The items were relisted after the company learned his fur comes from southeast Alaska otters, which aren't among the subset listed as threatened, he said. Scarves made with sea otter fur, offered by Alaska Native Marcus Gho's Tuvraqtuq online retail store based in Juneau, Alaska. (Marcus Gho via The Associated Press)Etsy officials said they can't discuss specific accounts or if other affected Alaska Native handicrafts from other accounts are being reviewed. "As a result, we have removed the exemption to our policy that allowed Alaska Natives to sell items made from ivory or endangered species," the company wrote. Sullivan hopes to continue a dialogue with Etsy to make sure that Alaska Natives' ancient art, culture and their way of life are properly considered.

Source: CBC News February 13, 2018 17:15 UTC