We celebrate Native American heritage all year at Hoċokata Ṫi, but each November serves as a special opportunity to honor and raise awareness of our history and culture. Here’s just a few of the many ways to acknowledge the month. 1. VISIT THE MDEWAKANTON: DWELLERS OF THE SPIRIT LAKE PUBLIC EXHIBITVisitors can explore the story...

The annual Waniyetu Art Market is back at Hoċokata Ṫi, December 11-13. Native and local artisan vendors will be selling a wide selection of art and handmade goods, including jewelry, home décor, beadwork, body care products, and much more. Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply here.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fashion, art, and culture as the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community hosts the second annual Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show on November 21. Held in honor of Native American Heritage Month, this year’s event is themed “Ṫate: The Wind Guides Us,” celebrating the movement, spirit, and creativity of Indigenous people...

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...

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...