follow your heart.

 

I have a passion for

living authentically

&

cultivating community

Hanwe pi ki. Good day.

For years I traveled the country searching for home. Since arriving in central Wisconsin, I have built a homestead on the Tomorrow River, opened a sustainable general store, started a gender creative family and nurtured many collaborative relationships.

I am an Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska tribal citizen committed to my Baxoje community. I am Bear Clan (Fee/Banks), Umoⁿhoⁿ (Barada) and ᏣᎳᎩ (Cherokee Nation) descent.

 Current Endeavors

  • Tomorrow River Homestead

    Rue and Zay have revived a historical rural building into a thriving artist residency and short term rental that has been celebrated for its creative and inclusive mission.

    The Homestead

  • Process General Store

    Rue founded this curated shop and refillery in 2019. It currently focuses on low waste home goods and personal care items that inspire a more sustainable lifestyle.

    The Shop

  • Freelance Creative Director

    Rubina has been working as a freelance artist for over 20 years. From content creation to their social creative practice, Rue is passionate about each project.

    Curriculum Vitae

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