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The Second Annual State of the Ho-Chunk Nation Address Reflects on History and Culture Impacts
Submit 2026 Graduate Materials Before June 19
From Family to the Runway
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The Second Annual State of the Ho-Chunk Nation Address Reflects on History and Culture Impacts

By Ardith Van Riper, Editor

     On March 18, the Ho-Chunk Nation hosted a State of the Ho-Chunk Nation Address event at the Bingo Hall in Ho-Chunk Gaming – Black River Falls.  The evening opened with a dinner and a specia... Read More

Submit 2026 Graduate Materials Before June 19

By Ardith Van Riper, Editor

     The Hocak Worak will feature a special section showcasing our 2026 graduates.  The graduates include scholars from College, High School, and Head Start.  Families will need to email ... Read More

From Family to the Runway

By Kaili Berg

     The ROOTS Gala & Indigenous Fashion Show held on March 7 in Madison, brought together Indigenous designers, artists, and community members for a night supporting the upcoming ROOTS Pow-w... Read More

Lady Ballers and Plainzmen Champions at 2026 Ho-Chunk March Madness Tournament

By Kaili Berg

     The 2026 Ho-Chunk March Madness All-Native American Basketball Tournament brought athletes and fans together March 6–8 at the Ho-Chunk House of Wellness.

     The tourn... Read More

Head Start Director Laurel Sackett-Meek Serves the Ho-Chunk Children and Their Families for Nearly 30 Years in Program She Believes is an Important Foundation for Future Education

By Kaili Berg

     The Ho-Chunk Nation Education Department is recognizing the decades of dedication and leadership of Laurel Sackett-Meek, director of the Ho-Chunk Nation Head Start program.

... Read More

Ho-Chunk Legislature Visits Beloit Casino Site as Road Project Nears Start

By Kaili Berg

     The Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature held its regular session on February 17 at the Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit construction site, giving representatives a chance to see the progress of the project up... Read More

State of the Tribes Address focuses on water, safety, and partnership

By Kaili Berg

     Tribal leaders, state officials, and community members gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol on February 10 for the 2026 State of the Tribes Address, delivered by Red Cliff Band of Lake Su... Read More

Davids Reintroduces Bill to Strengthen Support for Native Entrepreneurs

By Kaili Berg

     Ho-Chunk U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) has reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at improving federal support for Native-owned businesses.

     The N... Read More

Elena Terry Bringing Tall Grass Restaurant to Downtown Madison

By Kaili Berg

     Ho-Chunk chef and advocate Elena Terry is preparing to open a new restaurant, Tall Grass, inside the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art later this year.

     The cafe-s... Read More

Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer Discusses ICE Activity in WPR Interview

By Kaili Berg

     Reports of Native American citizens being stopped by federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota are rippling across tribal communities in Wisconsin, including the Ho-Chunk Nation.... Read More

  

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