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About The Shawnee Tribe Tribe

Facts About the Shawnee Tribe:

  • The Shawnee were originally from the Ohio Valley region.
  • They were forced to move to Oklahoma in the 19th century.
  • Shawnee are known for their traditional dances and ceremonies.
  • They participate in powwows and other cultural events.
  • The Shawnee have a rich history of storytelling and oral traditions.

Click to Learn More About the Shawnee Tribe

Read about the storied heritage of the Shawnee Tribe, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

The Shawnee Tribe's Original Lands

  • Ohio Valley region

Shawnee Tribe Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Shawnee Tribe Behavioral Health & Victim Services

Tauna Warmer
twarner@shawnee-tribe.com
918-542-2441 x 139
32 A St SE
Miami, OK 74354

Housing Authority:

Shawnee Tribe Housing Department

Cindy Chandler
cindy@shawnee-tribe.com
918-542-2441 x 143
29 State Hwy 69 A
Miami, OK 74354

Education and Training:

Shawnee Tribe Higher Education Department

Kimberly Miller
kmiller@shawnee-tribe.com
918-542-2441 x 133
29 State Hwy 69 A
Miami, OK 74354

Childcare Center:

Shawnee Tribe CCDF Program

Child Care Development Fund (subsidy program)
918-542-2441 x 113
29 South Highway 69A
Miami, OK 74354

Medical Clinics:

Indian Health Service (IHS)

Northeastern Tribal Health System
918-542-1655
7600 State HWY 69A
Miami, OK 74354
P.O. Box 1498,
Miami, Oklahoma 74355

Shawnee Tribe Jurisdiction and Geography

Shawnee Tribe Geographical Identity:

Great Lakes

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Ottawa County
  • Delaware County

Shawnee Tribe Tourism and Celebrations

  • Types of Amenities: Nature, History, Arts & Culture
  • Number of Hotels: 1
  • Number of RV Parks: 1
  • Number of Concert Venues: 1
  • Number of Restaurants: Tribal Verification Required
  • Family Activities: Yes
  • Medical Tourism: No
  • Museum Open to Public?: Yes
  • Open Annual Celebration: Yes
  • Annual Celebration Date:
    Tribal Verification Required

Contact the Shawnee Tribe

Address:

29 South Highway 69A,
Miami, OK 74354

Phone:

918-542-2441

Email:

contact@shawnee-tribe.com

Website:

Visit the Shawnee Tribe Website

Socials:

Shawnee Tribe Politics

Chief:

Ben Barnes

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

January

Congressional District:

2

Decision Making Bodies:

Executive Council

Economy Authority Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Health Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

House Board Governed by:

Tribal Verification Required

Audited Federal Grant Awards:

Tribal Verification Required

Shawnee Tribe Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

2194

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Quarterly

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Dear, Bear, Wolf

Traditionally Matriarchal:

Yes

Language Status:

Spoken only by elders

Shawnee Tribe Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: 8
  • Youth Programs Offered To: Indian youth only
  • Number of Hospitals: 0
  • Number of Clinics: 1
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: Yes
  • Offers Veterans Program: Yes
  • Number of Housing Units: Tribal Verification Required
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 0
  • Offers Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Counseling To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) To :
    Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Food Distribution:
    Commodity boxes, Vouchers
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    Monthly distribution, Emergency, As needed
  • Offers Childcare To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    Tribal members
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Elder Lunch and Activities (Title VI):
    Tribal employees, Tribal members, All Indians in jurisdiction
  • Offers Housing to:
    Tribal employees, Tribal members
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Housing, By Domestic Violence Program

Shawnee Tribe Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Shawnee Tribe Budget

  • Annual Operating Budget: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Federal Grants : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by BIA Tribal Allocation : Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by IHS: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funding by Gaming: Tribal Verification Required
  • Percentage of Budget Funded by Tribal Business Taxes: Tribal Verification Required

The Shawnee Tribe Economy

  • Banking + Lending: Tribal Verification Required
  • Energy: Tribal Verification Required
  • Farming and Ranching: Tribal Verification Required
  • Manufacturing: Tribal Verification Required
  • Oil and Gas: Tribal Verification Required
  • Services: Tribal Verification Required
  • Transportation: Tribal Verification Required
  • Utilities: Tribal Verification Required

The Shawnee Tribe Employees

  • Total Number of Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required
  • Total Number of Non-Indian Employees: Tribal Verification Required

Shawnee Tribe Law, Compacts, and Contracts

Shawnee Tribe Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: Yes
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 8
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol

The Shawnee Tribe Compacts and Agreements

  • Compacted BIA: Yes
  • Compacted IHS: Yes
  • Per Capita Payments: No
  • Issues tribal license plates: Yes
  • Issues License Tags: Yes
  • Gaming Compact: Yes
  • Fuel Compact: Yes
  • Alcohol Compact: Yes
  • Tobacco Compact: Yes

The Shawnee Tribe Contracts and Programs

  • Federal Contractor NAICS:
    Tribal Verification Required
  • TERO: Tribal Verification Required
  • PL 102-477 Tribe: Tribal Verification Required
  • Click to View PL 102-477 Plan

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