COMMUNITY CALENDARYA’SASILAWIIYAKWE

EVENTS

September 2, 2024

TRIBAL OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

September 1, 2024

PROGRAM DEADLINE: HIGHER EDUCATION AWARDS FALL TERM

Note: Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer Program Term deadlines apply only to College/University applicants. Vo-Tech applicants may apply on a rolling basis.

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September 1, 2024

PROGRAM DEADLINE: SCECARP FY 24

School Clothing & Extracurricular Activities Reimbursement Program (SCECARP) applications or receipts for reimbursement received after September 1 will be processed next fiscal year, which begins October 1.

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August 28, 2024

PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE: ON LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY PROGRAM (LIHEAP)

The Shawnee Tribe is accepting public comments from tribal citizens about the Low Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP) in preparation for next fiscal year, which begins October 1. All Shawnee households residing in the state of Oklahoma are encouraged to provide comments. Submit comments here through Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The LIHEAP program also still […]

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August 24, 2024 – August 25, 2024

FIVE MOONS DANCE FESTIVAL

This Year’s Event Highlights the Legacy of Yvonne Chouteau (Shawnee) The weekend of August 24-25, the University of Oklahoma School of Dance will host its third dance festival honoring the renowned Native American ballerinas from Oklahoma, known as the Five Moons. Events will be held at the University of Oklahoma Norman campus and First Americans […]

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August 21, 2024

INTERTRIBAL AGRICULTURE COUNCIL MEETING

6:00-8:00 PM // Native American Fellowship 215 Oklahoma St, South Coffeyville, OK 74072 Get driving directions: Google Maps / Apple Maps Farmers & ranchers: At this meeting, Intertribal Agriculture Council staff will present USDA-supported opportunities & resources and provide updates on the Farm Bill and policy proposals that could positively impact family farm & ranch operations. Questions? Contact Business Council Secretary Carolyn […]

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Recent News

Jul 3, 2025

RECYCLING SPOTLIGHT: POP QUIZ!

Take the true or false pop quiz on recycling vs. landfills. True or False: 6 out of every 10 people in the US recycle? True or False: More people are employed by the landfill process than the recycling process? True or False: Recycling in the U.S. is a valuable export? True or False: Recycling can […]

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Jun 4, 2025

RECYCLING SPOTLIGHT: GLASS

Source:  www.recycleacrossamerica.org  Read about the recycling trailer available for citizen use.

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May 30, 2025

CHIEF BEN BARNES AND UINO RELEASE STATEMENT ON HB 1137

“This override tells Native families that their lives matter, their grief has been felt, and that Oklahoma is committed to justice for them and their loved ones,” said Ben Barnes, Chairperson for United Indian Nations of Oklahoma and Board President of National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. “Many hands helped lift this veto override over the finish […]

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May 22, 2025

CONGRATULATIONS, SHAWNEE GRADUATES!

We are looking forward to celebrating the following grads at the 2025 Honor Banquet on Saturday, June 7. Rylee Adams, Afton Public High School Ava Adkinson, Miami Public Schools Averi Anderson, Fairland High School Averi Attocknie, Quapaw High School LaCinda Attocknie, Haskell Indian Nations University Landon Bedell, Minot High School Kelsie Boyd, Fairland High School […]

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May 1, 2025

COBELL SETTLEMENT TRUST – FINAL DEADLINE FOR HEIRS IS JUNE 30

Indian Money (IIM) account holders whose Cobell settlement awards were not distributed must file claim documentation by June 30, 2025. Search the list of IIM account holders and learn more information at cobellsettlement.com.

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May 1, 2025

KIWIITAMAAKONAAKI HOKIMAAKI – MESSAGES FROM THE CHIEFS SUMMER 2025

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.

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May 1, 2025

BEHAVIORAL & MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT BRINGS AWARENESS TO SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

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.

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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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