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In our ongoing series to support Makers, we are re-sharing our Beadwork and Moccasin Tips and Tutorials.  Today's tip goes over one way to prep velvet and pattern for beading. Did you miss our last tip? 

We created this series of Moccasin making tutorials to support makers.  Part 1 covers materials and patterning.  For more patterns and information check out our Nookomis Obagijigan Pattern Book!  Happy Making!! 

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:  

Heart Berry zoomed it up with Chez Oxendine from Tribal Business News to share about our business model, open up about her mentorship with Louie and Gong and the Inspired Natives Project, and doing tribal business during the Covid-10 Pandemic.  Read the interview here: