“Shawnee Ribbon Bets,” 1948, Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013), Courtesy Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa OK.
All tribal citizens, employees and community members are encouraged to drop off recyclables in the bins located on the south side of the Shawnee Tribe Community Building in Miami.
Effective March 14, 2025, this agreement ensures that tolls accrued by tribal citizens using OTA turnpikes are properly assigned to the registered owners of vehicles with Shawnee Tribe-issued license plates.
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.
Messages from the Chiefs — Summer 2025: Chief Barnes relays a story about a special corn variety and operational growth, and Chief Baldridge highlights how tribal partnerships are providing stability despite widespread federal government restructuring.
Social and emotional well-being is the ability to understand and manage emotions, build relationships, and make responsible decisions. It’s an important part of developing healthy identities and achieving goals. Tips to improve social and emotional well-being: This message brought to you by the Shawnee Tribe Behavioral Health Department.
Tyler Levier Tapped for CEO Role MIAMI, OK — Shawnee Development LLC, the enterprise division of the Shawnee Tribe, is proud to announce the formation of Shawnee Global LLC, a tribally owned holding company designed to lead the tribe’s entry into the federal contracting space through the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Program. Shawnee Global will operate alongside Shawnee Development, […]
April 4, 2025 (MIAMI, OK) — The Shawnee Tribe is announcing a new agreement with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) that will provide OTA access to Shawnee Tribe motor vehicle registration records for toll collection purposes. This agreement ensures that tolls accrued by tribal citizens using OTA turnpikes are properly assigned to the registered owners of vehicles with […]
The Neu-AIRR Lab is recruiting Shawnee Tribe community members for a research study on cultural protective factors & substance use. Join us for a safe, painless experience using fMRI & EEG—no radiation! 🔬🧠
💰 Compensation provided!
📲 Call 918-899-3482 to learn more! Or sign up at: www.laureateinstitute.org/ongoing-studies.html
#BrainScience #fMRI #EEG #Neuroscience
This year's election information is now available! An election shall be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, for the following offices:
— Second Chief, a four-year term, currently held by Roy Baldridge
— Business Council Seat 5, a four-year term, currently held by Monty Coombes
— Business Council Seat 6, a four-year term, currently held by Lee Bluejacket
📥 Candidate filing is open until June 20.
🗳️ Citizens have until September 2 to request an absentee ballot. Completed absentee ballots are due September 18.
Info for prospective candidates here 👉 shawnee-nsn.gov/elections/#filing
menwi kikinaaki kiiseki (Happy Mother's Day) to all the incredible moms out there! ❤️
