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Ho-Chunk Indian Language (Winnebago)

Hochunk is a Siouan language of the Great Lakes. The language had been in decline, but a very vigorous Hochunk revival program has been helping young people to learn their ancestral language again.

˜Hochunk Indian Language

Ho-Chunk language samples and resources.

˜Ho-Chunk Nation Culture and History

Information and links about the Ho-Chunk/Winnebago Indians past and present.

˜Ho-Chunk Indian Legends

Introduction to the mythology of the Winnebagos.

˜Ho-Chunk Language Resources –

Our Online Ho-Chunk Materials

Hochunk Vocabulary
Our list of vocabulary words in the Hochunk Indian language, with comparison to words in other Siouan languages.

Ho-Chunk Facts for Kids
Fact sheet on the Ho-Chunk lifestyle in the past and today for kids and other students.

Ho-Chunk Animal Words:
Illustrated glossary of animal words in the Ho-Chunk Indian language.

Ho-Chunk Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Winnebago Language
Scanned-in information including a Hochunk language overview and biblical translation.

Tribe Tries to Sustain Ho-Chunk Language
Article about Ho-Chunk language loss and revitalization

Hocak Wazija Haci Language Division
Homepage of the tribal language initiative has a public .wav file and Hocak lessons available for tribal members

Hotcak Alphabet:
Introduction to the old Ho-Chunk writing system, with a sample text.

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