Tribal Histories Archives

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day Oct. 11

October 8, 2021

The second Monday in October is Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin, a day recognizing the earliest inhabitants of our region….

PBS Wisconsin Honors Native American Heritage Month

October 28, 2020

Every November, Americans celebrate Native American Heritage Month – also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This…

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day Monday, Oct. 12

October 12, 2020

One year ago, Governor Tony Evers signed Executive Order #50 declaring the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples Day in…

Tribal Histories Come Full Circle

November 22, 2017

With the final three of twelve Tribal Histories programs premiering in December on WPT, each of Wisconsin’s sovereign Indian nations has…

Enjoy Three New Tribal Histories Programs This Month

December 14, 2016

Storytellers from each of 11 sovereign nations located in Wisconsin – and one nation whose sovereign status is no longer…

Tribal Histories Q&A: Andy Gokee, Red Cliff Ojibwe

November 22, 2016

“Our history is an oral history, not written down,” says Andy Gokee, a member of the Red Cliff Band of…

Watch New Tribal Histories Programs On-Air and Online

August 26, 2015

Friday night at 9, Wisconsin Public Television will premiere three new parts of the Tribal Histories project, which over the…

Watch Tribal Histories On Air and Online

August 25, 2014

In August, Wisconsin Public Television premiered the first three parts of the Tribal Histories project, which over the next two…

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Becky Marburger

I am a publicist at PBS Wisconsin and was formerly an education producer at the station. Much of my time outside of work is spent farming with my husband and keeping up with our children.

Erik Ernst

I'm the promotion manager at Wisconsin Public Television. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Marci Glaus

I am the education communications manager for PBS Wisconsin Education. When I am not raving about our outstanding education resources, you can find me dancing, reading, playing, and exploring with my two young children while trying to stay awake past nine o’clock.

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

Samantha Nash

I’m a project manager at PBS Wisconsin, and formerly an associate editor at WisContext. When I’m not scouring the state for fun music and arts content, I’m usually being forced to go on a hike by my demanding border collie or being forced to read on the couch by my demanding cats.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm the online content editor at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift. I'd love to hear your ideas! Email me at [email protected]

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I also enjoy bicycling, baking, playing board games and watching movies (especially musicals).