SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY | Hoċokata Ti │Bring History to Life
Take your group to Hoċokata Ti’s public exhibit, Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake. Sit in a traditional Dakota tipi, feel the hides of animals hunted by the Dakota people, and more. Also be sure to visit the gift shop for one-of-a-kind, Native-made gifts for all your holiday shopping needs!
Visit Hoċokata Ti this winter, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s cultural center and gathering space that also features a 3,850-square-foot public exhibit and a public gift shop.
PUBLIC EXHIBIT
Get your students out of the classroom this winter with a guided tour of Hoċokata Ti’s public exhibit, Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake, which provides visitors with an experience that will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the Mdewakanton Dakota people and their history.
Whether guests prefer to explore the exhibit on their own or desire a group guided tour, Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake will provide guests with a traditional
Mdewakanton Dakota experience unlike any other.
Bring history to life and let one of our professional cultural interpreters guide your group through the exhibit as they provide insight into the meaning behind the displays and artifacts. Our immersive and interactive exhibit gives students a better understanding of Mdewakanton lifeways that can’t be experienced through books. Plan your visit by filling out our request form at hocokatati.org/group-field-trips.
PUBLIC GIFT SHOP
Need unique holiday gift ideas? Stop by the Hoċokata Ti Gift Shop to find one-of-a-kind gifts for anyone on your shopping list, from toddlers to seniors. The shop features a variety of Native-made items, including:
• Art
• Books
• Jewelry
• Beaded and quilled items
• Craft supplies
• Home goods
• And much more!
With an ever-changing selection of new products, there’s always something new and exciting! Learn more at https://hocokatati.org/visit/gift-shop/.
WANIYETU ART MARKET
The annual Waniyetu Art Market returns to Hoċokata Ti on December 8-10. The three-day event is open to the public and features dozens of vendors offering Native American art, jewelry, beadwork, and many more handcrafted items that are perfect for your holiday gift needs. The market will take place from 10am-6pm daily. Learn more at https://hocokatati.org/waniyetu-art-market/.
