Mission of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community:

“To preserve, protect, and promote the Dakota culture for future generations.”

In 2002, the MMDC membership participated in a comprehensive strategic planning session that resulted in the development of seven (7) long-range goals striving to:

1. Promote and support the preservation of the Dakota culture, including protecting sites of cultural significance to the Dakota people.

2. Promote a better understanding between the Native American community and the general public.

3. Teach community members and others the Dakota language.

4. Develop self-sufficiency through in-house business.

5. Obtain federal recognition.

6. Maintain a tribal office in Mendota.

7. Acquire a land base.