“Shawnee Ribbon Bets,” 1948, Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013), Courtesy Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa OK.
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.
Messages from the Chiefs – Fall 2024: It’s a US Election Day! Chief Barnes highlights the importance of voting in every election, local to federal, and Chief Baldridge reflects on the earliest days of his service on the Business Council compared to where we are today.
Shawnee language classes will resume for the 2025 calendar year on Monday, January 6! Self-paced learners and those hoping to participate in live classes should contact the Shawnee Language Immersion Program team (SLIP) to begin enrollment. SLIP will work with each individual student to place them in the appropriate course(s) based on their learning preferences […]
On Friday, September 20, tribal citizens and community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Shawnee Tribe’s newest facility and cultural resource—the Emma “Mock” Donaldson saawanwaatoweewika (Shawnee language house). A little more than ten minutes east of central Miami, OK, the facility boasts a large, open gathering space with high ceilings and a […]
On October 15, the Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine and his wife, First Lady Frances “Fran” DeWine traveled to Miami, OK to visit with various Shawnee Tribal programs and leadership. “We were honored to receive Governor DeWine and his wife at our Shawnee language house, Cultural Center, and Administrative offices,” said Chief Ben Barnes. “We […]
🗳 Today is a US General Election Day! Be sure to cast your ballot, and laapaatotamoko kiwiitamaakonaaki hokimaaki takwaaki 2024 (read the Fall 2024 Messages from the Chiefs).
"Voting is not merely a right; it is a fundamental responsibility and a powerful tool for change that shapes our communities, our governance, and, ultimately, our future," says Chief Barnes's message highlighting the importance of voting in every election, local to federal. Chief Baldridge's message reflects on the earliest days of his service on the Business Council compared to where we are today.
Read more here 👉 shawnee-nsn.gov/chiefs-messages-fall-2024
Tribal offices and the Cultural Center in Miami, OK, will be closing at 12:00 PM today, November 4, due to incoming severe weather.
The Shawnee Tribe had a very busy season as summer turned to fall. Here's a look back on several events from July through October.
