AMERICA 250 | WISCONSIN ORIGINALS Wisconsin Originals: Ada Deer led the way for Native women as congressional candidate, head of Indian Affairs From the America 250 series SAMARA KALK DERBY Jul 20, 2026 Jul 20, 2026 Updated Jul 30, 2026 Wisconsin native Ada Deer led the Bureau of Indian Affairs for four years during the Clinton administration, from 1993 to 1997. Bryce Richter Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SAMARA KALK DERBY As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're recognizing Wisconsinites who have made unique contributions to the nation.k9C ^mkAmp52 s66C[ 2 =@?8E:>6 492>A:@? @7 }2E:G6 p>6C:42? C:89ED :? (:D4@?D:? 2?5 E96 ?2E:@?[ H2D E96 7:CDE H@>2? E@ =625 E96 &]$] qFC62F @7 x?5:2? p772:CD]k^AmkAm$96 H2D 3@C? @? E96 |6?@>:?66 C6D6CG2E:@? :? z6D96?2[ 8C6H FA ?62C E96 (@=7 #:G6C :? 2 =@8 423:? H:E9 ?@ CF??:?8 H2E6C @C 6=64EC:4:EJ[ 2?5 5:65 :? a_ab 2E 286 gg]k^Am Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts kAms66C H2D E96 7:CDE }2E:G6 p>6C:42? H@>2? E@ CF? 7@C r@?8C6DD] x? `hha[ D96 H2D H:56=J 5:D>:DD65 3J A@=:E:42= @3D6CG6CD H96? D96 564=2C65 96C 42?5:524J 3FE E96? 362E =:76=@?8 A@=:E:4:2? s2G:5 r=2C6?3249 E@ H:? E96 s6>@4C2E:4 ?@>:?2E:@? 7@C E96 a?5 r@?8C6DD:@?2= s:DEC:4E D62E]k^Am People are also reading… Gateway helps graduate help family Kyle Harrison did himself no favors in Brewers' loss to Cubs by tipping pitches Gateway shows graduate the way to reaching career and life goals Lake Geneva Police Department’s expenses expect to increase by $411,000 in 2027 Walworth County Fair exhibitor finds housing for her dairy cows after storm damage Recently acquired Packers running back makes for strong culture, scheme fit Yerkes Foundation hosting 'Cosmic Construction' fundraiser Bo Naylor callup question, Bitonti lead Brewers minor-league update UW-Whitewater police find no threat after shelter-in-place alert Lake Geneva City Council rejects alternative site for public safety building Packers sign veteran free agent to reinforce tight end room Prominent UW-Madison professor agrees to resign after investigation Traver School starts off the school year with new principal College a family affair for two sets of UW-Madison triplets Lake Geneva approves plans and permits for several projects kAmpE 96C G:4E@CJ A2CEJ[ D96 E@=5 96C 4966C:?8 DFAA@CE6CD[ QxVG6 366? H2:E:?8 2 =@?8 E:>6 E@ D2J E9:Di |6[ ?@>:?66PQk^AmkAmqFE D96 72:=65 E@ @FDE #6AF3=:42? &]$] #6A] $4@EE z=F8]k^Am kAmQx DA62< FA] x DA62< @FE[Q s66C D2:5 :? a_`g] QxEVD ?@E =:<6 x A=@EE65 2?5 A=2??65] x ;FDE 925 E9:D 86?6C2= 8@2=] x H2?E E@ 5@ 2?5 x H2?E E@ 36 2?5 x H2?E E@ 96=A] p?5 xVG6 366? 23=6 E@ 5@ :E]Qk^AmkAmx? `hhb[ !C6D:56?E q:== r=:?E@? 2AA@:?E65 96C E@ =625 E96 qFC62F @7 x?5:2? p772:CD[ H96C6 D96 D6CG65 7@C 7@FC J62CD 2?5 96=A65 DEC6?8E96? 7656C2= AC@E64E:@?D 2?5 C:89ED 7@C 9F?5C65D @7 EC:36D]k^Am In this Series America 250 Updated Jun 25, 2026 Wisconsin manufacturers have had global impact Updated Jun 25, 2026 Artificial intelligence driving the future of Wisconsin industry Updated Jun 25, 2026 Timeline: Big business in Wisconsin 43 updates Previous Next Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Severe storm warning issued for Madison area with 80 mph winds possible Almost the entire state is under an “Enhanced Risk” — the third of five levels, with five being the highest threat — for severe weather on Wednesday. Watch Now: Related Video Funerals held in Iran for wedding party victims of US missile strikes Top stories for Sept. 3, 2026 Top stories for Sept. 3, 2026 Top stories for Sept. 3, 2026 Top stories for Sept. 3, 2026 Vigil honors Haitian migrant Pierre Damas Bel in Columbus Vigil honors Haitian migrant Pierre Damas Bel in Columbus Watch Now: Related Video Funerals held in Iran for wedding party victims of US missile strikes Top stories for Sept. 3, 2026 Top stories for Sept. 3, 2026 Top stories for Sept. 3, 2026 Top stories for Sept. 3, 2026 Vigil honors Haitian migrant Pierre Damas Bel in Columbus Vigil honors Haitian migrant Pierre Damas Bel in Columbus
Severe storm warning issued for Madison area with 80 mph winds possible Almost the entire state is under an “Enhanced Risk” — the third of five levels, with five being the highest threat — for severe weather on Wednesday.
