Join us at the Ho-Chunk Clan Circle Dedication on May 4
We invite you to join us on campus, outside the new Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, for a dedication of the Ho-Chunk Clan Circle — a space created in partnership with Ho-Chunk artist Ken Lewis and other advisors representing the 12 clans of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Since the Ho-Chunk people first began arriving in the region at least 12,000 years ago, they perfected the skills and technologies that have become the activities we recognize today as archery, canoeing, and snowshoeing, as well as team sports such as lacrosse. The Ho-Chunk Clan Circle is adjacent to UW-Madison’s newest recreational facility, created as a reflection and educational space to honor this relationship and history.
We are honored to welcome members of the Ho-Chunk Nation to campus for this event. Appetizers and refreshments provided by Wild Bearies, which specializes in Indigenous and ancestral cuisine, will follow the program.
Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023
Program: 1 – 2 pm
Location: Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, 1976 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706 (northwest corner outside the building)
Parking: Guest parking is available at Linden Drive Garage (Lot 67) at 2002 Linden Drive. Shuttles to and from the lower level of the parking deck to the event site will be available.
Rain location will be inside Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, Courts 1 & 2
The Ho-Chunk Clan Circle features 12 figures which represent the clans of the Ho-Chunk Nation. These are divided into two moieties: the upper clans (Thunder, Hawk/Warrior, Eagle, and Pigeon) and the lower clans (Bear, Buffalo, Deer, Wolf, Elk, Fish, Water Spirit, and Snake).