Wacipi—or powwow—is a traditional Native American gathering. It is a time for renewing friendships and making new ones, dancing, singing, and celebrating. Join us for the annual SMSC Wacipi August 16-18, 2024.
If you are a food or crafts vendor, submit an application online today to secure a booth at the upcoming summer Wacipi.
If you are unable to attend in-person, view the event on one of our livestreams.
The SMSC Wacipi and Mdewakanton Public Safety are offering free child safety wristbands to visitors to safely reunite lost children with their loved ones.
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized, sovereign Dakota tribal government located southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Following a Dakota tradition of generosity, the SMSC is one of the top philanthropists in Minnesota and is the largest contributor to other tribal governments and causes across the country. It is a strong community partner and a leader in protecting and restoring natural resources. The SMSC’s government, Gaming Enterprise and various other enterprises are collectively the largest employer in Scott County and attract millions of visitors to the region.
Interested in being a vendor at the 2025 SMSC Wacipi this summer? Apply now by following the link in bio.
Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2025.
Interested in being a vendor at the 2025 SMSC Wacipi this summer? Apply now by following the link in bio.
Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2025.
The SMSC Wacipi Committee has announced a number of additional Specials for Saturday’s Traditional SMSC Winter Wacipi schedule.
Saturday Afternoon:
Switch Dance
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
Saturday Evening
Team Dance
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
Sweetheart Dance
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
Dress Your Best
Ribbon Skirt
1st (Adult Woman): $200
1st (Youth Girls): $100
Appliqué Shirt
1st (Adult Men): $200
1st (Youth Boys): $100
The SMSC Wacipi Committee has announced a number of additional Specials for Saturday’s Traditional SMSC Winter Wacipi schedule.
Saturday Afternoon:
Switch Dance
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
Saturday Evening
Team Dance
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
Sweetheart Dance
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $100
Dress Your Best
Ribbon Skirt
1st (Adult Woman): $200
1st (Youth Girls): $100
Appliqué Shirt
1st (Adult Men): $200
1st (Youth Boys): $100
A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of the SMSC this weekend.
At this time, the Traditional SMSC Winter Wacipi is scheduled to continue as planned. The SMSC Wacipi Committee and Mdewakanton Public Safety will continue to monitor the situation and any additional updates will be shared if necessary.
Visitors are encouraged to use good judgement and caution when traveling for the event.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of the SMSC this weekend.
At this time, the Traditional SMSC Winter Wacipi is scheduled to continue as planned. The SMSC Wacipi Committee and Mdewakanton Public Safety will continue to monitor the situation and any additional updates will be shared if necessary.
Visitors are encouraged to use good judgement and caution when traveling for the event.
The Traditional SMSC Winter Wacipi begins tomorrow! Doors open at 6pm Friday, February 7 at Hoċokata Ṫi.
*Reminder: This is a traditional wacipi and there will be no contests and no day money.
The Traditional SMSC Winter Wacipi begins tomorrow! Doors open at 6pm Friday, February 7 at Hoċokata Ṫi.
*Reminder: This is a traditional wacipi and there will be no contests and no day money.
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community invites you to celebrate Native American pride and heritage at the Traditional SMSC Winter Wacipi, held February 7-8 at Hoċokata Ṫi.
Learn more about this year`s Traditional SMSC Winter Wacipi with the link in bio.
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community invites you to celebrate Native American pride and heritage at the Traditional SMSC Winter Wacipi, held February 7-8 at Hoċokata Ṫi.
Learn more about this year`s Traditional SMSC Winter Wacipi with the link in bio.
Missing any items you may have lost at our summer celebration? If so, please send us a message. We will check our recovered item collection and let you know if we have it. We may also have items from 2023. Thank you.
Missing any items you may have lost at our summer celebration? If so, please send us a message. We will check our recovered item collection and let you know if we have it. We may also have items from 2023. Thank you.
We are thankful to all who took part in our celebration of Native pride and culture at the 2024 #SMSCWacipi! Until next year, stay connected for the latest information on future events.
We are thankful to all who took part in our celebration of Native pride and culture at the 2024 #SMSCWacipi! Until next year, stay connected for the latest information on future events.
Congratulations to Red Lake (Red Lake Band of Chippewa) on winning the Moccasin Games Tournament at the 2024 SMSC Wacipi. There were 27 teams from the U.S. and Canada—thank you to all who participated!
Congratulations to Red Lake (Red Lake Band of Chippewa) on winning the Moccasin Games Tournament at the 2024 SMSC Wacipi. There were 27 teams from the U.S. and Canada—thank you to all who participated!