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Howes named as Indigenous Changemaker by Minnesota Public Radio

"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:  

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Native Presence Mural Collaboration

Heart Berry is so excited to announce we have been awarded the Native Presence Mural for the new Springboard Arts building Our project will launch in Dakota territory in St Paul!  We decided to bring a collaboration forward with the incredible ledger artist Holly Young and photographer Nedahness Greene.  Artists Howes and Young will collaborate on a piece bringing the story forward about the relationship between Dakota and Ojibwe people. Greene will create a series highlighting the tribal communities in Minnesota. Stay tuned for updates and photos!     Read more at:

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Congratulations Inspired Native Award Nominees- our own Hannah Smith!!

Congratulations to all the nominees of the Inspired Natives Awards!!  We are so stoked for Hannah Smith, Heart Berry's Business Manager, who is an artist in her real life!  You're amazing!  Hannah's work with Ninijaanis1of1's is highlighted in this blog:

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HB Winter Comfort Collection

It's time for the ROLLOUT!   We are stooooked at Heart Berry to bring your a new Winter Comfort Collection.  We see you out there, trying your best.  We are on the zoom meeting, out hiking, helping our kids with their schoolwork, and making the best of this time.  We also love comfy, cozy, functional clothing.  We are bringing you a new head to toe collection this November for gifts and for you.  Our small Native owned business is working hard to get ready for the holidays 2020.  Life may be different now, but as Native artists we keep pushing on into the future.  Our first piece is the HB Work Shirt! Perfect for the zoom to the home work out.  This rich burgundy warms the...

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The Jam! Repeat Customer Club!

Have you heard??? Heart Berry now has a VIB club.  VIB yes. Berries.  We take ourselves very seriously around here.  We want our repeat customers to know how much we appreicate you!  As a small Native owned business, we know you appreciate our Native art and Ojibwe stylin' and we appreciate you coming our way for it. For every five orders expect to see Free gifts, Discounts, Exclusive HB gear, and fun coming to you!  Quill is also very excited.

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