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

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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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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Mar 6, 2025

ADVANCING CULTURALLY INFORMED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES 

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 […]

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Mar 5, 2025

CALL FOR PROJECTS: 2025 SHAWNEE LANGUAGE FAIR

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 […]

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