Here on the wet west coast, this is an old story. You can buy First Nations artworks--and books about it--in galleries,  gift shops and stores in towns, villages and cities all over B.C. It's been that way since the late 1970s.  The first well-known artists died decades ago; it's the second-generation time, now.  Some of them OWN the galleries!

In true artistic fashion, many (bored, restless) First Nations artists decided their traditional art-forms needed 21st century "re-interpretation" and "re-imaging".  So they've done it brilliantly; borrowed everywhere from everyone. With no appropriation fears. Nice, huh?

So, I wish NON-Indigenous artists and artisans, good luck. 

Most artists never see their work in galleries.  Many only see their work in short-term exhibitions and shows. Retail exposure?  Hah!  Boy, I bet there's a lot of "indigenous envy" out there with this story.  In B.C., at least, First Nations artists need no luck at all.  They've got it locked down.