Who We Are
Good Neighbor
Following the Dakota tradition of helping others, the SMSC donates millions of dollars each year to other tribes, organizations, and local governments.
Good Employer
As the largest employer in Scott County, the SMSC bolsters the local economy by providing thousands of jobs to people in the community.
Good Steward of the Earth
Through dozens of land stewardship initiatives, the SMSC seeks to protect and preserve its lands and waters for the next seven generations.
FEATURED publication
Read the Newest Edition of Wiċoṡkaŋ
As we welcome the first issue of 2026, we also celebrate the fifth edition of Wiċoṡkaŋ, the magazine of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). Launched in 2025, Wiċoṡkaŋ was created as a way to share more about the SMSC and our cultural traditions and lifeways, featuring stories from the past, present, and future. Each issue is a reflection of who we are—grounded in our Dakota culture, guided by our sovereignty, and committed to caring for our people, our lands, and the next seven generations.
FEATURED enterprise
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TOP INITIATIVES
NativeGreen
The SMSC’s NativeGreen initiative promotes a greener, more sustainable planet now and for future generations. Learn more about the various ways the SMSC is protecting the environment.
