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, storytelling, critical discussions, and more!
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Founding Director of Little Eagle Arts Foundation, Melanie Tallmadge Sainz, will present her story of how she came to call herself an artist and lead a hands-on activity. She will engage…
Come sample a few dishes the Ho Chunk people deem as traditional foods, including wild rice casserole, wild rice soup, frybread, fruit, and more.
All are welcome; no registration necessary…
Kimberly Crowley 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…
As a teacher and coach in the Waunakee School District for the last 28 years, very few knew what was going on in Tim Decorah’s anxiety and panic stricken world. Join us as we listen to Tim talk…
What would you do if the grids went down tomorrow? How would you survive? What are your resources? Join Dawn Moneyhan, enrolled member of The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and founder of The…
Join Menominee artist Yvette Peguero and learn how to create a beaded drum necklace! Appropriate for kids ages 5 and older. All supplies provided. Registration is required.
Part…
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…