Mahkato Wacipi 2001 Information

	Mahkato
	Annual Traditional
	Wacipi

2001 Wacipi Information

September 17 - Although the weather was not bright and sunny, no rain fell on any scheduled event. We had a good crowd throughout the weekend ... dancers, singers, and spectators. Another successful wacipi, thanks to all the hard work of the committee and many, many volunteers.

Danny Seaboy of Sisseton, SD served as Co-Emcee as Leroy Strong was unable to attend owing to a family committment.

Moccasin Tournament Winners:

Straight Song Singing Contest Winners: Oyate Teca

August 6 - We are proud to announce a Grass Dance Song Singing Contest in memory of Eli Taylor.

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June 19 - We are very pleased to announce the following appointments for our 2001 Wacipi:
Spiritual Advisor:	Ray Owen
MC's:	Leroy Strong of Red Lake, MN, and Harold Blacksmith of Sioux Valley, Manitoba
Host Drums:	Mazakute and Sioux Valley
Arena Director:	Bill Taylor

In October, 2000, the committee met to discuss the recent wacipi and to elect officers for the coming year. It was generally felt that the recent pow-wow was very well attended and well received ... a great success. We elected the following officers: Leonard Wabasha, president; Bill Taylor, vice president; Vicki Lockard, secretary; and, Bob Rolfes, treasurer.

The committee is now meeting monthly to plan and prepare for the coming pow-wow. Even at this early stage, several important decisions have been made.

We have selected September 14 through 16, 2001, as the date for this year's wacipi. We intend to have two host drums and two invited drums. A Moccasin Game tournament will, again, be part of the celebration. The Education Day will be Friday, September 14.

Education Day: Friday, September 14

Pow-wow Times:

Friday, September 14, 7:00 pm
Saturday, September 15, 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, September 16, 1:00 pm

Our 2001 Wacipi Sponsors
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.

We're Minnesota's first and friendliest casino. The success of Jackpot Junction is important to the Lower Sioux Indian Community that owns and operates this establishment, and it shows.

	Welcome to Firefly Creek Casino, Owned and Operated by the Upper Sioux Community. Granite Falls, Minnesota Five Minutes SE of Granite Falls on Highway 67 East (320) 564-2121

The Minnesota Humanities Commission (MHC) is a non-profit organization that provides educational humanities programs and resources for Minnesotans of all ages, incomes and backgrounds.

	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.

Our Thanks to the following individuals, families, organizations and companies for the contributions in cash, goods, supplies and manpower who helped make our Wacipi a success.

A Memorial from Sally Milroy
Blue Earth County Sentenced to Serve
Blue Valley Sod
Butzer Realty
DeGrood's Appliances
Carlstrom Steel Supply
Clifford Crooks, in memory of my wife Rumi Crooks and brothers and sisters Norman, Amos, Harold, Clarence, Conrad, Robert and Betty
Delores Walker, in memory of her Grandfather, Amos Crooks and family
Geo. E. Carlstrom Construction Co.
Gag's Camper Way, Inc.
Hermel Candy Co.
Hy-Vee
Kenneth Blue, in memory of my wife Betty Lou
KEYC-TV

KTOE
KXLP
Jackpot Junction
Jack McGowan
Lloyd Lumber Co.
Mankato Area Volunteers
Mankato Parks & Recreation Dept.
Minnesota Automotive Inc.
Minnesota Army National Guard
Minnesota Dept. of Transportation
Pepsi-Cola of Mankato
Project G.E.M.
The Owen Family, in memory of Amos and Ione Owen
Valley Bank
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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.