The SMSC launches $6 million campaign to improve the physical and mental wellness of Native youth in Minnesota
Prior Lake, Minn. — The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) today announced the launch of IndigeFit Kids, a $6 million, three-year philanthropic campaign to improve the physi...
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Prescribed Burns to Take Place in the Coming Week
Prescribed burns have been scheduled for several locations around the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and nearby areas in the week ahead, weather dependent. These locations include: More presc...
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to host free educational events to celebrate We Are Water traveling exhibit
Shakopee, Minn. – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) today announced that its cultural center, Hoċokata Ṫi [ho-cho-kah-tah-tee], will host three educational events in No...
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SMSC Proud to Support Construction of Indigenous Peoples Task Force’s New Cultural Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 15, 2024 – Indigenous Peoples Task Force will be breaking ground on its new center for culture, arts, and wellness on Tuesday, October 15 at 3 PM at 2313 13th ...
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Public invited to SMSC Wacipi powwow, Aug. 16-18
Prior Lake, Minn. – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) invites the public to its annual SMSC Wacipi (pronounced “wah-chee-pee”), Friday, Aug. 16, through Sunday, Aug. 18. Hel...
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Prescribed burns planned for this spring
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is planning prescribed burns this spring in several locations on SMSC lands listed below. The SMSC conducts prescribed burns on SMSC lands and, upon ...
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Hoċokata Ṫi named 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Award Finalist
Prior Lake, Minn. – The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today that Hoċokata Ṫi (pronounced ho-cho-kah-tah-tee), the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)’s cultural ...
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to open first LaunchPad Golf location in United States
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) today announced it has partnered with LaunchPad Golf to open the company’s first location in the United States. The new facility will be next to Myst...
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community elects new Business Council
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) members elected Cole Miller as Chairman, Natasha K. Hacker as Vice-Chairwoman and Ashley Cornforth as Secretary/Treasurer yesterday. These three elected ...
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Shakopee Mdewakanton, University of Minnesota partner on deer research
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) announced it will partner with the University of Minnesota (UMN) to capture and collar white-tailed deer using helicopters starting this week. SMSC s...
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Hoċokata Ṫi to Host Tribal Museums Day
Hoċokata Ṫi is proud to partner with the Association on American Indian Affairs to host Tribal Museums Day on Saturday, December 2. To recognize the day, all visitors will receive free admission to...
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Annual Waniyetu Art Market Returns to Hoċokata Ṫi
The Waniyetu Art Market is returning to Hoċokata Ṫi on December 7-9. The annual event will again feature a wide variety of art and handmade goods for sale from more than 40 Native and local artisan...
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