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Staff development the Heart Berry Way

If you've been following along, we don't really do things the usual way. At Heart Berry we are always aligning and re aligning ourselves with who we are as Ojibwe. When we work and lead from the heart our choices are often different. As the boss I am thinking about how do I want to lead, how do I want to provide opportunities for development not only as staff but development of us as Ojibwes.  This past winter we began to offer Ojibwe language study time as paid time at work. My belief is that this reciprocity is what helps us thrive. I want a staff that is connecting, learning, and growing as Ojibwe people, not only as "workers". Who...

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Custom Art hits the road!

At Heart Berry we are all about making art for living! We have been creating work for the KwePack since its inception. Our CEO is one of the founding members of this Indigenous Women's Wellness group.  The KwePack has been running races from 5ks to 50 milers since 2010.  They have represented in the largest numbers as an Indigenous group to races across the midwest. This past May they hit the road for a half marathon on Madeline Island.  Madeline Island is one of our pinnacle village and historic sites and the Kwepack was proud to represent Anishinaabeg at this beautiful event.  Representing in new floral gear, check out their fun weekend!  Want to learn more about the KwePack?  Are...

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