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Oprah Winfrey, a life of intention, and other unbelievable things

We Met Oprah!! If you've been under a rock then maybe you haven't heard, but this past Friday the KwePack, an Indigenous Women's Running Group here in Northern MN was invited to run during Oprah's 2020 Vision Tour.   As part of her tour, Oprah and her team have gleaned stories from across the country of people living a life of intention.  Kwepack runner and Heart Berry owner Howes "At first I thought it was a hoax, even as late as a few days before I had doubts."   Twenty Indigenous runners were invited to come and run in downtown Minneapolis.  Waiting on who they believe is WCCO newscaster Frank, the KwePack was surprised by the Auntie O herself.  After many screams and...

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House of Howes is now Heart Berry!

Ten years ago House of Howes began as a tiny beadwork and regalia business.  Armed with the Inspired Natives Project we grew into creating the Legacy gifts you know us for.  From our beautiful story wool blankets to Ojibwe floral earrings to our custom art work we have grown beyond our wildest dreams.   The "Heart Berry" or Ode'imin in our language has been the driving force behind our design and community work. We are so excited to take the next step in our growth into what we have maybe always been, Heart Berry. Our stories tell us that we are the people of the Heart Way.  And just like our ancestors we grow, change, evolve, and circle back to our home.  Welcome to...

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