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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Toward – Healing – Minds – and Hearts Oct 5, 2024.
Toward-Healing-Minds-and-Hearts_Oct-5-2024
I just want to say thank you & (Pidamayaye) in Dakota for being part of our 27 Wacipi.
I just want to say thank you & (Pidamayaye) in Dakota, from the Mendota Tribal
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
Helping get as much sage as we can, at St Peters Church in Mendota MN. Aug 17th Potluck.
If the tree guys come on Aug 17th then we can not be there for
MMDTC is looking some teepee to buy, rent or borrow with poles.
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community is looking some teepee to buy with poles. Must have
What is an Inipi or Sweat Lodge
The recovery of ceremonies, spiritual practices and culture is of vital importance to the Mendota
New Growth from Old Roots Circle News Feb 2000.
http://mendotadakota.com/mn/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/New-Growth-from-Old-Roots.pdf
Midsummer Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Sunday.
Midsummer Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Sunday, July 21, 2024 Gather at the park
- 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)
Toward – Healing – Minds – and Hearts Oct 5, 2024.
Toward-Healing-Minds-and-Hearts_Oct-5-2024
I just want to say thank you & (Pidamayaye) in Dakota for being part of our 27 Wacipi.
I just want to say thank you & (Pidamayaye) in Dakota, from the Mendota Tribal Council. For coming to Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community’s 27th
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
Helping get as much sage as we can, at St Peters Church in Mendota MN. Aug 17th Potluck.
If the tree guys come on Aug 17th then we can not be there for the sage. As they will be cutting branches, and not
MMDTC is looking some teepee to buy, rent or borrow with poles.
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community is looking some teepee to buy with poles. Must have them by our 27th Powwow Sept 13-15-24 at St Peters
What is an Inipi or Sweat Lodge
The recovery of ceremonies, spiritual practices and culture is of vital importance to the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community as it is for all Indigenous
New Growth from Old Roots Circle News Feb 2000.
http://mendotadakota.com/mn/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/New-Growth-from-Old-Roots.pdf
Midsummer Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Sunday.
Midsummer Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Sunday, July 21, 2024 Gather at the park entrance, 7pm Park on the Hwy 55 access road The
Inipi Today 7-13-2024.
Mendota’s Inipi are the second Saturday of each month. WELCOME ALL. Welcome everyone to our Mendota’s Inipi. Our Inipi is the second Saturday of each
Wacipi / Pow Wow Donation Request Letter 2024 & Volunteers signup.
Hope to see you at the wacipi / powwow. Volunteers are always welcome. Please email Maria – mmcnamara1954@gmail.com, Samantha – samantwalker@gmail.com, Rita – ritachamb56@gmail.com All
Chief Wabasha II, his story
MORTON, Minn. – Gripping a cane tightly, Ernest Wabasha slowly reached to touch a pair of heavy iron shackles hanging from his mantel – the
Personal Pidamayaye from Sharon. I’m sure council feels the same.
3 of 38,344 Personal Pidamayaye from Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chair. Han Mitakuyepi About our 30th Anniversary. I’m sure tribal council feels the same. I cannot even begin
The Inipi is Sat June 29, there was a schedule change, fire is at 2:00pm.
Fire starts from 2:00pm – 4pm. Inipi is from 4pm – 6:30pm. Potluck from 6:30 – 7:30. Cleanup at 7:30. Everyone is welcome! The Inipi’s
Bluehummingbirdwoman A Indigenous Gift Shop.
At my grandson graduation I ran into Tara. She was setting behind me. I heard auntie Sharon and turned around there was Tara. So glad
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
Invitation to Drum Singing Practice with Joseph Bester and others.
These fabulous guys will have the drum at our 30th anniversary. Come and enjoy them. Love Sharon Invitation Drum Singing practiceToPDF (1) (1) You’re ALL
More land given back to native people. When will Mendota get land back?
Berkeley will buy Ohlone shellmound site, return it to Indigenous land trust
Domestic, Sexual, Teen, Violence and Sex Trafficking in Tribal Communities
This Must stop in out tribal Communities NOW.
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