“Shawnee Ribbon Bets,” 1948, Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013), Courtesy Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa OK.

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Recycling Trailer Available for Use!

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.

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Tribe & Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Enter Agreement

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.

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Lunch & Learn Mondays Begins March 17

This meeting series aims to create a supportive Zoom community to foster personal growth and mental health education for domestic & intimate partner violence survivors.

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Call for Language Fair Projects

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!

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Commencement Stoles & Honor Banquet

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).

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Recording Studio Dedication

Tribal leadership, language staff, and representatives from 2K Foundations and Firaxis Games recently gathered to celebrate the new George “Fife” Blanchard Yaatakciitonooteeki (Recording Studio).

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Tag Office Now Offering PIKEPASS

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.

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Messages from the Chiefs skipiyekiisfwa 2025 (February 2025): Read the latest from the desks of Chief Ben Barnes and Second Chief Roy Baldridge.

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Apr 16, 2025

SHAWNEE DEVELOPMENT LLC ANNOUNCES CREATION OF SHAWNEE GLOBAL LLC TO EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITES

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, […]

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Apr 4, 2025

SHAWNEE TRIBE REACHES AGREEMENT WITH OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY FOR TOLL COLLECTION

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 […]

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Mar 6, 2025

LUNCH & LEARN MONDAYS: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ZOOM COMMUNITY MEETING MARCH TO AUGUST

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 […]

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Mar 6, 2025

RECYCLING SPOTLIGHT: TOP 10 IN THE BIN

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 […]

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