What is the Ho-Chunk tribe known for?

These Shawnee Indians from Ohio preached resistance to American settlement and, with the War of 1812, the Ho-Chunk became even more anti-American. They fought alongside the British in the War of 1812, and although the British lost the war, the Ho-Chunk retained their dislike for the United States.

How many Ho-Chunk members are there?

Welcome Visitors to the Ho-Chunk Nation. We are a proud Nation of 7849 Tribal Members. We are legendary and have been on these lands for over three ice ages. Our cultural ways, songs and stories guide us with values of how to respect the land, the animals and how to live in balance with nature.

Is Ho-Chunk Nation an American Indian tribe?

The Ho-Chunk, also known as Hoocągra or Winnebago (referred to as Hotúŋe in the neighboring indegenous Iowa-Otoe language), are a Siouan-speaking Native American people whose historic territory includes parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois.

Where is the Ho-Chunk tribe now?

Black River Falls, WI
Today, the Ho-Chunk Nation government is located in Black River Falls, WI. Until 1993, the Ho-Chunk Nation was formerly known as the Wisconsin Winnebago Tribe, but the term Winnebago is a misnomer derived from the Algonquian language family and refers to the marsh lands of the region.

Who owns Ho-Chunk?

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is the award-winning economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Established in 1994 in Winnebago, Nebraska with one employee, Ho-Chunk, Inc. has grown to over 1,000 employees with operations in 22 states, Washington D.C., and around the globe.

Do the Ho-Chunk have a reservation in Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin Ho-Chunk do not have a reservation in Wisconsin, but portions of land that hold “reservation” status. Today, all Wisconsin Ho-Chunk tribal lands are lands they once owned, but have had to repurchase.

Is Ho-Chunk federally recognized?

The Ho-Chunk Nation (Ho-Chunk language: Hocąk) is a federally recognized tribe of the Ho-Chunk with traditional territory across five states in the United States: Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. The other federally recognized tribe of Ho-Chunk people is the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

Who is the current president of the Ho-Chunk Nation?

President Marlon WhiteEagle
Ho-Chunk Nation President Marlon WhiteEagle believes in transparency and with his periodic video messages, informing the people of progress within the Nation and any upcoming activities.

What language do the Ho-Chunk speak?

The Ho-Chunk language (Hoocąk, Hocąk), also known as Winnebago, is the traditional language of the Ho-Chunk (or Winnebago) nation of Native Americans in the United States. The language is part of the Siouan language family, and is closely related to the languages of the Iowa, Missouri, and Oto.

What is the Ho-Chunk tribe religion?

Native American Church
Traditional tribal religion
Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin/Religion

What kind of a language is Hoocąk?