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Offering an extensive menu suitable for any occasion, Native Harvest Catering has built a reputation for providing memorable culinary experiences.
Echoes of the Past
A partnership between the SMSC and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian resulted in a historic instrument being returned to Dakota homelands on loan for the first time in a century.
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Providing Hope with Harvest Park
Recognizing that hunger is the world’s No. 1 health risk, the SMSC continued its partnership with Harvest Pack last month, providing hope for those facing food insecurity. Thank you to everyone who joined in the effort to pack 30,000 meals for local food shelves. Learn more about the SMSC’s charitable initiatives by visiting shakopeedakota.org/philanthropy/.
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SMSC Supports Special Olympics Minnesota at Polar Plunge Event
From setup to splashdown, the SMSC was proud to participate in the 2025 Polar Plunge event in February, helping raise over $310,000 to support Special Olympics Minnesota.
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Get to Know the SMSC Business Council
Since gaining federal recognition in 1969, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) has elected tribal members to oversee the day-to-day operations of the tribe and implement the direction voted upon by tribal membership. The three-member Business Council is charged with promoting the health, education, and welfare of SMSC members and their families now and for […]
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