Brothertown Indian Nation Cultural Center

06/02/2026

We had a great turnout for Election Day! There was work on the dugout canoe, roadside cleanup and rattle making!

06/02/2026

June 2nd is American Indian Citizenship Day.

June 2, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act, granting U.S. citizenship to all Native Americans — more than 130 years after the Constitution was ratified without extending that right to Indigenous people.

The Brothertown Indian Nation became US citizens on March 3, 1839, making them the first Native American tribe to formally receive United States citizenship, 85 years before other nations. The Brotherton requested this status to protect their homeland in Wisconsin from being seized and to avoid forced relocation further west. In exchange for citizenship and dividing their communal reservation land into individual private plots, the US government dissolved the tribe's official political status.

Because of this 1839 act, the Brothertown Indian Nation remains active in their long-running pursuit to regain official federal recognition from the US government today.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the Native American veterans and warriors who fought with courage, strength, and sacrifice for our people and this country.

Nuwôwomu wuyôan.
“We remember them.”

We give thanks to all who served, especially those who gave their lives in defense of others. Their legacy lives on through our communities, our traditions, and our continued remembrance.

Wôpanâak wuyôanash
“Honoring the ancestors”

Kutâputush to all Native veterans and their families today. May there be peace, strength, and remembrance. 🇺🇸🪶

Nuwôwomu wuyôan
“We remember them”

05/18/2026

Today, the sounds of history filled the halls of the Brothertown Indian Nation Cultural Center during our Shape Note Singing gathering.

We were honored to sing selections from Indian Melodies by Thomas Commuck (Brothetown/Narragansett), the first known published collection of Native American sacred music, published in 1845. Among the songs shared today were Brothertown and Algonquin, melodies that continue to carry the voices and traditions of our ancestors.

It was especially meaningful to sing "Brothertown" here in our own Brothertown Indian Nation Cultural Center. This session was captured by the Wisconsin Historical Society, to be shared at their new center in Madison.

Moments like these remind us that our culture is not only remembered, but still living, breathing, and being shared together in community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today and helped keep these beautiful traditions alive. 🎵🪶

02/16/2026

4th Annual Snowsnake on International Indigenous waters for the InterTribal winter sports competition! A beautiful 50° day and a wonderful turnout! ❄️🐍💙
Táput ní to all who could attend, for the delicious food, and the awesome gifts!

Photo generously provided by Sue Vickman-Van De Kreeke 🩵🐍

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day 💘

01/31/2026

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01/16/2026

Calling all artists!

Important Announcement from Wisconsin Arts Board for all Brothertown Artists in Wisconsin Once again: Calling All Brothertown Artists!!! Upcoming Deadline Reminder: Woodland Indian Arts Program The Wisconsin Arts Board is accepting applications for the Woodland Indian Arts (WIA) grant program until....

12/16/2025

Discover the rich heritage of Eeyamquittowauconnuck 🪶

For a companion resource, see the extensive Brothertown Time Line (written by Caroline Andler and Courtesy of the Brothertown Citizen)

11/28/2025

Today, we honor Native American Heritage Day and the enduring strength of Eeyamquittowauconnuck, Brothertown Indian Nation.

The Brothertown story is one of courage, resilience, and unity. As the Brothertown people journeyed from the East Coast to New York, and eventually to Wisconsin—each move made in hopes of protecting our community and identity.

Despite centuries of hardship, including displacement, land loss, and the ongoing fight for federal reaffirmation, the Brothertown Indian Nation continues to stand strong. Our members preserve our history, protect our culture, and carry forward the values of community, faith, and self-determination that have defined us since our founding.

Today we honor our ancestors, celebrate our present, and remain committed to the future of our Nation.
Happy Native American Heritage Day to all who walk with us in remembrance and respect.