Meg Elaine O’Sheaheimer is an artist and citizen of Red Lake Nation who expresses her love for artistic cultural connection through her brand, Nelie G. Mae. With a background in education and social justice, they are passionate about value-based business principles guiding their creative brand. Inspired by the healing and reclamation aspects of Anishinaabe cultural arts, personal connections with relatives are central to their work. Her Ojibwe grandmother was a professional seamstress, and Meg is grateful to also work with her hands.
Meg is inspired by the healing and reclamation aspects of beadwork, and creates one-of-a-kind three-dimensional works using antique and contemporary glass beads, porcupine quills, natural fibers, leather, wood, skulls, photography, and sinew. Her work aims to honor her Indigenous heritage, inspire others, and serve as a symbol of empowerment, hope, and strength. They have been making beadwork for over a decade, drawing from historical Anishinaabe Woodland design with contemporary influence.