“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 […]
As April comes to a close, we want to shout out two important employee-led volunteer opportunities that happened this month!
🗑️🚯 ke’moonaskweepe (Let’s pick up the trash)—On Earth Day, April 22, the environmental department led a clean-up effort along a one-mile stretch of Highway 125 in Ottawa County.
👕💙 And on April 28, employees also participated in Wear Blue Day to raise awareness for Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month (CAAPM). Indian Child Welfare staff placed 22 blue pinwheels outside the Community Building, representing the 22 Shawnee children currently placed in care outside their homes.
More on CAAPM here 👉 childwelfare.gov/preventionmonth
The next Lunch & Learn Mondays meeting will be this coming Monday, April 28 at 12:00 PM CDT on the topic, "Navigating Relationship Challenges." Relationships can be rewarding but also complex. This class will help you explore common relationship hurdles and develop skills for healthier communication, conflict resolution, and deeper connection—whether in romantic, family, or work relationships. No registration is necessary, and there is no cost to attend.
The Monday, May 12, session will cover Dealing with Anxiety & Depression. Anxiety and depression can feel isolating, but you're not alone. This class will provide insight into the causes of these struggles and offer practical tools to help manage symptoms, improve well-being, and find hope in the healing process.
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
Save the date! 🗓️
Friday, August 22, 2025 the Golden Mesa Casino's Grand Opening of the hotel and casino expansion! 🔨👷🏗️
