This year at Devil’s Lake, the annual First Day hike will be a twilight hike/snowshoe…
The Native Ho-Chunk people call Devil’s Lake “De Wakacak” which was translated into English as “Spirit Lake”. Come to Devil’s Lake State Park to enjoy the art and culture of the Native peoples of the lands of Devil’s Lake!
These programs of Native Art & Culture are brought to free as a collaboration of the Devil’s Lake State Park Nature Center and the Little Eagle Arts Foundation. Come, participate, learn and enjoy!
The History and Art of Native Adornment
June 27, 2019, 2:00 pm
Melanie Tallmadge Sainz (Ho-Chunk), founding Director of Little Eagle Arts Foundation (LEAF), will provide a hands-on workshop that integrates the art of porcupine quillwork and glass bead techniques. For centuries the Native peoples that have inhabited the area surrounding Spirit Lake have displayed their connection to the natural world through the adornment of their everyday utilitarian objects. Participants will create deerskin pouches and friendship bracelets as a token of this shared cultural experience. (Space is limited, so please come early if you would like to participate in making the craft.)
The Native Beat Goes On
July 26, 2019, 7pm
Elliott Funmaker, Sr. (Ho-Chunk) and his group will provide a family-friendly cultural demonstration of the music and dance of Ho-Chunk Nation. Elliott will also explain the symbolism of objects and actions, such as the drum itself and the significance of the beat and rhythm. Join us for this authentic presentation about the Native culture of the original inhabitants of the area surrounding Devil’s Lake.
Natural Fibers: An Introduction to Native Weaving
August 1, 2019, 2:00 pm
Delia Maisells (Ho-Chunk) is an elder, art educator, and entrepreneur. From cattail mats to basswood bark rope, to black ash baskets, she will show examples of Native fiber art. Participants will learn about the various art forms and Delia will guide them through various weaving techniques used to create these functional and creative objects.
From Forest to Table
August 8, 2019, 2:00 pm
Elena Terry (Ho-Chunk) is the founder of Wild Bearies Catering, an organization committed to blending indigenous ingredients and community education together to make the perfect plate. She’ll also provide a demonstration of food preparation and information of foods that can be foraged in the lands surrounding the beautiful Spirit Lake area.
For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.
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