Actually, letting others copy indigenous art may be the best way to preserve it. Imitation is, after all, the highest form of praise.

Those who speak out against it, like this writer, are in my opinion expressing sentiments about things outside the realm of art. These sentiments reflect much of the angst fealt by indigenous groups over their place or lack of it in Canada. While the issues of these groups must be addressed letting them impact art is not a good thing.

Art should be a celebration of the positive, not a reflection of dispair.