Molli Pauliot, PhD Candidate, UW–Madison Department of Anthropology
The Ho-Chunk people are closely connected with their ancestral homelands. In the twentieth century, the traditional practice of weaving baskets provided vital, stable income. Weavers now face an environmental crisis as emerald ash borer destroys black ash trees needed for basketry. They have partnered with Pauliot to preserve and revitalize the teachings of harvesting ash and making baskets. Fee: $10. Register by January 19.
The 2025 lectures will take place on Thursday mornings in January and February, in person at the Visitor Center.
Lectures will have a new schedule! Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for social time and bookstore browsing. Lectures run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and will not be streamed or recorded. Lectures are $10 each and advance registration is required.
Registration for the 2025 series will open in December.
Students can register for free using the student registration form.