Ho-Chunk Native Americans: An Illinois Indigenous Tribe

Gerald’s formal native name is Ho-Chunk Ska Ga (White Winnebago) is a tribal elder with the Ho-Chunk Nation. He will briefly discuss the history of the tribe, reintroduction of his family into the Illinois, residential schools, modern natives, tribal settlements, and reservations. Gerald’s grandparents were Chief Walks with the Wind, and his wife, Stands on a Cloud. They were very influential in the teaching of Gerald the native customs and ways. He carries on his grandfather’s tradition of educating people about Ho-Chunk tribal customs and ways. His program is about the history, past and present, from a Native perspective.

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