Cooweeja Native and Indigenous Affinity Group
A Wisconsin Alumni Association Group
Our purpose is to build an inclusive local community of UW alumni and supporters united by Badger pride, spirit, and the desire to advance UW–Madison’s positive impact on the world.

The WAA: Cooweeja Native and Indigenous Affinity Group strives to use creative, innovative, and community-suggested programs to assist alumni and students in preserving their diverse cultural values. We serve to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Alumni Association and the university by advocating for Native and Indigenous participation, access, and utilization of resources. Furthermore, we honor the motto of the state with our group name — “Cooweeja” — meaning “Forward” in the Ho-Chunk language.
WAA Stories
“This Could Take a Long Time.” On the UW Now Live, Experts Discuss the Economic and Geopolitical Effects of the War in Iran

There’s more to these commencement outfits than meets the eye. Here’s the story behind each cap, gown, and tassel.
Did you pose for a cap-and-gown photo in one of these classic UW locations?
What War Means for Your Wallet: On the UW Now Livestream, Dana Peterson MS’02 Discusses the Economic Effects of the War in Iran

Israel and the World: On the UW Now Livestream, Nadav Shelef Discusses the Effects of War in the Middle East on Israel and the Globe

“This Could Take a Long Time.” On the UW Now Live, Experts Discuss the Economic and Geopolitical Effects of the War in Iran

There’s more to these commencement outfits than meets the eye. Here’s the story behind each cap, gown, and tassel.
Did you pose for a cap-and-gown photo in one of these classic UW locations?
What War Means for Your Wallet: On the UW Now Livestream, Dana Peterson MS’02 Discusses the Economic Effects of the War in Iran

Israel and the World: On the UW Now Livestream, Nadav Shelef Discusses the Effects of War in the Middle East on Israel and the Globe

“This Could Take a Long Time.” On the UW Now Live, Experts Discuss the Economic and Geopolitical Effects of the War in Iran

There’s more to these commencement outfits than meets the eye. Here’s the story behind each cap, gown, and tassel.
Did you pose for a cap-and-gown photo in one of these classic UW locations?
What War Means for Your Wallet: On the UW Now Livestream, Dana Peterson MS’02 Discusses the Economic Effects of the War in Iran

Israel and the World: On the UW Now Livestream, Nadav Shelef Discusses the Effects of War in the Middle East on Israel and the Globe





