In partnership with Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, Madison Public Library welcomes a variety of Native artists, storytellers, and community leaders for a series of programs celebrating Indigenous people in and beyond Teejop (Four Lakes, or Madison). Native folks from different nations will host events highlighting both traditional and contemporary practices, stories, and community relationships. Programs kick off in October following Indigenous Peoples' Day, and include art workshops, cooking and crop demonstrations, storytelling, presentations on traditional skills and customs, and more!
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Beadwork is a traditional Indigenous craft that varies in style across tribes. Last year's Storyteller-in-Residence Andi Cloud will share some of the methods she's learned and help you get started…
Kimberly is a member of the Hall family, known for their skills as master Ho-Chunk Black Ash and miniature basket weavers. Basket weaving is one of the longest practiced Ho-Chunk artistic forms,…
Come and join Ho-Chunk storyteller Andi Cloud as she shares the Ojibwe story of The Medicine Dress, also known as the Jingle Dress. Andi will also discuss pow-wows, pow-wow etiquette, styles of…
Explore your family history with Ho-Chunk elder Sherman Funmaker. Sherman will share stories of his upbringing as a Bear Clan Member, a descendant of…
Kristie Goforth is a member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa (Ojibway) Indians and is an arts supporter that lives in Monona. She currently serves as a Dane County…
Join Raeanne Madison of Postpartum Healing Lodge for a presentation on reclaiming and revitalizing Anishinaabe stories of birthing, postpartum, and lactation. All community members are welcome,…
Explore your family history with Ho-Chunk elder Sherman Funmaker. Sherman will share stories of his upbringing as a Bear Clan Member, a descendant of…
Join Leah Winneshiek, Ho-Chunk, and make a pair of earrings using wire beading techniques. Everyone over the age of 7 is welcome. Those 11 and younger will require…
In early summer, Ho-Chunk people celebrate the foraging season for common milkweed flower buds, known as “Mahic” (MAW-heench) in the Ho-Chunk language. The mahic is cooked up into a delicious…