Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community are a federally recognized sovereign Native American tribe located in Scott County, Minnesota. We are dedicated to serving our members, giving to tribes and organizations across the country, creating strong partnerships, and protecting the earth’s resources. Thank you for your interest in learning how the SMSC is working to ensure a healthy community, environment, and economy for generations to come.

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community works in the areas of tribal resources, culture, economy, and government.

Hoċokata Ṫi [ho-cho-kah-tah-tee] is the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s (SMSC) cultural center and gathering space that is used to interpret and encourage traditional Mdewakanton Dakota cultural heritage, language, and history by sustaining this inherent knowledge for SMSC Members through exhibitions, preservation, and education.