The Hoocak Academy is a resource for anyone seeking to learn the Hoocąk language. Created to provide language learning materials, resources and instruction to the Hoocąk tribal members and friends of the Ho-Chunk Nation. The Hoocak Academy provides resources to help YOU on your language journey.
One of the standout features of the Hoocak Academy is its online learning classes, which include the Online Pathway Program and the HOIT’E Independent Study Program. The Online Pathway Program offers a comprehensive introduction to Hoocąk reading, writing, and speaking, with weekly lessons delivered online and weekly meetings with instructors via Zoom.
The HOIT’E Independent Study Program is geared towards learners who prefer to learn at their own pace. The program offers a clear learning path for beginner level learners, with weekly video lessons.
In addition to these online programs, the Hoocak Academy offers limited in-person classes. The Academy’s website and social media accounts offer a wealth of resources and materials for language learners, including fun interactive videos via YouTube and great materials for classes available at www.hoocak.org.
The Academy strives to provide a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all Hoocąk language learners.
Hoocąk Academy Staff:
Samson Falcon
Hiwicožu
Hoocąk Linguist
Email: Samson.Falcon@ho-chunk.com
Location: Tomah, WI
Jerod Stacy
Hokiwaigu
Instructor I
Email: Jerod.Stacy@ho-chunk.com
Location: Black River Falls Office
Lisa Cabasos
Wanikrohamot’ą
Instructor II
Email: Lisa.Cabasos@ho-chunk.com
Location: EeCoonį Learning Center
Carlyle Greendeer
Xataphonųwąk
Instructor II
Email: Carlyle.greendeer@ho-chunk.com
Location: Wisconsin Dells
Vacant
Location: Black River Falls
Andrea McCaskey
Haashonį
Instructor II
Email: Andrea.McCaskey@ho-chunk.com
Location: Tomah
Dana Deboer
Nąącgewocexiwį
Hoocak Language Instructor II
Email: Dana.deboer@ho-chunk.com
Location: Black River Falls, WI
Brandi Redbird
Caaxšephiyugeįg
Hoocak Language Instructor II
Email: Brandi.redbird@ho-chunk.com
Location: Nekoosa
Angelica Greendeer
Mąąrukaraswįga
Hoocąk Language Instructor II
Email: Angelica.greendeer@ho-chunk.com
Location: Baraboo