Gather by the river for a Native American Cultural Celebration.

1 – 2:30 pm:
Michael “Laughing Fox” Charette with storytelling for children and flute music. Learn about Laughing Fox.

2:30 – 4 pm:
The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin with pow-wow dancing, singing, drums and storytelling.

1-4 pm:
Come and see the Ojibwe Pony. Learn more.
Native American food Concession by Lisa Mosay family.
Native American arts and crafts for sale.
Indigenous books available for purchase from Chapter2 Books.

Program Sponsors:

Did you miss the “Indigenous Scars: Wisconsin Massacre & Boarding Schools” presentation?

You can watch a video of the program on YouTube.

Thank you to the River Channel for recording and sharing this video.

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This program was presented on July 22, 2023. 

Speakers Kevin and Patsy Alderson talk about the Bad Axe Massacre and the Wisconsin Boarding School at Tomah

Kirby Metoxen shares the story of the reinterment of Oneida children returned from Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania

Taste the Native influenced bites and beverages with indigenous inspired appetizers by chef Carey Castner. Learn more about Carey at Tailored Table.

This program addresses serious subjects and is recommended for teens and adult audience.

View this suggested video to provide background information about the Bad Axe Massacre: Battle of Bad Axe by Jim Jorstad
An educational video which traces the history and aftermath of the 1832 Battle at Bad Axe