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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. A lifelong Minnesotan, he was a proud resident of West

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. Community Room of the Sanctuary at West St. Paul, 1746

Monica McKay, The world has lost a brilliant light

The world has lost a brilliant light. Monica McKay (born Monica Lee Siems, Dakota name ?u??idawi?, Fox Woman) journeyed on from us on Tuesday, March

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 it on the website by March so people can plan

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 Sanctuary at West St. Paul, 1746 Oakdale Ave., West St.

Mendota Dakota Book Club Native American Authors

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! ????

International Women’s Day – Unite & Resist in St. Paul, MN March 8, 2025 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm CST

Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard., Saint Paul, MN, 55155 International Women’s Day – Unite & Resist in St. Paul,

Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Pledge Form.

Can you help us pay rent at a new place? The pledge is to help pay rent. How much you will donation each month as

Honoring our Ancestors has been cancelled for Feb 8, moved to Saturday March 1st 2025.

Hello Relatives Due to the many people who called or emailed that they would not be able to come due to the weather – we

Trauma & Solidarity March 8th. Starts at 11:00am. With Dr. Samuel Torres.

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

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

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

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!