Ho-Chunk Village is a remarkable development of modern technology blended with traditional culture to create a new community on the Winnebago Indian Reservation. The Village is a blend of New Urbanism, Active Living and Cultural traditions. Today, the Village features beautiful residential development of new homes with Tribal homeowners, rental housing with market and low-income apartments, a cultural plaza, a retail center and an industrial complex that provide jobs for Tribal members.

In the Center of Ho-Chunk Village is the “Honoring the Clans” Sculpture Garden. The open air plaza includes statues reflective of a ceremonial setting. Statues represent each of the twelve major clans of the Winnebago Tribe. The Sculpture Garden achieves Winnebago's vision of incorporating the Winnebago culture throughout its Ho-chunk village development, and creating a cultural, central gathering place to preserve the culture of the Winnebago Tribe. Each statue pedestal includes educational signage describing the clan and its duties. A portion of each sign is translated in both Ho-Chunk (the language of the Winnebago People) and English in order to retain and share the Ho-Chunk language.

Woodland Trails Art and Retail Learning Center provides a culturally welcoming environment for tourists and local visitors to purchase original, one-of-a-kind gifts. New artists and crafters consign on a regular basis, bringing new and fresh products that carry the Woodland theme of traditional culture that is attune with nature. The center features a bright and open interior design to enhance the artists’ experience in their studios and provide a fitting showcase for their work. The Center also provides a venue for artists, to mentor their art skills and the area culture through regularly scheduled traditional, yet, unique classes.

Products include fine art pieces, quilts, jewelry, home and office décor and clothing; both, contemporary and ceremonial. Complimenting the artists’ line are Woodland Trails logo items. Tour services, entertainment and catering are also provided, upon request, by tour groups. All products and services are available in our retail store and on-line.

Another retail operation, Allnative.com is also located in Ho-Chunk Village. Allnative features a wide variety of Native American themed and crafted products from all over the country.  The store also features a website for product sales www.allnative.com. Allnative features clothing, jewelry, home décor, art, entertainment and food products that can be purchased locally or on their website.

Across from Ho-Chunk Village, a bison herd grazes on the Reservation. The Bison Project Is located on the north end of Winnebago on Highway 77 and there is a turnoff at the location for visitors to stop and enjoy the bison, take photos and learn about the importance of the bison for the people of Winnebago. The introduction of the bison herd represents a renewed connection with the rich, cultural history of the Winnebago Tribe. The mission of the Winnebago Bison Project is to restore bison to the reservation in a manner that is compatible with our spiritual revitalization, cultural beliefs and practices, ecological restoration, holistic renewal, agricultural, economic and educational development.

The Winnebago Reservation is located in the beautiful Loess Hills area of Nebraska, bordering the Missouri River on the east. The area is rich with wildlife and the beauty of nature and the fall foliage throughout the rolling hills is particularly spectacular

Pow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and making new ones.  The Winnebago Homecoming Celebration (Pow Wow) originated in 1866.  It was a homecoming festival for a group of Winnebago warriors under the leadership of Chief Little Priest who had volunteered to help the United States Army quell the Indian Uprisings in the northwest Plains.  This unit is now known as Company “A”, Omaha Scouts, 34th Nebraska Volunteers.

The Homecoming Celebration is held annually, the last full weekend of July each year, at the Winnebago Tribe Pow Wow Grounds in Winnebago.  The event celebrates a rich heritage with traditional music, dancing and magnificent regalia worn by Indian people from all over the United States.  Many traditional food items and memorabilia are also available for sale during the four-day event.  For more information on upcoming Pow Wow dates, please visit www.winnebagotribe.com.