Hoċokata Ṫi is honored to host acclaimed Ojibwe historian, author, and educator Dr. Brenda J. Child on Friday, October 16, 2026, for a special presentation of her new book, In Our Own Words: True Stories of Indian Boarding Schools. Published in September, the book brings together firsthand accounts, letters, and historical records that illuminate the...

Visit the Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake public exhibit to see a new addition installed in late July. Located within a rotating display featuring regalia and contemporary clothing handmade by members of the Oceti Ṡakowiŋ (the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota peoples of the Northern Plains), this woven ribbon dress was created by Leah Thomas,...

Visitors to the Mall of America can now view a collection of Dakota pottery created by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). Located inside the recently renovated Mystic Lake store on the mall’s second level, the display features examples of traditional Dakota pottery styles created by tribal members and tribal youth. Several of the ceramic...

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 15-17, 2026. 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...

School is back in session and now is the perfect time to book a class field trip to Hoċokata Ṫi! We offer a variety of interactive experiences for students in third grade and older that bring history to life and help students develop a deeper understanding of Mdewakanton Dakota lifeways through hands-on learning and immersive...