CHIEF BEN BARNES AND UINO RELEASE STATEMENT ON HB 1137
“This override tells Native families that their lives matter, their grief has been felt, and that Oklahoma is committed to justice for them and their loved ones,” said Ben Barnes, Chairperson for United Indian Nations of Oklahoma and Board President of National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. “Many hands helped lift this veto override over the finish […]
We are looking forward to celebrating the following grads at the 2025 Honor Banquet on Saturday, June 7. Rylee Adams, Afton Public High School Ava Adkinson, Miami Public Schools Averi Anderson, Fairland High School Averi Attocknie, Quapaw High School LaCinda Attocknie, Haskell Indian Nations University Landon Bedell, Minot High School Kelsie Boyd, Fairland High School […]
COBELL SETTLEMENT TRUST – FINAL DEADLINE FOR HEIRS IS JUNE 30
Indian Money (IIM) account holders whose Cobell settlement awards were not distributed must file claim documentation by June 30, 2025. Search the list of IIM account holders and learn more information at cobellsettlement.com.
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.
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.