Native-American Made

07/18/2024

Timothy M. O’Shea, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Jose Farinango Muenala, 45, Casselberry, Florida, with wire fraud, mail fraud, and misrepresenting Indian produced goods. The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury sitting in Madison, Wisconsin, on June 26, 2024.

Final 2 members of a Washington family sentenced in monumental Indian Arts and Crafts Act case

07/10/2024

The final two members of a Washington state family were sentenced yesterday for selling over $1 million of Philippine produced products as authentic Alaska Native produced artwork, violating the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

The Museum of the Plains Indian to feature Ishkoten Dougi, Barbara Gerard-Mitchell and Bobby Von Martin in a Special Exhibition

06/06/2024

The Museum of the Plains Indian, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board, announces the opening of a special exhibition, the 2024 Summer Showcase, featuring Ishkoten Dougi, Barbara Gerard-Mitchell and Bobby Von Martin.

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