artist identified a privately owned location for the statue. He also proposed that the site be later renovated to honor Ho Chunk and First Nation people in a more respectful manner. The board unanimously agreed with the mayor's proposal. The statue was then removed on August 10, 2020 and placed in storage. See also List of monuments and memorials removed during the George Floyd protests Notes 1.This plaque was not historically accurate, as the game of lacrosse had not originated with the French. Additionally, the region’s Ho-Chunk Nation has erroneously been referred to as the Winnebago in the past, though they have always referred to themselves as Ho-Chunk. References La Crosse, Wisconsin Monuments and memorials in Wisconsin Outdoor sculptures in Wisconsin Relocated buildings and structures in Wisconsin Statues removed in 2020 Sculptures of men in Wisconsin Sculptures of Native Americans Statues in Wisconsin Cultural depictions of Hiawatha