Meet Nadine Jopson

Hi, I'm Nadine. I’m a Plains Cree Indigenous woman and a proud member of the Alexander Cree Nation. I’m also a photographer, business owner and—now—craft soda developer. 

My desire to explore craft soda brewing began over the pandemic when I started participating in hide-tanning classes using natural methods of brain, mineral, and bark tanning. That sparked my interest in using plants for other purposes. As I explored foraging and reconnected with my traditional practices, I was inspired to bring these plant-based medicines into soda recipes, honouring the flavours and healing properties of native plants.

Heartberry Soda is about sharing my own heritage while inclusively celebrating and empowering other Indigenous nations and their cultures through a nourishing, plant-based drink.

I hope you’ll enjoy my small-batch sodas, and join me at the intersection of traditional ways and innovative beverages.