Wisconsin Proclaims November Native American Heritage Month: 12 Native Nations Call the State Home
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a proclamation at the Capitol in Madison on October 29 declaring November 2026 as Native American Heritage Month throughout Wisconsin, and commending the observance to all state residents. Native Americans have inhabited the continent since time immemorial and contributed to the growth, prosperity and identity of Wisconsin and the United States from before its inception, the proclamation says.
It cites two national figures: the 2020 U.S. Census reports that 9.7 million people across the country identify as American Indian and Alaska Native, and according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs there are currently 575 federally recognized Native Nations. Wisconsin is home to 12 Native Nations, including the Ho-Chunk Nation, the Oneida Nation, the Menominee Indian Tribe and several Bands of Lake Superior Chippewa.
The proclamation celebrates the resilience of the Native Nations, which have preserved their unique cultures, languages and traditions, serve as major employers that grow regional economies, and hold leadership roles at all levels of government. The state also reaffirms its commitment to respecting the sovereignty, culture, heritage and treaty rights of each Native Nation.
During the month, the state encourages all Wisconsinites to learn about Native American history, including the rich and diverse cultures, languages and traditions unique to each Tribe, and to recognize the contemporary contributions of Native Americans in Wisconsin and across the country. The proclamation was signed by the governor and attested by Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski. (Source: Office of the Governor of Wisconsin)
Source: Office of the Governor of Wisconsin
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：位于 Madison 的威斯康星州议会大厦航拍。Wikideas1 摄，CC0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Aerial view of the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison. Photo by Wikideas1, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
