Since 1990, November has been recognized as Native American Heritage Month, which honors the significant contributions Native people have made to the history, culture, and landscape of the United States. A great way to acknowledge and celebrate the month is to learn more about Native history, lifeways, and people.
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Fashion Returns to the Hoċokata Ṫi Runway on November 21
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fashion, art, and culture as the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community hosts the second annual Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show on November 21.Held in honor of Native American Heritage Month, this year’s event is themed “Ṫate: The Wind Guides Us,” celebrating the movement, spirit, and creativity of Indigenous people from
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
We celebrate Native American heritage all year at Hoċokata Ṫi, but each November serves as a special opportunity to honor and raise awareness of our history and culture. Here’s just a few of the many ways to acknowledge the month. 1. VISIT THE MDEWAKANTON: DWELLERS OF THE SPIRIT LAKE PUBLIC EXHIBITVisitors can explore the story
Apply to be a Vendor at Waniyetu Art Market
The annual Waniyetu Art Market is back at Hoċokata Ṫi, December 11-13. Native and local artisan vendors will be selling a wide selection of art and handmade goods, including jewelry, home décor, beadwork, body care products, and much more. Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply here.
Educators Receive Free Exhibit Admission Oct. 16-18
In conjunction with the Minnesota Education Association break, educators are invited to explore the Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake public exhibit with free admission from October 16-18. Educators visiting the exhibit will receive a certificate for one continuing education credit. The immersive exhibit tells the story of the Mdewakanton Dakota people through audio and
From Storage to Spotlight
As part of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s (SMSC) continual effort to increase the understanding of Dakota people, the tribe has loaned objects to the Scott County Historical Society, located in downtown Shakopee, for special exhibits over the past two years. The partnership is helping to tell a more complete story about the enduring presence
The History of Bark Lodges
From the parking lot at Hoċokata Ṫi, visitors may notice a wooden structure standing in the middle of the prairie surrounding the cultural center. Though modest in size against the expansive landscape, it represents another meaningful step to recapture Dakota ways of the past. In May 2024, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community built a bark
Stop by our Gift Shop
Guests are invited to visit the gift shop to discover Native-made art, jewelry, books, music, craft supplies, and more!
Group and Field Trips
Our cultural interpreters will guide you through the exhibit to enrich your understanding of Mdewakanton Dakota culture, history, and people. Perfect for school field trips, senior groups, and professional organizations.
