COMMUNITY CALENDARYA’SASILAWIIYAKWE

EVENTS

August 25, 2025

LUNCH & LEARN: MANAGING SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA

Trauma affects the mind and body in complex ways. This class will provide insight into trauma responses and offer strategies for coping, healing, and regaining a sense of safety and stability. This meeting is part of Lunch & Learn Mondays from Shawnee Tribe Behavioral Health, which aims to create a supportive and engaging Zoom community dedicated to […]

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August 11, 2025

LUNCH & LEARN: IMPROVING COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Communication is the foundation of healthy relationships. Learn how to express yourself clearly, listen actively, and navigate conversations effectively to strengthen personal and professional relationships. This meeting is part of Lunch & Learn Mondays from Shawnee Tribe Behavioral Health, which aims to create a supportive and engaging Zoom community dedicated to learning about mental health, psychology, and […]

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August 4, 2025

MONTHLY BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING

Time: 6:00 PM / / Location: Shawnee Tribe Community Building, Miami OK

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July 28, 2025

LUNCH & LEARN: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING FEAR

Fear can hold us back but understanding it can empower us. This class will explore the roots of fear and provide techniques to manage it so you can move forward with confidence and courage. This meeting is part of Lunch & Learn Mondays from Shawnee Tribe Behavioral Health, which aims to create a supportive and engaging Zoom […]

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July 26, 2025

2025 SHAWNEE LANGUAGE FAIR, DINNER AND STOMP DANCE

Location: Emma “Mock” Donaldson saawanwaatoweewika east of Miami, OK. More info coming soon! Looking for information about the Language Fair competition? Go here.

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July 14, 2025

LUNCH & LEARN: SETTING AND ACHIEVING GOALS

Effective goal setting is essential for personal and professional growth. This session will provide a structured approach to defining clear, attainable objectives, overcoming obstacles, and maintaining motivation. Learn practical strategies to turn aspirations into actionable steps and achieve lasting success. This meeting is part of Lunch & Learn Mondays from Shawnee Tribe Behavioral Health, which aims to […]

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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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Feb 6, 2025

WEEMEYAKWE: WHERE WE COME FROM

From “The Ohio Country” Webpage: “This 12–episode series provides a perspective on the history of the region we now call Ohio that very few of us learned in school. It puts the experiences of Miami, Shawnee, Wyandotte, and other American Indian People at the center of a refreshed version of the state’s complicated past and […]

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Feb 6, 2025

RECORDING STUDIO DEDICATION AT SAAWANWAATOWEEWIKA

2K FOUNDATIONS SUPPORTING SHAWNEE LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION Updated February 20, 2025On February 3, tribal leaders and the Shawnee language team hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling a newly renovated recording studio at the Emma “Mock” Donaldson saawanwaatoweewika (Shawnee language house) with citizens and staff from Firaxis Games. 2K Foundations, the charitable giving subsidiary of 2K Games, has provided generous support […]

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Feb 6, 2025

BEHAVIORAL & MENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT BRINGS AWARENESS TO TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

February is Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about a serious issue that impacts people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Dating violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors used to gain power and control over a partner in a romantic relationship. It can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, […]

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Feb 6, 2025

VALENTINE’S DAY CARD CONTEST – DEADLINE FEB. 12

Let’s show each other some love in saawanwaatoweewe (Shawnee language)! The tribe is hosting a Valentine’s Day card contest. Sincere, funny or somewhere in-between, we want to see your most creative cards, artwork, memes, or poetry. Email your entries to media@shawnee-tribe.com on or before next Wednesday, February 12. Entries must use Shawnee language. People’s Choice […]

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