Amanda Keewatinawin (Northwind)

Amanda Keewatinawin (Northwind) is a Nêhiyaw (Cree) woman and an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe in Rocky Boy, Montana. She is a mother of twins and a lifelong resident of the Wenatchee valley. She is a local indigenous artist and entrepreneur who has enjoyed making wearable art for her business Mystic North here in the valley for about 10 years. Her work is inspired by the beauty of NCW and our surrounding areas. She is passionate about the preservation of indigenous art, language, culture, and land. When she’s not busy making jewelry for her business, Amanda enjoys spending time with her daughters, beading for loved ones and hiking with her dog.