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Dakota History

Hoċokata Ṫi’s (pronounced 'ho-cho-ka-ta tee' ) 3,805-square-foot public exhibit, Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake, provides visitors with a cultural experience that enhances their knowledge and understanding of the Mdewakanton (pronounced 'med-ah-wah-kah-ton' ) Dakota people and their history.

Young Native Pride

Fri, May 3, 1PM

Please join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community virtually on Friday, May 3 at 1pm as we share our culture, song, and dance at the 2024 Young Native Pride! Young Native Pride's focus is to engage Community Youth in Native American traditions, values, and stories and empower them to share their culture through the art of song and dance.


Hoċokata Ṫi Tipi View

We’re Hiring!

Want to experience a fun and immersive hands-on internship that allows you to obtain real-life, on-the-job professional skills? Apply now for our summer internship program as a Collections Intern!


Educator Academy

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), through its Understand Native Minnesota campaign, is hosting two free Educator Academy events on February 21 and March 14. These one-day events offer professional development workshops to introduce K-12 educators to a variety of ways to teach Native American topics in classroom settings.


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.

Hocokata TI Tipi View

2300 Tiwahe Circle, Shakopee, MN 55372
952.233.9151
Open Wednesday-Saturday from 9am-4:30 pm

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