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. Mendota Heights, MN 55120
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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
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
Inipi Sat 1-11-25.
Sorry for the late notice. Sharon
Honoring our Ancestors Flyer, February 8th 2025. Everyone is welcome!
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 8, 2025 I arranged everything for Honoring Our Ancestors.
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
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
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.
- 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)
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
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
Honoring our Ancestors Flyer, February 8th 2025. Everyone is welcome!
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 8, 2025 I arranged everything for Honoring Our Ancestors. Fire lite at 11am. The State park will have 2
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
Albert and Lilly LeClaire pamphlet printed by the Shakopee Historial Society.
Here’s an interesting pamphlet with history of the Leclaire, Bellecourt, Felix and Anderson family.
Lilly Felix LeClaire grandmother to Sharon and many of the LeClaire’s & Felix’s.
To many cousins to mention.
Holiday Party Sat Dec 7, 12-3. This is also a potluck and gift cards for families in need.
Holiday Party at the DuPuis House at 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, MN 55150. To all families in need of help this holiday season. Mendota
Excerpts from Hasting Newspaper 1-3-1885.
Excerpts the a Hasting MN Gazette MHS 1-3-1885 – Dec 31 1887 Albert LeClaire is Grandfather to Lillian Anderson, Beverly Scott, Morris Brown, Robert Brown,
Ancestors back to Little Crow Cetanwakanmani
I’m so proud of my ancestors back to Little Crow Cetanwakanmani and beyond. Related to the Wabasha chiefs as well. If anyone can let me
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