Welcome to the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community.
We are a nonprofit 501C3 organization dedicated to protecting important and sacred sites and bringing Dakota Oyate (nation) culture back to its birthplace in Minnesota.
1200 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 300, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
- Acquire a land base so we can build a community center.
- Obtain federal recognition.
- Maintain a tribal office in Mendota.
- Promote and support the preservation of the Dakota culture, including protecting sites of cultural significance to the Dakota people.
- Promote a better understanding between the Native American community and the public.
- Teach community members and others the Dakota language.
- Develop self-sufficiency through in-house business.
CALLING ALL POW WOW DANCERS!
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community is calling all pow wow dancers for the upcoming Wacipi!
DRUM SPLIT:
1st SEVEN drum groups to register will get paid
- Must have 5 singers per group
- Payouts on Sunday after 1 pm dancing round
- Registration starts at 11 am on Saturday
WHEN:
September 13th and 14th!
Saturday:
- 1 pm Grand Entry
- 7 pm Grand Entry
Sunday:
- 1 pm Grand Entry
WHERE:
Mendota Heights, MN St Peter Church grounds
1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy, St Paul, MN 55150“
