SMSC Wacipi 2016 Program

SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON

S I O U X COMMUNITY

2016 PROGRAM

TO OUR ANNUAL SMSC WACIPI Dear Community members, guests, friends, and relatives,

accomplishments, especially those from our own Community.

Owas cante wasteya nape ceyuzapi.

We greet you all with a good heart and a handshake.

POST-SECONDARY GRADUATES: Ashley Cornforth (Normandale Community College)

We welcome you all to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s annual Wacipi. Every year, we come together to celebrate life, share our culture with the surrounding community, and enjoy time with friends, new and old.

Taylehr Foglesong (Gustavus Adolphus College)

Whether you are a member of our own Community or traveled from places as far-flung as Canada, we are honored that you chose to spend the weekend at the SMSC Wacipi.

Thank you to the hundreds of dancers and the invited drum groups who are performing throughout the weekend, and to our own staff and Community members who will continue to work hard to make this a safe and enjoyable weekend for all.

Christian Foglesong (Prior Lake High School)

Congratulations to all of the high school and college graduates on their

Ashley Friendshuh (Pennsylvania Institute of Taxidermy) HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: Summer Brooks (International School of Minnesota) Nathanial Coulter (Learning Edge) Steven Crooks (Learning Edge)

Lily Hove (Learning Edge) Kayla Thomas (St. Croix Lutheran High School) Kenneth Thomas (Learning Edge) Mercedes Van Cleve (International School of Minnesota) SPECIAL HONORING: Vincent Ross-High School Diploma, Class of 1978.

We also want to take the opportunity to thank our veterans, particularly SMSC member Warren Stade, who recently returned home after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. We are

grateful for their sacrifices, as well as that of their loved ones. Best of luck to Community youth Steven Crooks who is starting U.S. Marine Corps boot camp this month.

We are saddened to announce the passing away of Community members and family members: (Clifford Steven Crooks Sr., Cheryl J. Crooks, Jan M. Lawrence, and James A. Pruett II.) We extend our condolences to their families.

Throughout the Wacipi, there will be times to have fun and times to express reverence through various ceremonies and prayers. Explore our food and craft vendors, dance and sing together, and give thanks to the Creator for all that we have.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff and Community members who helped with this year’s annual Wacipi. Thank you Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel for providing Saturday’s meal.

Piundapi (We all are thankful).

SMSC Business Council Charles R. Vig Tribal Chairman

Keith B. Anderson Vice-Chairman

Freedom Brewer Secretary/Treasurer

Message FROM the Wacipi Committee

To: Our fellow Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Members, relatives, friends and guests: The Wacipi Committee would like to welcome everyone to the 2016 SMSC Wacipi. With this new year, came a new Wacipi committee. We have been working hard to give you a wonderful weekend of singing, dancing, camaraderie and culture. We are pleased to have you here to celebrate with us.

The committee is proud to welcome home Community member Warren Stade, who returned this summer after serving four years in the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). We thank you for your service. The committee sends our best wishes to Steven Crooks, who shipped off to USMC boot camp this week. We also congratulate all 2016 high school and post-secondary graduates.

The committee would like to thank all those who have worked hard the past several months and those who will be working hard throughout the weekend to put on another great Pow Wow. We couldn’t do it without all your help.

We would also like to thank all singers, dancers and guests for being a part of our celebration. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to speak directly with any of us. We wish you a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Pidamaya!

Tricia Lafferty, Jake Thomas, Melinda Stade Agundis, Anita Campbell-Woods, Dan Jones, Steve Florez, Cole Miller, Dominic Brewer, and Jesse Chase (not pictured).

2016 SMSC ROYALTY

Royalty is not selected at the SMSC Pow Wow

Pictured are the 2016 Sakpe Mdewakanton Dakota Royalty: Rosemma Lafferty, Summer Lemke, Allen Johnson, and Mason Neale.

Learn more about the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Annual Wacipi (wah-chee-pee).

when it’s appropriate to stand throughout the Wacipi during various songs and prayers.

We invite you to learn about and experience our culture first-hand throughout the weekend.

Because there are many sacred aspects to this event, please read and carry out the following guidelines. Knowing a little bit about various customs will help you feel more comfortable as you enjoy this weekend’s events.

Always ask before touching anyone’s regalia, as some regalia is sacred or has been ritually purified. Regalia often integrate designs, colors, and other ornamentation that represent the wearer’s tribe, family, or political or marital status.

dancers’ regalia

the arena Be respectful.

Please show respect during Grand Entry, Honor Songs, and prayers by standing and removing your cap or hat. If you are elderly or have a medical condition, it is fine for you to sit if you need to. The Wacipi is a sacred gathering. Please be respectful at all times. During prayers please refrain from talking.

Stand during: Grand Entry, Honor Songs, and prayers. At the beginning of the Wacipi, everyone will be asked to stand (if they are able) as the SissetonWahpeton Kit Fox Society and color guard present the flags and eagle feather staffs. Remain standing as the veterans, braves, princesses, and other dignitaries enter, followed by all of the dancers. The master of ceremonies will indicate

The Arena contains a grassy area which has been blessed for the gathering and is considered sacred. Prayers have been said and tobacco has been offered to the Creator. This is not an area where children are invited to play. This is not an area for the public to cut across or use as a shortcut. In the very center of the Arena are flag poles and holders for eagle feather staffs.

Hand shaking is done more gently.

Handshaking is a way to acknowledge and show respect for someone you are meeting. In Native American culture, handshaking is typically done more gently, with intention.

Be aware of drum groups.

As drums hold special significance, please don’t touch them or the drumsticks, and avoid walking between the chairs and the drum.

Dakota culture emphasizes respect for culture, family, veterans, children, elders, and the Creator.

Etiquette We invite you to experience our culture by immersing yourself in the Wacipi experience.

What is a Wacipi The Wacipi or Pow Wow is a celebration of life. It is a time when American Indian people gather to enjoy time with old friends and make new ones.

The Wacipi, which means “they dance” in the Dakota language, has transcended generations.

It was a gathering time held at the end of a season, to celebrate a good hunt, or to recognize a positive event. The Wacipi as it is known today evolved from early Wild West shows. There, Indian people would dance to entertain, but dance was originally more sacred. Dance was and is still part of ceremonial practices, where the people ask for help from the Creator. It’s also part of many tribal stories. For instance, a hunt was demonstrated through dance, as were stories of heroism in battle or other times of conflict.

What happens at a Wacipi?

The SMSC Wacipi is a contest Pow Wow, where dancers compete in categories and age groups. Wacipi begins with a blessing of the dance circle. Grand Entry with Veterans Color Guard carrying in the flags and eagle staff, and entrance of visiting dignitaries, tribal royalty, and the dancers by dance category. After all the dancers have entered the circle, a prayer is said. A drum group then sings a Flag Song and a Veterans Song.

As a sign of respect, attendees are asked to stand, if they’re able, and remove their hats.

Then, the Master of Ceremonies, called “Wapaha” in Dakota, calls for intertribal dancing, allowing everyone to dance, no regalia necessary. Contest dancing and tiny tots dancing are next, with the Wapaha announcing each of the categories.

What are the different styles or categories of dance?

Men’s Traditional Historically, warriors and hunters would dance out the story of their battles or hunting when they returned. That style has evolved into “Men’s Traditional.” Dancers may carry shields, weapons, staffs or sticks, and possibly wear a bustle. There are Northern and Southern styles, with a different competition for each.

Grass This dance is very old, dating back to the days of the camp circle when Grass dancers were the first to dance after moving camp, preparing the earth in a good way for the people. The movements of the dancer represent the flow of prairie grass in the wind. Grass dancers wear long, flowing fringe of yarn or ribbons to represent the grass, a yoke, breechcloth, a roach or wapeca [wah-pesha], fringed anklets, ankle bells, bead-work, and moccasins. They shake and sway like the grass in the wind, while their feet perform a variety of slides, hops, and other moves.

Men’s Fancy This dance originated in Oklahoma at the beginning of the 20th century and sparked contest dancing. This dance consists of the standard double-step but takes off from there with fancy footwork, acrobatics, speed, and showmanship. The outfits are bright and colorful, with two bustles, a roach with feathers that are kept rocking, arm bustles, angora anklets, bells, and moccasins.

Chicken

Women in this category wear buckskin or cloth dresses and a breastplate, and carry a shawl, a fan often made of eagle feathers, and a bag. They usually wear a belt with attached knife sheath, awl carrier, and a strike light bag.

Jingle Dress The jingle dress originated with the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) as a ceremonial dance. Dresses have rows of tin jingles made of snuff can lids.

Dancers also carry fans or bags and wear eagle plumes on their heads. In traditional jingle dress movements, the feet were barely raised above the ground, but modern jingle dance steps have become more intricate.

Golden Age Dancers 60 and older can dance any style and compete in the Golden Age category.

Tiny Tots All children ages 5 and under in regalia are invited to dance, either by themselves or with a parent, older sibling, or relative. Each dancer is given a small gift after each Tiny Tot exhibition.

This men’s dance is one of the oldest style and originated among the Blackfeet. Dancers imitate the prairie chicken mating dance. Dancers wear skin-tight clothing, and smaller, old-fashioned bustles, often of pheasant feathers, as well as ankle bells and bell drops.

Fancy Shawl The fancy shawl dance is a relatively new dance from when women switched from blankets to shawls. This dance is very athletic with the dancers moving around the circle quickly to the beat of the music, spinning and using fancy footwork. The dancers wear colorful, calf-length dresses or skirts, bright shawls, and beadwork.

Women’s Traditional Many Northern women dancers dance in place with the fringe of their dress and shawl swaying in and out to the beat. Southern women move gracefully around the circle with their fringe swaying forward and back. There are separate contests for Northern and Southern styles.

What is Wacipi Royalty?

Braves and Princesses are a contemporary part of a Wacipi.

They represent their respective tribal nations, acting as ambassadors for the people. They are chosen through a contest, where they may display their knowledge of their language or history, and their dancing ability.

About Our Wacipi

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Standing Buffalo, SK Kyle, SD Shawnee, OK Tama, IA Tama, IA

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Shundiiwan White Horse Sparrow Little Sky Tylyn Thurman Neena Lasley Leonore Pushetonequa Jr. Girl’s Jingle 6-12 Yanabah White Horse Alice Brown Otter Sarai Tso Kitahna Silas Sapphire LaBlanc

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Wakinyela Clairmont Micayla Silas Alva Snow Miriam Walsey Kaliyah Bear

Lakewood, CO Oneida, WI Morley, AB Toppenish, WA Oneida, WI

Nichole Nordwall Taylor Clairmont Elyza Robertson Tatyannah Bull Aerius Benton

Fallon, NV St. Paul, MN Mandaree, ND Paul First Nation, AB LCO, WI

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Waskwane Stonefish Dajia Shinos Hokian-Win McCloud Kaigan Olson Shyanna Leonard

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Malia Jacobs Oke-Tis She Roberts Hozhoni White Cloud Shelby Snyder Eahtosh Bird

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Jr. Girl’s Fancy 6-12

Standing Buffalo, SK Fort Yates, ND Parshall, ND Oneida, WI Lawrence, KS

Teen Girl’s Jingle 13-17

Teen Girl’s Fancy 13-17

Jr. Boy’s Traditional 6-12

Chaske Jacobs Deo TopSky Wakinyan Fiddler Russell McCloud Mu-Juhtheen Roberts

Oneida, WI Rocky Boy, MT Red Wing, MN Harrah, WA Atwood, OK

Buster Cleveland Silas White Buffalo Jaymison Hill Adlai Cleveland Geno Yellowbird

Lyndon Station, WI Granite Falls, MN Tama, IA Eau Claire, WI Black River Falls, WI

Triston Lasley Talon White Eye Donovan Haury Brycen White Shirt Marlin Dickenson

Tama, IA Sarnia, ON Oklahoma City, OK Lawrence, KS Rocky Boy, MT

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Therien Paskemin Gavin White Eye CJ Lasley Omashkoonce Santos Jai Knight

West Valley, UT Sarnia, ON Detroit, MI St. Paul, MN Thunder Valley, SD

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Delano Cleveland Parker Bearstail Tyler Thurman Keanu Noon Quentin Cleveland

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Jonah Jackson Terry Brown Otter Elijah Leonard, Jr. Guppy Benton Misun Clairmont

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Jr. Boy’s Grass 6-12

Jr. Boy’s Fancy 6-12

Teen Boy’s Traditional 13-17

Teen Boy’s Grass 13-17

Teen Boy’s Fancy 13-17

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Women’s GA- Trad/So. Buckskin 55 & over Bev Larvie-Medhaug Carmen Clairmont Linda Standing Charlene Cozad Gaylynn Spaning

Mission, SD Lakewood, CO Eagle Hills, SK Hominy, OK Crooked Lake Agency

Irene Oakes Dianne Desrosiers Annamae Pushetonequa Brenda Davis Vickie Hindsley

Saskatoon, SK Browns Valley, MN Tama, IA Marlborough, MA Wisconsin Dells, WI

Alva Fiddler Arianna Green Crow Tara Whitehorse Randi Bird Tierra LaBelle

Apache, OK Wisconsin Dells, WI Tantank Nijin, SK Sioux Falls, SD Morley, AB

Charish Toehay DaLynn Alley Amanda Harris Sophie Lynn Thurman Rickielynn Hughes

Anadarko, OK White Oak, OK Jones, OK Shawnee, OK Lawton, OK

Tonia-Jo Hall Mallary Oakes Shaina Snyder Sadie Red Eagle Katelyn Taypotat

Lawrence, KS Tama, IA West Jordan, UT Barona, CA Regina, SK

Women’s GA- Fancy/Jingle 55 & over

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Jr. Men’s Traditional 18-34 Eli Snow Zane Tacan Wendall Powless John Richard Lakota LittleSky

Morley, AB Sioux Valley, MB Bad River, WI Allen, SD Kyle, SD

Lewis Perkins Denny Medicine Bird Audie Todome Kiana Cozad Terrance Todome

Chandler, AZ St. Jones, OK Tahleynah, OK Hominy, OK Durango, CO

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Jr. Men’s Grass 18-34

Jr. Women’s Southern Cloth/Buckskin 18-34

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Sioux Falls, SD Morley, AB Allen, SD Fallon, NV Green Bay, WI Jr. Men’s Chicken 18-34 Nelson Baker New Town, ND Rooster Top Sky Rocky Boy, MT Isaiah Stewart Lawrence, KS Jamon Paskemin West Valley, UT Lee Goodman, Jr. Minneapolis, MN Jr. Men’s Fancy 18-34 Canku One Star Rosebud, SD Darrell Hill Milwaukee, WI Shorty Crawford Cass Lake, MN Marquel Crawford Lansing, MI Sean Snyder West Jordan, UT

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Richard Street Tony Wahweotten Chaske LeBlanc Lonny Street Russell McCloud

St. Micheal, ND Mayetta, KS Lower Sioux, MN Tama, IA Harrah, WA

Sean Spicer Terry Tsotigh Everette Moore Mervel LaRose Thomas Goodeagle Randall Paskemin Clifton Goodwill Buck Spotted Tail Gabe Desrosiers Albert Zamora

Miami, OK Edmond, OK Ames, OK Minneapolis, MN Anadarko, OK 35-54 West Valley, UT Reserve, KS Rosebud, SD Browns Valley, MN Ledyard, CT

Jr. Women’s Traditional 18-34

Jr. Women’s Fancy Tanksi Clairmont Laryn Oakes Jocy Bird T’ata Roberts Amber Cleveland

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Lakewood, CO Saskatoon, SK Sioux Falls, SD Ada, OK Shakopee, MN

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Trae Little Sky Bryson Rabbitt Many Hors-es Julius Not Afraid Adam Nordwall Wanbli Charging Eagle

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Sr. Men’s Southern Straight 35-54

Sr. Women’s Traditional 34-54

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Shawnee, OK Sweet Grass, SK Kawacatoose, SK Black River Falls, WI Sioux Vally, MB

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Michael Roberts Wayne Silas, Jr. Tyler Lasley J. Thorpe Sine Jeff McClellan

Ada, OK Oneida, WI Tama, IA Glenpool, OK Ponca City, OK

Amber Buffalo Tosha Goodwill Lonna Street Thea McCloud Gena Top Sky

Mandan, ND Sioux Falls, SD St. Micheal, ND Harrah, WA Rocky Boy, MT

Danita Goodwill Chalene Toehay Jamie Whiteshirt Brigette Morris Amanda Proctor

Reserve, KS Anadarko, OK Lawrence, KS Lyndon Station, WI Skiatook, OK

Grace Pushetonequa Anika Top Sky Yvette Goodeagle Rowena Roberts Dionne Jacobs

Tama, IA Rocky Boy Agency, MT Anadarko, OK Atwood, OK Oneida, WI

Sr. Women’s Fancy Verna Street Nahmi Lasley Candace Gadwa Valerie Parker Crystal Cleveland

Hollister, NC Tama, IA Frog Lake, AB Salamanca, NY AlmaCenter, WI

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Men’s GA-Trad/So. Straight 55 & over Terry Fiddler Charles Hindsley Jim Red Eagle Gary Richards Paul Cloud

Red Wing, MN Ho-Chunk, WI Bear Butte, SD Allen, SD Ho-Chunk, WI

Daryl Bearstail Wayne Pushetonequa Albert King, Sr. Gary Medicine Filmore Grant

Bismarck, ND Montour, IA Oneida, WI Manitoo Rapids, ON Minneapolis, MN

Men’s GA- Fancy/Grass 55 & over

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MOCCASIN GAME

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J Max Golden State Old Style Bronco Riders Travis Max

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Wahpekute Crazy Spirit Black Otter

DRUM CONTEST

Sisseton, SD Pipestone, MB Agency Village, SD Pipestone, MB Sisseton, SD

Wallace Coffey Comanche Lawton, Oklahoma Master of Ceremonies

Ruben Little Head Northern Cheyenne Lame Deer, Montana Master of Ceremonies

Chaske LaBlanc Dakota Morton, Minnesota Arena Director

Mike One Star Sr. Sicangu-Lakota Two Strike, South Dakota Arena Director

Alva Fiddler Cheyenne River– Minneconjou Band Red Wing, Minnesota Head Women’s Judge

Leon Thompson Yakama-Nez Perce Satus, Washington Head Men’s Judge

Novi Runs Above Northern Cheyenne-Shinnecock Algonquin-Oglala Lakota Rapid City, South Dakota Head Singing Judge

Sisseton-Wahpeton Kit Fox Society Sisseton, South Dakota Color Guard

Matt Bursott Ho-Chunk St. Paul, Minnesota Wacipi Security NOt pictured iCreeAzn-Ray Seto Tabulating

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Hokah Sound - Dale Roberts Choctaw- Chickasaw Atwood, Oklahoma Sound

Community Member Warren Stade, USMC(Center), pictured with the Sisseton Wahpeton Kit Fox Society.

We would like to welcome home Community member Warren Stade. Warren returned home this summer after serving four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is the first tribal member of the SMSC to serve in the military in over 25 years. During his enlistment, Warren was stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where he served as an Armorer with the H&S Battalion. Warren is the son of Community member Melinda Stade Agundis, the grandson of Amy Crooks-Larca, and the great-grandson of Amos and Rosemma Crooks.

Thank you for your service.

Steven Crooks U.S. Marine Corps Poolee Ha³, everyone. My name is Abbey Crooks and Steven Crooks is my oldest child. Since the age of 3, when asked, he would tell you he wanted to be a Marine or a police officer when he grew up. Last September, at the age of 17, my husband Lance and I watched as his lifelong goal became a reality when he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC).

Since then, he has diligently done physical training—two to three times a week with other poolees through the recruitment office in Burnsville—and has made healthy changes to his diet in preparation for boot camp. While nothing can truly prepare one for the physical and emotional devastation that

is boot camp, I have no doubt that he has the fortitude and determination required to become a Marine.

Come Aug. 15, we will watch him leave with heavy hearts, but look forward to meeting the new young man that the USMC will return to us this winter. Upon returning home after his enlistment, Steven would like to join law enforcement and serve his community and wishes to one day see the tribe employ its own police force. We couldn’t be more proud of the young man he’s becoming.

—Abbey Crooks, SMSC member

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Saturday

Aug 19 12:30 pm Dancer registration opens

4 pm Giveaways* and Specials

7 pm Grand Entry

9 am

Evening Prayer Introduction of Flags and Eagle Staffs Introduction of Visiting RoyaltY

Flag Raising All Veterans please standby to assist with ag raising.

Tiny Tots, Junior, Teen, Junior and Senior Adults, and Golden Age Contests in all Categories

Giveaways* and Specials

10 am

Drums

ROsemma Lafferty

H o st D r u m s

teen girls jingle dress Special

Northern Cree - AB

Sakpe Princess

11 AM

Iron Boy - MN

Invited Drums Midnite Express - MN

12:30 pm Registration closes for all dance categories

The Boyz - MN

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Mazakute - NE Young Bucks - SK Mato Pejuta - NE Young Bear - ND

Grand Entry Introduction of Flags and Eagle Staffs Introduction of Visiting RoyaltY and Tiny Tots

Cree Confederation - AB Cozad - OK Sizzortail - OK Yung Bux - OK

*Schedule is subject to change

Sunday

Aug 20

Aug 21 9 am Flag Raising • Giveaways* and Specials

10 am Church Service | Tiowakan Spiritual Center

14625 Prairie Grass Drive, Prior Lake

Summer Lemke

3 pm Adult Exhibition for Junior and Senior Adults, Golden Age

Sakpe Jr. Princess

Junior and Teen Contests

Jr. Girls (6-12 yrs) Fancy Shawl Special

11 AM

4:30-6:30 pm Evening Meal PLEASE ALLOW dancers, singers, and elders to be served first. MEALS ARE FREE to all with a Wacipi button, children under 10, and elders 60 and older.

Menu: Turkey, Wild Rice Hotdish, Corn on the cob, Rolls (knot),

Lemon bars, Watermelon.

OLDMAN LafferTY FAMILY

4:30pm

MEN’S TRADITIONAL Special

Allen Johnson Sakpe Jr. Brave

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Jr. boys (6-12 yrs) Grass Dance Special

1 pm Grand Entry Prayer Introduction of Flags and Eagle Staffs Introduction of Visiting RoyaltY

7 pm Grand Entry Evening Prayer Introduction of Flags and Eagle Staffs Introduction of Visiting RoyaltY Junior and Teen Exhibition

Tiny Tots

3 pm Junior and Teen Exhibition • Adult Contests for Junior and Senior Adults, Golden Age Tiebreakers

Adult Contests for Junior and Senior Adults, Golden Age

10 pm

Fireworks

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ROsemma Lafferty Sakpe Princess

$1,000 in cash prizes:

teen girls jingle dress Special

11 AM

Rosemma would like to invite all teen girls jingle dress dancers to join in this special, honoring her last year representing the Sakpe Mdewakanton Sioux Community Royalty.

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Sponsored by: Family of Rosemma LAfferty

$8,000 in cash prizes:

OLDMAN LafferTY FAMILY 4:30pm

MEN’S TRADITIONAL Special 18+ only

1st place $2,500 2nd place $2,000 3rd place $1,500 4th place $1,000

5th place $500 5 - $100 consolation winners

Sponsored by: Family of Oldman Lafferty

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Summer Lemke

$650 in cash prizes:

Sakpe Jr. Princess Jr. Girls (6-12 yrs) Fancy Shawl Special

11 AM

1st place $300 2nd place $200

3rd place $100 4th place $50

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Sponsored by: Family of Summer Lemke

Allen Johnson Sakpe Jr. Brave Jr. boys (6-12 yrs) Grass Dance Special Sponsored by: Family of Allen Johnson

$1,000 in cash prizes: NOON

What are Specials?

Honor Songs commemorate

an individual who has passed away or an accomplishment such as graduating from high school, being selected royalty, or serving in the armed forces. Everyone is invited to come out and shake hands with the individual and family.

Mdewakanton Public Safety The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community staffs its public safety department 24-7, with paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters, offering first aid and emergency management.

Giveaway

is a tradition to honor, recognize, or thank someone. Families collect items all year and then distribute them at a Wacipi/Pow Wow or other special occasion to elders, people they would like to recognize. The giveaway is followed by a Wopida song and people who received a gift (and are able), shake hands and dance with the family.

Mdewakanton Public Safety will be on-hand to direct guests in the case of an emergency, such as a tornado or strong winds.

Security: 952-496-7222 Emergency contact: 911

Other Need-to-Knows: Elders and those who are disabled may sit in a special seating area at the announcer’s stand.

Elders and those who are disabled are a priority when it comes to golf car rides to and from the parking lot areas.

Naming ceremonies are

held when a family would like to give a spiritual or “Indian” name to someone. A spiritual leader or elder performs the ceremony.

An Eagle Feather/Fallen Warrior Ceremony is conducted when an eagle feather falls to the ground.

Veterans retrieve the “Fallen Warrior.” Photography is not allowed during this ceremony.

In the case of inclement weather, the Wacipi may be relocated to Dakotah! Sport and Fitness at 2100 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake.

with deepest Sympathy Jan Lawrence Feb. 22, 2016 Community member Jan M. Lawrence passed away Feb. 22, 2016 in her home.

She was 65 years old. All services were held at the Tiowakan Spiritual Center in February. She was buried at the SMSC Cemetery.

Jan was born in St. Paul on March 3, 1950, to Bernard Hirmer and Gail Lawrence.

She loved being around her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Jan is survived by two sons and one daughter, her mother, brothers and sisters, many grandchildren, and her dog, Reni.

Clifford Steven Crooks Sr. June 3, 2016 Community member Clifford Steven Crooks Sr. was 87 years old when he passed away on June 3, 2016. A visitation and funeral were held in June at the Tiowakan Spiritual Center. Clifford was laid to rest in Seaside, California.

He was born on Oct. 11, 1928 in Long Beach, California, and served over 20 years in the U.S. Army. He was married twice and blessed with three children.

His wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren are left to mourn his death.

James A. Pruett Feb. 24, 2016 James A. Pruett II, son of Community member Roxanne Haines-Murman, passed away on Feb. 24, 2016. His Dakota name was Wawokiya Wicasa (A Genuinely Helpful, Considerate Man). All services were held at the Tiowakan Spiritual Center. He was buried at the SMSC Cemetery.

James was an auto mechanic and knew exactly what was wrong with a car.

He also enjoyed motorcycles. He is survived by his children, mother, fiancée, sisters, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and his dog, Bruno.

Cheryl J. Crooks June 23, 2016 Wife of the former SMSC Chairman, Cheryl J. Crooks, passed away on June 23, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Services were held at the Tiowakan Spiritual Center. She was laid to rest at the SMSC Cemetery.

Cheryl married Stanley R. Crooks on Sept. 21, 1963, in St. Paul. They were married nearly 50 years, inspired by the longevity of his parents’ and grandparents’ marriages. They were blessed with two daughters, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

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September 16 - 18, 2016 Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce (Land of Memories Park)

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WACIPI Guidelines The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community has zero tolerance for gang activity.

For the viewing enjoyment of everyone, umbrellas are not allowed in the stands.

Raffle tickets may not be sold or purchased on the Wacipi Grounds or any other SMSC property.

For the comfort of all Wacipi guests, bleacher seating may not be saved.

Blankets left unattended will be removed.

No exceptions.

Any audio, video or photographic commercial recording at the SMSC Wacipi is strictly prohibited. You may record and produce only one copy of the Wacipi for private use. All media must have

advance permission to cover the Wacipi.

Please keep in mind, photographs are not appropriate during the Naming and Eagle Feather/Fallen Warrior ceremonies.

Please respect the dancers if you wish to take their photograph outside the Dance Arena by asking their permission first.

Please extinguish all tobacco products before entering the Arena by using the ashtrays provided.

All participants and guests attending the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Wacipi do so at their own risk.

The SMSC is not responsible for any injury, damage or theft to a person or their property. The SMSC does not waive its or its employees’ sovereign immunity from suit by conducting any activity in coordination with its Wacipi. The SMSC

retains the legal authority to expel any person from its land at any time and for any reason.

SMSC is not responsible for lost envelopes.

The SMSC bans guns on these premises.

Alcohol and drugs are also prohibited. You will be asked to leave if you have or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

No dogs allowed on the Wacipi Grounds, except for service dogs.

By attending the SMSC Wacipi you agree to release any rights to any public or private media recording that may include inadvertant recordings of you by Wacipi staff or approved media outlets.