The History of the Ho-Chunk Nation

The First Treaty

1816

After the War of 1812 there was a lot of hostility between the Ho-Chunk, who supported the British, and the U.S.. To create peace, the Ho-Chunk and U.S. signed their first treaty. 3*
Photo: An illustration of Ho-Chunk men 7*

The Treaty Council at Prairie du Chien

1825

The U.S. held a council in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to discuss and establish boundaries with the native groups in the area. The council was held because the groups had been fighting over land and resources. 3*
Photo: Lithography of Ho-Chunk Chief at the Treaty of Prairie du Chien 1*

The Treaty of 1832

1832

This treaty ceded a portion of the Ho-Chunk land. The land ceded from this treaty is now the UW-Madison campus. 3*

The Treaty of 1837: the U.S. and the Ho-Chunk

1837

This treaty ceded the remaining lad left to the Ho-Chunk. The tribe was under the impression that the treaty allowed them eight years to relocate, however they only had eight months. 3*

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is Established

1848

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Photo: The original plans for the university 6*

The Attempted Removal of the Ho-Chunk by the Federal Government

Period: 1873 to 1874

White people living in Wisconsin did not want native neighbors. The removal was unsuccessful. 2*

The Ho-Chunk begin to settle in the Wisconsin Dells

1913

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Photo: Ho-Chunk in the Wisconsin Dells 4*

Indian Claims Commission Act

1946

This act allowed the tribes to receive compensation for claims made against the government. 2*

The Ho-Chunk form their claims committee

1949

This committee helped the Ho-Chunk get compensation from the government. 2*

The Ho-Chunk receive federal recognition from the U.S. government

1963

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Photo: The Ho-Chunk Nation logo 5*