Holiday Party & Gift Cards Saturday Dec 3 at the DuPuis House 2-5.
Holiday Party Saturday Dec 3 at the DuPuis House in Mendota 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy, MN 55150 on the Sibley Site from 2-5. Clean up at 6. Holiday Party Saturday Dec 3 at the DuPuis House in Mendota on the Sibley Site 2-5. Clean up from 6-7. Please bring some food to pass for our […]
10th Gen to Cetanwakanmami Little Crow to Sharon Lennartson
10th Generations to Cetanwakanmami Little Crow to Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chair descendant. Many of our members come from Cetanwakanmami. Also here is a picture of Cetanwakanmami that was found on familysearch.com. Who made this document back in 1990 for my family. Of the seven Dakota leaders present at the negotiations, only Cetan Wakuwa Mani (Le […]
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Pledge Form.
Can you help us pay rent at a new place? One the pledge form you can state that the donation is for the pledge to help pay rent and how much you will donation each month. Pidamaya the Mendota Tribal Council. Click to access PLEDGE-FORM.pdf
Ongoing Community & Interpretative Center fundraiser!
Online fundraiser for a Community & Interpretative Center, until we get a center we can call our own. No one to tell us we can have a meeting or not. Help us to Preserving, Protecting, and Promoting the Dakota Culture for Future Generations. The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community needs a Community & Interpretative Center […]
MMDTC declares its sovereignty: Indiancountrytoday.com

News Release Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community declares its sovereignty Mdewakanton Sioux of Minnesota band seeks expedited federal recognition On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community (MMDTC) will declare its sovereignty as a band of Mdewakanton Sioux of Minnesota, and seeks expedited federal recognition, in accordance with President […]
Sharon Lennartson and the Faribault Dakota Project

Sharon Lennartson, tribal headwoman of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community, exploded with joy when she learned of the Faribault Dakota Project in the works. “I yelled and screamed to my boys, “Somebody’s finally going to listen,’†Lennartson recalls. I wanted every bit to be a part of it.†In partnership with the Faribault Heritage Preservation […]
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 live article: https://tribalbusinessnews.com/sections/sovereignty/13575-mendota-mdewakanton-dakota-tribe-to-again-seek-federal-recognition Pidamaya ye so much Jenna, so nice talking with you. Love Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chairwoman for the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community.
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community 26th Anniversary and Fundraiser June 4th.
PLEASE SHARE OUR FUNDRAISER & ANNIVERSARY FLYER. PIDAMAYA! 26th Anniversary and Fundraiser 2022 Mendota has been a 501C3 since 1997. “Preserving, Protecting and Promoting the Dakota Culture for Future Generations” Please send your donations to MMDTC 1350 Sibley Memorial Hwy Mendota, MN 55150. You can also send donations to MMDTC % Tribal Chairwomen Sharon Lennartson […]
Monsignor Augustin Ravoux
Monsignor Augustin Ravoux Archdiocese Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Metropolis Minneapolis-Saint Paul Other post(s) Administrator February 22, 1857– 1859 Orders Ordination January 5, 1840 Personal details Birth name Augustin Ravoux Born January 11, 1815 Langeac, Auvergne, France Died January 17, 1906 (aged 91) Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Nationality French Denomination Roman Catholic Monsignor […]
Lineage from Chief Cetanwakanmani to Mendota families members.
Can someone make a new chart? Contact mendotadakota@gmail.com, if you can help make a new chart.
This is urgent to all members. Please read asap.
Mendota Community staring out as a community in 1995. Morning to all members. This is urgent (1) This is urgent to all members. We must get the paperwork done. Please read asap. Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chairwoman
The Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934.
The Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934, also known as the Wheeler-Howard Act or informally, the Indian New Deal, was a U.S. federal legislation which secured certain rights to Native Americans, including Alaska Natives.[1] These include a reversal of the Dawes Act’s privatization of common holdings of American Indians and a return to local […]
Albert and Lilly Felix LeClaire. I Found this at the Fairbault Goverment Center.
To my surprise I found my family story at the Fairbault Goverment Center on there website, I just typed in LeClaires. on 4-29-21. Your story needs to be told!. I have been asking for stories for years from the rest of the members. Love Sharon. ALBERT AND LILLIE (FELIX) LECLAIRE. THE FAMILY OF ALBERT […]
ALBERT AND LILLIE LECLAIRE. PLEASE SHARE & SEND YOUR FAMILY STORIES UPDATED.
Please share your stories with us. ALBERT AND LILLIE LECLAIRE THE FAMILY OF ALBERT AND LILLIE LECLAIRE Albert LeClaire, a Mdewakanton Dakota Indian, was 1st of seven children. He was born on May 12, 1885 in Mendota, Minnesota. His parents were Frederick LeClaire and Celina Robinette LeClaire. Frederick’s parents were Jean-Baptiste Octave (Wakon) LeClerc (LeClaire) […]
About the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community.
New Brochure about the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community. Brochure was made for our Press Release Tuesday June 15th in Mendota At the DuPuis House. Supporters welcome peaceful event.
Mendota went from our 23 Wacipi / Pow Wows this year to our 25th.
Watch for updates. Mendota went from our 23 Wacipi / Pow Wows this year to our 25th. Here is why we had two Wacipi’s back in 1997-1998 down at Stop the Reroute / Highway 55 / Coldwater. We have added those two Wacipi’s at many people request. The Mendota Tribal Council. Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chairwoman Jason […]
Mendota will be Honoring Our Ancestors Feb 12, 2022.
Mendota will be Honoring Our Ancestors Feb 12, 2022. Ceremony will be at the Fort Snelling and on zoom. We will meet even if it is very cold. Consider the people back in 1862 who were forced to brave the cold. We will light the sacred fire at 10:00am, ceremony is at 11:00pm. Lon, Joy […]
Address Changed almost two years ago. Please write down the temporary address.
Attention: Sharon’s Cell 952-239-9969 Tribal Office 651-452-4141. Mail to Sharon Lennartson % of MMDTC 945 Redwood Dr. Apple Valley Mn 55124. Make checks out to MMDTC
Let Us Give Thanks for this Holiday Season. With toys and gift cards for the needed this year.
Let Us Give Thanks for this Holiday Season. As we celebrate this harvest moon month / season, let us be thankful for our friends, relatives, the food we have, and the roofs over our heads. Let us give thanks every day as we greet the morning star in the eastern sky. Let us give thanks, […]
Special teaching in sweat lodge
Hi Auntie Sharon, so nice to hear your voice today. Here is the information about the special teaching sweat lodge. It is open to the whole community. Please invite people to pray and learn with Uncle Jason Charger on the following dates at the Mendota Sweat Lodge: Friday 11/5 going in at 7:30pm Saturday 11/6 […]
Honored to have Representatives from Dickinson / Carlisle Indian School website.
Three Representatives from Dickinson / Carlise Indian Industrial School website. Will be at our Wacipi what an honor. So honored to have them come from Pennsylvania. Barbara Landis, Susan Rose, and Jim Gerencser. Updates: Here are a few things I wanted to update for you all. Thank you to everyone involved in the Wacipi. […]
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribe to again seek federal recognition
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribe to again seek federal recognition. Article by Jenna Kunze. Aug 2nd, 2021 MENDOTA, Minn. — At the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers in the heart of the Twin Cities exists the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community (MMDTC), a 125-member group who can trace their ancestry in the area back […]
Donation Request Letter for our 21st Traditional Pow Wow Sept 10-12-2021
Donation Request Letter for our 21st Traditional Pow Wow Sept 10-12-2021 at St Peters Church in Mendota, MN 55150. Please start to have your donations in by July. That is only a few months, to see what we can buy or not buy? Gift cards cards welcome. A Wacipi or (Pow-Wow) is a social gathering […]
If you are looking for an article and don’t see it, use our search bar.
If you are looking for an article and don’t see it, use search. Thank you for coming to our Mendota Oyate (Mendota Nation) website.
Some of Sharon’s Genealogy. Please send yours so it can be added.
Some of Sharon’s family documents. Please send me your family documents so I can add them like this for you.
New Growth from Old Roots Circle News Feb 2000
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AN EMPLOYEE PERK THAT MAKES EMPLOYEES PERK.
We have some people who do matching donation with their Employer. Contact your employer to see if they do matching Donations to charities. Thank You Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chairwoman.
Document for signing up to ACH Payments.
ACH Enrollment Members Form.doc 2021
Change of address for Members.
All members need the correct updated information for the BIA.
Warranty Deed Hipolite Dupuis to Octave LeClaire 4-22-1864 Page (1).
Warranty Deed Hipolite Dupuis to Octave LeClaire 4-22-1864 Page (1)
Have You Been Fully Vaccinated? You must be to enter the Wacipi.
Have You Been Fully Vaccinated? People are considered fully vaccinated: 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine If you don’t meet these requirements, you are NOT fully vaccinated. Keep taking all precautions until […]
Mendota’s 21st Wacipi – Pow Wow Sept 10-11-12, 2021.
A Wacipi or (Pow-Wow) is a social gathering that focuses on traditional dance, song, and celebration. A tribute to a great ancestry, the Wacipi or (Pow Wow) is an event of significance to the Native American Nations. MMDTC has been a community for 26 years. Our 21st Annual Traditional Wacipi or (Pow-Wow) is September 10-11-12 […]
The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community is looking for new members.
The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community is looking for new lineal members. Go to downloads far right side on this site to find the application. Pidamaya. The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community is looking for new lineal members. If your family was in Mendota Minnesota, in one of these censuses. Your Dakota ancestor must have […]
Application for those who would like to be part of our community.
HONORARY APPLICATION FEB 2020Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 04-20-2020. Prospective Honorary Members: This application is for people who […]
Hello everyone the Mendota office is closed in Mendota, because of the coronavirus.
Hello everyone the Mendota office is closed in Mendota do to the coronavirus. All Business / Tribal affairs will continue as normal. The tribal council is working from home. Please get survey and consent form email to me. Please get caught up on your contributions. If you have any question or concerns please email us. […]
I sure hope we are back to normal by our Pow Wow Sept 11-13-20.
Our Traditional Wacipi / Pow Wow grant has been submitted. I sure hope we are back to normal by Sept 11-13-20. Mendota will also be celebrating 25 years as a community as soon as can around June or July. Our fundraiser may be the sometime as our 25 year celebration. If your bored like me, […]
Our Way Or The Highway: Inside The Minnehaha Free State
Our Way Or The Highway: Inside The Minnehaha Free State (Ecology) (Paperback) by Mary Losure (Author) Mary has other books on Amazon. Mendota and others to fight to save the trees and houses. Mendota is in this book Jimmy Anderson is in this book. Please read if u want, you can get a used one […]
AMAZON NOW HAS AN APP. Amazon.smile will donate to the MMDTC everytime you make a purchase!
You can help our tribe at no cost to you! Simply visit www.smile.amazon.com and select MMDTC as your preferred organization to support! Amazon will gift us with 0.5% of everything you purchase and your price is still the same!
Cancelled Membership Meeting 3/29/20 – DuPuis House. May cancel Aprils meeting too.
CANCELLED Membership Meeting March 29, 2020 at the DuPuis House our ancestors home in Mendota 1:00-3:00. No more potlucks, you can bring a vegetable or fruit tray maybe some cookies to eat at the table doing the meeting. Your Tribal Council Sharon, John, Greg, and Jason.
Mendota’s 21st Traditional Wacipi / Pow Wow Sept 11-13-2020.
The Mendota Wacipi Community welcomes you to our 21st Wacipi / Pow Wow, more information coming soon. Sharon
Fundraiser at the Mendota VFW to help keep our doors open June 6th, 2020.
Flyer New Edit 1
MMDTC Enrollment Consent Form Census Consent form.
Within this document, I being of legal age, hereby give my consent to have my name enumerated on the census roll of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community of the State of Minnesota. MMDTC Enrollment_Consent_Form
Federal Recognition needs some help with research.
Federal Recognition needs some help with research. This can go a long way in helping us with our federal recognition. Can you please donate some time to assist? Pidamaye John, Greg, Jason, and Sharon
No membership meeting in December
never do. We have our Christmas Party and Toy Drive instead. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The Mendota Tribal Council.
If anyone wants to donate a gift please sent to MMDC 1351 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota MN 55150.
If anyone from out of town wants to donate a gift please sent to 1351 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota MN 55150. Christmas Party and Toy Drive at the DuPuis House in Mendota 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy Saturday Dec 7, 1-4 please bring a dish to pass. Toys for kids ages 1-12 for girls and boys. […]
Christmas party and toy drive & potluck. Dec 7th 1-4 at the DuPuis House in Mendota.
Mendota’s Christmas party and toy drive and potluck, please reply if you will be at the party, and what you may want to bring to pass. If someone is making frybread let me know I will make maple butter. I need at lease a two day notice. Saturday Dec 7th 1-4-2019, at our ancestral home […]
Please use Amazon Smile and Our Tribe Will Earn Donations!
Hello, everyone just a reminder to use Amazon Smile by using this link: www.mendotadakota.com/amazon (If that link doesn’t work, here is the direct link: https://www.linksmile.amazon.com/ch/41-1848659) When you use amazon to shop, Mendota gets a percentage of all orders because we are a 501C3 charity and the best thing, is YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED ANYTHING!. We have been […]
Membership Meeting Nov 24, potluck at the DuPuis House in Mendota 1-4.
Christmas Party and Toy Drive Dec 7th, 1-4 potluck at the DuPuis House in Mendota.
All our members out of town, please help make a child happy this year with a small gift or gift card. Mendota’s Christmas party and toy drive and potluck, please reply if you will be at the party, and what you may want to bring to pass. If someone is making frybread let me know […]
Future Membership Meetings for 2019 – 2020.
2019 Sunday Oct 27 Members meeting 1-3 potluck. Sunday Nov 24 Members meeting 1-3 potluck. Saturday Dec 7 Christmas Party and Toy Drive 12am – 4pm potluck. No membership meeting in Dec. 2020 Sunday Jan 26 Member meeting 1-3 potluck. Sunday Feb 7 Honoring our ancestors, 10am – 4pm potluck. Sunday March 29 Member meeting […]
The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community is looking for a professional grant writer and professional fundraiser.
The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community is looking for a professional grant writer, with experience in capital land grants. We are also looking for a professional fundraiser. If interested in either of these positions, please send your resume to mendotadakota@gmail.com. We will be interviewing four people in the next two weeks at our new office […]
Congratulations to all the winners from our pow wow raffle booth & auctions
To all our wonderful guests who came to our 20th Pow Wow. Thank you all so much for coming to our Pow Wow and supporting your local Native American Community. It was a honor to have you join us. For those of you who won at the raffle booth or auction booth at the Pow […]
Funeral for Jim Anderson \ Red Sky: Wednesday Sept 11th at 11:00am
Funeral for Jim Anderson \ Red Sky Jim passed into the spirit world on June 27, 2019. We had a celebration of life gathering for Jim in August but the traditional Dakota Ceremony will be: Wednesday Sept 11th at 11:00 am St Peter’s Church 1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy Mendota, MN 55120. The meal is pot […]
James Kermit Anderson Red Sky was born May 7, 1959. He passed into the spirit world June 27, 2019.
Claudia, ask me to post this. James Kermit Anderson Red Sky was born May 7, 1959. He is preceded in death by parents Russell and Lillian Rose Anderson, and brother Craig. Survived by loving wife Claudia and daughter Ameyalli Anderson. Also survived by former wife Juliane and sons James, Jr and Joseph Anderson. Sisters Patricia […]
Update on Pow Wow and Membership Meeting.
Good morning everyone, the pow wow is only 20 days away and still lots of work to do. Donation suggestions again, we are thinking gas cards, or visa cards are always good for donations. People keep emailing and asking what to donate? Taking donations for pop for the pow wow, you can […]
Membership Meeting July 29, 2019.
Membership Meeting July 29, 2019. At the DuPuis House in Mendota from 6:30 – 8:00 meetings are over before dark. Please bring a dish to share. PLEASE help cleanup before you leave. Thank you Your Tribal Council. Sharon
Update about (Red Sky) Jimmy Anderson passing from a heart attack on 6-27-2019.
Here is an update about (Red Sky) Jimmy Anderson passing from a heart attack on 6-27-2019. Please light a candle for Jim for 4 days. A ceremonial fire will be lit Saturday 6/29 at 3:00pm and will run continuously until Wednesday July 3rd. The fire will be at St Peter Church. The fire will be […]
Metro Regional Arts Council Arts Achievement Award Celebration
2019 Arts Achievement Award Celebration Thursday, June 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm No cost to participate
2019 Arts Achievement Award Celebration
2019 Arts Achievement Award Celebration Thursday, June 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm No cost to participate
Dakota Tribes, Mendota is mentioned.
The Spirit Lake Reservation, formerly Devils Lake Sioux Reservation, is located in north central North Dakota. The people of Spirit Lake are often called Dakota “Sioux,†a term dating back to the 17th century. “Dakota†means “friends†or “Oyateâ€â€”“the people.†The term “Sioux†is a corrupted version of an Ojibway-Algonquian term “Naud-owa-se-wug,†meaning “like unto […]
Next Membership Meeting is Monday June 24, from 6:30 – 8:30 at the DuPuis House in Mendota. Potluck
We are back to Monday nights again. The meeting is Monday June 24 from 6:30 – 8:30 at the DuPuis House in Mendota. Potluck!!
Mendota’s 20th Annual Pow Wow Sept 13, 14, 15, 2019, at St. Peter’s Church in Mendota, MN 55150.
Updates after June 10, 2019. Mendota’s 20th Annual Traditional Wacipi – Pow Wow September 13, 14, 15, 2019. Location: St. Peter’s Church Grounds 1405 Sibley Memorial Hwy Mendota, Minnesota 55150. More details in June.
Friday, April 19, Full Moon Walk/Water Ceremony at Coldwater.
Friday, April 19, Full Moon Walk/Water Ceremony at Coldwater. Celebrating Water, the Feminine Element Water Ceremony Plans Before the Ceremony: John Gebhart get a gallon of CW water in a glass jug, collect in smaller jug and run thru sieve into the gallon jug Set-up at the Spring House with paper cups, Christina & John […]
Albert and Lilly LeClaire House in Mendota.
I had ask for a better picture of Albert and Lilly LeClaire House in Mendota. Thank You Victoria Scott and Teri Gillette for sending us a nice clear picture of grandpa and grandma house. All our pictures are under ancestors on our website www.mendotadakota.com. If you want your families pictures on our website sent them […]
Our next Membership Meeting is Sunday April 28 1-4 potluck.
Greetings Dear Members Our next Membership Meeting is Sunday April 28 1-4 potluck. This is our last Sunday meeting then we go back to Monday nights. Wow what an exciting time for all of us. This will happen we will get a community center with the help from Best Buy and others. If we all […]
It’s TAX TIME & your donation toward Mendota Community Center is tax deductible
Maybe you can donate to Mendota for our Community Center your donation is tax deductible. Thank you for your donation in advance if you are interested in donating to our cause. Your Tribal Council Sharon
Best Buy / Community Center
Fundraising for the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community to acquire a Community Center 3-24-2019 Good morning everyone, this is just a quick note to let you know what is going on for our community. We are FINALLY doing a Capital Campaign. We need to raise money to buy a house to use for our community […]
Documents for gaining federal recognition 25CFR Part 83 2015
The regulations, paperwork, research and criteria for gaining federal recognition can be exhausting. We could really use your help to do some research with us. If you have time, please contact Perry and he can let you know how you can help. (612) 327-0100 This is 1 page of the BIA criteria for gaining federal recognition. […]
Reminder of this Sunday February 24, Membership Meeting from 12:00 – 3:00 Potluck.
Reminder of this Sunday February 24, Membership Meeting from 12:00 – 3:00 Potluck. If we get all that snow on Saturday, Sundays meeting will be cancelled again. Watch for emails or look on our website www.mendotadakota.comTHANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENTS. Your tribal council Sharon, John, Marlene, Perry, and LonLove Sharon
Sharon Lennartson, celebrating 15 years of volunteering!
Sharon Lennartson is celebrating 15 years at volunteering at the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community. I have tears of happiness in my eyes as I am writing this. Today Feb 11, is my 15th wonderful, marvelous, anniversary volunteering for the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community. Mostly ups with some downs but I suppose that is […]
Membership Meeting are on the last Sunday for the next 3 months.
Feb 24, Sunday 11:30 – 12:45 then from 1:00 – 3:30 then clean up out by 4pm. March 24 Sunday 11:30 – 12:45 then from 1:00 – 3:30 then clean up out by 4pm. April 28 Sunday 11:30 – 12:45 then from 1:00 – 3:30 then clean up out by 4pm. Sharon
Next Membership Meeting Sunday Jan 26, 2020 at the DuPuis House in Mendota from 1-4 potluck!
Holiday Party & Toy Drive at the DuPuis House
Holiday Party & Toy Drive Dec 8 at our Ancestral Home the DuPuis House in Mendota 1- 4. Please bring a dish to pass for the feast. Please bring a toy or gift for boys & girls ages 1-17, we try and get a gifts for teens a gift card would be nice. Toys will […]
Help us get donations.
If you are going to ask for a donations from anyone, please check with me as we have sent out 150 donation letters. Just send an email to me with whom you want to ask for a donation I will see if we already sent one to them? If asking for a donation remember our […]
Letter from Jim Anderson, about how Mendota has been treated for years. It is time we stand up, enough is enough.
Letterhead Jim Anderson 2 5-7-2018
Grievance Letter to MNHS & the DCC.
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Please read you may find your ancestors in the excerpts.
Excerpts the a Hasting MN Gazette MHS 1-3-1885 – Dec 31 1887
Friends of the Sibley House Newsletter please read.
Please read and help support us. Sharon Minish Sibley site(3)
Daughter of the American Revolution
If some one want to do some research at the Daughter of the American Revolution website https://www.dar.org/library Thanks the Mendota Tribal Council 651-452-4141
Mendota Inipi May 20, 1:30 at the Dupuis House in Mendota. Potluck
Mendota Inipi May 20, 1:00 at the Dupuis House in Mendota. Potluck! Please help clean up before you go. Pidamaya ye Love Sharon
WHY we are repeating our history again over and over and over?
James Anderson To whom it may concern. My name is JimAnderson i am the cultural liasion for the Mendota Dakota people of minnesota.Its has come to my attention That we are repeating history again.Back in 1990s our community reformed after many years of not knowing who we were as Dakota people.Of course many people questioned […]
The Mayo Hospital is a fabulous hospital.
t now · The Mayo hospital is a fabulous hospital. I can’t say enough good things about it. But It is just easier to go a mile from by my house. I don’t have to pay to park. A whole lot less people coughing and sneezing every 2 seconds. Over 60 people waiting to give […]
The Mendota Community would like to say thank you to the State of MN.
The Mendota Community would like to say thank you to the State of MN for letting us use our Great, Great, Great, Grandparents home in Mendota MN. Thank you to the MNHS for your support thru the years. The Mendota Community has used the DuPuis House for over 5 years. For our language class, our […]
Update on my cancer, Love Sharon. 4-7-2018
For those of you who have not heard I have cancer I was diagnosed in Dec 2017. I have Low Grade Lymophoma it is a slow growing cancer. I have seen 3 doctor now. Still not sure what treatment I will get and when I start. I’m a fighter I will beat this! Went to […]
Drum teaching cancelled for April 3rd, at the DuPuis House because of weather. We will reschedule.
Update: Cancelled we will reschedule! Stanley Looking Horse will be teaching men how to use the drum and learn the songs. Class will start Tuesday from 6:30 – 8:30 April 3rd, 2018 at the DuPuis House in Mendota class is every two weeks. Lisa will teach the woman the songs. If you are interested please […]
Our next membership meeting is next Sunday March 25, 1-4 potluck.
Our next membership meeting is next Sunday March 25, 1-4 potluck. And our regular members, and of course our wonderful honorary members. Must be a member in attend our membership monthly meetings. Just saying hi and keeping you all in the loop that live out of MN. Starting to work on the Wacipi grant due […]
Cancelled Membership Meeting Monday Jan 28, 2019 due to weather. Next Membership Meeting meeting Sunday Feb 24, 2019.
Membership Meeting Monday Jan 28, 2019. At our ancestral House / DuPuis House in Mendota, MN 55150. Your Tribal Council always working for you! Love Sharon
Mendota’s18th Wacipi Sept 8-10-2017 Supplies Help.
I keep getting calls, emails, asking what we need for our Wacipi. Here are a few things. Our flyer is on the website, you can print it on this site. Please send to everyone you know. The flyer is on face book too please send out to everyone you know. We got the Wacipi Grant!!! […]
GOFUNDME PLEASE HELP US GET A COMMUNITY CENTER.
GoFundMe   Donate 12 Help MMDTC get a community center. 3-1-2017 PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FACE BOOK FRIENDS AND YOUR EMAIL CONTACTS. We want to thank people who have mailed checks in the amount of $1,800.00 so far for our land/community center. Plus what is on gofundme $615.00 We are a Native American Community. We […]
The Doctrine of Discovery May 3rd at 7PM at the DuPuis House
The Doctrine of Discovery Open to the public and free admission, everyone is invited Documentary to be shown on May 3rd at 7PM at the DuPuis House on Mendota, MN 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy. There will also be a discussion about the Sacred Red Rock that the Methodist Church will give back to the Dakota […]
The flowers of tomorrow are the seeds of today. April 22nd, 11am to 2pm
The flowers of tomorrow are the seeds of today. April 22nd, 11am to 2pm
Dakota Truth Telling Gathering. May 4th to 7th.
Now is the time if you want to make a donation to Mendota by the end of the year. All donations are Tax Deductible.
Now is the time if you want to make a donation to Mendota by the end of the year. All donations are Tax Deductible. Mendoda is a 501 C3, website www.mendotadakota@gmail.com, email mendotadakota@gmail.com All payments can be made with Pay Pal, or a check. Make payments out to MMDC, once we receive the donation you […]
Christmas Party & Toy Drive Dec 3rd, 2016 – 1-4, POTLUCK! at the DuPuis House
Christmas Party & Toy Drive Saturday Dec 3rd, 2016 – 1-4 POTLUCK! at the DuPuis House. Everyone is welcome, please bring an unwrapped gift for Girl or Boy ages 1-12 years old. Don’t for get the teenagers. All gifts go to the office after the Christmas party, people need to call the office for their […]
Urgent letter to all peoples of good heart about the current situation of the MMDTC.
Urgent open letter to all peoples of good heart about the current situation of the MMDTC. From the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community. BE DAKOTA EVERY DAY! We are the Mendota Mdewakanton Tribal Dakota Community, and we are here today fulfilling that prophesy as best we can in the place where our direct ancestors lived. […]
Beverly Mae Scott passed into the Spirit World Oct 5th, 2016. Memorial for her Nov 19th at the DuPuis House 1-5 POTLUCK
Beverly May Scott passed into the Spirit World Oct 5th, 2016. Memorial to be at the DuPuis House in Mendota November 19, 2019. Beverly’s Memorial will be November 19th at the DuPuis House 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, MN 55120 from 1-5 potluck! Inipi after for those of you who want to go in to the […]
MENDOTA NEEDS YOUR HELP! HELP US GET LAND AND A COMMUNITY CENTER.
MENDOTA NEEDS YOUR HELP TO HELP US GET LAND AND A COMMUNITY CENTER. WE HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR OVER 200 HUNDRED YEARS.AN OFFICE IN MENDOTA FOR 20 YEARS IN MENDOTA WE ARE A PROUD DAKOTA COMMUNITY! Urgent open letter to all peoples of good heart about the current situation of the MMDTC. From the Mendota […]
Membership Meeting & Sharon’s birthday Aug 29th
Voting Membership Meeting Aug 29th from 6:00-7:00pm. Then Birthday Party for Sharon Lennartson her 70th Birthday to follow. Please bring a dish to pass. Please join with your Mendota Mdewakanton Tribal Community to honor our Tribal Chairwoman on the celebration of her 70th Winter. Monday, August 29 at 7pm (Party follows the Membership Meeting at 6pm) DuPuis […]
Mendota’s 17th Traditional Wacipi Sept 9-11-2016. We are looking for volunteers call the tribal office if you would like to volunteer.
Mendota’s 17th Traditional Wacipi Sept 9-11-2016. More information to come later. Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chairwoman Chris Antiel Vice Chairman Marlene Dixon Treasurer / Secretary Perry Altendorfer Historian Jim Anderson Cultural Advisor John LeClaire Member at Large Lon Navarre Member at Large
Bdote Dakota Water Summit April 17th, 2016 – 12:30-3pm.
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The Battle of the Story of Taku Wakan Tipi.
Autonomy, Ecology, Oral History, Social Protests The Battle of the Story of Taku Wakan Tipi 18/06/2014 Ed Sutton 2 Comments by Antidote’s Ed Sutton Our writers collective has only existed informally for a couple of years, and has only been publishing for a few months. Members of the Antidote Writers Collective are still in the […]
Membership Enrollment is now reopen. On our website go under downloads to see the application.
Membership Enrollment is now reopen. On our website go under downloads to see the application. Please call the office if you need any help, or have any questions 651-452-4141. Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chairwoman Chris Antiel Vice Chairman Marlene Dixon Treasurer / Secretary Perry Altendorfer Historian Jim Anderson Cultural Advisor John LeClaire Member at Large Lon […]
Ceremony in Mendota for Wounded Knee on Dec 29th it will be 125 years since the Massacre.
Ceremony in Mendota for Wounded Knee it has been125 years since the Massacre. Tom Weaver called us to see if we could have a ceremony in Mendota for 125 years since Wounded Knee. On Dec29 at the DuPuis House or Sibley Historic Site 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy MN 55150. Prayers at 12:00, Inipi at 2:00, […]
Voting Membership Meeting at the DuPuis House Sunday Nov 29th 1- 4 Potluck!
Just want to say thank you to all the members who are getting caught up with their dues. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Voting Membership Meeting at the DuPuis House Sunday Nov 29th 1-4 potluck. Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chairwoman Chris Antiel Vice Chairperson Marlene Dixon Treasurer / Secretary Perry Altendorfer Historian Lon […]
Mendota Day’s July 11, 2015. Volunteers Needed. Native Dancers needed
Mendota Day’s July 11, 2015. Volunteers & Dancers needed please call asap.The Mendota Community will be helping with Mendota Day’s this year, like we have in the past . Volunteers are needed to help at the VFW and to help the Mendota Community.The Mendota Community needs volunteers to help with the parade, the parade is […]
Please come and help us celebrate 20 years as a continuous community June 27th 2015 11:00am – 3:30pm at St. Peters Church, Mendota MN 55150.Â
Please come and help us celebrate 20 years as a continuous community June 27th 2015 11:00am – 3:30pm at St. Peters Church, Mendota MN 55150 Everyone is invited, there will be food, you can still bring a dish to pass. If you have any stories, pictures, or anything you would like to share about the Mendota […]
Voting Membership Meeting May 31st, at the DuPuis House in Mendota 1-3:30 POTLUCK.
Voting Membership Meeting May 31st, at the DuPuis House 1-3:30 Potluck. Sorry about the confusion about this months voting meeting. See you this Sunday Sharon
Inipi May 17, 2015 at the DuPuis House be there by 1:30 if you want to do prayers ties, Inipi at 3:00. Potluck! Rain or Shine we will have the Inipi!!
Inipi or sweat May 17, 2015. Please come by 1:30 if you are going to be doing prayer ties. Please bring a dish to pass. 651-452-4141. Please send us an email, let us know if you are coming mendotadakota@gmail.com Pidamaya ye Sharon Rain or Shine we will have the Inipi!!
Mendota will celebrate 20 years substantially continuous basis as “American Indian as a community on June 27th 2015
Mendota will celebrate 20 years as a community on June 27th 2015 from 11:00 – 4:00 at St Peters Church in Mendota MN. Mendota will celebrate 20 years as a community on June 27th 2015 from 11:00 – 4:00, at St Peters Church in Mendota MN. Linda Brown will host the committee, Sharon will cohost […]
Honoring Our Ancestors Feb 7th 2015.
Honoring Our Ancestors Feb 7th 2015. Cante Maza (Neil Mckay) will do the ceremony. Honoring Our Ancestors
Mendota has a new email – mendotadakota@gmail.com
New Mendota email is – mendotadakota@gmail.com Sharon
New Tribal Council Chairwoman is Sharon Lennartson, Sharon would like to thank you.
Thank you I just want to say thank you to all the people who came to the election party. I got so many emails, text, phone calls, saying congratulation to me on the election. MMDC is very dear to me. There is nothing I would not do to keep Mendota’s doors open. I love my […]
We have had over 3,200,000 hits to our website since Sep 28,2008.
We have had over 3,000,000 hits to our website. We lost our counter a couple of times. That’s a lot of hits for our little website. The Mendota Tribal Council and it’s members would like to say thank you, to all the people who have come to our Mendota Website. Pidamaya
Pamela Fagan has some really nice items for sale, please check it out – www.etsy.com
We sold some Native American homemade items on our Etsy website and 10% of what we sell will be donated to the tribe. I have more coming we will forward the donation. Check us out: www.etsy.com the name of our shop is: ChaskaDesigns. Pamela Fagan praudit@aol.com
Membership is now reopened as of Oct 28, 2013.
The applications for MMDC membership and Honorary membership are both on our website. Please fill out the application, and welcome to our community! Please call the office at 651-452-4141 for any questions, ask for Sharon Your tribal council.
Voting Membership Meeting March 25, at the DuPuis House at 7pm.
Voting Membership Meeting March 25, at the DuPuis House at 7pm. The Lenape people, will not be at this meeting. The Tribal Council
Pidamaya to the person who returned the White Buffalo Calf Woman picture
Pidamaya to the person who returned the White Buffalo Calf Woman picture to Mendota. The white buffalo calf woman painting has been returned to Mendota. Mary from St Peters Church called us and said someone drop off the picture at the door, did not leave a name?? Who ever took the picture 2 1/2 years […]
Language class every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 (see details)
LANGUAGE CLASS & CULTURE CLASS IS ON HOLD FOR NOW, WE HOPE TO HAVE CLASS AGAIN IN MAY? Language class are held every Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm except for the last Wednesday of each month where we hold culture class language class during the same hours. Both classes are at […]
Voting Membership Meeting February 25, at 7:00pm at the DuPuis House. CANCELLED
Voting Membership Meeting February 25, at 7:00pm at the DuPuis House. CANCELLED Your Tribal Council 651-452-4141
Enrollment will be closed until further notice.
As of February 1st, enrollment will be closed for 90 days, or until further notice. The membership committee needs to get all our membership in order. Thank you for your patience – the Tribal Council.
ACH Easy Direct Payment Plan for Members
MMDC would like to remind you that a Direct Payment Plan option is available. You can have your payment made automatically from your checking or savings account. And, you won’t have to change your present banking relationship to take advantage of this service. The Direct Payment Plan will help you in several ways: it saves […]
New membership applications.
We are now taking new membership & honorary membership applications. If you want to be an honorary member get your application in ASAP. We will be having our voting and honorary meeting at St Peter’s Church on Oct 15, at 7:00 potluck!! These and many more files can be found in our DOWNLOADS section. Enrollment […]
Rebirth of the Mendota Dakota Tribe
Part documentary and part interview of Jim Anderson, the new chairperson of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Council. We journey deep into the history of the Twin Cities area and touch on the Mdewakanton Dakota people’s creation story, history with French traders, the Louisiana Purchase, the Treaty of 1805, the beginning of white settlement in […]
Need help with Fed Recognition & grants
We are looking for some help with Federal Recognition, and grants if you can help us please call us. 651-452-4141 Dear Academic and Student Affairs Administrator, and others. I am writing on behalf of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community. We are a 501 C-3 non-profit organization, ID #41563. Our mission is to preserve, protect, and […]
No Voting membership meeting Nov 19th
On Nov 19, we will welcome are new honorary members. No Voting membership meeting. We have about 12 people who want to become honorary members to our Mendota Community. Please come to St Peters Church on Nov 19, at 7:00pm and welcome them. Pot Luck! Mary just told me the meeting will be below in […]
Looking for Mendota Wacipi Pictures
If anyone has any pictures they would like to share with us please send them to mendotadakota@gmail.com or call the office at 651-452-4141, you can mail the pictures too. Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community 340 River Rd Mendota, MN 55150 Sharon
Mendota’s 13 Wacipi was Wonderful the best EVER!!!!
There were so many eagles flying around, it was inspiring. The energy at the Wacipi was so so strong. We had over 150 dancers from all over the 5 states. We had 31 vendors, some did not show up, but it shows us that people do want to come to our Wacipi in Mendota on […]
Seven Feathers Construction 612-715-3037
1. American Indian owned since 1997 2. Find us on facebook 3. Thanks Tommy
MEMBERS PHOTOS
The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community  would like to do a pictorial history of our MMDC family. We would like to gather photos of you, your family members, your ancestors, grandparents, great grandparents, etc. Please email photos to our office at mendotadakota@gmail.com Please identify as many of the people in each photo that you […]
Any events that Mendota has please check the website, and your emails for any cancellation.
Cancellation do happen sometimes, sorry for any inconvenience. You can always call the office at 651-452-4141 before you drive to Mendota. The Mendota Tribal Council Sharon
MMDC fundraising with Food Perspectives
The Mendota Dakota Tribe has been fundraising with Food Perspectives for about 5 years. They are now doing everything online, and it is much easier to do. If you are interested, go to their website and sign on under Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community. When you do a test, part goes to Mendota. So if you […]
Permit for Honoring Our ancestor Sat Feb 11, 2023.
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 11th, 2023.
The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community will be Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 11, 2023. Ceremony will be at the Fort Snelling and on zoom and the DuPuis House. We will meet even if it is very cold. Consider the people back in 1862 who were forced to brave the cold. Our Dakota ancestors had […]
Target Field: Volunteer at target field get a group together.
Target Field seek motivated 501 C3 groups. Look on our website for more details. Email the office asap if you are interested mendotadakota@gmail.com. You would be volunteering your time to get Mendota a donation. Free parking, uniform and badge and I think a free meal? We also need an on-site manager at each game. This […]
Honoring Our Ancestors Feb 11th look at flyer below.
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 11, 2023 at Fort Snelling State Park and on Zoom
My family wants to find our great great grandmother Angelique Renville.
Angelique Winona RENVILLE was born in 1806 in Kaposia Village near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, MN. She died on 3 Jan 1890 at the age of 84 in Mendota, Dakota County Minnesota. She was also known as Agatha We Oui Nar Xha (Red Woman) Angelique was 1/2 blood Dakota Indian. Angeline Rolette was born about […]
This picture of Angeline Rolette is not Angelique Renville.
Angelique Winona RENVILLE was born in 1806 in Kaposia Village near Fort Snelling
Fundraiser for Tommy
We are getting close to the $800.00 please help Tommy he needs more, as his fines were more he still needs $600.00. Love Sharon
Trees in Winter Full Moon Walk at Coldwater Springs Sunday February 5, 23
Trees in Winter Full Moon Walk at Coldwater Springs. Trees in Winter Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Sunday, February 5, 2023 Gather at the park entrance, 7pm Park on the Hwy 55 access road Tree bones, arbor silhouettes, holding up the night sky—it is humbling to contemplate our elder tree relatives on […]
Pilot Knob (Oheyawaha) “hill that is much visited” Watch for updates.
Pilot Knob (Oheyawaha) “hill that is much visited” Watch for updates
MMDTC would love to add your descendancy chart on our website send now.
We would love to add your descendancy chart on our website. Quick Reference to some Mendota Members who are DESCENDANTS of Chief Cetanwakanmani 111 (Little Crow). Dear Mendota members. We would love to add your descendancy chart on our website. Not just the Felix, Robinette and LeClaire families. We are a community of 115 members […]
Sharon Lennartson & Cousins Lineage Chief Little Crow III CETANWAKANMANI
Tunwi Sharon Lineage
Mendota’s 26th Wacipi Sept 8-9-10-2023.
Mendota’s 26th Wacipi Sept 8-9-10-2023. More information coming in March 2023. Love Sharon
Saplings buds considered proof of their 19 century heritage with Bob Brown
Here is an old newspaper clipping about Saplings buds considered proof of their 19 century heritage with Bob Brown
Repair Inipi cancel for today until Friday.
STAY HOME – ICY CONDITIONS – Inipi Sweatlodge Resurrection Postponed until Friday at 10:00 AM – For Hardcore Volunteers and those that won’t see this email I will be at the lodge shortly after 10:00 AM today and we will shovel paths etc for Fridays RESURRECTION! Be safe! Love and hugs, Joseph, Being Of The […]
Make a difference in 2023 with a donation.
Want to join me in making a difference? Our community is starting 2023 calling on the communities we love, pray with, support, and have been a part of for centuries. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are NOT currently Federally recognized and have been pursuing recognition for almost 30 years. Our time has come again to […]
Angelique Winona Renville was born in 1806 in Kaposia Village in MN.
Sharon Lennartson the tribal chair, is the ggranddaughter to Angelique and Hypolite Dupuis. There are many other members of MMDTC who share the same ancestry. Here is a picture of Lillie Felix. Angelique Winona RENVILLE was born in 1806 in Kaposia Village near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, USA. She died on 3 Jan 1890 in Mendota, […]
Dakota protesters meet sesquicentennial wagon train. Back on May 11, 2008
Dakota protesters meet sesquicentennial wagon train Covered wagons and police cars were stopped side-by-side as protesters blocked the roadway. (Photo by Scott Russell) By Scott Russell , TC Daily Planet May 10, 2008 Several dozen Native American protesters and allies tried to upstage a Minnesota Sesquicentennial event at Fort Snelling Saturday. Protesters said the states […]
Joseph is inviting you a language zoom meeting on Dec 18 at 6:30pm.
Everyone email Joseph if you have any questions. Joseph will take care of all Inipi things. We also need someone to let Mendota know how many people are at each class. Pidamayaye Love Sharon Joseph is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Mendota Dakota’s Zoom Language, Culture & Spirituality Class Every other Sunday […]
NYE Event-BTS Mendota will be mention on this event to help get donations.
Coldwater Date Night Full Moon Walk Friday, January 6, 2023.
https://www.shutterstock.com/search/ouroboros Free ouroboros images if you want to add one—your choice. Date Night Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Friday, January 6, 2023 Gather at the park entrance, 7 pm Park on the Hwy 55 access road It’s the beginning of the year and the end of the week. Link the head and tail, […]
Inipi Saturday Dec 10th at the DuPuis House in Mendota.
Duane, the Fire keepers gets there around 10:30 or 1100am. People doing prayer ties will start around 11:00ish. We go inside the Inipi around 1:00. Feast at 4 or 4:30 and help cleaning up 5:00 – 5:30 and be out by 6. If woman are on their monthly moon they can not go into the […]
Your birthday on facebook can help Mendota as we are a 501C3 charity.
If you are on facebook and when you have your birthday, you can ask for a donation for your charity of your choice. PLEASE USE YOUR COMMUNITY, THE MENDOTA MDEWAKANTON DAKOTA TRIBAL COMMUNITY. You can cut and paste our name into the charity area then pick us. This is tax deductible. All the donations go […]
Gift Cards are coming in now. But we need more to help the families.
Update: Date Extended: We had to extend the deadline. We received $500.00 at the holiday party. And about $250.00 in the mail. Thank you all who made a donation you are all so kind in this holiday season. We still need more to help the 40 families. Pidamayaye Love Sharon the Mendota Tribal Council.
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