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American Indian Language Materials

Follow online links to rare American Indian language primary documents, including early dictionaries, textbooks, spelling books and firsthand accounts.
General Information

Ojibwe Storytelling Series

Winter is Storytelling Season
Join the Wisconsin Historical Society to celebrate winter's "storytelling season" with four Ojibwe storytellers.
General Information

Ojibwe Youth Beadwork Exhibit

Projects Wanted - Calling all Ojibwe Youth!
The Wisconsin Historical Society seeks beading projects from Ojibwe youth for upcoming exhibit.
General Information

Wisconsin Powwows

View a listing of upcoming Wisconsin powwows and read some helpful tips for first-timers and non-Natives.
Classroom Material

Native People of Wisconsin Interactive Resource

Supplemental teaching materials for 'Native People of Wisconsin'
Interactive whiteboard resources designed for use with Patty Loew's "Native People of Wisconsin" for the 4th grade classroom.
Historical Essay

Milwaukee, Wisconsin History

History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Cadotte, Michael, 1764-1837

Pioneer Fur Trader
Brief biography of pioneer fur trader Michael Cadotte.
Historical Essay

White, Joe [Gishkitawag, "Cut Ear"] (1838-1894)

Ojibwe Chief
Biography of Ojibwe chief Joe Gishkitawag "Cut Ear" White, who was murdered by white game wardens.
Historical Essay

Indian schools in Wisconsin

Brief history of Indian schools in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Fallen Timbers, Battle of

Read about the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the subsequent Treety of Greenville which compelled the Indians to treat with the United States
Historical Essay

Sheboygan, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Historical Essay

Wausau, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Eau Claire, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Two Rivers, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Chetek, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Chetek, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

American Indian Thanksgivings

Evidence of First Feasts
Take a look at some first hand accounts of the ways Native Americans of Wisconsin celebrated their own Thanksgiving ceremonies.
Historical Essay

Wild Rice Threshing Machine

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Improvised wild rice threshing machine used on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, Wisconsin, c. 1990. (Museum object #1999.61.5)

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