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 TNB->Ho-Chunk Nation: Health Concerns Unite Ho-Chunks
Posted on Thursday, December 27 @ 00:31:22 PST

AUTHOR:Antoinette Rahn
Central Wisconsin Sunday


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NEKOOSA -- Health and wellness programs thriving within the Ho-Chunk Nation have become a catalyst for bringing age-old traditions and character to new generations.

Tribal members are trying to show younger generations there are health benefits to some of the activities that many consider traditions.

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A recent Community Health Mobilization event drew hundreds of Ho-Chunk from central and western Wisconsin to learn traditional dances, be active and socialize.

As drums of the Thundercloud echoed a song of celebration and dancers gathered in a circle to perform the swan, snake or bear dances, the traditions came alive and were balanced by health and wellness...Read Full Story

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