Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community
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26th Anniversary and Fundraiser 2022
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Dandelion Full Moon Walk & Water Blessing at Sacred Coldwater Springs
Dandelion Full Moon Walk & Water Blessing at Sacred Coldwater Springs Sunday, May 15, 2022 Gather
Help us stop destruction of only known burial platform
We need to try and stop this development from moving forward. This is the only
Dan Keiser and the Mendota Community would like you to join us.
Bring the family! Bring your friends! The Mendota Dakota Tribal Community invites you to come
Panels from our website. Thank you Brad for putting the panels on to a slideshow.
“Who We Are : Then and Now” A historical display which hasbeen created by the
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
Information on donating fundraiser items for June 4th at St Peters Church.
Hello everyone! Please consider donating to our auction for our 26th Anniversary & Fundraiser on
- 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)
26th Anniversary and Fundraiser 2022
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Dandelion Full Moon Walk & Water Blessing at Sacred Coldwater Springs
Dandelion Full Moon Walk & Water Blessing at Sacred Coldwater Springs Sunday, May 15, 2022 Gather at the park entrance, 7pm Park on the Hwy 55
Help us stop destruction of only known burial platform
We need to try and stop this development from moving forward. This is the only known description of burial platform on the hills at Arden
Dan Keiser and the Mendota Community would like you to join us.
Bring the family! Bring your friends! The Mendota Dakota Tribal Community invites you to come & help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the historic transplanting
Panels from our website. Thank you Brad for putting the panels on to a slideshow.
“Who We Are : Then and Now” A historical display which hasbeen created by the MMDTC Community. Mdo-Te or Mendota is a Dakota word meaning
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
Information on donating fundraiser items for June 4th at St Peters Church.
Hello everyone! Please consider donating to our auction for our 26th Anniversary & Fundraiser on June 4th, 2022, at St Peter’s Church in MN. All
Our 2 events on June 4th at St Peter’s Church in Mendota MN.
Greetings Everyone The MMDTC is a Tribal Community, not yet federally recognized. We are a Tribal 501C3 Charity. EIN Number 41-1848659. “Preserve, Protect, and Promote the Dakota Culture for future generations”
Patch Newspaper thank you for posting this article.
Morgan Reddekopp, thank you for the article form the Patch Newspaper. Hope to see you and anyone from the Patch at the Fundraisers and our
Hypolite Dupuis GG-grandfather to many members of Mendota Community.
Hypolite Dupuis Hypolite Dupuis was known as a “veritable old settler” in the Minnesota River Valley when it was largely inhabited by Native Americans.
Renville County, Please read about some broken treaties.
Renville County Minnesota Genealogy and History
It is Tax Time make a donation to Mendota.
Need a deduction on your taxes? Make a donation to the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community. Our Community will deeply appreciate your help! Make sure
Excerpts from The History of Renville County Minnesota.
Excerpts from The History of Renville County Minnesota, Compiled by Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge, Chapter III, Vol. 1, page 31, rll Indian Treaties. From prehistoric days up
Company pleads guilty to killing eagles. Will pay $29,623 per future eagles
Energy company pleads guilty to killing hundreds of Bald and Golden eagles. Agrees to pay $29,623 per future dead eagles.
Reminder of June 4, 2022. 12-4:00. Fundraiser & 26th Anniversary.
Reminder of June 4, 2022. 12-4:00. Today is 4-11-22 to remind you of this very important day for the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community! Our
Henry Sibley High School Now Called – Two Rivers High School in 2021.
By KAI SANCHEZ | Pioneer Press PUBLISHED: June 3, 2021 at 4:57 p.m. | UPDATED: June 6, 2021 at 9:10 a.m. West St. Paul and Mendota Heights residents are being
Water Blessing Full Moon Walk at Coldwater Springs.
Water Blessing Full Moon Walk at Coldwater Springs – Saturday, April 16, 2022 Inbox Coldwater Springs Water Blessing Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Saturday,
Sheriff in North Dakota Territory
Sheriff in North Dakota Territory Louis Philippe LeMay was the son of Michel LeMay & Pelagie Monfette. He was born in Canada and moved to
Wanbdi Ho’ta Waste emankiyepi do, nakun Damakota
“Wanbdi Ho’ta Waste emankiyepi do, nakun Damakota” (I am called Grey Good Eagle, and I am a Dakota) “Mitakuye Owasin” (All My Relations) Dated:
Dear Members: Please send us pictures of your ancestors.
If you would like to add photographs of your ancestors, please send them to us. Include any information you know about the picture, like when
Mendota Days July 9th, 2022.
Morning Brian Mielke, Mayor of Mendota, thanks for the invite. Some members of the Mendota Community will be there on Sat July 9th. We would
Attention: To all member’s who would like to see your photos on our site.
Even those I have asked for years. I would love all the pictures of your ancestors, the further back the better. Can you email Brad,
Elizabeth Warren
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Statements of Participation for the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community
Click the following link to view our Statements of Participation for the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community
Wacipi Flyer
Waiting to hear from the Belcourt’s and Eastman’s for the honoring. And others for what positions they will take, arena director, head drum and co
Monsignor Augustin Ravoux
Monsignor Augustin Ravoux Archdiocese Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Metropolis Minneapolis-Saint Paul Other post(s) Administrator February 22, 1857– 1859 Orders Ordination January
Porkys Sugarbush Camp
Sugarbush t1Ma0rSp5ch 9 7f78att 8:34 mtPdM · We are not backing down!! We are tough sugarbushers and we will meet on Saturday 11am for Pebaam’s ceremony and the feast to
Historial Saint Peter’s Church in Mendota.
Historial Saint Peter’s Church in Mendota. Minnesota’s oldest church in continuous use. In 1837 the Vatican established a new diocese (The Diocese of Dubuque) which
Lineage from Chief Cetanwakanmani to Mendota families members.
Can someone make a new chart? Contact mendotadakota@gmail.com, if you can help make a new chart.
This is urgent to all members. Please read asap.
Mendota Community staring out as a community in 1995. Morning to all members. This is urgent (1) This is urgent to all members. We must
The Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934.
The Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934, also known as the Wheeler-Howard Act or informally, the Indian New Deal, was a U.S. federal legislation
Angelique DuPuis Renville & Hipolite first daughter she married Jean Baptiste Wakon LeClaire.
Check out the witnesses to Marguerite birth. I am so happy yo find this all these family members, and friends. Love Sharon
Tribal Chairwoman has some updates for you to read.
Mendota has been a 501C3 since 1997. “Preserving, Protecting and Promoting the Dakota Culture for Future Generations.” We are a proud Dakota Community, and you
Albert and Lilly Felix LeClaire. I Found this at the Fairbault Goverment Center.
To my surprise I found my family story at the Fairbault Goverment Center on there website, I just typed in LeClaires. on 4-29-21. Your
Looking for pictures of Angelique DuPuis Renville and her daughter Marquerite Louise DuPuis
Been looking for Angelique Renville picture for a long time. Angelique DuPuis Renville daughter was Marquerite Louise DuPuis. Angelique married Hipolite DuPuis. Hipolite was very
Marguerite Louise Dupuis. Please send me your pictures or documents on your family.
Marguerite Louise Dupuis Name Marguerite Louise Dupuis Born 1 May 1840 [1] Gender Female Died Yes, date unknown Person ID I54678 cghsm Last Modified 11 Mar
Dakota Soul Sisters, Mendota families in the book the Felix and LeClaire
The Cunningham Clan Comes West Posted on November 8, 2019 by dakotasoulsisters On April 17, 1848, the Williamson family, which had been on furlough in Ohio since fall of
ALBERT AND LILLIE LECLAIRE. PLEASE SHARE & SEND YOUR FAMILY STORIES UPDATED.
Please share your stories with us. ALBERT AND LILLIE LECLAIRE THE FAMILY OF ALBERT AND LILLIE LECLAIRE Albert LeClaire, a Mdewakanton Dakota Indian, was 1st
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.
Jim Denomie, beloved Ojibwe artist who used humor to confront serious issues, dies at 66.
Jim Denomie, beloved Ojibwe artist who used humor to confront serious issues, dies at 66 An “art dad” who championed emerging talents, he illuminated the
Please help Oulyssia Elizabeth Rose Alkire she is a bright, intelligent and feisty two (2) years old.
Supprt Qulyssia’s fight with brain cancer on gofundme.Mika Zephier is organizing this fundraiser. A few words from Mika Qulyssia Elizabeth Rose Alkire is a bright,
Sharon Lennartson and the Faribault Dakota Project
Sharon Lennartson, tribal headwoman of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community, exploded with joy when she learned of the Faribault Dakota Project in the works. “I
Please look for our Wacipi soon on Drum Hop & PowWow.com
Our Wacipi is Sept 9-10-11-2022. Can not wait to see you all. Flyer coming soon Love Sharon
MMDTC declares its sovereignty: Indiancountrytoday.com
News Release Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community declares its sovereignty Mdewakanton Sioux of Minnesota band seeks expedited federal recognition On
About the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community.
New Brochure about the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community. Brochure was made for our Press Release Tuesday June 15th in Mendota At the DuPuis House.
Mendota went from our 23 Wacipi / Pow Wows this year to our 25th.
Watch for updates. Mendota went from our 23 Wacipi / Pow Wows this year to our 25th. Here is why we had two Wacipi’s back
Martha Fasthorse Interview for our 2015 Wacipi on KQ Radio.
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Mendota will be Honoring Our Ancestors Feb 12, 2022.
Mendota will be Honoring Our Ancestors Feb 12, 2022. Ceremony will be at the Fort Snelling and on zoom. We will meet even if it
Lucien Galtier
Lucien Galtier From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Drawing of Lucien Galtier from an 1876 history of the city of
Inipi class for Feb10th has been cancelled.
Inipi class for Feb 10th has been cancelled. Joseph asked to will have class Feb 24 at 6pm central time. Love Sharon
Changed Wacipi from our 23rd to 25th. This years Traditional Wacipi is Sept 9,10,11, 2022.
I know you all think it is to soon to work on the Wacipi. No it is not we always start in February, March the
Address Changed almost two years ago. Please write down the temporary address.
Attention: Sharon’s Cell 952-239-9969 Tribal Office 651-452-4141. Mail to Sharon Lennartson % of MMDTC 945 Redwood Dr. Apple Valley Mn 55124. Make checks out to
Congratulations to John and Becky Varone on your 50th wedding anniversary Feb 19, 2022.
John and Becky Congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary. Love from Sharon, Joe, Jason and Greg and the Mendota Community.
Eustache Bellecourt (born 1844) 3rd grandfather to all the LeClaires on Albert LeClaire side.
Bellecourt Eustach Jr. Cemetery (Other) Date: 5/30/2015 1:35:45 Pm Added by Joseph Bevins on 1 Jun 2015 Eustache Bellecourt (born 1844)
Marquerite Metivier donated this red beaded bag to MNHS in about 1860.
Marguerite is Sylvia Swanson, Pat Stark, Marlene Dixon’s and others gggrandmother.
Join us for a zoom meeting about an Inipi if you have never been in one, on Jan 27 at 6pm – 7:30pm.
Mendota Dakota’s Inipi and Tobacco class. When Thu Jan 27, 2022 6pm – 7:30pm Central Standard Time – Costa Rica Where https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87069870566?pwd=cjdrTlhNd1NtVElreFhiVDhhbVBIdz09 (map) Joining info Join with
Gather for Clyde Bellecourt’s Funeral Services in Minneapolis. Proclamation to Clyde from.
Proclamation to Clyde family from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Gather for Clyde Bellecourt’s Funeral Services in Minneapolis Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey attends the wake services
QUOTES BY CLYDE BELLECOURT
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Coursolle Family On Sunday, January 23, 2021, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Dupuis House at the Sibley Historic Site located at 1357 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota, Minnesota Jane Hayden-Hart.
On Sunday, January 23, 2021, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Dupuis House at the Sibley Historic Site located at 1357 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota,
Marguerite Bellecourt
Eustache O-Mon-Dah-Gah-Ne-Nee Bellecourt my 3th grandfather. 1800’s Minnesota Esutache Bellecourt is buried at St. Benedict’s Cemetery at White Earth, MN. His White Earth Ref.
Clyde Bellcourt is in the spirit world 1-11-22. One of the founders of American Indian Movement.
Peggy and family all my love. Mendota wants to do a tribune to Clyde with many pictures and stories on our website. If ok with
Now VIRTUAL ONLY: update about Dakota and Ojibwe Languages Symposium.
Now VIRTUAL ONLY: update about Now VIRTUAL ONLY: update about Dakota and Ojibwe Languages Symposium. Dakota and Ojibwe Languages Symposium. We want to be sure
Charles Napoleon Morin.
Charles Napoleon Morin March 5, 2022. Little Canada Historical Society
LARRY LONG and TOM THIBODEAU In story & Song. Check out DRIFTLESS RADIO WDRT-FM 91.9
COMMUNITY OF GOODNESS LARRY LONG and TOM THIBODEAU In story & Song Monday | January 1O, 2022 8:30 AM – 8:50 AM (CT) DRIFTLESS RADIO
Rosebud, Santee Sioux celebrate childrens’ remains return. Our grandmother Lilly LeClaire came home.
Rosebud, Santee Sioux celebrate childrens’ remains return The remains of nine Native American children were welcomed in Niobrara with prayers, teddy bears, balloons, and music
CROW TRIBE HUNTING RIGHTS PROTECTED.
CROW TRIBE HUNTING RIGHTS PROTECTED December 14, 2021 Categories: Hunting and Fishing Rights The Crow Tribe secured recognition of its hunting territory in the Fort Laramie
Kaposia Village Recollections.
Kaposia Village Recollections TALES OF THE DAYS WHEN ST. PAUL WAS NOTHING BUT AN INDIAN COMMUNITY (Larpenteur) [Source: The St. Paul Globe, Sunday, May 22,
Buffy Sainte-Marie, Brule, Star Nayea, filmmaker Chris Eyre and newspaper publisher Paul DeMain
Buffy Sainte-Marie, Brule, Star Nayea, filmmaker Chris Eyre and newspaper publisher Paul DeMain all have something in common as Musicians and raised by white families
TALES OF THE DAYS WHEN ST. PAUL WAS NOTHING BUT AN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Minnesota Genealogy and History Volunteers Dedicated to Free Genealogy Kaposia Village Recollections TALES OF THE DAYS WHEN ST. PAUL WAS NOTHING BUT AN INDIAN COMMUNITY
Minnesota History Taught Through the Lives of Hypolite & Angelique Renville Dupuis.
Minnesota History Taught Through the Lives of Hypolite & Angelique Dupuis by Daniel C. Munson The Hypolite and Angelique Dupuis House on the Sibley Historic
Dakota 38+2 Memorial Ride 2021.
Principles of the Group 2015 – 2020 This group was originally started in 2008 by Gloria Hazell Derby and was designed specifically for the
The 2 churches we get toys from are all doing gift cards this year so much easier.
The 2 churches we get toys from are all doing gift cards this year so much easier. Each family will get $25, $50 or $100.00 depending
Remembering Pearl Harbor Morning of December 7, 1941. Thank our veterans for protecting our country. our counity
Remembering Pearl Harbor 80 years ago today, on the morning of December 7, 1941, Japanese bombers and torpedo planes staged a surprise attack on the U.S.
Check out SCRIBD website, I was looking for Renville Scouts and found this.
Not to clear but good information on other documents..
Long Nights Full Moon Walk with SuSu and others.
Long Nights Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Saturday, December 18, 2021 Gather at the park entrance, 7 pm Park on the Hwy 55
I found this post from Carl Leith 4-29-2016.
Post by highashell on Apr 29, 2016 at 2:57pm I’m Carl Leith..the guy the administers to the Dakota Kinship FB Group looking for more families that
Mendota is looking for a buffalo skull for our Inipi.
Mendota is looking for a buffalo skull. Where can I get one? Pidamaya ye Love Sharon www.mendotadakota.com or email mendotadakota@gmail.com
Let Us Give Thanks for this Holiday Season. With toys and gift cards for the needed this year.
Let Us Give Thanks for this Holiday Season. As we celebrate this harvest moon month / season, let us be thankful for our friends, relatives,
Inipi & honoring for Joseph Bester after 34 years of sobriety & Sun Dancer for 31 years.
Inipi and honoring for Joseph Bester 34 years of sobriety, Sun Dancer for 31 years. Joseph just lost his sister Patty Bester 3 days ago.
I have been searching for a long time to see who is Wakan LeClaire?
I have been searching for a long time to see who is Wakan LeClaire? I am so happy to finally get answerers. This is the
Survey coming to all members by the end of the month.
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Gratitude Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs.
Gratitude Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Friday, November 19, 2021 Gather at the park entrance, 7pm Park on the Hwy 55 access road Thanksgiving
Jason Lambright uncle, Odelia (Matilda) LaBatte’s grandson.
These stories are what mendota is are looking for. Thanks Jason for sharing. Jason Lambright sent this. This is the kind of stories Mendota is
Different books the Mendota people are mentioned in
We all should be proud of who we are. I know I’m proud of my Dakota blood. Our ancestors were very powerful
Mendota is looking for Honorary Members.
Honorary Members are people who are not lineal members but want to be part of the Mendota native community. We have about 75 as of
Revoke the Medals of Honor for the Wounded Knee Massacre.
Pressure Mounts on President Biden to Revoke the Medals of Honor for the Wounded Knee Massacre Wounded Knee Grave BY NATIVE NEWS ONLINE STAFF NOVEMBER 09,
This is Dakota Land By SuSu Jeffery. This is a must read!
This is Dakota Land, by Susu Jeffrey
Angelique Winona RENVILLE and Hypolite DUPUIS were married on 11 Jan 1839 in Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota, USA.
I thought some of our member’s would like to see this. Sharon Eighth Generation Angelique Winona RENVILLE was born in 1806 in Kaposia Village near Fort
Brad and Sharon have posted on our website 1,739 posts.
Brad and Sharon have posted on our website 1,739 posts in almost 28 years. Between our posts and our 27 years of community building and
Survey coming to all members by the end of next week.
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The Biden administration set a Jan 4, 2022 deadline for its private-sector vaccine mandate.
The Biden administration set a Jan 4, 2022 deadline for its private-sector vaccine mandate. (Here are answers to common questions.) The new rule, applying to companies
First Zoom membership meeting with members and honorary members Sunday Nov 28, at 6pm.
Correction Zoom membership meeting with members and honorary members Sunday Nov 28, at 6pm. Not Nov 26 LOL. Love Sharon
Special teaching in sweat lodge
Hi Auntie Sharon, so nice to hear your voice today. Here is the information about the special teaching sweat lodge. It is open to the
Guide to work with Non Federal Recognition Tribes. Please Read!
GUIDE TO WORKING WITH NON-FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES IN THE SECTION 106 PROCESS. https://www.achp.gov/sites/default/files/whitepapers/2018-06/GuidetoWorkingwithNon-FederallyRecognizedTribesintheSection106Process.pdf
What is a Mendota Member Responsibility’s 2021.
What is a Mendota Members Responsibility’s 2021. Who wants to learn the language, culture, go to inipis, support Sundance, etc. Who cares that the Mendota
Facebook & Fundraisers & Charity. If you would like to donate to Mendota
Please go to facebook and they have a on going fundraiser. On your birthday you can pick your charity. Please pick Mendota. We received a
Angeline Morand Indian Princess dies.
Grandmother to many members including Sharon.
27 years of community building and pubic education.
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