Celebrating International Women's Month with Eighth Generation

March is International Women's Month, and Eighth Generation is excited to celebrate and share the successes of the women we collaborate with. Today, we're highlighting a few of the incredible Indigenous artists we are proud to work with all year long: Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo), Giizh Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe-Ojibwe), and Kira Murillo (Shoshone-Bannock).

Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo) | Jewelry Designer & Entrepreneur

Learn more about Michelle and check out Milo Creations here!

Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo) is proud to be an artist, business-owner, and mother. In 2009, she created her own company—Milo Creations—where she became widely known for her beautiful hand-painted Pueblo jewelry. In 2014, she became the first Inspired Native at Eighth Generation, sharing the strength and beauty of her culture to an even wider audience. From mural projects to reviving Acoma blue corn farming with her brother, you can find Michelle's artwork and community organizing all across New Mexico and beyond. Inspired by her family's history of illustrious potters, Michelle transforms traditional geometrics into contemporary works of art. Her Path of Purpose Crew Socks is just one example of her artistry. In shades of terracotta and clay, Michelle bands the top of her design with a tradition eagle feather motif found in Acoma Pueblo pottery while the other abstract symbols represent flowing waters, mighty mountains, and a cloudy sky.

Giizh Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe-Ojibwe) | Artist & Community Organizer

Learn more about Giizh and check out Heart Berry here!

Giizh Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe-Ojibwe) is an artist, teacher, and community organizer from the Fond du Lac Reservation in Minnesota. She started creating art as a teenager with her mother and later learned how to bead from her brother. Specializing in Ojibwe Florals, Giizh began selling handmade earrings from the back of her car as a way to gain economic independence. Now, she owns her own business—Heart Berry—where she is able to employ other people in her community. In 2013, Giizh received the Arrowhead Regional Arts Counsil Artist Grant where she began teaching bilingual Ojibwe moccasin tutorials online. In addition to her teaching, she organizes KwePack—an Indigenous Women's Running Group that promotes health and wellness to the community. In fact, she has gathered the largest group of Indigenous women to ever run the Superior Endurance 25K Trail Race. In 2025, Giizh created her own Native Excellence Scholarship Fund to support Native youths on their educational journey and she also uses her art in her activism to create change in her community. We're so honored to have Giizh as an Inspired Natives Collaborator and to share her artistry to a global audience. Her First Bloom Necklace is a beautiful representation of her contemporary Anishinaabe Florals. In gorgeous gold, Giizh has planted a trillium to blossom and grow across a gently curving vine, honoring the treasure you are.

Kira Murillo (Shoshone-Bannock) | Designer & Tattoo Artist

Learn more about Kira and check out her Tattoo Shop here!

Kira Murillo (Shoshone-Bannock) has turned the tattoo industry on its head, becoming the fastest-growing Native tattoo artist in the country. Inspired by Shoshone-Bannock regalia, her tattoos beautifully blend bold florals with traditional geometrics. Her tattoos are highly sought after; in fact, she only accepts applicants on the first of every month. In addition to tattooing, Kira is also a proud mother and business owner, selling her own clothing that features her art and collaborating with other Indigenous companies like Prados Beauty. We're grateful to work with Kira to create blankets, jewelry, scarves, and kitchenware. Her River of Flowers Earrings are a gorgeous illustration of one of her best-selling designs. These drop-style earrings feature a wave of mother-of-pearl inlay over golden blossoms and geometric accents, adding a touch of sparkle to any outfit.

Meet Eighth Generation’s Women Artists

While March is a dedicated time to celebrate women, Eighth Generation believes it is important to amplify the voices and achievements of women year-round. While we spotlighted three of our talented artists today, we are proud and honored to work with over 25 women-identifying artists. Please show your support and learn about all of their amazing accomplishments here:

Taylor Cameron (Snoqualmie)