10/12/2026
☀ Honoring the History, Culture, and Roots of Our Community ☀
Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day, Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation takes a moment to recognize the deep ancestral history woven right into the land we serve across Juneau county, and Wisconsin. 🌻
Long before modern county lines existed, the Ho-Chunk Nation and other native communities skillfully nurtured these lands. Their enduring legacy is felt all around us today:
🔥The Spirit of Gathering: This connection is beautifully reflected in local celebrations like the famous Wo-Zha-Wa Fall Festival held in Wisconsin Dells. Derived from the Ho-Chunk language, Wo-Zha-Wa translates to a "fun time to have fun," honoring a long tradition of community celebration and gathering.
🌽 Early Agricultural Mastery: Developing advanced techniques to grow traditional corn, squash, and beans along central Wisconsin's river valleys.
⛰️ Sacred Geography: Preserving a deep connection to the Earth through the historic effigy mounds (raised, monumental structures of earth built in the shapes of animals, spiritual figures, or geometric symbols) scattered throughout our surrounding landscape.
🌾 As an organization dedicated to supporting local health and wellness, we honor the rich cultural traditions, agricultural history, and lasting stewardship of Wisconsin’s tribal nations. We are proud to share a community rooted in such deep history! 🍂