Our Christmas was fabulous on Dec 2, 2023 there were about 70 people there

Our Christmas was fabulous, there were about 70 people there. Some did not sign in so it could have been 75 people?

Pidamaya ye creator for showing all these people to the Mendota Community.

There was so much food as always.

So many wonderful people came to our Christmas and gift card Party.

I was worried we would not have enough cards for families.

We did receive many gift cards.

We have about 55 families so far and still coming. I got 5 more families this morning. These cards will help these families, some have 1-8 children in their families.

I’m hearing from many grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren WHY!

I asked Dan, Steve, Tommy, and Angie to help me go through the cards. The people at the party were very generous.

The Mendota Community cannot say pidamaya (thank you) enough, you are so very kind.

(Pidamaya ye) thank you to for supporting Mendota to help us get land also.

I sold more of my books so happy people are interested.

If you want to give more gift cards, please get visa gift cards sent to the Tribal Chair.

Sharon Lennartson % MMDTC

945 Redwood Drive

Apple Valley, MN 55124

The mail at the office is way too slow. Deadline for cards is Dec 15, 2023.

Love you all!!

Pidamaya ye from the Mendota Tribal Council and it’s members.

Tribal Chairwoman: Sharon Lennartson.

Vice Chairperson: Steven Renville.

Treasurer: Joseph Lennartson.

Secretary: Danielle Ross.

Historian: Greg Strandmark.