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Hoċokata Ṫi - Cultural Center and Public Exhibit

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Learn more about Dakota culture in our public exhibit, “Mdewakanton: Dwellers of Spirit Lake”. Owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

Hoċokata Ṫi is the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s (SMSC) cultural center and gathering space that will be 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.

11/02/2026

Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show Artist Highlight:
Tyler Rambeau

Tyler Rambeau, an enrolled member of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, Bdewakantunwan (Isanti Dakota). Tyler is a mother, student, award-winning artist, and descendant of the Dakota, Lakota, and Ojibwe peoples. She is passionate about knowledge and preserving culture while creating opportunities for future generations through education, art, and community. Rambeau is the founder of NIYÉ, an apparel brand for everyday life, for work, travel, family gatherings, community events, and the moments in between.

See Tyler's work live at the Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show on November 7. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/4ecF1Wv

10/30/2026

Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show Artist Highlight:
Nathan Bison

Nathan Bison is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and a proud ironworker, silversmith, and artist whose work reflects the rich tapestry of his heritage. Through intricate metal designs, he seeks to bridge the past and present while telling stories of resilience, creativity, and cultural pride. Each piece showcases skilled craftsmanship and a deep connection to Native traditions. He is the founder of Bison Conceptions (bisonconceptions.com), which creates a variety of handmade and custom sterling silver and copper jewelry, and more.

See Nathan's work live at the Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show on November 7. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/4ecF1Wv

10/28/2026

Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show Artist Highlight:
Norma Baker-Flying Horse

Norma Baker-Flying Horse is an enrolled member of the Hidatsa Tribe, a member of the Dakota Sioux, Assinaboine, and an adopted member of the Crow Nation. Norma created Red Berry Woman to influence contemporary fashion with her Native American culture. Red Berry Woman has been seen on red carpets and runways throughout the United States and Canada.

See Norma's work live at the Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show on November 7. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/4ecF1Wv

10/26/2026

Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show Artist Highlight:
Korina Emmerich

Korina Emmerich is originally from the Pacific Northwest, and her colorful work is known to reflect her patrilineal Indigenous heritage from the Coast Salish territory, Puyallup Tribe of Indians. She is the founder of EMME Studio by Korina Emmerich, a New York-based clothing and accessory brand. Emmerich was awarded the 2026 Pratt Fashion Visionary Award, which honors designers who push the boundaries of the industry while honoring heritage.

See Korina's work live at the Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show on November 7. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/4ecF1Wv

10/24/2026

Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show Artist Highlight:
Jeremy Arviso

Jeremy Donavan Arviso is a Diné, Hopi, Akimel O’odham, and Tohono O’odham multidisciplinary artist, designer, and creative director based in Phoenix, Arizona. Working across fashion, jewelry, art, and brand identity, his practice explores Indigenous futurism, contemporary Native design, and the relationship between culture, memory, and modern expression. In 2020, Arviso founded Original Landlords, an Indigenous-owned streetwear and object-based brand. Arviso’s work has been presented at Indigenous New York Fashion Week, Native Fashion Week Santa Fe, and the Textile Museum of Canada, and featured internationally in the Museum of World Culture’s exhibition Native American Fashion: From Roots to Runway in Gothenburg, Sweden.

See Jeremy's work live at the Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show on November 7. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/4ecF1Wv

10/22/2026

Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show Artist Highlight:
Bobby Brower

Bobby Brower is an Inupiaq fashion artist and furrier who was born and raised in Utqiagvik, Alaska. She is the designer and owner of Arctic Luxe by Bobby Brower, which creates both bespoke and ready-to-wear pieces with cultural integrity. Bobby grew up in a subsistence lifestyle, surrounded by hunting and gathering, which inspires her work. In 2010, she started Bobby Itta Designs, which later became Arctic Luxe. She got her start in the fashion show circuit in 2016 and has appeared at New York Fashion Week. Her designs have also been seen on television and on the Emmy Awards red carpet.

See Bobby's work live at the Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show on November 7. Purchase tickets: bit.ly/4ecF1Wv

10/15/2026

We are proud to announce that new this year, our upcoming fashion show on November 7, 2026, will open with a special musical performance by LOV, a rising Indigenous neo-soul and R&B artist and a member of the Poundmaker Cree Nation. Learn more about LOV at lovxofficial.com and purchase your tickets today: bit.ly/4ecF1Wv

10/06/2026

A celebration of creativity and culture returns to Hoċokata Ṫi on November 7, 2026, as the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community hosts its third annual fashion show. Featuring a star-studded lineup of nationally recognized artists and designers whose work has appeared on runways, red carpets, museum exhibitions, and major collaborations, this year’s event will showcase collections inspired by the theme, Ṗéta: The Fire Connects Us. Tickets are just $20 and will sell out quickly. Purchase yours today: bit.ly/4ecF1Wv

10/03/2026

School is back in session and now is the perfect time to book a class field trip to Hoċokata Ṫi! We offer a variety of interactive experiences for students in third grade and older that bring history to life and help students develop a deeper understanding of Mdewakanton Dakota lifeways through hands-on learning and immersive experiences. Learn more and book your class's field trip at Hoċokata Ṫi: bit.ly/4cKzGVZ

10/01/2026

In conjunction with the Minnesota Education Association break (October 15-17), educators are invited to Hoċokata Ṫi - Cultural Center and Public Exhibit to explore Native history and culture.

Hoċokata Ṫi is also honored to host acclaimed Ojibwe historian, author, and educator Dr. Brenda J. Child on October 16 for a special presentation of her new book, In Our Own Words: True Stories of Indian Boarding Schools. Advanced registration is required.

More info: bit.ly/4xN7tFr

Address

2300 Tiwahe Circle
Shakopee, MN
55379

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19522339151

Website

https://www.hocokatati.org/

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