Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Employee Directory
Government AdministrationMinnesota, United States201-500 Employees
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is a federally recognized sovereign Native American tribe that functions as a government administration, with authority over its members, lands, and governance. It operates on lands in Prior Lake and Shakopee, Minnesota, and supports community wellbeing through infrastructure such as roads, sewers, and housing. The SMSC also pursues Dakota cultural preservation through philanthropy, partnerships, environmental initiatives, and cultural programming, while running a diverse enterprise portfolio on its lands that includes a tribal garden, an all-natural foods store, two major casinos, hotels, and family entertainment centers, all contributing to the local economy. The organization engages in charitable giving and economic development activities that extend beyond its borders, supporting regional governments and infrastructure through its partnerships. In 2026 it partnered with the CAP Agency to host the SMSCgives Free Food Distributions, demonstrating its active community service efforts.