Welcome to Waabooz Beading

Alicia De La Cruz is an Ojibwe artist enrolled in the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and is a Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Descendant. She has been beading since the age of 7 as taught by her auntie's and grandma.

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Makinaak - 2023, 8 foot by 10 foot mural, acrylic paint on canvas

Beading the Wildflowers of MN - 2023/2024. A collection of 16 5inch by 5 inch beaded flowers.

Makinaak Portal - 2019 - A rainbow beaded turtle medallion necklace.

Waabooz Medallion - 2022 - A beaded rabbit medallion necklace with rainbow floral.

Ojibwe Floral Set - 2024 , Beaded necklace and matching earrings

Notable Media

Mazinigwaaso A’aw Ikwe — She Beads

Ojibwe Inaajimowin Newspaper article

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Bell Museum Artist Residency

Beading the Wildflowers of Minnesota project at the Bell.

Bell Museum Article

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It's A Woman's World : The Artistry of Beadwork

A full episode interview about beadwork. Interviewing Alicia De la cruz

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Minnesota Vikings Collaboration

Beaded hat and pin collaboration with the MN Vikings during Pride 2024.

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