Ho-Chunk Nation

Ho Chunk: People of the Sacred Language

The Ho Chunk People have remained and continue to remain one of the strongest indigenous Nations in the United States. This is because the Elders of the Nation are honored and their teachings have upheld throughout history.

The Ho Chunk people have also been credited to organizing the very first Pow-Wow.

Ho Chunk Elders say that history begins with the creation of all things on earth. They say that Ho Chunk means "People of the Big Voice," or "People of the Sacred Language." Ho Chunks have always occupied lands in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, South Dakota.

Visit the Ho-Chunk Nation Website to read more about the Ho-Chunk culture, upcoming events and see what’s going on up north!

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