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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.

Hoċokata Ṫi Tipi View

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Educator Academy

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), through its Understand Native Minnesota campaign, is hosting two free Educator Academy events on February 21 and March 14. These one-day events offer professional development workshops to introduce K-12 educators to a variety of ways to teach Native American topics in classroom settings.


Waniyetu Art Market

The Waniyetu Art Market is returning to Hoċokata Ṫi on December 7-9. New this year, the market will be open extended hours, from 10am-7pm each day. The annual event will again feature a wide variety of art and handmade goods for sale from Native and local artisans and vendors.


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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