New video and display explore Shakopee Mdewakanton's history, culture and values

A new display showcasing the history, culture and values of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is now open at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. This is a long-term, public display located near the hotel lobby that also incorporates a new video about the SMSC.

“We hope people will come away with a better understanding of the SMSC as a sovereign nation, good neighbor, and proud community with a living culture,” said SMSC Chairman Charlie Vig. “Whether people have two minutes or 20 minutes, they will leave the display knowing more about who we are and what we represent.”

A fundamental part of the new display is a 20-minute video exploring the tribe’s past and present featuring interviews with the SMSC Business Council, an additional 10 SMSC members, numerous employees, the mayors of Prior Lake and Shakopee, and several other local business and civic leaders.

The video tells the story of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as a people with a culture deeply rooted in sharing and working together, who today are committed to being good neighbors, employers, and stewards of the earth.

The display is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information and a link to the video, visit www.shakopeedakota.org.