Rooted in Coast Salish heritage, the "Returning Tides" motif, central to Quw’utsun’ Made, speaks to the cycles of life and Arianna's ancestral home, Vancouver Island, reflecting the connection between humanity, nature, and stars. Three stars and a central flower represent the past, present, and future, while plant life symbolizes growth and sustenance.

Inspired by Ojibway floral beadwork, this design reflects interconnectedness, growth, and resilience—each flower symbolizing community strength and ancestral stories. Ocean's family hunted, picked berries, and canoed; as a girl, she found bright blooms and wild berries in the darkest parts of the bush. This piece carries those memories, honoring the land and its stories.

“My design blends decades of floral beadwork of mine inspired by the traditional styles of the Great Basin and Plateau regions deeply rooted in the artistic legacy of my matrilineal grandmother's tribes.”

"To me, one of the most identifiable cultural practices of the Métis community is our fiddle music and jigging. I wanted to create a shoe inspired by the delicately embroidered Métis dance slippers our Grandmothers so carefully crafted with love for their culture and community. The colors in the design reflect the rich jewel tones of the silk twill they used and the carefully selected tone and sheen of the crimson leather suede recalls the sumptuous velvets they embroidered on to. My hope was to create a dance shoe to inspire others to jig, dance and take a deeper interest in our unique Métis musical traditions."

"I create, first and foremost, for Indigenous people because I want our people to feel pride in who they are. My grandmother was our family's moccasin maker, and I was guided by her. I want my ancestors to recognize who I am through our designs and our colours. On my own personal journey as an artist, the next step was footwear. Partnering with Manitobah to create a moccasin with a hard rubber sole—making it more waterproof—fulfilled my need to create moccasins while keeping them traditional with beads and leather. When people wear these, they can feel pride knowing they're supporting an Indigenous company that hires and works with Indigenous people."