PBS' "Making It" interviewed Heart Berry team about how the origin of our art, how we have adapted in this pandemic, and the joys of cultural art.
We are deeply moved by this in depth and well rounded story.
Truly thankful.
Wild Story about this day: While they were interviewing us, the Duluth Pack/Ivanka Trump scandal was breaking. We were actually talking with mentors, responding to concerned community members, talking to Other press outlets, and planning our break with Duluth Pack DURING THIS INTERVIEW!! and that's another day at Heart Berry.
In our new series "Makizinikewin" we share 9 tutorial videos on Ojibwe Split Toe Moccasin making.
Step 1 of 9 here is an introduction, explanation of the different styles, supplies, and cutting out the pattern. We are using our Nookomis Obagijigan pattern book in this tutorial. Happy Making!!
Beading on Velveteen/Velvet can be tricky, but it is beautiful and worth the extra work! Our tip today shows how we tack down tracing paper on velvet for easier beading/patterning. Keep an eye on our instagram Lives for deeper dives into Moccasin Making!
Did you miss our last tip?
The 2020 Duluth News Tribune Lifestyle Gift Guide features Heart Berry!
This year's gift guide brings together local artisans and this year has featured Heart Berry's Great Water Hoodie! We love this hoodie and no matter how many times we threaten to retire it we always bring the Lake Superior image back by popular demand.
"Being at the heart of connection." Howes describes how cultural art, Ojibwe design, and running a business builds community in this interview with Jaida Grey Eagle from Minnesota Public Radio.
Howes was named an Indigenous Changemakers as part of Minnesota Public Radio's series alongside Lieutenant Peggy Flanagan, Author Brenda Child, and a host of incredible Indigenous Minnesotans.
Read the MPR feature here:
