by Hailey Rose | Dec 19, 2025 | History, Ho-Chunk Nation
For the Ho-Chunk Nation, the sacred drum unites and brings people together to rejoice and celebrate. But as the number of Native language speakers dwindles, the drum and its songs have become essential guardians of cultural memory and identity. Each beat carries not...
by Hailey Rose | Nov 24, 2025 | Ho-Chunk Nation
What does it mean to build a community rooted in tradition, support, and opportunity? For the Ho-Chunk Nation, it’s about more than just putting a roof over heads. With the guidance of the Ho-Chunk Nation Housing Department, tribal members like Desiree Pettibone and...
by Hailey Rose | Oct 21, 2025 | Arts & Culture, History, Ho-Chunk Nation
Beadwork in the Ho-Chunk Nation is much more than crafting beautiful patterns. It is a sacred tradition rich with stories, history, and identity. Each bead is a thread that connects people to their ancestors, the natural world, and their community, preserving a vital...
by Hailey Rose | Sep 11, 2025 | Food & Drink, History, Ho-Chunk Nation
As the People of the Big Voice, the Ho-Chunk Nation embodies resilience, with voices like Chef Elena Terry leading the way. Through her nonprofit, Wild Bearies, Elena reconnects her community with ancestral culinary traditions. Moreover, Wild Bearies, using food as a...
by Hailey Rose | Jan 20, 2025 | Arts & Culture, History, Ho-Chunk Nation
The Ho-Chunk journey is one of resilience, tradition, and hope. Repeatedly displaced yet never defeated, they have persistently returned to their Wisconsin homeland. Their journey–marked by an enduring spirit–tells a profound story of a people who emerged as a...
by Hailey Rose | Sep 25, 2024 | History, Ho-Chunk Nation
Join us for a cherished Ho-Chunk story. Today’s tale is all about language–an important part of Ho-Chunk Nation culture and history. We journey from past to present, focusing on the vital role of WWII Code Talkers then and now. Along the way, hear from one determined...
