Apr 1, 2026
Housing is now located at 1525 A St NE, Miami OK 74354. Directly behind (East) of the Sonic Restaurant.
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“Shawnee Ribbon Bets,” 1948, Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013), Courtesy Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa OK.
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The Housing Department has moved!
Shawnee Tribe Study Participants Needed
The Neuroscience of American Indian Resiliance and Risk (Neu-AIRR) lab at Laureate Institute for Brain Research is seeking Shawnee Tribe community members (enrolled OR active in traditional Shawnee community) to participate in a compensated study.
Citizen Services Spotlight: EARP
The Elder Assistance Reimbursement Program (EARP) is available to citizens aged 65+. Fiscal Year 2025 applications will be accepted until the September 30 postmark date.
Recycling Trailer Available for Use!
All tribal citizens, employees and community members are encouraged to drop off recyclables in the bins located on the south side of the Shawnee Tribe Community Building in Miami.
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Mar 5, 2026
CELEBRATING AMERICA RECYCLES DAY AT THE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION RECYCLING EVENT!
On November 15, Shawnee Tribe’s Environmental Manager, Cindy Riley, participated in the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s recycling event to explore new ways of collecting and processing materials—from electronics and batteries to tires, and many more items—and to bring those best practices back to our own tribal community. Key takeaways: Next steps: Together, we can grow our […]
Mar 4, 2026
RECYCLING SPOTLIGHT: TINY BUT TOXIC – BUTTON BATTERIES
Button cell batteries are the small, flat, round batteries found in watches, hearing aids, key fobs, calculators, toys, and medical devices. They may be tiny, but they contain valuable materials and can create safety hazards if thrown in the trash. Because they are so small, button batteries are often tossed with household waste. However, lithium […]
Mar 2, 2026
WRAP UP: TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOOD BENEFIT ASSISTANCE
On October 22, 2025, the Shawnee Tribe was notified that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would pause operations during the month of November due to a protracted government shutdown. In response, the Shawnee Tribe developed the Temporary Emergency Food Benefit Assistance Program, which was established by October 29, 2025, to support Shawnee Tribe families […]