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Inspired Natives, not Native Inspired is the driving force behind Louie Gong's vision of creating a new way forward for Native artists with Eighth Generation. The whole crew recently gathered in Seattle for a panel in the historic Town Hall complete with Native art market and chefs.  @heartberry.co An incredible Inspired Natives Event. Shenanigans were had. @Eighth Generation @JohnIsaiahPepion @louiegong #oxdx #milocreations ♬ original sound - Heart Berry  Who are the Inspired Natives? Louie Gong (Nooksack) founder of Eighth Generation whose inspiring and groundbreaking work has changed the industry through the reclamation of the wool blanket and changing the paradigm around how businesses should work with Native artists. Michelle Lowden (Pueblo) of Milo Creations whose work has a resilience and...

Is Native art only handmade?

As Heart Berry's 10th Anniversary approaches we are reflecting on the lessons of entrepreneurship.  We are so honored to be asked to share about this journey and this past week headed to Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Alumni Event to co-keynote with our friend Adrienne Benjamin.   Alumni entrepreneurs have engaged in training and mentorship to build their vision and plan for their entrepreneurial journey. We shared lessons learned, struggles, and triumphs and wrapped with a poem making art project led by Adrienne. We hope our endless problem solving journey can inspired and make a path for others to make their own way. Miigwech Mille Lacs and Adrienne for this great evening. Miigwech also to the Initiative Foundation for supporting this event!...