Updated: 27 October 2006

Mahkato

 

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Wacipi

 

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Our 2006 Wacipi Sponsors
The Mdewakanton Association committee extends its sincere gratitude to all who helped make this wacipi possible. Thank you for all your help in making the 34th Annual Mankato Powwow a great success!
  • Bethany Lutheran College;
  • Blue Valley Sod;
  • Carison Craft Social Dept.
  • Cities of Mankato & North Mankato;
  • Dakota Womens Society;
  • Central High School - Dan Toegel's class;
  • Gag's Camper Way, Inc.;
  • Geo. E. Carlstrom Construction Co.;
  • Greater Mankato Volunteers;
  • Gustavus Adolphus College;
  • Hermel Candy Co.;
  • Hiniker Saw Mill;
  • Hy-Vee Supermarkets;
  • Mankato Area Public Schools (ISD #77);
  • KTOE/KDOG;
  • KEYC-TV;
  • Kinkos/Fed Ex;
  • Lloyd Lumber Co.;
  • MICOInc.;
  • Minnesota Dept. of Transportation;
  • Minnesota State Patrol;
  • Minnesota StateUnivarsity-Mankato;
  • Mutch Northside Hardware;
  • Pepsi-Cola of Mankato;
  • Prairie Island Indian Community;
  • Project G.E.M.;
  • Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community;
  • Snell Motors;
  • Static and Applause Magazines;
  • Tom Severance and Mankato Park personnel;
  • Valley Bank;
  • Wilson Trailer Sales of MN. Inc

Our Education Day program has been made possible through the financial assistance of: Independent School District #77. Tipis were supplied by Descendants of Mazaadidi, Dakota Tamakoce, David Ugro, Wayne Alien and Dale Weston. We would like to offer our thanks to all of our presenters.

If we have forgotten anyone on this list, we are humbly apologize.

Meals for participants were provided by:
Friday evening Shelly Dow in memory of her brother Sammy Dow Saturday noon Tallbear/Taoyateduta Family on behalf of Susan Tallbear and her daughter Tanksi Lee Tallbear
Saturday evening Owen & Wells families in memory of Amos & Ione Owen and Wallace & Gertrude Wells Sunday noon Blue families in memory of Pearl & Betty Blue
Inipi meals and Mocassin Game meals - Mahkato Mdewakanton Association. Breakfasts and Inipi meals were prepared by Eva Klein in honor of her mother.

Although it is one of the smallest of the 11 reservations in Minnesota, Prairie Island has a rich history that is full of glory and sadness. The success of the tribally-owned Treasure Island Resort & Casino is giving the tribe a new opportunity for glory.


Our Businesses:

Mystic Lake Casino - Hotel, Dakotah Sport and Fitness, Playworks, Dakotah Meadows Campground and Dakotah Meadows Mini Storage.


Each part of the Mankato Area Schools supports the other. Our faculty, staff and students work together to create a positive and productive working environment.


The Mahkato Mdewakanton Association is 501(c)3 corporation whose purpose is to promote closer ties with our Native American communities. We conduct an annual pow wow and other cultural events throughout the year.

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