Important Wacipi message from Sharon & Wacipi Committee.

Volunteers Needed for the 27th Wacipi Setup

Join us in preparing for our 27th Wacipi, which will be held from September 13-15, 2024. We need volunteers on the of actual Wacipi.

We also need help with these days also

• Setup:
• Tuesday, September 10: 11 AM – 5 PM
• Wednesday, September 11: 11 AM – 5 PM
• Thursday, September 12: 11 AM – 5 PM
• Takedown:
• Monday, September 16: 10 AM – until done.

Get Involved!

We would love to have some teens and young adults to help us with the setup while learning valuable skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for boys and girls clubs to get involved. Of course, adults and families are also welcome. Come together to support and experience the preparations for our Wacipi – Powwow.

Calling All Strong Dakota Warriors!

This is a volunteer opportunity, and we will provide food for everyone. Feel free to bring a dish to share and contribute to our feast.

How to Volunteer

Please email us as soon as possible to Ritachamb56@gmail.com & samantwalker@gmail.com to sign up as a volunteer. They are in charge of all the calling and setting up. Please don’t call Sharon to be a volunteer. You can email Sharon with any other questions about the Wacipi at mendotadakota@gmail.com.

Contact us right away if you’d like to be a vendor. Please fill out the vendor’s application here: https://mendotadakota.com/mn/vendor  send vendors application to Sharon at mendotadakota@gmail.com

Silent Auction

We need donations for our silent auction. Any contributions will be greatly appreciated. Contact the Tribal Office at 651-452-4141 for more details.

Literature

I recently completed my book: Stolen Culture, Traditions, and Heritage.: Good Thunder Woman – Wakiya Waste Win in Dakota.

“Losing everything as to who I am. This book is about a journey into my own Indigenous heritage and exploration into everything that I, and so many others have lost as a community. The truth of how colonialism and Europeanization has impacted many nations of Indigenous peoples as told through my own stories from ancestors, relatives, and myself. This has been a labor of love for my family, community, and Indigenous peoples. The hope is that you will read this story and understand from firsthand tales the generational trauma, fears, joys, and tears as a result of centuries of struggle.”

You can purchase a copy of this book at the wacipi or you can get it from Amazon here: www.mendotadakota.com/book

Pidamayaye

Thank you, and love from Auntie Sharon.