Pidamaya Brad Sumpter.
Brad is a amazing man, without him we would have no website. I can call him and he’s there to help. He never hears thank you, because he does everything behind the scenes. So I want to say a BIG Thank You to Brad from the Mendota members, and from all of the people who […]
Marie Winona Nordin has passed away.
Marie Winona Nordin Member of the Santee Sioux Nation of Nebraska Age 97 Passed away peacefully on December 31, 2009 with family around her. Preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Nordin; daughter, Clarice Gombold (Jerry); son, Theodore Nordin Jr. (Kathy); and grand-children, Jerry Brunkhorst & Jerry Stanley. Survived by 5 children, Donna Schweitzberger Freeman […]
Mankato Run, we need VOLUNTEERS (food prep)
If anyone can make fry bread or other foods for the Mankato run, please let us know. Connie or Sharon 651-452-4141
MENDOTA TRIBAL MEMBERS NO VOTING MEMBERSHIP MEETING IN DEC.
Hello to all our members. There will be no voting membership meeting in Dec. Hope to see you all at the Christmas Party Dec 12, 2-4 pm. Happy New Year to all of you. Your Tribal Council!
Christmas Party / Toy Drive at MMDC Center.
Christmas party at MMDC on Dec 12, from 2:00 – 4:00pm. We need new toys and clothes. It will be nice to see everyone again. POTLUCK! Sharon and the tribal council.
College-bound teenager Tim Jackson was fatally stabbed early Saturday in south Minneapolis
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Language Table at MMDC
Everyone is welcome to come to our language table. We meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30. We may be having a culture class on the third Wednesday. We will be making a star quilt. Please bring a dish to share. Pidamaya ye Sharon
Dan Veesenmeyer / Language Class 10-28-09.
Dan received his eagle feather at language class. Melvin Grey Owl honored him with the eagle feather. Dan’s daughter Katie was there to see her father get his eagle feather. I was honored to give one of my eagle feathers to Dan. Dan has been finding his native ways and walking the red road. He […]
CONGRATULATION’S to Perry Altendorfer.
Perry Altendorfer is now a member of the Mendota Community. I think Perry will be a great asset to our community. He knows a lot of our genealogy. He is willing to volunteer some of his time to help at the center. Welcome Perry! Sharon And the tribal council
In Memory of Elmer Norbert Running
  Elmer Norbert Running (May 23, 1921 – September 10, 2009)  Wake services for Elmer Running will be held at his residence at Iron Wood Community Sunday thru Tuesday with services to be held there at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 15, 2009. Burial will follow at Iron Wood Hilltop Sundance Grounds. Elmer was born in […]
2009 POW WOW FLYER UPDATE
Newly updated 2009 Pow Wow flyer has been added to our DOWNLOADS section.
Happy Birthday to Marie Winona LaCroix Nordin
Marie, you are an amazing woman.The Mendota people and others would like to say We Love You. We hope you have many more Birthdays. Marie turns (97) on July 25, 2009. If you would like to wish her a Happy Birthday you can send an email to. cablaze@msn.com Sharon
Mendota Member’s
Monthly Voting Membership Meeting. Tuesday June 30, at 7:00 pm. Bring a treat if you want. Please bring a member with you. We need more members to come to our monthly meetings. Pow Wow meeting Tuesday June 30 at 6:00 pm. If you would like to be on the Pow Wow Committee please be here […]
Chris Mato Nunpa Canceled do be illness. There will be language class at 6:30.
Chris has a new music C-D in Dakota, it is wonderful. Chris will be our language class guess on June 24, please come and welcome him. POTLUCK
Happy Birthday Joann. June 10.
Joann, the Mendota people want to wish you a very Happy Birthday today.
Happy Birthday to Faith Bad Moccasin 4-16
Happy belated Birthday, thanks for all you do for Mendota’s language class.
Happy Birthday to Curt Schneider 5-20
May you have many many more Birthday’s. Amazon.com Widgets
We are so proud of You Sofia. CONGRATULATION’S for making the honor roll at your school.
On May 13th, the Mendota Mdewakanton Community was blessed with the meeting of a very interesting young girl, and her family. Sofia is a very special young girl, gifted in native ways. Sofia is on the honor roll at her school.
The Sacred Cha Nu Pa (Tobacco) Once told by Amos Owen
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Rick and Sandy Anderson
Happy 25th wedding anniversary on June 23, 09. Hope you have many more. Love Sharon and the Mendota people.
Happy Birthday to Sewella May 12
Happy Birthday Sewella. Thanks for dancing at our Pow Wow and being a friend to the Mendota people.
Happy Birthday to Beverly Scott May 3
Happy Birthday to Beverly, we hope you have many many more. Love Sharon
Happy Birthday to Jeanne Hollingsworth May 8th
Happy Birthday to our dear friend Jeanne who is always there for the Mendota people.
Happy Birthday to Nancy Nielsen
Happy Birthday Nancy, thanks for all you do for MMDC. Nancy’s birthday is May 19th.
Jim Anderson “RED SKY”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JIM ANDERSON! I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU JIM, FOR ALL YOU DO FOR YOUR PEOPLE AT MENDOTA. AUNTIE