About

What is Miigwetch?
Miigwetch is Anishinaabemowin for Thank You.
More than just a word, it’s an expression of gratitude, respect, and relationship.

I'm Amy Cullen, and I'm the creator of Miigwetch Designs.

Meet Amy

Amy is the founder of Miigwetch Designs. As an Indigenous queer artist, she infuses every piece with cultural symbolism, vibrant colors, and intricate patterns that honor her heritage and identities. Her work ranges from elegant seed bead jewelry to striking peyote stitch designs, as well as stickers and clothing—each creation a wearable work of art.

For Amy, beading is more than craft—it is a way to reconnect with nature, spirit, and community. Through every stitch, she carries forward traditions that inspire her life and practice, while also weaving connections with those who wear and support her work.

Miigwetch Designs is a celebration of gratitude, creativity, and cultural resilience. With each piece, Amy shares not only beauty, but also a story of identity, resistance, and belonging.

Amy hand makes all designs from scratch using the skills and energy she learned from my Aunties and ancestors.

  • SMALL BATCH 🌸

    Amy's beadwork is all done by her with care and attention to detail, making each creation truly unique and made to be cherished.

  • ONE OF A KIND ⭐

    Everything beadwork piece is one of a kind. Even those with multiple variations are one-of-a-kind. Each piece has it's own soul and story to live.

  • NATIVE + QUEER MADE 🏳️‍🌈

    Amy self identifies as bi/queer. Her native heritage is Métis (Pembina Anishinaabe + Opasquiak Cree).