Henry Greengrass, citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation, and Jenny DeRocher, librarian at the La Crosse Public Library Archives will present their new Dark La Crosse Stories episode, which looks at what happens when archival records leave out crucial histories of those persecuted by the writers of history. The presenters will also touch on how this relates to the La Crescent community and our shared history.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS:
Henry Greengrass, citizen of the Ho-Chunk Nation, has lived in the La Crosse area for over 15 years and works as the Center Director for the Ho-Chunk Nation Youth Services Division at the Nį Tąnį Hocira (Three Rivers House) in La Crosse. Henry’s interests in researching of Indigenous histories extends to his advocacy for Indigenous peoples in the La Crosse area, that include collaborative efforts such as the La Crosse MMIW 5K and La Crosse’s Indigenous People’s Day Celebration.

Jenny DeRocher is a librarian at the La Crosse Public Library in the Archives & Local History Department. She earned her degree in Public History from UW-La Crosse, and while studying here, fell in love with La Crosse’s rich history. In her role at the LPL Archives, she guides seasonal walking tours, runs a history club, teaches archival instruction to K-12 and college-age students, and actively works to include LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities in her programming.

This program is co-sponsored with our La Crescent Area Historical Society.