The Norval Morrisseau Art Frauds: Examining the Exploitation of Indigenous Art in Canada 
This session examines the Norval Morrisseau art forgeries and the civil and criminal legal actions that resulted from this widespread fraud. Panelists will discuss the appropriation of Indigenous arts and crafts in Canada and explore what changes are required to Canadian law to protect Indigenous artwork, with a particular focus on Canada’s obligations under Article 31 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Jonathan Sommer CEO, Art Experts Canada Inc. (Toronto)
Michelle LaVallee Director, Indigenous Ways and Decolonization, National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa)
Moderator: Colleen Stanley Stanley IP Law (Toronto)
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