The SMSC bans guns on all properties, including the SMSC Wacipi Grounds.
Use and possession of illegal drugs, alcohol, cannabis, or cannabis products is also strictly prohibited. Any person who appears to be under the influence of any such substance will be asked to leave the SMSC Wacipi Grounds and immediately escorted off property.
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 SMSC Wacipi Grounds or any other SMSC property.
All vendors must be approved prior to wacipi. Any unregistered vendor will be immediately escorted off property.
For the comfort of all guests, bleacher seating may not be saved. Blankets left unattended will be removed. No exceptions.
Any audio, video, or photographic recording of the event is strictly prohibited. Event attendees may record and produce only one copy of the event for noncommercial, personal use. All media must have advance permission to cover the SMSC 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 Arena, ask their permission first.
All authorized audio, video, or photographic recording of the event by SMSC service providers is considered “work made for hire,” meaning that all right, title, and interest in and to such recordings belongs entirely to SMSC. To the extent that any portions of such recordings is not deemed a work made for hire, the applicable service provider assigns to the SMSC all right, title, and interest in and to such portions of the recordings.
All livestreaming of the event is prohibited absent receipt of advance written permission from the SMSC. The foregoing prohibition includes all livestreaming by event service providers, attendees, and other non-SMSC parties, and does not distinguish based on whether access to the livestream is paid or free.
By attending the SMSC Wacipi, you acknowledge that you may be photographed or recorded. You consent to such recording by SMSC and/or approved media outlets, and to use of the recording and your name, image and likeness for any purpose, including advertising and promotional purposes. You release and hold harmless the SMSC from all claims, liability, and damages arising out of use of the recording and your name, image, and likeness.
Elders and those who are disabled may sit in a special seating area at the announcer’s stand.
The SMSC is not responsible for lost envelopes, merchandise, possessions, or registration numbers.
The SMSC is not responsible if a performance or scheduled event is canceled. Dates and times are subject to change without prior notice.
All participants and guests attending the 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 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.
No vaping or smoking of any cannabis products in the Arena or bleachers.
No pets allowed on the SMSC Wacipi Grounds, except for certified service dogs. Visit smscwacipi.org for full service dog policy.
Elders and those who are disabled are given priority when it comes to golf cart rides to and from the parking lot areas.
