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ALT Today is Hocąk (Ho-Chunk) Day This graphic includes a portrait of three Ho-Chunk women and two Ho-Chunk men wearing traditional regalia.
ALT The Ho-Chunk Nation encompasses land across Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin. In our state alone, 14 counties, including Dane County, occupy Ho-Chunk land. In Madison, otherwise known as Teejop (Day-JOPE), Ho-Chunk people had resided in this area for more than 12,000 years.
ALT Ho-Chunk Nation Fun Facts - Ho-Chunk Origin Location: Móogašuc, or the Red Banks (Near Green Bay) - Ho-Chunk history is rooted in oral tradition spanning beyond three ice ages - The Ho-Chunk were farmers, in addition to being hunters and gatherers - Teejop translates to “Four Lakes,” reflecting the local Madison Area landscape This graphic also includes a portrait of two Ho-Chunk women wearing long shawls.
ALT Today is Indigenous People's Day
ALT What is Indigenous People's Day? Indigenous People's Day commemorates the history and culture of Indigenous Nations in the United States (Turtle Island) while also recognizing their resilience throughout centuries of ethnic cleansing and genocide.
ALT Did you know? Wisconsin is encompassed of 12 Indigenous Nations.
