Get to Know Jess Rene

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Indigenous heritage on my mothers side, her mother's roots are:

Nahua - Otami  

Zapotec

Mixteca
with Tarahumara, Andean and African roots
I have found this info by Somos ancestria dna test and have not yet been claimed by my tribes.
My great grandmother was a Potter, and it means the world that we recover our rootz and culture!
My mother's father was mixed Spanish and we are trying to heal from colonization within our family.  




On my father side:
His father's roots are mixed First Nations: Algonquin, Cree, Ojibway (Anishinaabeg), Iroquois (Mohawk), with some French & Scottish mix, some would say Métis.
I have found this information through census records, marriage records and years of ancestry .com searching and dna results.
I have not yet been claimed by my tribes.
My father's mom is Scandinavian, my great grandmother was the first to come to the Americas in Minnesota.
A descendant of the Indigenous Sámi peoples.




I proudly identify as an "Indigenous Designer" and have a background in Interior Design and Architecture. Unfortunately, I faced an unjust encounter with the police in Escondido, CA, which led to me not being able to complete my studies due to being wrongfully given a felony alongside my friend at the beginning of their gender transition.
My passion lies in transforming the way we design spaces to ensure inclusive access for the BIPGM and LGBTQIATS community. I am committed to dismantling colonized and shame-based systems, fostering change in our communities, and promoting a spirit-led approach to design.
Desiring to complete my Architecture degree through scholarships, I strive to contribute to sustainable efforts, focusing on community wellness centers, equity, justice, liberation, Medicine Back, and Land Back initiative


I firmly stand against claiming to produce "Native American Art" as my people have been deeply affected by border crossings, impacting the lands we now know as Mexico and Canada. Our tribes have navigated back and forth, from Mexico to Texas and Quebec to New York for generations, with borders greatly shaping the lives of our communities. Despite not being federally recognized, I am determined to reclaim and honor my culture. Embracing every facet of my lifestyle as indigenous, I am actively engaged in various traditional practices, including danza, drumming, singing, and cultivating medicinal plants. My ultimate aspiration is to delve deeper into learning indigenous languages and songs.


At Heartfulrootz.org, I am collaboratively working on impactful projects, including "Plant Family," aiming to make a meaningful difference. I wholeheartedly welcome anyone to share information with me as we journey together. ♡

Jess Rene, a Two-Spirit (federally unrecognized) Indigenous Designer, is deeply rooted in ecology. Through stoneware pottery, they honor their ancestors and uphold traditional artistry.

Step into the herbalist shop, where Auntie Jess invites you to embrace intentional herbal self-care.
Their belief in the power of connecting with nature and honoring reciprocal plant relationships is reflected in their products, which aim to share the wisdom of using food as medicine and offer insights into energetic health.

Passionate about strengthening our bond with the land and advocating for conscious stewardship, Jess fosters collaborations with Indigenous-owned companies and supports sustainable and ethical practices. Specializing in custom medicinals and unique pottery and ceramics infused with intention, song, and prayer, Jess continues to celebrate and preserve traditional artistry, medicine making, architecture, and design.

With an extensive background in Interior Design, Architecture, Project Development, Ecology, Ethnobotany, Environmentalism, Activism, intertribal song and drum groups, BIPGM song groups, and BIPGM cultural art organizing, Jess also brings unique insights from Indigenous education, Birth and Death Doula services, and Garden and food forest Designing. They believe in the interconnectedness of this wisdom and the community's power to foster liberation, equity, and justice through collaboration, prioritizing designs that promote environmental wellness.

While not enrolled and affected by border constraints, Jess is committed to honoring their ancestors and preserving traditional artistry, medicine making, architecture, and design. Drawing inspiration from diverse Indigenous heritages including Nahua, Otomi, Zapotec, Mixteca, Tarahumara/Raramuri, Andes, First Nations, and Sami cultures, they proudly represent their lineage.

Beyond their creative endeavors, Jess advocates for justice, community wellness, and environmental activism, organizing medicinal garden designs, song groups, creative wellness classes, BIPGM makers markets, and advocating for affordable housing and collective liberation. Their background as a life & death doula reflects their compassionate nature and commitment to guiding others on sacred journeys.

Join Jess on a transformative path to explore the healing power of plants, the richness of Indigenous wisdom, and the resilience of creative expression. For more information and deeper connections, consider joining one of Jess's classes, meeting at a market, collaborating on wellness and design projects, or visiting their social media at Singing Pots and Love Warrior Medicinals.