MMEIP Program Logo Design Competition Winner!
Rusty Gillette, “Hooves” is Arikara and Hidatsa from the MHA Nation of North Dakota. Rusty currently resides in Maskwacis, Alberta with his wife, Leah Omeasoo-Gillette. He is the son of Vince and Connie Gillette and the grandson of Russell Gillette and the late Doris Hoffman (Whitman).
Rusty earned his Bachelor's Degree in Communications with a Concentration in Public Relations from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND.
Rusty has three children, Vance Romero (30), Coral (24) and George (19). He was raised as a grass dancer in the powwow circle and has raised his children with these same values.
Rusty is currently a graphic artist with over 25 years of experience. Rusty’s passion has been working with the people of Fort Berthold. “My culture is my inspiration. And each job takes on a special sense of pride when it is your own people. I try to tell a story in each job.”
“I have had the opportunity to travel the world and no matter where I am or what I am doing, it’s my honor for people to know I am MHA.”