{"id":39580,"date":"2024-08-08T17:40:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T21:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=39580"},"modified":"2024-08-08T17:48:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T21:48:53","slug":"shakopee-mdewakanton-sioux-community-hosts-annual-powwow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/08\/08\/shakopee-mdewakanton-sioux-community-hosts-annual-powwow\/","title":{"rendered":"Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community hosts annual powwow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\r\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PiN7_dVPjEo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community: <a href=https:\/\/youtu.be\/PiN7_dVPjEo>Get Ready for the 2024 SMSC Wacipi<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community hosts annual powwow<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Thursday, August 8, 2024<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source\">Indianz.Com<\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/shakopeedakota.org\/\">Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community<\/a>  (SMSC) kicks off its annual powwow, or <em>wacipi<\/em>, next week and the public is welcome to the free event.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe <a href=https:\/\/www.smscwacipi.org>SMSC Wacipi<\/a> takes place August 16-18 at the tribe&#8217;s powwow grounds in Shakopee, Minnesota. Hundreds of dancers and thousands of visitors are expected over the weekend, with grand entry at 7pm on Friday night, at 1pm and 7pm on Saturday and at 1pm on Sunday.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nAdditionally, visitors can get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallofamerica.com\/events\/view\/33487\">preview of the <em>wacipi<\/em> at the Mall of America<\/a> in Bloomington at 1pm and 5pm on Thursday, August 15.  The tribe will turn the rotunda at the  largest mall in the United States  into a four-story powwow arena.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nFor more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smscwacipi.org\">smscwacipi.org<\/a> and check social media at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shakopeepowwow\">facebook.com\/shakopeepowwow<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shakopeepowwow\/\">instagram.com\/shakopeepowwow<\/a>. A <a href=\"#smscwacipinewsrelease\">news release<\/a> can be found at the bottom of this post.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shakopeepowwow\/posts\/pfbid02WCVJBqkMc53TSfWHyE9hdbrPRjAVk6SzYp6gFT1YFHuugXyefjdEykjhnGRfbZtal\" data-width=\"500\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shakopeepowwow\/posts\/891509323007440\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>Join us for the #SMSCwacipi Exhibition at Mall of America on Thursday, August 15 to kick off our celebration with&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shakopeepowwow\">Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi (Powwow)<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shakopeepowwow\/posts\/891509323007440\">Thursday, August 8, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a name=\"smscwacipinewsrelease\"><\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/08\/08\/shakopee-mdewakanton-sioux-community-hosts-annual-powwow\/smscwacipi\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-39587\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1332\" data-attachment-id=\"39587\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/08\/08\/shakopee-mdewakanton-sioux-community-hosts-annual-powwow\/smscwacipi\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/08\/smscwacipi.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1332\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;L1D-20c&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1566069876&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;10.26&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SMSC Wacipi\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;SMSC Wacipi&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;An aerial view of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community  Wacipi, held at the tribe&amp;#8217;s powwow grounds in Shakopee, Minnesota. Photo courtesy Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/08\/smscwacipi.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/08\/smscwacipi.jpg\" alt=\"SMSC Wacipi\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-39587\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\"> An aerial view of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community  Wacipi, held at the tribe&#8217;s powwow grounds in Shakopee, Minnesota. Photo courtesy Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community<\/figcaption>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">News Release: Public invited to SMSC Wacipi powwow, Aug. 16-18<\/div>\r\n \r\nPrior Lake, Minn. \u2013 The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) invites the public to its annual SMSC Wacipi (pronounced \u201cwah-chee-pee\u201d), Friday, Aug. 16, through Sunday, Aug. 18. Held at the tribe\u2019s Wacipi Grounds in Shakopee, the free weekend-long event draws hundreds of dancers and thousands of visitors each year.\r\n <p><\/p>\r\nA wacipi, or powwow, is a traditional Native American celebration of life. Meaning \u201cthey all dance\u201d in the Dakota language, the wacipi was historically used by Native peoples to gather at the end of a season, celebrate a good hunt or recognize a positive event. While the dances still hold sacred ceremonial meaning for those who participate, the SMSC Wacipi has evolved into a contest powwow, where dancers and drum groups compete for top honors in a variety of style categories. The event also includes vendors of Native American crafts and foods. \r\n <p><\/p>\r\nThe schedule for the weekend includes:\r\n <p><\/p>\r\nFriday, Aug. 16<BR>\r\nGrand Entry at 7 p.m.\r\n <p><\/p>\r\nSaturday, Aug. 17<BR>\r\nGrand Entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.\r\nFireworks at 10 p.m.\r\n <p><\/p>\r\nSunday, Aug. 18<BR>\r\nGrand Entry at 1 p.m.\r\n <p><\/p>\r\nAttendees can take a free shuttle bus from Mystic Lake Casino Hotel\u2019s hotel entrance, the Mystic Lake bus entrance, Ho\u010bokata \u1e6ai or Little Six Casino to the Wacipi Grounds. Shuttles will run from 4 p.m.-2 a.m. on Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. on Aug. 17, and 8 a.m. until the end of the Wacipi on Aug. 18. Parking is also available on site.\r\n <p><\/p>\r\nThe SMSC will also hold a free Wacipi exhibition at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Mall of America rotunda.\r\n <p><\/p>\r\nFor more information, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smscwacipi.org\">smscwacipi.org<\/a>.  \r\n <p><\/p>\r\nAbout the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community<BR>\r\nThe Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is a federally recognized, sovereign Dakota tribe located southwest of Minneapolis\/St. Paul. Following a Dakota tradition of generosity, the SMSC is one of the top philanthropists in Minnesota and donates more to Indian Country than any other tribal government or organization in the country. It is a strong community partner, a leader in protecting and restoring natural resources, and is dedicated to preserving its culture and history. The SMSC\u2019s government, Gaming Enterprise and various other enterprises are collectively the largest employer in Scott County and attract millions of visitors to the region. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/shakopeedakota.org\/\">shakopeedakota.org<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is expecting hundreds of dancers and thousands of visitors to its wacipi in Minnesota.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39587,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[381,435,2061],"class_list":["post-39580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national","tag-minnesota","tag-powwows","tag-shakopee","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/08\/smscwacipi.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-aio","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39580"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39580\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39592,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39580\/revisions\/39592"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}