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Historical Essay

Wild Rice

A Brief History of one of Wisconsin's Earliest Crops
Discover the history of wild rice in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Sheboygan, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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

Two Rivers, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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

Indian schools in Wisconsin

Brief history of Indian schools in Wisconsin.
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

Treaty Councils, from Prairie du Chien to Madeline Island

How the Natives Lost Their Land
Learn about the many treaties between the United States government and native tribes.
Historical Essay

The Iroquois Wars

New Tribes Brought to Wisconsin by French Commerce
Learn how contact with Europeans, the fur trade and warfare among their tribes drove many Indians to the Wisconsin territory in the 17th century.
Historical Essay

Milwaukee, Wisconsin History

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

Colonialism and Indian Life in Wisconsin

How Native Life was Transformed
Discover how white contact disrupted and transformed Indian life in Wisconsin in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Resource Description

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

Wisconsin Powwows

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

Wisconsin's Name: Where it Came From and What it Means

Learn about the origin, and the many spellings and multiple meanings of "Wisconsin."

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