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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Remembering Wayne J. “Butch” Nordin A Life Full of Heart, Humor, and Adventure. April 3, 2025, at Age 71
Wayne J. “Butch” NordinPassed away suddenly on April 3, 2025, at the age of 71.
Singing and Drum Practice. Elder Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chair will be there for prayers and drum.
Han Mitakuye Owasin! We are having singing and drum practice on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Monica McKay, The world has lost a brilliant light
The world has lost a brilliant light. Monica McKay (born Monica Lee Siems, Dakota name
Been getting calls, and emails about our 28th Wacipi. The date is Sept 12,13,14 2025.
Greetings! People have been contacting me asking about our Wacipi flyer. We try to have
Han Mitakuye Owasin! We are having singing and drum practice on Friday, February 28, 2025.
We are having singing and drum practice on Friday, February 28, 2025. Community Room of the
Mendota Dakota Book Discussion Group
Join the Mendota Dakota Book Discussion Group for an exploration of powerful stories by Lakota and Dakota authors. Meetings start March 17 on Zoom, with special guest appearances from featured writers. Register to receive your first book! ????
- 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’s next Inipi is March 8th. Fire starts at11:00am, Inipi around 2:00ish. Please bring a dish to pass for the feast.
March 8th is a Saturday. All Inipis are on a Saturdays. Unless the Inipi gets changed for some reason. Always check Mendota’s website mendotadakota.com or
Dismantlediscovery.org – Mendota is on this website. We are so honored.
Here’s a link https://dismantlediscovery.org/about/repair-partners/ MMDTC is listed here as a 2024-2025 Repair Partner.
Food shelve appointments available from 11am to 3pm. Please call as to when you want to come get some food.
Please contact Rita first befor calling the tribal office. Rita Chamberlain 651-235-7842 Ritachamb56@gmail.com You can also call the Tribal Office 651-452-4141. If we don’t answer
Leonard Peltier, released from prison, yet still on house arrest for the rest of his life.
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Stands with Leonard Peltier The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community is pleased with the long-overdue decision to release Leonard Peltier
Coyotes Mating Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Coyotes Mating Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Gather at the park entrance, 7pm Park on the Hwy 55 access
Little Crow mutilated by the citizens.
Little Crow (Taoyateduta), was a leader of the Mdewakanton Dakota during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 On July 3, 1863, while Little Crow and his
We are having singing and drum practice on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 6:00pm
Hello Everyone! Han Mitakuye Owasin! We are having singing and drum practice on Friday, February 14, 2025. Community Room of the Sanctuary at West St. Paul, 1746 Oakdale
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Food Shelf Appointments 11am 3pm
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.
BY LEVI RICKERT JANUARY 27, 2025 Opinion. When President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of Leonard Peltier (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, he
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday March 1st, 2025 Everyone Welcome! Please Share this Flyer
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday March 1st, 2025 Everyone Welcome! Please Share this Flyer! Saturday, February 8, 2025 Join Us for a Sacred Ceremony and Potluck
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.
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