The SMSC launches $6 million campaign to improve the physical and mental wellness of Native youth in Minnesota
Prior Lake, Minn. — The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) today announced the launch of IndigeFit Kids, a $6 million, three-year philanthropic campaign to improve the physical fitness and mental wellness of Native youth in Minnesota. SMSC Vice-Chairwoman Natasha Hacker and Secretary/Treasurer Ashley Cornforth, who will co-chair the campaign for the tribe, announced the effort along with several […]
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Prescribed Burns to Take Place in the Coming Week
Prescribed burns have been scheduled for several locations around the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and nearby areas in the week ahead, weather dependent. These locations include: More prescribed burns may follow in the coming days depending on wind directions. Prescribed burns are used to clear away dry brush in areas to limit the risk of […]
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to host free educational events to celebrate We Are Water traveling exhibit
Shakopee, Minn. – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) today announced that its cultural center, Hoċokata Ṫi [ho-cho-kah-tah-tee], will host three educational events in November. The events are in conjunction with the We Are Water MN statewide traveling exhibit, which the tribe is hosting now through Dec. 7. The We Are Water MN exhibit is organized by the Minnesota Humanities […]
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SMSC Proud to Support Construction of Indigenous Peoples Task Force’s New Cultural Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 15, 2024 – Indigenous Peoples Task Force will be breaking ground on its new center for culture, arts, and wellness on Tuesday, October 15 at 3 PM at 2313 13th Ave S. The new building will be called Mikwanedun Audisookon, which means “remember our teachings” in Ojibwe. All of Indigenous Peoples Task […]
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Public invited to SMSC Wacipi powwow, Aug. 16-18
Prior Lake, Minn. – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) invites the public to its annual SMSC Wacipi (pronounced “wah-chee-pee”), Friday, Aug. 16, through Sunday, Aug. 18. Held at the tribe’s Wacipi Grounds in Shakopee, the free weekend-long event draws hundreds of dancers and thousands of visitors each year. A Wacipi, or powwow, is a traditional Native […]
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Prescribed burns planned for this spring
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is planning prescribed burns this spring in several locations on SMSC lands listed below. The SMSC conducts prescribed burns on SMSC lands and, upon request and through mutual aid agreements, in neighboring jurisdictions each spring and fall as an effective land stewardship tool.
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Hoċokata Ṫi named 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Award Finalist
Prior Lake, Minn. – The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today that Hoċokata Ṫi (pronounced ho-cho-kah-tah-tee), the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)’s cultural center, is among 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Hoċokata Ṫi is the only institution in Minnesota to be selected as a finalist […]
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to open first LaunchPad Golf location in United States
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) today announced it has partnered with LaunchPad Golf to open the company’s first location in the United States. The new facility will be next to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake.
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community elects new Business Council
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) members elected Cole Miller as Chairman, Natasha K. Hacker as Vice-Chairwoman and Ashley Cornforth as Secretary/Treasurer yesterday. These three elected officials will serve four-year terms beginning Jan. 31 and make up the tribe’s Business Council.
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Shakopee Mdewakanton, University of Minnesota partner on deer research
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) announced it will partner with the University of Minnesota (UMN) to capture and collar white-tailed deer using helicopters starting this week. SMSC staff and UMN researchers will use low-flying helicopters with nets to catch deer, fit them with GPS radio collars, collect health samples and release them to monitor their movements.
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Hoċokata Ṫi to Host Tribal Museums Day
Hoċokata Ṫi is proud to partner with the Association on American Indian Affairs to host Tribal Museums Day on Saturday, December 2. To recognize the day, all visitors will receive free admission to the public exhibit, Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake, during normal operating hours.
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Annual Waniyetu Art Market Returns to Hoċokata Ṫi
The Waniyetu Art Market is returning to Hoċokata Ṫi on December 7-9. The annual event will again feature a wide variety of art and handmade goods for sale from more than 40 Native and local artisans and vendors. New this year, the market will be open extended hours, from 10am-7pm each day.
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