Rita Louise Beading

09/29/2026

Han mitakuyapi! I wanted to take a moment of deep appreciation for the folks at the Joslyn Art Museum for allowing me to be involved in the curation of Prairie as Pattern and allowing me to share my voice and perspective on plains style regalia. It has been a magical experience full of love, learning, and collaboration . This is only the beginning of a dream becoming realized. Wopida tanka ➕🪶

09/21/2026

Respect Indigenous crafters—the price reflects the time, skill, and love behind every piece. ❤️🪶

09/17/2026

I am soooo proud of this bag 🥹. I can’t believe her new home is in the The M (MN Museum of American Art)! I know she will be treasured and taken care of 💖✨

09/17/2026

Congratulations Pahponee! Her talent is absolutely amazing! She is a wonderful person, artist, and mentor. She has always supported and encouraged me and my beadwork. She is wearing my beadwork in this photograph - what an honor!

Congratulations to our Quest for the West® 2026 Award Winners!

Cyrus Dallin Award for Best Sculpture
Sponsored by Carla and Michael Leppert
Pahponee (Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas)
Buffalo in Blizzard, 2025
Bronze

09/14/2026

Out of an abundance of caution for possible storms/ tornado beading class will be rescheduled for NEXT Monday 9/21 at Healing Ribbons. Apologies peeps!

09/13/2026

MCC Fort Omaha Powwow was absolutely delightful! My Iná is a very talented and skilled seamstress- she makes all of my dresses and leggings, without her I would be incomplete as a dancer! Thank you Lestina Saul for these photos! 💖

09/04/2026

Just sharing some necklaces and a wristlet I made ☺️ Join me for my next beading class Monday 9/14 at Healing Ribbons maker space! We will be going over even count pe**te stitch 🪡

09/02/2026

I’m in an article for Native Public Media 🪶🔥 Highlighting the importance of visibility for our missing relatives. Visibility and acknowledgement are crucial not only for our successes and accomplishments but for those who have gone missing. We never stop honoring and praying for our relatives. Link in my bio. Thank you KYYYLER 💕

08/29/2026

HEDEWACHEEEEEEE 🗣️🪶🌕
Umonhon is the one!

05/01/2026

Paparazzi pics!!! Naaaayyyy!! Jokes- just some lovely photos from photographer Jody Davis Navakuku from Denver March 📸✨