Minnetonka expands Native-artist collaboration
The shoe brand Minnetonka has expanded its Reclamation Collaborative to feature Native American artists, according to Midwest Living. The group includes Adrienne Benjamin of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Lucie Skjefte of Red Lake Nation, Hannah Standstrong of White Earth Nation and Chris Nayquonabe of the Diné Nation.
The initiative brings these artists into the design process for new footwear collections, including Skjefte’s Animikii moccasin and Nayquonabe’s Nizhoni design. According to Midwest Living, Minnetonka’s efforts also include compensating and collaborating with tribal artists as part of its reconciliation work.
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