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Over the past three months Houseofhowes artist Sarah Agaton Howes and the Fond du Lac Reservation has been in a Makazinikewin partnership to invest in their community.  In response to high demand and repeated requests, both the Public Health Department, and Community Centers have brought Houseofhowes in to teach Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Making or "Makazinikewin".   We want to be able to have a moccasin maker in each family.  This is an investment in our community today and tomorrow.  We are building in identity, pride, connection, and community through these Makazinikewin classes.  The look of amazement, pride, and joy these artists have is the greatest reward.  There is ever increasing demand for our traditional teachings here in Fond du Lac and across...

Makizinikewin Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Making (4 of 4) These tutorials will walk you through Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Making. Step 1 is purchasing and preparing supplies.

Makizinikewin Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Making (3 of 4) These tutorials will walk you through Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Making. Step 3 is Manidoominensikaan (Beadwork).

Makizinikewin Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Making (2 of 4) These tutorials will walk you through Ojibwe Pucker Toe Moccasin Making. Step 2 is making the pattern and cutting it out.