We Preserve Stories
Indigenous artist works to go to college but deals with a very strange predicament involving her own drawings.
A short animation written & produced by: Zowie Zephier-Wilkie (2026 youth cohort)
Bannock & Corn Dog are two pieces of frybread who are stuck at a powwow when they are met by alien-like mold who hunt them down, only for Corn Dog to become hungry and are strucken with a crazy trip after consuming a poisonous mushroom.
A short animation written & produced by Leo Holstein.
Short documentary about two tribal council members from the Winnebago tribe. Learn about why they chose to run for such a demanding role, and some of their goals in the future.
Directed & Edited by: Haksiga Decora (2026 youth cohort)
This project was written by 2026 youth cohort, Haksiga. The characters were voiced by, Kaevyn and Angeline. Zowie also helped with the sound editing.
This project was created by our 2026 Summer Youth Cohort Leo & Kaevyn. It is inspired by the brain rot character Sahur Sahur. Don’t ask, cause i’m not sure either.
This educational brain rot story shares the story of how the Winnebago Homecoming Celebration started.
Through discussion we were challenged to think of creative ways to engage the attention of youth between the ages of 5-10. Our youth apprentices came up with the idea of “educational brain rot”.
A person going through the same mundane routine. It has a sense of eerie and mystery. Some people go throughout their day as just another. This short film captures that through usage of imagery.
This short film was produced by 2026 Youth Apprentice, Josiah Morgan. The inspiration came after his 18th birthday where reality of adult life.
As part of our new series geared towards Winnebago youth between the ages of 5-10, this short film project was written and directed by Josiah Morgan.
See what happens on Sonic’s First Day at the Ho-Chunk, Inc. offices!
Teachings focused on what life was like growing up in Winnebago, NE and the importance of carrying on Hochunk teachings as it relates to the Winnebago Treaty of 1865.
