COMMUNITY CALENDARYA’SASILAWIIYAKWE

EVENTS

December 2, 2024

Monthly Business Council Meeting

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

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November 28, 2024 – November 29, 2024

Tribal Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

November 21, 2024

Special Meeting of the Business Council

Thursday, November 21 at 6:00pm. Hybrid Meeting, in person at the Shawnee Tribe Community Building or virtually via Zoom for BC Members. The proposed Special Meeting agenda and supporting documents will be sent in advance of the meeting. 

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November 15, 2024

EPA’s America Recycles Day

November 11, 2024

Tribal Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

November 11, 2024

Fourth Annual Intertribal Veterans Day Gourd Dance

On Monday, November 11 the Peoria Tribe are hosting their 4th Annual Intertribal Veterans Day Gourd Dance in Miami, OK.

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Recent News

Nov 12, 2024

THE POWER OF OPPORTUNITY: CITIZEN SERVICES IN ACTION 

ONE CITIZEN’S JOURNEY THROUGH HIGHER EDUCATION, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND HOMEOWNERSHIP  Shawnee tribal citizen Michael Cedrone lives in Texas, where he works as Head of Human Resources at GBC Food Services. Cedrone attributes his success to the tribe’s educational, career and housing support programs. His professional journey began at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, TX, […]

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Nov 7, 2024

FIRST LOOK AT TECUMSEH IN SID MEIER’S “CIVILIZATION VII”

During General Council weekend (September 20-21), the Shawnee Tribe hosted Firaxis Games’ Pete Murray (Learning & Development Manager) and Lead Producer Andrew Frederiksen, developers of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, due to be released next February. Murray and Frederiksen kicked off their Shawnee visit with attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Emma “Mock” Donaldson saawanwaatoweewika […]

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Nov 4, 2024

KIWIITAMAAKONAAKI HOKIMAAKI – TAKWAAKI 2024

Messages from the Chiefs – Fall 2024: It’s a US Election Day! Chief Barnes highlights the importance of voting in every election, local to federal, and Chief Baldridge reflects on the earliest days of his service on the Business Council compared to where we are today.

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Oct 31, 2024

Shawnee Language Classes Resume in January: Learn More!

Shawnee language classes will resume for the 2025 calendar year on Monday, January 6! Self-paced learners and those hoping to participate in live classes should contact the Shawnee Language Immersion Program team (SLIP) to begin enrollment. SLIP will work with each individual student to place them in the appropriate course(s) based on their learning preferences […]

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Oct 31, 2024

Introducing the Emma “Mock” Donaldson saawanwaatoweewika

On Friday, September 20, tribal citizens and community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Shawnee Tribe’s newest facility and cultural resource—the Emma “Mock” Donaldson saawanwaatoweewika (Shawnee language house). A little more than ten minutes east of central Miami, OK, the facility boasts a large, open gathering space with high ceilings and a […]

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Oct 31, 2024

Shawnee Gaming Commission Complete Fall Training

In September, the Shawnee Tribe’s Gaming Commission staff received safety training from City of Guymon professionals including; Fire Marshall Jason Bond, Fire Chief Scott Lathrop, 911 Director Justin Carnagey, and Police Sergeant Jacob Bankston. “It was a very productive training day and was well received by the Gaming Commission staff,” said Otis Hughs, Executive Director […]

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Oct 31, 2024

Ohio Governor DeWine and First Lady Visit the Shawnee Tribe

On October 15, the Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine and his wife, First Lady Frances “Fran” DeWine traveled to Miami, OK to visit with various Shawnee Tribal programs and leadership. “We were honored to receive Governor DeWine and his wife at our Shawnee language house, Cultural Center, and Administrative offices,” said Chief Ben Barnes. “We […]

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Oct 25, 2024

Chief Barnes Issues Response to President Biden’s Apology for Indian Boarding Schools

GILA RIVER, Ariz.—Chief Ben Barnes attended today’s event on the reservation of the Gila River Indian Community, where President Joe Biden delivered a historic speech and a formal presidential apology for 150 years of federal Indian boarding school policies which he called “a shame” and “a blot on American history.”  “I’m delighted that President Biden’s […]

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