The Nihithawak Cree use the berries of the minus subspecies to color porcupine quills .
The Nihithawak Cree put the firm , ripe berries on a string to wear as a necklace .
The Nihithawak Cree use the berries of the minus subspecies to color porcupine quills , and put the firm , ripe berries on a string to wear as a necklace .