The Traditional Court plays an active role in providing knowledge of custom, traditions and Ho-Chunk core values to members referred to them by court processes and through social services programming, or via self-referral. They seek to preserve, protect and enhance the sovereignty of the Ho-Chunk Nation.


Forrest Funmaker
Bear Clan

Richard Mann
Warrior Clan

Quentin Thundercloud
Thunder Clan

Clarence Pettibone
Pidgeon Clan

Wilfrid Cleveland
Native American Church
James Greendeer
Deer Clan

Francis Decorah
Native American Church
Dion Thompson
Eagle Clan

Douglas Greengrass
Thunder Clan
Chief Clayton Winneshiek
Thunder Clan
Andrew Thundercloud
Thunder Clan
Wade Blackdeer
Deer Clan