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Copyright Issues
Under Native traditional law, clans own crests, stories, songs, and much of the regalia and crests are protected by copyright. People or entities commercially using images of certain Native crests without permission may be in violation of copyright laws. SHI routinely helps Southeast Alaska Natives enforce their rights in this arena. For example, SHI in 2001 stopped a commercial firm from reproducing a Chilkat Blanket on dolls sold as Christmas ornaments. Copyright of photos and video productions by non-Natives of Celebration is an unresolved issue and remains a top priority of SHI (See Celebration Photo Policy).