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News About Heart Berry

Our focus is making and creating art to be used and loved, some times that gets noticed in the news! Check out some of our interviews!

'Winning hearts and minds': How protest signs shaped the anti-ICE movement in Minnesota

“One of the things that I really try to do as an Ojibwe artist is to tell the stories of what’s going on around us, and also try to do work that supports organizations that are doing really hard work or important work on the ground,” Agaton Howes said. She remembers thinking, “What can I do to try to support people who are being snatched off the street?”

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Hidden Gems: Local Businesses & Creatives - Giizh Agaton Howes

Giizh (Sarah) Agaton Howes had the amazing opportunity to do an interview with Voyage Minnesota that highlights the origin story of Heart Berry and where it started, along with challenges and lessons she learned along the way.

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Pollinator's Mural at Children's Dental Services in Duluth, MN

"The Pollinators Mural celebrates the relationship between plants and pollinators. The powerful work Children's Dental Services provides reflects this system of care. 

I signed the mural with syllabics saying Gizhawenimin or "you are loved" as Love is really the core value driving our community work. The love for our environment, justice, and each other."

-Giizh Agaton Howes

Watch the Full Interview Here

Northern News Article

 "In the waters of Lake Superior, a group of indigenous peoples woke up this morning to honor their ancestors and reclaim their water connection." - Jeffery McClure

Watch the full video and read the article HERE

Anishinaabe Canoe Migration!

We have been learning, rebuilding, and training all summer for this!

Read Duluth News Tribunes full article HERE

"The Good We Were Given"

Read the July 2025 Article Here

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Latest:

NEW YORK TIMES ... AGAIN!

 NEW YORK TIMES!

 

Kare11 News on the Six Final Flags for Minnesota

 





 WDIO TV The Lift



MPR with Cathy Wurzer




 

 WDIO First People's Friday Feature


Pine Knot MN Flag Finalist



Most ‘Native' Art Is Fake or Stolen. Indigenous Artists Are Fighting Back

A new generation of Indigenous artists is decolonizing the status quo.

https://www.lx.com/social-justice/most-native-art-is-fake-or-stolen-indigenous-artists-are-fighting-back/45682/?fbclid=IwAR3yGoH9cXCdGP0iUyTlOmLCEgHwEvp7pCut0tYKc0eqxthPfaCXfw9aKuA


Heart Berry on City of Duluth Facebook Page!

 

Heart Berry is a gift to have in our community. Hear from Heart Berry founder Sarah Agaton Howes when she started her business, where you can find her art in Duluth, and what is behind her pieces.
Thank you Sarah for sharing your work, talents, words, and laughter with us.

 

 

 

Run Minnesota Recognizes two individuals for their impact on the MN Running Community

Minneapolis, Minn. – Run Minnesota annually recognizes achievements for the Pat Lanin Distinguished Service Award and Run Minnesota Volunteer of the Year. The award winners will be recognized at the Run Minnesota Annual Meeting on April 23, 2022, in Stillwater, Minnesota.

 


Sarah is an Anishinaabe artist and CEO of an Ojibwe lifestyle Brand Heart Berry, community organizer, and one of the organizing members of the KwePack, an Indigenous women’s running group created to promote healthy lifestyles of its members by running, racing, socializing, and volunteer activities.  Sarah Agaton Howes is relentless in spreading the word about the power of native women running together and has inspired other indigenous running groups around the country. Through KwePack, she has established running in the Duluth/Fond Du Lac area and improved the health of the community.

 

https://www.run-minnesota.org/the-latest/2021-award-announcement/

 

 

NEXT LEVEL: Art and business fellowship drives innovation in Indian Country

BY TAMARA IKENBERG  
"Over on the art and fashion end of the Artist in Business Leadership fellowship spectrum, Anishinaabe artist and designer Sarah Agaton Howes will use the money and resources to help her brand Heart Berry reach new heights. "

Read the whole article here: https://tribalbusinessnews.com/sections/arts-and-culture/13362-next-level-art-and-business-fellowship-drives-innovation-in-indian-country

 

Make it Up north Season 4, a WDSE production  

Premiered Jan 28, 2021

"Meet female entrepreneurs navigating the start-up world. Sarah Agaton Howes transformed her one-woman jewelry business into Heart Berry, a bustling e-commerce website. Coached by her mentor, see how she is building a future inspired by her indigenous roots...."

 

 

Artists find strength, inspiration in their communities and history


Written By: Tara Houska | 

"Like most of the world, Heart Berry’s plans shifted dramatically in March. Our cultural art classes, powwow pop up plans, and employee opportunities all had to be switched up on the fly! 'Our work revolves around community — our greatest challenge is staying connected, but it is also our greatest asset as we are rooted deeply in our communities.'"

Read the whole series here: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/indigenous-impacts/6660286-Artists-find-strength-inspiration-in-their-communities-and-history

 

 

 

More than a Marathon: Sarah Agaton Howes Does it All

by Jade Thurston Feb 03, 2021
"Sarah was sewing, beading and determined to sell her art ten years before meeting Eighth Generation Founder and CEO Louie Gong. “I was that girl walking around with the bead work and selling out of my Honda Civic in busy parking lots,” Sarah says.
Originally operating as “House of Howes” – her one-woman custom beadwork and regalia business based in her kitchen – Sarah later rebranded to Heart Berry, shifting the focus away from her and onto the brand’s goals like community care."
















Stories from the Past:

  • MPR  Tradition and business: Native American entrepreneurs discuss heritage and commerce. September 30, 2019 11:34 p.m.

  • Forbes Ways Native American Entrepreneurship Is Expanding Nov 22, 2019

  • ICT dec 2019 Inspired Natives’ promotes Indigenous values and a global reach