Jan 30, 2025 · Culture and beliefs have sustained the Ho-Chunk Nation for centuries and today make it one of the strongest Native American Tribes in the United States. The tribe's elders and their …

The Winnebago Reservation was founded for the Ho-Chunk in Nebraska in 1865. The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin is considered a "non-reservation" tribe, as members historically had to acquire …

Ho-Chunk, a Siouan -speaking North American Indian people who lived in what is now eastern Wisconsin when encountered in 1634 by French explorer Jean Nicolet. Settled in permanent villages …

Until 1993, the Ho-Chunk Nation was formerly known as the Wisconsin Winnebago Tribe, but the term Winnebago is a misnomer derived from the Algonquian language family and refers to the marshlands …

In 1874, after the government extended the provisions of the Homestead Act of 1862 to Indians, the Ho-Chunk were able to claim homesteads up to 80 acres in their homeland and were designated a …

Sep 8, 2025 · The Ho-Chunk Nation’s culture is a testament to the enduring strength of Indigenous peoples. It is a vibrant, living heritage that continues to shape the lives of its members, enriching not …

Aug 23, 2023 · Explore the bittersweet story of survival of the Ho-Chunk Tribe. From battling extinction to emerging as one of the most prominent native American tribe today.

Jan 15, 2026 · Tribal Members The Ho-Chunk, or “The People of the Sacred Voice,” are resilient. They know both prosperous times and difficult times, yet they have persevered. Through the government, …

Read about the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. Learn more on the Ho-Chunk Nation's website about their heritage, culture, and more.

The Ho-Chunk Nation (Ho-Chunk language: Hoocąk) is a federally recognized tribe of the Ho-Chunk with traditional territory across five states in the United States: Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, …