“Shawnee Ribbon Bets,” 1948, Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013), Courtesy Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa OK.
“Civilization” is a popular video game franchise that lets players build and lear their own civilizations in their attempt to stand the test of time.
Shawnee Tribe recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility and cultural resource—the Emma “Mock” Donaldson saawanwaatoweewika (Shawnee language house).
A remarkable celebration of Shawnee heritage, cultural leaders, and the timeless legacy of five Oklahoma Indian ballerinas took place in late August at the 2024 Five Moons Dance Festival.
Messages from the Chiefs takwaaki 2024 (Fall 2024): Read the latest from the desks of Chief Ben Barnes and Second Chief Roy Baldridge.
The Shawnee Language Immersion Program is excited to announce their first Shawnee children’s story, Waakoce’fiifa Honatonehwaali Hokeeli. The video can be found on SLIPStream.
Golden Mesa Casino and Oklahoma Panhandle State University celebrated their partnership at the 2024 Oklahoma State Regents Business Partnership event on March 8. Golden Mesa Casino has supported OPSU in many facets, including OPSU Athletics, the Business Department, and the College of Business and Technology.
Check out these fun facts about recycling aluminum from the tribe’s Environmental Resources Department!
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, typically during the fall and winter months when daylight hours are shorter, occasionally referred to as the “winter blues”. It’s believed to be triggered by changes in sunlight exposure, which can disrupt the body’s natural rhythms, including the […]
Guymon, OK — On Thursday, November 7, Shawnee Tribe elected officials, gaming commissioners, and project managers of Global Gaming Solutions gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Shawnee Gaming Commission’s new administrative building. The move was prompted by the recent growth and specialized needs of the Gaming Commission office. Also in attendance were Guymon Ambassadors […]
ONE CITIZEN’S JOURNEY THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND HOMEOWNERSHIP Shawnee tribal citizen Michael Cedrone lives in Texas, where he works as Head of Human Resources at GBC Food Services. Cedrone attributes his success to the tribe’s educational, career and housing support programs. His professional journey began at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, TX, […]
🗣️📝 Register for Shawnee language classes! The latest addition to the available courses is mayaani kake’kimetiiwe (parent/caregiver class), which may be taken on its own or as a supplement to immersion and dialogue-based courses. Classes will resume in early January.
More information here 👉 shawnee-nsn.gov/news/shawnee-language-classes-resume-in-january-learn-more
Ready to register? 👉 tinyurl.com/jsbmzxz4
❄️💙 December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month. The tribe's Behavioral Health & Victim Services Department is shedding light on SAD symptoms, causes and treatments.
More here 👉 shawnee-nsn.gov/news/december-is-sad
🏡 Before embarking on a career in human resources, Shawnee citizen Michael Cedrone became the first in his family to achieve a college education. Michael attributes his successful journey through higher education, career development, and, most recently, homeownership, to the tribe's educational, career and housing support programs.
Read our Q&A with Michael here 👉 shawnee-nsn.gov/news/citizen-services-in-action
