This large oil, "Vestige," was created by renowned HoChunk artist Henry Payer in 2017. Henry is an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. He was a 2022 Joan Mitchell Fellow, a prestigious honor for rising artists that annually recognizes and supports 15 US-based artists working in the evolving fields of painting and sculpture. Payer's work is shown at the 3 Rivers Gallery in downtown Sioux City's Ho-Chunk Centre, a building owned by Ho-Chunk, Incorporated.

This "Prayer Bag", often referred by the Hocak Tribe as a Cedar Bag, is handmade and hand-beaded by Winnebago Elder and veteran Velma Alaniz. The design is inspired by tribal member and spiritual leader, the late Stuart "Bully" Snake from the Winnebago Native American Church's original cedar bag. Hocaks use cedar from cedar trees (a sacred plant) to fill the bag along with prayer and later burn the cedar while using the smoke to send prayers to the Creator above. Bag holders today can open the bag to add or release prayers, good reflections, and gratitude.

This voucher is good towards a vehicle Paint Protection Film (PPF) Service. Paint protection film is a thin, transparent layer made from polyurethane or polymer materials. It is designed to shield a vehicle's paint from various forms of damage, including scratches chips, and environmental damage. Ist Choice Tinting is owned by Carlos & Camilla Barajas; Camilla is the Director of WCHS's Wa i pi nagu (Path to Good Blood) Program, a diabetes management and prevention program. 1st Choice Tinting is located at 3300 Gordon Drive in Sioux City. Reach Carlos at [email protected] or 712.535.8095; 1st Choice Tinting is open Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm.

"Sioux Warrior," a painting by Sioux City artist Darren Maurer, was commissioned by ship sponsor Mary Winnefeld to hang in the USS Sioux City. The print depicts a young warrior with black, white and red face paint. Maurer hired a man from Winnebago, Nebraska, knowledgeable about war paint, to model for reference photos. The man had short hair, so Maurer used his daughter's long, straight black hair as a reference for the warrior's hair. A limited edition print series was created; this is #246 of #250 and is signed by the artist. The original oil hung in the USS Iowa and will be returned to the Sioux City Public Museum's permanent collection (which includes an exhibit on HoChunk artist Chuck Raymond).

This striking canvas depicts a bison herd grazing in high plains foothills. The black & white image is on stretched canvas and was contributed by WinnaVegas Resort & Casino, located at 1500 330th Street; Sloan, IA  51055. WinnaVegas is owned and operated by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

This beautiful framed Warrior portrait is a bold piece that uses soft earth colors and shades of black and white to pose a striking image. This piece was contributed by Winnebago Health Foundation long-supporter WinnaVegas, a Resort/Casino complex owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

Signed by Led Zeppelin tribute band members of "Get the Led Out (GTLO)," this foamboard promoted the band's May 2025 show at WinnaVegas. Critics say GTLO captures the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brings it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin classics and lesser-knowns utilizing each multi-instrumentalist to recreate with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. WinnaVegas secured the musicians' autographs and is happy to contribute this gem to WHF. WinnaVegas hosts concerts, PowWows, and other gatherings in their 1,500 capacity event center.

Signed by Killer Queen tribute band, lead singer Patrick Myers, this "Killer Queen" foamboard poster highlighted their July 2025 show at WinnaVegas, part of a stellar tour that saw sold-out shows at Red Rock and other national venues. WinnaVegas contributed this signed, promo piece to WHF as part of their community commitment. WinnaVegas has a series of nationally-renowned acts throughout the in their intimate venue. You can go to www.winnavegas.com to learn what's next on the calendar!

Mickey Thomas, owner of the soaring voice that propelled STARSHIP through the 80’s, is one of Rock Music’s most recognizable stars. Mickey joined Jefferson Starship in 1979 as the lead vocalist and recorded a string of hits including “Jane”, “No Way Out”, “Find Your Way Back”, “Stranger”, and “Layin’ It on the Line” The group was renamed STARSHIP in 1985 and went on to record three #1 hit songs including “We Built This City”, “Sara”, and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” Their hit “It’s Not Over ‘til It’s Over” became Major League Baseball’s theme in 1987. Owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, WinnaVegas Casino & Resort booked STARSHIP as one of its many national acts throughout each year. An appealing venue known for its intimacy and as a place to hear the band and spend the night, go to WinnaVegas.com for a list of upcoming attractions.

This brilliantly-colored metal print of a Men's Traditional Dancer is based on a photograph by multi-media artist Ernie Ricehill, proud member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and Omaha Tribes. This fine art photographer is featured at 3 Rivers Art Gallery, located in downtown Sioux City in the Ho-Chunk Centre. Born in Winnebago, NE; raised in Sioux City, IA and currently based in Littleton, CO, Ernie is known to many in the Siouxland region through many roles, including the first Native curator at the Sioux City Public Museum. He and his daughter, Savannah Berlyn Anderson, share space at 3 Rivers, home to other Native artists, also.

Contemporary artist Savannah Berlyn Anderson has created this butterfly gathering nectar image on ledger paper from 1927. This framed watercolor measures 5x7 and is a beautiful contemporary interpretation of Ledger Art. Historical origins of Ledger Art are deeply rooted among the Great Plains Tribes of North America, particularly during the late 19th century. As traditional ways of life underwent radical transformations, Indigenous artists adapted their artistic practices to new materials and environments. This adaptation wasn't a surrender, but a testament to incredible resilience and an enduring commitment to preserving Indigenous Identity. Savannah's work is shown at the Angel DeCora Museum in Winnebago, NE and is available for purchase at 3 Rivers Gallery in Sioux City's Ho-Chunk Centre.

This beautiful handcrafted baby quilt was created by Winnebago artist, Velma Alaniz. The star pattern of Native American Star Quilts represents the morning star and is often bestowed as a gift; when someone is a given a Star Quilt, it shows respect, honor and admiration. Ms. Velma hopes whomever purchases this "Baby Star' has a long opportunity to enjoy the piece; Star Quilts are never thrown away, but they are used and treasured forever. Native Americans believe that the older the quilts get, the more valuable they are. Quilts are often displayed in bedrooms, on beds and on couches, or chairs in living rooms. Ms. Velma proclaims herself the only Winnebago woman who still hand-quilts!

This beautiful 3-D Wolf was laser-cut from wood and was donated to the Winnebago Health Foundation during the 2025 Winnebago Homecoming Celebration. Artist and digital creator Terry Kruger has multi-dimensional pieces large and small and can be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/terry.kruger.3939

This beautiful 3-D laser-cut wooden Eagle Feather was contributed by Terry Kruger during the 159th Winnebago Homecoming Celebration. It can be displayed on an easel, lying flat, or hanging from the circle cut in its stem. The Winnebago Homecoming Celebration/PowWow is annually held at the end of July and it honors Veterans for the Warrior spirit they display in their current or past service. Many Native artisans display items for purchase at the annual PowWow. Artist and digital creator Terry Kruger has multi-dimensional pieces large and small and can be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/terry.kruger.3939

This brilliant beaded medallion is representative of the tradition of beaded or quilled discs made by several Plains tribes to adorn the exterior of tipis, positioned to represent the four cardinal points.  Several Northern Plains and Woodlands tribes made beaded versions of earlier quilled discs. They are prized for their well-conceived designs and quality workmanship.  It should be noted that the Winnebago people are not part of a Plains Tribe, but are a Woodland Tribe.  They are one of the two federally recognized tribes of Ho-Chunk, along with the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin. Tribe members often identify as Hoocągra, meaning "People of the Parent Speech" in their own language.  Beaded medallions are common throughout much of the North American continent and have become an increasingly popular form of adornment among many Native American peoples. 

Two high-quality sports ball caps have been grouped here. One is a black Ho-Chunk, Inc. logo ball cap; the other is a Chicago Blackhawks white-on-white ball cap. While sports insignia/mascots featuring Native themes are often in the spotlight of current conversations, as cultural appropriation and traditional respect become highlighted in contemporary awareness, it is worth noting that the Chicago Blackhawks cap was contributed to WHF by a Native vendor, Fernando Comejo Jr., at the 159th Winnebago Homecoming Celebration.

This amazing gift box is filled with Native products, including Chokecherry Syrup; the Sioux Chefs Indigenous Cook Book, (by renowned Native Chef Sean Sherman & collaborator Beth Dooley); Tribal Tea; Pancake Mix; Wild Rice and other items. Chef Sean Sherman is an award-winning chef, educator, author, and activist. A member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe, Sean’s personal mission is to revitalize Indigenous food systems and build awareness of the transformational potential of Indigenous foodways to restore the health, local economies, culture, and food sovereignty of Native people. The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System is emulating this in its "Food is Medicine" focus.

Authentic Lakota made quillwork. These beautiful earrings were handmade by Avery Red Cloud. Oglala Lakota quillwork artist Avery Red Cloud is a sixth generation descendant of Chief Red Cloud (1822-1909). Avery’s early life was spent in California with his family until he moved back to Pine Ridge to live with his grandparents Bernard and Christine Red Cloud at the age of 10. Beautiful hand-woven and hand-dyed Winnebago Basket made by enrolled Winnebago member Kim Crowley in 2023.

Beautiful handmade multi-colored beaded keychain from TKS Studio in Tuba City, Arizona. Lovely handmade earrings from Shining Wing Visions in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Beautiful hand-woven and hand-dyed Winnebago Basket made by enrolled Winnebago member Kim Crowley in 2023

Beautiful handmade multi-colored beaded keychain from TKS Studio in Tuba City, Arizona. Lovely handmade earrings from Shining Wing Visions in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Beautiful hand-woven and hand-dyed Winnebago Basket made by enrolled Winnebago member Kim Crowley in 2023.