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 Jun 24, 2026 Jun 24, 2026 Updated Jun 25, 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… UW-Madison's food-delivery robots pulled off campus Former Lake Geneva boat launch worker taken into custody How the Packers' 6 draft picks have fared this offseason Concerns linger related to Central-Denison Elementary School Deadline set for Simple Food Group to complete purchase of Sheridan Springs Road property Sun Prairie dive Wagner's Bar is for sale after losing liquor license Decoy Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Up to $21 Million Private Placement Financing Retail anomaly Johnson’s One Stop thrives in rural Crawford County Town of Delavan to host annual Lakefest on June 27 Lake Geneva considers establishing a parks foundation Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 Walworth County Sheriff’s Office: Kayaker found dead on Lake Ivanhoe Nearly 500 new apartment units to be developed in Kenosha following Plan Commission’s OK kAmpE 96C G:4E@CJ A2CEJ[ D96 E@=5 96C 4966C:?8 DFAA@CE6CD[ QxVG6 366? H2:E:?8 2 =@?8 E:>6 E@ D2J E9:Di |6[ ?@>:?66PQk^AmkAmqFE D96 72:=65 E@ @FDE #6AF3=:42? &]$] #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 Proposal at Empire State Building Ends With Couple Being Detained The construction of not 1 but 2 interstate bridges over the Wisconsin River The construction of not 1 but 2 interstate bridges over the Wisconsin River WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Election Administration in Wisconsin WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Election Administration in Wisconsin Denver progressives secure big win with Kiros but don’t sweep the board Denver progressives secure big win with Kiros but don’t sweep the board Watch Now: Related Video Proposal at Empire State Building Ends With Couple Being Detained The construction of not 1 but 2 interstate bridges over the Wisconsin River The construction of not 1 but 2 interstate bridges over the Wisconsin River WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Election Administration in Wisconsin WisEye Morning Minute: 2026 Election Administration in Wisconsin Denver progressives secure big win with Kiros but don’t sweep the board Denver progressives secure big win with Kiros but don’t sweep the board
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