Shawnee Tribe

06/17/2026

REMINDER: 2026 Shawnee Elections: Candidacy Filing Closes on June 22! 🗳️

An election will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the following offices: Treasurer and Business Council Seat 7. The deadline to file for candidacy is Monday, June 22 (no hand-delivered or mailed filings will be accepted after close of business on the filing deadline).

Learn more here 👉 https://shawnee-nsn.gov/elections/

06/16/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, the Shawnee Tribal offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th, 2026.

The Tribal offices will re-open for normal business hours on Monday, June 22nd, 2026.

Happy Freedom Happy!

06/15/2026

Weemeyakwe (“where we come from”): The Case of the Five Black Stone Spheres

Shawnee history article “Coming Home: Catahecassa’s (Black Hoof) 1816 Visit to Eastern Clark County, Kentucky” first appeared in the 2026 February issue of the Shawnee Journal and is written by Gwynn Henderson (Education Director) and David Pollack (Director) for the Kentucky Archaeological Survey, Department of Society, Culture, Crime & Justice Studies at Western Kentucky University. *Photo courtesy of National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian.

Read the full article here 👉 https://shawnee-nsn.gov/news/weemeyakwe-five-spheres/

06/12/2026

Program Spotlight: SCEARP – Deadline for Applications – September 1, 2026

Through the School Clothing and Extra Curricular Activities Reimbursement Program (SCECARP), the Shawnee Tribe provides funds to assist with reimbursable expenses in purchasing clothing, shoes, and required extracurricular items for primary school-age tribal citizens. The tribe may also provide a Direct Purchase option for families unable to prepurchase school clothing and shoes for reimbursement. 👕👖👗👟

Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements 👉 https://shawnee-nsn.gov/scecarp/

06/10/2026

Recycling Spotlight: The Journey of an Aluminum Can 🚮

Did you know that your aluminum can could be back on the shelf in as little as 60 days? It’s not goodbye, it’s see you again SOON (literally)! Learn all about the journey of an aluminum can and more interesting and fun facts about recycling from the Shawnee Tribe Environmental department.

Learn more here 👉 https://shawnee-nsn.gov/news/recycling-spotlight-there-is-no-plan-b-the-importance-of-recycling/

06/08/2026

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.

Thank you all for your participation!

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

🗓️ kipiyecipakiciipe Community Dinner & Stomp Dance

Join the Laureate Institute for Brain Research Neu-AIRR lab team and kipiyecipakiciipe Community Advisory Board to share a meal, hear a progress update on this groundbreaking research project, and enjoy an evening of stomp dancing. Dinner at 7:00pm, presentation, dancing and door prizes (Pendleton blanket, Blue Bird flour apron, & more) to follow!

05/30/2026

🎓 Hats off to our Shawnee citizens graduating this year! 🎓

Let's honor our grads’ achievements and resilience as they embark on their next chapter. Your dedication and hard work inspire us all!

05/29/2026

On May 12th, the Shawnee Tribe hosted an Elders’ Luncheon at the Emma “Mock” Donaldson Shawnee Language House, bringing together approximately 50 tribal elders for a time of community and fellowship.

Our Housing Department also hosted an Open House the same day to celebrate the opening of its new office at 1525 A Street NE in Miami, Oklahoma. The event gave tribal citizens the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the programs and services offered by the department.

Couldn't make it? No worries! Visit our website to learn more about our Housing Department! 👇
https://shawnee-nsn.gov/housing/