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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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
Inipi today Sat 1-11-25.
Sorry for the late notice. Sharon
Honoring our Ancestors Flyer, February 8th 2025. Everyone is welcome!
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 8, 2025 I arranged everything for Honoring Our Ancestors.
The Mendota Community has moved from 1200 Centre Pointe Curve Suite 300.
We have moved to the other end of the building the west side. 1200 Centre
Food Shelf will be closed Dec 26. Will reopen in Jan, 2025, watch for update.
Call Mary Kay 612-381-6796. for an appointment
Cancelled today Thursday Dec 19, packing day, because of winter storm weather.
See you all Sat Dec 21 at 10:am. Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chair
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
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
Gift cards and food shelf appointment only.
Do you drive or can you get a ride if you live close to Mendota?
- 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)
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 today Sat 1-11-25.
Sorry for the late notice. Sharon
Honoring our Ancestors Flyer, February 8th 2025. Everyone is welcome!
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 8, 2025 I arranged everything for Honoring Our Ancestors. Fire lite at 11am. The State park will have 2
The Mendota Community has moved from 1200 Centre Pointe Curve Suite 300.
We have moved to the other end of the building the west side. 1200 Centre Pointe Curve from Suite 300. We are the first office
Food Shelf will be closed Dec 26. Will reopen in Jan, 2025, watch for update.
Call Mary Kay 612-381-6796. for an appointment
Cancelled today Thursday Dec 19, packing day, because of winter storm weather.
See you all Sat Dec 21 at 10:am. Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chair
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
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
Gift cards and food shelf appointment only.
Do you drive or can you get a ride if you live close to Mendota? Most gift cards will be from Target, Cub, Walmart. Depends
MMDTC Holiday Party and Gift Card Drive 2024. Please also bring some can goods for a our new food shelf opening Dec 12,th.
MMDTC Holiday Party and Gift Card Drive My friend Samantha made this Christmas Banner. Sat, December 7th, 2023 and our annual drive for gift cards
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
If you are donating gift cards for families in need, please write the amount on the card.
If you are donating gift cards for families in need, please write the amount on the card. Pidamayaye for you generosity doing these hard times
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
Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Sunday, December 15, 2024
FM 12.15.2024 Rutting Deer Moon of the Rutting Deer Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Sunday, December 15, 2024 Gather at the park entrance,
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!
Mendota Community Food Shelf Opens Before Christmas. Watch for Details!
Mendota Community Food Shelf Opens Before Christmas. Hope to have the grand opening Thursday Dec 12, 12-4. MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT. TRIBAL OFFICE 651-452-4141, OR
Methodist Bishop Commits to Returning Sacred Red Rock to the Dakota People.
Methodist Bishop Commits to Returning Sacred Red Rock to the Dakota People March 31, 2017 healingmn NewsBishop Bruce Ough, Doctrine of Discovery, Eyah Shaw, Minnesota
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