COMMUNITY CALENDARYA’SASILAWIIYAKWE

EVENTS

May 12, 2026

ELDERS’ LUNCHEON

Please join us at the Emma “Mock” Donaldson Shawnee Language House for an Elder Luncheon as we gather to share a meal and enjoy good company. Each Shawnee Elder may bring one guest.

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May 12, 2026

SHAWNEE TRIBE HOUSING DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE

Shawnee Tribe Housing has moved: Come see us at our new location, 1525 A St NE, Miami, OK 74354. We will be hosting an open house for Shawnee citizens on Tuesday, May 12th from 8:30am – 6:30pm. Stop by and have cookies and punch. This will also be a great opportunity to ask about the […]

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May 8, 2026

MMIP AWARENESS WALK

Join Us! We invite you to participate in our MMIP Awareness Walk, in collaboration with RISE—a coalition of local tribal DV programs—and Modoc Nation Behavioral Health. Together, let’s raise awareness and make a difference! Date: May 8th, 2026 Time: 11 AM – 2 PM Location: Miami Rotary Centennial Park, 103 M St SE, Miami, OK

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March 29, 2026

EASTER EGG HUNT

The Shawnee Tribe Shawnee Language Immersion Program and the Child Care Development Fund Department will co-host an Easter Egg Hunt Event. Sunday, March 29, 2026 2:00pm – 4:00pm Emma “Mock” Donaldson saawanwaatoweewika 65225 E. 100 RD, Miami, OK 74354 Age groups:   Each age group will have its own Easter egg hunt.  There will be one […]

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February 13, 2026

SHAWNEE LANGUAGE VALENTINE’S LESSON

Join the Shawnee Language Immersion Program’s Valentine’s Lesson. Pop in with your kids for language, crafts and dinner. Fun for the whole family! Friday, February 13, 2026 5:00pm – 7:00pm Emma “Mock” Donaldson saawanwaatoweewika 65225 E 100 RD Miami, OK 74354

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February 9, 2026

MONTHLY BUSINESS COUNCIL MEETING: RECONVENED SESSION (FEBRUARY)

Time: 6:00 PM / / Location: Chief Ron Sparkman Shawnee Tribe Council Chambers, 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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