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Dakota History

Hoċokata Ṫi’s (pronounced 'ho-cho-ka-ta tee' ) 3,805-square-foot public exhibit, Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake, provides visitors with a cultural experience that enhances their knowledge and understanding of the Mdewakanton (pronounced 'med-ah-wah-kah-ton' ) Dakota people and their history.

We Are Water MN

From October 10-December 7, Hoċokata Ṫi is hosting the traveling exhibit We Are Water MN. Organized by the Minnesota Humanities Center and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency along with other state agencies and partners, the free exhibit explores our connection to water through stories and experiences from communities throughout Minnesota and invites visitors to contribute their own water stories.
Upcoming Event: Water and Food - November 7, 4pm-6pm.
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We Are Water

We Are Water MN Events

From October 10-December 7, Hoċokata Ṫi is hosting the traveling exhibit We Are Water MN. Organized by the Minnesota Humanities Center, the free exhibit explores our connection to water through stories and experiences from communities throughout Minnesota—and invites visitors to contribute their own water stories. It will be open during Hoċokata Ṫi’s normal business hours


Vendor Application for Waniyetu Art Market

Interested in selling your handmade art and goods at the Waniyetu Art Market? The vendor application is now available. Click here to submit your application. The Waniyetu Art Market will take place December 12-14, 10am-7pm daily.


Help Grow the Dakota Language

Are you interested in app development? As part of a strong commitment to preserve and encourage the Dakota language, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and Hoċokata Ṫi is hosting a hackathon competition to develop Dakota language keyboard apps for iOS (Apple) and Android (Google/Samsung) devices. The winning keyboards will be made available for free in


New Bark Lodge

Led by consultants from Great Lakes Lifeways Institute, SMSC Members and Hoċokata Ṫi staff built a bark lodge in May using traditional materials. Constructed from elm bark and tamarack poles, the bark lodge will be used to revitalize seasonal lifeways plus provide a space for Community Member gatherings. Bark lodges once were prominent in the


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.

Hocokata TI Tipi View

2300 Tiwahe Circle, Shakopee, MN 55372
952.233.9151
Open Wednesday-Saturday from 9am-4:30 pm

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