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Tornado Strikes Near Hatfield Affecting Tribal Lands and Homes
Ho-Chunk Water Blessing Welcomes Spring at Sacred Springs
Evers Signs Law for Online Sports Betting through Wisconsin Tribes
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Tornado Strikes Near Hatfield Affecting Tribal Lands and Homes

By Kaili Berg

     A confirmed EF-1 tornado that touched down in Jackson County on April 17 caused significant damage near Hatfield, including along Palm Road, impacting lands used by Ho-Chunk Nation members a... Read More

Ho-Chunk Water Blessing Welcomes Spring at Sacred Springs

By Kaili Berg

     Members of the Ho-Chunk Nation gathered April 11 at the Sacred Springs in Pheasant Branch Conservancy for the annual spring water blessing.

     Led by Thomas Redbird IV... Read More

Evers Signs Law for Online Sports Betting through Wisconsin Tribes

By Kaili Berg

     Governor Tony Evers has signed a new law that could bring online sports betting to Wisconsin, marking a major shift in how gaming may operate across the state.

     In ... Read More

Imagine This & Indian Gaming Association Honors Kathy DeCamp with 2026 Native American Woman of the Year

By HCN OOP PR

     Congratulations to Kathy DeCamp, General Manager of Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa, on being honored as the 2026 Native American Woman of the Year by Imagine This and the Indian Gaming Association ... Read More

National 2026 Reservation Economic Summit in Las Vegas Features Ho-Chunk Voices

By Kaili Berg

     Tribal leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers from across Indian Country gathered March 23–26 for the 2026 Reservation Economic Summit (RES), hosted by the National Center for American Indi... Read More

Madison365 Recognizes Ho-Chunk Leaders Among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Native Voices for 2026

By Kaili Berg

     Several Ho-Chunk leaders are being recognized among Wisconsin’s most influential Native voices for 2026.

     The list, published by Madison365, includes 28 Indigenous l... Read More

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

  

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