“Shawnee Ribbon Bets,” 1948, Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013), Courtesy Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa OK.
This meeting series aims to create a supportive Zoom community to foster personal growth and mental health education for domestic & intimate partner violence survivors.
Shawnee language learners of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the 2025 Language Fair. Over $6,000 in prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in seven categories. First draft deadline is May 1!
Shawnee graduates can now request a stole for their spring or summer commencement ceremonies (deadline: April 15), and on June 7, the Higher Education Awards program will host an Honor Banquet in celebration of the Class of 2024 (Fall/Winter) and Class of 2025 (Spring/Summer).
Tribal leadership, language staff, and representatives from 2K Foundations and Firaxis Games recently gathered to celebrate the new George “Fife” Blanchard Yaatakciitonooteeki (Recording Studio).
With tolls increasing this year, PIKEPASS customers will pay nearly 50% less than drivers who opt to use the PlatePay system on Oklahoma toll roads. Shawnee citizens and non-Shawnees may utilize the Shawnee Tribe tag office for PIKEPASS service.
Messages from the Chiefs skipiyekiisfwa 2025 (February 2025): Read the latest from the desks of Chief Ben Barnes and Second Chief Roy Baldridge.
It’s not too late to begin your Shawnee language-learning journey this calendar year!
This Lunch & Learn Meeting series aims to create a supportive and engaging Zoom community that allows survivors of domestic violence and intimate partner violence to learn about mental health, psychology, and personal growth through psychoeducation. No cost to join, and no registration necessary. Join us on Zoom with this link, noon to 1:00 PM […]
Check out recycling “Top 10 In The Bin” from the tribe’s Environmental Resources Department! What Can I Recycle? TOP 10 IN THE BIN Here is a list of the top 10 most recyclable items. 1. Cardboard 2. Paper 3. Food Boxes 4. Mail 5. Beverage Cans 6. Food Cans 7. Glass Bottles 8. Jars (Glass […]
As part of the ongoing clinical research project, Kipiyecipakiciipe “Coming home,” Dr. Evan White, Principal Investigator at Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR), and Dr. Deborah Jones-Saumty will be conducting a community readiness assessment regarding substance use intervention and prevention programming. The goal of the readiness assessment, or CRA, is to gain a comprehensive understanding […]
Shawnee language learners of all ages and abilities are invited to join the Shawnee Language Immersion Program for the 2025 Language Fair, Dinner and Stomp Dance on Saturday, July 26, at the Emma “Mock” Donaldson saawanwaatoweewika east of Miami, OK. Citizens of all three Shawnee nations are eligible to participate. Submissions will not be judged […]
Be safe in your wiikiwa and review the Fire Safety Checklist 🧯
Apply for the Fire Safe Tribal Citizens Program, this program will assist tribal citizens to stay in their homes safely and be prepared in case of fire by providing fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
More here 👉 shawnee-nsn.gov/housing/#fire-safe
Reminder for Shawnee grads! 🧑🏽🎓 The deadline to RSVP for the 2025 Honor Banquet is Friday, May 9.
🍽 This year's banquet will be a come-and-go reception celebrating the Class of 2024 (Fall/Winter) and the Class of 2025 (Spring/Summer). Join us Saturday, June 7, for heavy hors d'oeuvres, an address from Chief Ben Barnes at 6:00 PM, and door prizes for grads—there will be three $500 gift card giveaways!*
Full details & RSVP form here 👉 shawnee-nsn.gov/grads
*Only eligible graduates may enter the giveaway drawing. Winners will be announced immediately following Chief's remarks. Must be present to win.
The next Lunch & Learn Mondays meeting will be on March 31 at 12:00 PM CDT on the topic, “Building a Relationship with Your Child." Strengthen your bond with your child by learning effective communication, emotional connection, and trust-building techniques. This class will provide practical strategies to nurture a healthy and supportive relationship, no matter your child’s age. No registration is necessary, and there is no cost to attend.
The Monday, April 14, session will cover stress management. Feeling overwhelmed? Learn practical techniques to identify stressors, build resilience, and create a healthier balance in your daily life. This class will help you develop coping strategies that bring calm and clarity, even in challenging moments.
The Shawnee Tribe's Behavioral Health Department is facilitating this meeting series to create a supportive Zoom community to foster personal growth and mental health education for domestic & intimate partner violence survivors. 💻 🧠
More here 👉 shawnee-nsn.gov/news/lunch-learn-mondays-2025
