Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

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About The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Tribe

Facts About the Eastern Shawnee Tribe:

  • The Eastern Shawnee Tribe is one of three federally recognized Shawnee tribes.
  • They were part of the Algonquian language family.
  • Known for their significant role in the Ohio Valley during the 18th century.
  • The tribe was forcibly relocated to Indian Territory in the 19th century.
  • They have a rich tradition of storytelling and cultural preservation.

Click to Learn More About the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

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

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma's Original Lands

Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, and Kentucky

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Resources

Behavioral Health Center:

Bear Skin Health Clinic

Kelly Friend
kfriend@wyandotte-nation.org
918-678-2282
1 Turtle Drive
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Housing Authority:

Eastern Shawnee Housing Authority

Renee Mitchell
renee.mitchell@estoo.net
918-238-5151 x 1440
69495 E. 105 Rd.
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Education and Training:

Eastern Shawnee Tribe Education Program

Amber Mittag
amittag@estoo.net
918-238-2424
10100 S Blue Jacket Rd, Suite 3
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Childcare Center:

Eastern Shawnee Tribe Childcare Services

Diane Randall, Director
918-540-9970
10100 S Bluejacket Rd
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Law Enforcement:

Eastern Shawnee Tribal Police

Chief Roudy Rogers
918-238-0100
10250 S 695 Rd,
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Medical Clinics:

Bear Skin Clinic

Kelly Friend, Director
918-678-2282
1 Tuttle Drive
Wyandotte, OK 74730

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Jurisdiction and Geography

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Geographical Identity:

Great Lakes

Oklahoma Jurisdiction by County:

  • Ottawa County

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Tourism and Celebrations

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

Contact the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Address:

12755 S 705 Rd,
Wyandotte, OK 74370

Phone:

918-238-5151

Email:

info@estoo-nsn.gov

Website:

Visit the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Website

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Politics

Chief:

Glenna J. Wallace

Term of Office:

4 Years

Elections Held:

Every 4 years

Term Begins in:

October

Congressional District:

Tribal Verification Required

Decision Making Bodies:

Executive Branch

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

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Cultural Facts

Number of Members:

3800

General Council Held:

Annually

Public Legislative Meetings Held:

Monthly

Registered Voters:

Tribal Verification Required

Percentage of Voters in Last Highest Leader Election:

Tribal Verification Required%

Active Clans:

Tribal Verification Required

Traditionally Matriarchal:

No

Language Status:

Endangered

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Social Services and Programs

  • Offers Indian Child Welfare: Yes
  • Number of Foster Children in Program: Tribal Verification Required
  • Youth Programs Offered To: Indian youth only
  • Number of Hospitals: 0
  • Number of Clinics: 0
  • Offers Dental and Vision: Yes
  • Offers Public Transit: No
  • Offers Veterans Program: No
  • Number of Housing Units: 27
  • HUD’s # of Homes Needed: 36
  • Food Give-Away Frequency:
    As needed
  • Offers Childcare To:
    All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Afterschool Care:
    All people, including non-Indians
  • Offers Healthcare To:
    Tribal members, Tribal member’s family
  • Offers Housing to:
    All people, including non-Indians
  • Emergency Housing Offered:
    By Domestic Violence Program

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Economy, Budget, and Employment

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 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 Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 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 Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 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

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Law, Compacts, and Contracts

Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Law and Order

  • Operates a Tribal Court: Yes
  • Offers Drug Court: No
  • Operates a Law Enforcement Department: Yes
  • Number of Law Enforcement Officers: 18
  • Cross Deputized: County Sheriff, Police Department

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Compacts and Agreements

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

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma 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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