Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Annual Wacipi
Date/Time
Date(s) - 08/20/2021 - 08/22/2021
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Wacipi Grounds
Categories
Tags August, Mdewakanton, Minnesota, Native American, powwow, Shakopee, Sioux Community, Wacipi
https://www.smscwacipi.org/experience/
Wacipi means “they all dance” in the Dakota language. Dance has always been an important part of our ancestors’ ceremonial practices.
The Wacipi, or Pow Wow, is a celebration of life. Native Americans gather for a cultural and social celebration of dancing, singing and visiting. This is a time when Native Americans gather to meet old friends, make new ones, and honor those who have come before them. A time to gather, share, reflect and thank the Creator.
It was originally a gathering time held at the end of a season to celebrate a good hunt or recognize a positive event. There, Indian people would dance to entertain, but the dancing was originally a part of ceremonial practices and used to tell tribal stories.
Visitors are welcome to enjoy the whirl of colors, sights and sounds of our annual Wacipi. From the inspiring rhythms of the drum groups to Native American dancers in full regalia, we invite you to share in our culture.
Dance Contests
Jr. Categories, 6-12:
Traditional, Grass/Jingle, Fancy
1st: $300, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $200, 4th: $150, 5th: $100, 6th: $50
Teen Categories, 13-17:
Traditional, Grass/Jingle, Fancy
1st: $500, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $300, 4th: $200, 5th: $150, 6th : $100
Adult Categories:
Men: Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Southern Straight, Chicken Dance
Women: Traditional, Fancy, Jingle, Southern Buckskin/Cloth (Combined)
Jr., 18-34: 1st: $1,600, 2nd: $1,400, 3rd: $1,200, 4th: $1,000, 5th: $800, 6th: $600
Sr., 35-54: 1st: $1,600, 2nd: $1,400, 3rd: $1,200, 4th: $1,000, 5th: $800, 6th: $600
Golden Age, 55-64:
Men: Traditional/Southern Straight (Combined), Fancy/Grass (Combined)
Women: Traditional, Southern Buckskin/Cloth (Combined), Fancy/Jingle (Combined)
1st: $1,600, 2nd: $1,400, 3rd: $1,200, 4th: $1,000, 5th: $800, 6th: $600
Elders, 65+:
Men: All Categories
Women: All Categories
1st: $1,600, 2nd: $1,400, 3rd: $1,200, 4th: $1,000, 5th: $800, 6th: $600
Moccasin Games
Back for 2021
1st: $2,500, 2nd: $1,500, 3rd: $1,000, 4th: $800, 5th: $500
Drum Contents
Invited Drums Only
1st: $7,000, 2nd: $6,000, 3rd: $5,000, 4th: $4,000, 5th: $3,000, 6th: $2,000, Consolation (4 Places): $1,000
Hand Drum Contest:
Details to be announced
2021-2022 SMSC Royalty
Celianna Thomas, Princess
Leila Brewer, Junio
