New Display Shares the Area’s Geological History
Next time you visit Hoċokata Ṫi to learn more about the history of the Mdewakanton Dakota people in our public exhibit, you can also discover the earth’s history in a new display. Located next to the gift shop is a stratigraphic column, which represents the layers of the earth that were formed in this area
Educators Receive Free Exhibit Admission Oct. 16-18
In conjunction with the Minnesota Education Association break, educators are invited to explore the Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake public exhibit with free admission from October 16-18. Educators visiting the exhibit will receive a certificate for one continuing education credit. The immersive exhibit tells the story of the Mdewakanton Dakota people through audio and
From Storage to Spotlight
As part of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s (SMSC) continual effort to increase the understanding of Dakota people, the tribe has loaned objects to the Scott County Historical Society, located in downtown Shakopee, for special exhibits over the past two years. The partnership is helping to tell a more complete story about the enduring presence
The History of Bark Lodges
From the parking lot at Hoċokata Ṫi, visitors may notice a wooden structure standing in the middle of the prairie surrounding the cultural center. Though modest in size against the expansive landscape, it represents another meaningful step to recapture Dakota ways of the past. In May 2024, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community built a bark
Stop by our Gift Shop
Guests are invited to visit the gift shop to discover Native-made art, jewelry, books, music, craft supplies, and more!
Group and Field Trips
Our cultural interpreters will guide you through the exhibit to enrich your understanding of Mdewakanton Dakota culture, history, and people. Perfect for school field trips, senior groups, and professional organizations.
