Remembering Wayne J. “Butch” Nordin A Life Full of Heart, Humor, and Adventure. April 3, 2025, at Age 71
Wayne J. “Butch” NordinPassed away suddenly on April 3, 2025, at the age of 71. A lifelong Minnesotan, he was a proud resident of West
Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community
“Preserving, Protecting and Promoting the Dakota Culture for Future Generations“
The MMDTC is a Tribal 501C3 Org
Monica McKay, The world has lost a brilliant light
The world has lost a brilliant light. Monica McKay (born Monica Lee Siems, Dakota name ?u??idawi?, Fox Woman) journeyed on from us on Tuesday, March
International Women’s Day – Unite & Resist in St. Paul, MN March 8, 2025 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm CST
Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard., Saint Paul, MN, 55155 International Women’s Day – Unite & Resist in St. Paul,
Coyotes Mating Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Coyotes Mating Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Gather at the park entrance, 7pm Park on the Hwy 55 access
Little Crow mutilated by the citizens.
Little Crow (Taoyateduta), was a leader of the Mdewakanton Dakota during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 On July 3, 1863, while Little Crow and his
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday March 1st, 2025 Everyone Welcome! Please Share this Flyer
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday March 1st, 2025 Everyone Welcome! Please Share this Flyer! Saturday, February 8, 2025 Join Us for a Sacred Ceremony and Potluck
We are in the news: Seeking home and federal acknowledgment
We were recently featured in the Twin Cities Pioneer Press. We would like to give acknowledgement and gratitude to Elliot Mann, at the Twin Cities
Larry Long, ‘the American Troubadour,’ is giving a voice to the unheard.
Larry, we are so proud of you. We have known you for almost 30 years. The Mendota Community supports you. Sharon Lennartson Tribal Chair.
Moon of Cold, Dark & Hope Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs.
Moon of Cold, Dark & Hope Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Monday, January 13, 2025 Gather at the park entrance, 7pm Park on
Methodist Bishop Commits to Returning Sacred Red Rock to the Dakota People.
Methodist Bishop Commits to Returning Sacred Red Rock to the Dakota People March 31, 2017 healingmn NewsBishop Bruce Ough, Doctrine of Discovery, Eyah Shaw, Minnesota
Chief Wabasha II, his story
MORTON, Minn. – Gripping a cane tightly, Ernest Wabasha slowly reached to touch a pair of heavy iron shackles hanging from his mantel – the
Sharon Lennartson 10th grandfather is Chief Cetanwakanmani the 3rd.
Chief Cetanwakanmani is the 10 granfather to my first cousins. Chief Little Crow Charging Hawk Cetan Waku Mani (born Cetanwakanmani), III, 1763 – 1830 Chief
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feburary 3, 2024.
Honoring Our Ancestors Saturday Feb 3, 2024. We will be meeting even if it is very cold. Consider the people back in 1862 who were
PIIC leaders move on. Is Congress in the future?
PIIC leaders move on. Is Congress in the future? By catwhipple December 5, 2023 Top: Michael Childs Jr. (Treasurer), and Cody Whitebear (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer).
Protesting this sacred mound. Mendota is mention on Nov 10 2004 on page 3
When the Mendota heard about the mound we went there put up a teepee and started to protest. Our ancestors should be left in there
Old Betz or Old Bets was a well known famous Mdewakanton Dakota Woman1870.
1870 Flat Mount Stereoview Old Betz W.H.Illingworth Minnesota photographer 1862 Dakota War Old Bets Mdewakanton Dakota Woman “Old Betz or Old Bets”was a well known
Little Crow the 3RD Taoyateduta, also the Mendota Treaty, Kaposia.
Little Crow III (Dakota: July 3, 1863) was a chief of a band of the Mdewakanton people. The Mdewakanton had been displaced by the Ojibwe/Chippewa from their ancestoral
We had our Canoe class finally.
Thank you to Ray and Christie Boessel for their wonderful canoe demonstration. Ray has been making canoes for over 40 years. Thank you and we
Update. How to build a canoe. Wednesday May 10-2023, 5 – 7 hours.
HOW TO BUILD A NATIVE DISPLAY CANOE: WHEN: 9am, Wednesday May 10th 2023, WHERE: 1200 Centre Pointe Curve Mendota Heights 55120 suite 150 TIME: This
Sugar Bush Full Moon Walk at Coldwater Springs – Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Sugar Bush Full Moon Walk at Coldwater Springs – Tuesday, March 7, 202 Sugar Bush Full Moon Walk at Sacred Coldwater Springs Tuesday, March 7,
My family wants to find our great great grandmother Angelique Renville.
Angelique Winona RENVILLE was born in 1806 in Kaposia Village near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, MN. She died on 3 Jan 1890 at the age
Angelique Winona Renville was born in 1806 in Kaposia Village in MN.
Sharon Lennartson the tribal chair, is the ggranddaughter to Angelique and Hypolite Dupuis. There are many other members of MMDTC who share the same ancestry.
Dakota protesters meet sesquicentennial wagon train. Back on May 11, 2008
Dakota protesters meet sesquicentennial wagon train Covered wagons and police cars were stopped side-by-side as protesters blocked the roadway. (Photo by Scott Russell) By Scott
Lillie Felix at Carlisle Indian Industrial School from Aug 27, 1897.
Lillie Felix was Sioux, who had arrived from on August 27, 1897. While at Carlisle Indian School, Lillie would learn about dress cutting and fitting.
MMDTC Pow Wow video from Town Square TV!
Families from all over Minnesota gathered to dance, feast & sing to the beat of a drum. An annual tradition highlighting culture & a connection