Learn about Menominee
History and Culture with
Melissa Goodbear
Melissa Goodbear is an enrolled member of the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin, a combat veteran of the United States Air Force, Greendale resident, and member of PAGE.
In 2022, Melissa gave a presentation about Menominee history and culture at the Field Workshop in Greendale. In 2025, her posters are on display at the Greendale High School, and she shared some insights in the recordings below.
PAGE would like to thank the Field Workshop for hosting the 2022 presentation and the Greendale High School for displaying Melissa's posters in 2025 and allowing us to record.
Melissa talks about Chief Clayton and Che-mon
Melissa discusses regalia
Melissa discusses her experience in the military
Resources to Learn More
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Interactive History/Culture page
Brief History of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
Picture Books
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Northwoods Cradle Song: From a Menominee Lullaby by Douglas Wood
Books for adults
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Good Seeds: A Menominee Indian Food Memoir by Thomas Pecore Weso
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Little Hawk and the Lone Wolf: A Memoir by Raymond Kaquatosh
Lesson Plans