Traditions and History
How many federally recognized tribes are there in WI?
11
Who was the first main European contact?
Jean Nicolet
The Menominee Language is...
Endangered
Where are the Ho-Chunk originally from?
Wisconsin
How many groups of Ojibwe are there in Wisconsin today?
6
Name one of the Potawatomi games
moccasin game, bowl and dice, snow snake, stickball, double ball
How do Indigenous peoples pass down their lessons, knowledge, and history
Through oral tradition
Which European group had the best trade relationship with the Indigenous groups?
The French
Oui Oui
The dams on the Wolf River blocked what important fish from reaching the Menominee?
Sturgeon
How many branches of government does the Ho-Chunk have?
4
What rights were the Ojibwe promised in their early treaties with the US government
The right to hunt, fish, and gather off reservation
How many clans do the Potawatomi have
7
What two tribes split clans into two groups, earth and sky?
Ho-Chunk and Menominee
What methods of transportation did French traders learn from WI Native Americans?
Snowshoes and Canoes
The Menominee make money from processing lumber, but their forest is still in great condition because they practice what kind of forestry?
Sustainable Forestry
What are the opening words of the Ho-Chunk Constitution?
"We the People"
Why is Manoomin so important to the Ojibwe
It marks their home
They were told they would know where they are meant to live when they find the place where food grows on the water
What role did the Potawatomi play in the fur trade
As go betweens or mediators
What artwork was left behind by tribes around WI?
Mounds, petroglyphs, and pottery shards
Which of these tribes were not pushed into Ho-Chunk territory by European conflict?
Ojibwe, Potawatomi, Meskwaki, Ottawa, Sauk, Mascouten
OTTAWA
What food does the Menominee name come from?
Wilde Rice (Manomin)
Name the two primary art forms practiced by the Ho-Chunk
Beadwork and Black Ash Basketry
What decision reaffirmed the right of the Ojibwe to hunt, fish, and gather off the reservation
The Voigt Decision
What was the Potawatomi role in the three fires alliance?
Keepers of the Fire
What does the story of the three sisters teach about?
Farming/Gardening
What tribe almost got wiped out due to European contact and was saved by marrying their children off to other tribes?
The Ho0-Chunk
Who led the tribe at the time of the move to Minnesota and negotiated with the government to return to Wisconsin?
Chief Oshkosh
What issues do the Ho-Chunk face due to being spread out across such a large and disconnected land area?
(3-part answer, must name at least 2/3 parts)
1. Difficulty preserving language
2. Difficulty preserving culture
3. Difficulty providing healthcare
What is the tragedy of Sandy Lake?
A crisis in which the US government intentionally delayed the annuity and food payments to the Ojibwe, leading hundreds to starve to death
What are the 7 Grandfather Teachings (Not the animals)
Must name at least 4
Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth