How did Wisconsin get its name?
Wisconsinites are known for putting our own unique spin on words like “bubbler” and “ope,” but how did the state itself get its unique name? A Wisconsin State Historical Society essay says the name...
Tagged: First Nation studies
Wisconsin schools with Native mascots get letter from tribal leaders | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
GREEN BAY – Tribal leaders from across the state and country this week sent a formal letter to Wisconsin school officials of the more than two dozen districts that have refused to retire Native...
UW-Green Bay’s Lois Stevens named one of Wisconsin’s 33 most influential Native American leaders for 2023
Assistant Professor of First Nations Studies, Lois Stevens was recently named one of Wisconsins 33 most influential Native American leaders for 2023 by Madison365. Madison365 has covered Black, Latino, Indigenous, and Asian American communities...
UWGB First Nations programs receive $100,000 support from Packers partner Delaware North | Latest News | insightonbusiness.com
GREEN BAY—Global hospitality company Delaware North, which operates foodservice at the Green Bay Packers’ Lambeau Field, announced a $100,000 donation to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in support of its First Nations programs. Delaware North...
Wisconsin schools are not meeting state mandate on Native American education – Wausau Pilot & Review
The Wisconsin Indian Education Association held a celebration of the state’s commitment to Native American education under Act 31 on Thursday, Aug. 18 at the Menominee Casino Resort in Keshena, with Native peoples from...
