Chief Shakopee - Shakopee III

Shakopee III

Chief Shakopee, also known as Eatoka, or Shakpedan in Dakota or Zhaagobens in Ojibwe, both meaning "Little Shakopee" (1811–1865). Shakopee was the son of Chief Shakopee II. He was born in the village of Shakopee. He became a chief with the death of his father. During the Dakota War of 1862. he was a war leader of the Yankton Dakota in Minnesota. He escaped to Canada after the conflict. With fellow leader Medicine Bottle he was betrayed, drugged, kidnapped, and turned over to U.S. forces. Chief Shakopee and Medicine Bottle were executed at Fort Snelling on November 11, 1865 for their participation in the Dakota War of 1862. While he was held prisoner at Fort Snelling, a photograph of Chief Shakopee was taken in 1864.

He is the namesake of the Little Six Casino in Shakopee, Minnesota.