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<br />'''Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community''' is a [[Dakota people|Dakota]] community centered in [[Mendota, Minnesota]]. The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community |
<br />'''Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community''' is a [[Dakota people|Dakota]] community centered in [[Mendota, Minnesota]]. The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community, colloquially known as, MMDTC, is an organization who works to continue Dakota cultural practices and tribal organization.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2013-01-17|title=ABOUT|url=https://mendotadakota.com/mn/about-us/|access-date=2020-06-30|website=Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community|language=en-US}}</ref> Officially formed in 1997, the MMDTC has sought to be a federally recognized tribe by the US [[Bureau of Indian Affairs]], as well as offering community activities such as [[Pow wow|Pow Wows]], [[Dakota language]] and culture classes, and partnership with the [[Minnesota Historical Society]].<ref name=":0" /><br /> |
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The Dakota people are the original inhabitants of the land that is now known as Minnesota, specifically centered around the modern day [[Minneapolis–Saint Paul|Twin Cities]], [[Mille Lacs Lake]], and [[Minnesota River]] Valley. <br /> |
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Revision as of 16:40, 21 July 2020
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Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community is a Dakota community centered in Mendota, Minnesota. The Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community, colloquially known as, MMDTC, is an organization who works to continue Dakota cultural practices and tribal organization.[2] Officially formed in 1997, the MMDTC has sought to be a federally recognized tribe by the US Bureau of Indian Affairs, as well as offering community activities such as Pow Wows, Dakota language and culture classes, and partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society.[2]
History
The Dakota people are the original inhabitants of the land that is now known as Minnesota, specifically centered around the modern day Twin Cities, Mille Lacs Lake, and Minnesota River Valley.
Formation
Federal Recognition
Cultural Practices
References
- ^ Norfleet, Nicole. "Mendota Dakota still in limbo". startribune.com. StarTribune. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ a b "ABOUT". Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community. 2013-01-17. Retrieved 2020-06-30.