COMMUNITY CALENDARYA’SASILAWIIYAKWE

EVENTS

November 27, 2025

TRIBAL OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING DAY

November 15, 2025

AMERICA RECYCLES DAY

Do your part to reduce waste! Use reusable bags. When shopping, opt for items in sustainable packaging. Avoid single-use plastics. Recycle properly and often. Tribal citizens and community members local to Miami, OK, are encouraged to make regular use of the community recycling trailer at the Shawnee Tribe Community Building. The trailer has bins for […]

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November 11, 2025

TRIBAL OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN’S DAY

November 10, 2025

MONTHLY BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING: RECONVENED SESSION (November)

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

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November 5, 2025

ELDERS’ LUNCHEON

Tribal citizens ages 65 and up are invited to join the Elder Assistance Reimbursement Program team at the Shawnee Tribe Community Building in Miami for a luncheon on November 5! 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Address: 108 S. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK, 74354 Driving Directions: Apple Maps / Google Maps Elders may bring one […]

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November 3, 2025

MONTHLY BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING

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

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Recent News

Jun 3, 2026

RECYCLING SPOTLIGHT: THERE IS NO PLAN B – THE IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING

YOUR CAN COULD BE BACK ON THE SHELF IN JUST 60 DAYS! You enjoy your beverage and recycle your aluminum can. Recycling trucks collect the cans and take them to a facility to be sorted. The cans are cleaned and shredded into small pieces. The aluminum pieces are melted down and rolled into large sheets. […]

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Jun 3, 2026

Rain Barrel Installation and Watershed Learning Experience

The Shawnee Tribe’s Environmental Department recently hosted a hands-on learning experience focused on water systems, runoff, and watershed education in the Miami community.  During the event, students participated in the installation of a rain barrel system while learning how rainfall moves through local watersheds and contributes to flooding. 

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Jun 3, 2026

WEEMEYAKWE: THE CASE OF THE FIVE BLACK STONE SPHERES

WEEMEYAKWE (WHERE WE COME FROM) By A. Gwynn Henderson and David Pollack “Two heads are better than one,” the old saying goes. With twice the brainpower and two times the life experiences to draw from, we are twice as likely to solve a puzzle, make sense of an enigma, or figure out a mystery.  The […]

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May 29, 2026

CONGRATULATIONS, SHAWNEE GRADUATES!

We are looking forward to celebrating the following grads at the 2026 Honor Banquet on Saturday, June 27. Presley Glass, WestMoore High School Haiden Fetters, Wagoner High School Sage Hood, Vinita High School Ash (Ayva) Valadez, Vallivue High School Valarie Stewart, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center Delanie “Lanie” Springer, University of Missouri Christopher Thomsen, The […]

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May 20, 2026

LUNCH & LEARN WEDNESDAY: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ZOOM COMMUNITY MEETING

This Lunch & Learn social/emotional wellbeing series is to teach safe and healthy relationship skills. This class is for anyone looking to build healthier, safer, and stronger relationships—especially those who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, codependency, attachment issues, or challenges in marriage and relationships. It is also helpful for anyone wanting to improve communication, […]

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Apr 27, 2026

RECYCLING SPOTLIGHT: THERE IS NO PLAN B – THE IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING

There’s only one Earth — and it’s up to all of us to help take care of it. Why Recycling Matters: ♻️ Reduces Landfill WasteItems that can be recycled take up unnecessary space in landfills. Recycling keeps usable materials in circulation instead of buried in the ground. 🌳 Conserves Natural ResourcesRecycling paper saves trees. Recycling aluminum saves […]

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Apr 21, 2026

MAY IS MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PERSONS (MMIP) AWARENESS MONTH

May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the high rates of violence experienced by Native American and Alaska Native communities. MMIP highlights the urgent need to address the number of Indigenous people who go missing or are murdered each year. Native communities face higher rates of […]

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Apr 2, 2026

APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and support for survivors. Sexual violence can happen anywhere, in any community, and affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, including Native American communities, who are disproportionately impacted. Sexual violence means any unwanted sexual contact or behavior without consent. This can include rape, […]

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