The Teejop Community Art Project invites you to learn more about Ho-Chunk people and the more than 14,000-year human history of Teejop (day-JOPE, the Four Lakes area). Supported by Omar Poler, Indigenous Education Coordinator, the public art and place-based learning project – now in locations across Madison – grew out of UW-Madison’s First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour program. Teejop-area Ho-Chunk community members spent years developing learning themes, intentions, and an educational vision featuring Indigenous art to actively engage all ages and connect people to place.
“This is such a unique opportunity to learn more about Ho-Chunk people, experience special places, and reflect on our shared responsibilities to Teejop,” says Poler. “I believe it should guide our learning for years to come.”
While much of the public art will come down in early-November, videos, artist statements, reflection questions, lesson plans, events and a visit guide for ongoing teaching and learning are available on the project’s website.