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
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Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Food Shelf today Jan 30, 12-3.
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Food Shelf Please consider making a difference in our community
The Arc of Justice Bends Toward Leonard Peltier.
The Arc of Justice Bends Toward Leonard Peltier BY LEVI RICKERT JANUARY 27, 2025 Opinion. When President
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 8, 2025 Everyone Welcome! Please Share this Flyer
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 8, 2025 Everyone Welcome! Please Share this Flyer! Saturday, February
Singing and drum practice on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Hello Everyone! We are having singing and drum practice on Friday, January 24, 2025. Community Room
Leonard Peltier
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2025/01/20/president-joe-biden-frees-indigenous-activist-leonard-peltier/77837070007/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2025/01/20/president-joe-biden-frees-indigenous-activist-leonard-peltier/77837070007/
President Biden Grants Commuted Sentence for Leonard Peltier. We love you Leonard.
President Biden Grants Commuted Sentence for Leonard Peltier Indigenous-Activist Leonard Peltier “It’s Finally Over –
Article from Indian County Today by Jenna Kunze Aug 4th 2021.
Jenna will do others article too. She may be at the Wacipi too. Mendota Mdewakanton
We are in the news: Seeking home and federal acknowledgment
We were recently featured in the Twin Cities Pioneer Press. We would like to give
Larry Long, ‘the American Troubadour,’ is giving a voice to the unheard.
Larry, we are so proud of you. We have known you for almost 30 years.
- 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.
We believe we are here to play an important spiritual and cultural role for all people who live here in the land of our ancestors. Please help us to continue our mission by DONATING to our cause. Pidamaya! (Thank you)
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Food Shelf today Jan 30, 12-3.
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Food Shelf Please consider making a difference in our community by donating canned, bagged, boxed foods, bread, cereal, etc. and
The Arc of Justice Bends Toward Leonard Peltier.
The Arc of Justice Bends Toward Leonard Peltier BY LEVI RICKERT JANUARY 27, 2025 Opinion. When President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of Leonard Peltier (Turtle Mountain
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 8, 2025 Everyone Welcome! Please Share this Flyer
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 8, 2025 Everyone Welcome! Please Share this Flyer! Saturday, February 8, 2025Join Us for a Sacred Ceremony and Potluck Gathering
Singing and drum practice on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Hello Everyone! We are having singing and drum practice on Friday, January 24, 2025. Community Room of the Sanctuary at West St. Paul, 1746 Oakdale Ave.,
Leonard Peltier
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2025/01/20/president-joe-biden-frees-indigenous-activist-leonard-peltier/77837070007/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2025/01/20/president-joe-biden-frees-indigenous-activist-leonard-peltier/77837070007/
President Biden Grants Commuted Sentence for Leonard Peltier. We love you Leonard.
President Biden Grants Commuted Sentence for Leonard Peltier Indigenous-Activist Leonard Peltier “It’s Finally Over – I’m Going Home” ~Leonard Peltier Greetings Relative, Lekší Leonard is returning
Article from Indian County Today by Jenna Kunze Aug 4th 2021.
Jenna will do others article too. She may be at the Wacipi too. Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribe to again seek federal recognition. Here is the
We are in the news: Seeking home and federal acknowledgment
We were recently featured in the Twin Cities Pioneer Press. We would like to give acknowledgement and gratitude to Elliot Mann, at the Twin Cities
Larry Long, ‘the American Troubadour,’ is giving a voice to the unheard.
Larry, we are so proud of you. We have known you for almost 30 years. The Mendota Community supports you. Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chair.
Moon of Cold, Dark & Hope Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs.
Moon of Cold, Dark & Hope Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Monday, January 13, 2025 Gather at the park entrance, 7pm Park on
Inipi Sat 1-11-25.
Sorry for the late notice. Sharon
Hello, everyone, we are moving Saturday Dec 21, 10-4pm. Can you help?
Hello, everyone, we are moving Saturday Dec 21, 10-3pm. We are moving again, just to the other end of the building, the west side suite
Job descriptions for Archival Review Grant 11/18/24.
Job descriptions for Archival Review Grant 11/18/24 The Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Group at Mendota has received a Legacy Grant to review and organize their archives.
Next phase of interpretive planning and capital improvements on Oheyawahe | Pilot Knob
Next phase of interpretive planning and capital improvements on O?éyawahe | Pilot Knob/ O?éyawahe http://pilotknobpreservation.org/wp/?p=301
Here are 3 books on amazon that would be a great gifts for only $35.00 for all 3.
This item: Stolen Culture, Traditions, and Heritage.: Good Thunder Woman – Wakiya Waste Win in Dakota. $15.99$15.99 16 pts + Mendota Dakota: Erasure and Recognition
Dear Lineal Members. Please send in your pictures and stories from your ancestors.
On our website we have pictures. Lets make sure your family is in that group of pictures. Your Tribal Council!
Methodist Bishop Commits to Returning Sacred Red Rock to the Dakota People.
Methodist Bishop Commits to Returning Sacred Red Rock to the Dakota People March 31, 2017 healingmn NewsBishop Bruce Ough, Doctrine of Discovery, Eyah Shaw, Minnesota
Inipi was moved to Saturday Nov 23, 2024.
Everything is the same as before. Look for updates soon. Sharon
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