About The Pawnee Nation

Facts About the Pawnee Nation Of Oklahoma:

  • The Pawnee are an aggregate of four distinct groups/tribes, sometimes designated as bands.
  • Multiple archaeological sites in the Central Plains can be identified as Pawnee villages.
  • Other Plains Indian tribes called the Pawnee “wolves” because of their cunning and courage.
  • The nine arrowheads on the Pawnee Nation flag represent every major US war in which the Pawnee fought.
  • Prior to the Reservation Period, Pawnee were semisedentary, alternating between horticulture and bison hunting.

The Pawnee Nation's Original Lands

Pawnee Nation Geography

Pawnee Nation Geographical Identity:

Plains

Find Your Pawnee Nation area(s) by Census Data:

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

Contact the Pawnee Nation

Physical Address:

881 Little Dee Drive
Pawnee, Oklahoma 74058

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 470
Pawnee, Oklahoma 74058

Phone:

(918) 762-3621

Website:

Socials:

Pawnee Nation Leadership

Highest Elected Official

President

Misty

Nuttle

Date Elected:

5/6/2023

Next Election Date:

5/1/2027

Pawnee Nation Politics

Jurisdiction by County:

  • Pawnee

Congressional District:

3

Tribal Population:

3,702

Resident Indian Population in Tribal Service Area (HUD 2025):

1,361

Type of Federal Tribal Governance:

Self Governance

Year of Self Governance Entry:

2024

Gaming Compacts by Year:

3/21/2005

Other Oklahoma Compacts:

Tobacco (10/31/2013, 11/4/2013, 12/29/2023)

Pawnee Nation Resources

Law Enforcement:

Pawnee Nation Police Department

David Kanuho, Chief of Police
dkanuho@pawneenation.org
918-762-3013
1200 Heritage Circle
P.O. Box 470
Pawnee, OK 74058

Education and Training:

Pawnee Nation Education Department

James Black
jb2024@pawneenation.org
918-762-3227
657 Harrison St.
Pawnee, OK 74058

Childcare Center:

Pawnee Nation Early Learning Center

Samantha Baker, Director
918-762-9908
804 Morris Rd
Pawnee, ok 74058

Housing Authority:

Pawnee Nation Housing Authority

Linda Jestes
pawneenationha@sbcglobal.net
918-762-3454
126 Eagle Chief Drive
Pawnee, OK 74058

Behavioral Health Center:

Pawnee Nation Behavioral Health Facility

Brian Kirk
bkirk@pawneenation.org
918-762-3621 x 127
881 Little Dee Dr.
Pawnee, OK 74058

Medical Clinics:

Pawnee Indian Health Center

Joyce Oberly, Director
918-762-2517
1201 Heritage Cir.
Pawnee, OK 74058

Pawnee Nation Federal Funding Overview

Unique Identifying Number (UEI): Q8CAGGKTKXS3

Number of Federal Grants in Audit: 53

Tribe Provides Law Enforcement in Jurisdiction or Bureau of Indian Affairs Provides: Tribe

Tribe Provides Indian Child Welfare Services: Yes

Type Amount
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Expenditures $10,132,180.00
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Awards $15,551,639.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Self Governance Annual Funding Agreement $0.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Aid to Tribal Governments $730,008.00
Indian Health Service Compact (IHS): Annual Funding Agreement $747,743.00
Indian Health Services (IHS): 93-638 Contracts/Self-Determination Annual Allocation $337,852.00

Long Range Planning

Type Amount
Grant(s) for Tribal Lands, Climate, Natural Resources, Energy, and/or Water $451,389.00
National Performance Partnership Grant on Environment $0.00
Broadband Grant $1,676,312.00
Grant(s) for Language and Cultural Preservation, NAGPRA and/or THPO $201,412.00
Rural Economic Development and/or Community Development, CDFI/Enhancement Grant(s) $514,272.00
Federal Transportation Annual Allocation for Road and Bridge Construction $1,030,730.74
Annual Transportation Planning Allocation $23,557.91
Tribal Public Transit Funds $0.00

Protection

Type Funding Amount
Disaster Planning and/or Mitigation Grant(s) $0.00
Homeland Security Grant $0.00
Grant(s) for Justice, Courts, and Community Policing $766,664.00
Adam Walsh (SORNA) and/or Missing Persons Grant(s) $0.00
Provides Violence Against Women and Family Violence Prevention Services $607,276.00
Tribe Offers Child Welfare Social Services (Stephanie Tubbs and/or Child Support Enforcement) $75,343.00
Tribe Offers Promoting Safe and Stable Families (Mary Lee Allen) $58,702.00
Foster Care (Title IV-E) $0.00
Tribe Offers General Assistance Program $1,024.00
LIHEAP – Tribe Offers Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program $159,637.00

Pawnee Nation Health, Wellness, and Social Caring

Number of Clinics: 0

Number of Hospitals: 0

Offers Dental: No

Offers Pharmacy: No

Offers Residential Treatment: No

Type Amount
Medicare Enrollment Assistance Grant $0.00
Special Diabetes Program Grant $178,814.00
Alzheimer Disease Program Grant $0.00
Injury and Suicide Prevention Grant(s) $0.00
Behavioral Health Grant(s) – Check with Tribe/Health Clinic for Other Counseling Services $0.00
Rural/Public Health, Demonstration Projects, and/or Child Insurance Grant(s) $0.00
Cancer Prevention and/or Good Health and Wellness Grant(s) and/or Chronic Pain Grant $0.00
Opioid and Substance Abuse Program and/or Tobacco Control Grant $346,178.00
Long-Range Medical Research Grant(s) $0.00
Offers Title VI – A and B (Elder Nutrition) $147,483.00
Offers Title VI – C (Elder Caregiving) $29,825.00
Offers Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program $0.00
Offers Food Distribution, Other Nutrition, Farmer’s Market, and/or Commodities Programs $360,459.00
Veteran Homeless Grant(s) and/or Veterans Cemetery Establishment or Operation Funding $0.00

Pawnee Nation Employment, Housing, and Education

Public Law 102-477 Tribe: Yes

Number of Casinos: 3

Offers an Employment Assistance Program: Yes

Number of FTE
Tribal Employees:
340

Housing Managed by Tribe or TDHE: Tribal Designated Housing Entity (TDHE)

Number of Homes Needed by Tribe for Oklahoma: 495

Has a Competitive Indian Community Development Block Grant(s) From US Housing and Urban Development: Yes

Has/Had a Competitive US HUD Indian Housing Block Grant(s) From US Housing and Urban Development: No

TypeAmount
Indian Employment, Training, and Education Program(s)$1,915,663.00
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Grant and/or Vocational Funds for Tribal Victims$0.00
HUD Annual Allocation for Tribal Housing$688,908.00
Emergency Home and Rental Assistance Grant$143,705.00
DHHS-ACF-CCDF Annual Allocation of Childcare Funds$1,124,704.00
Headstart Program$0.00
Indian School Facility Assistance and Student Transportation$0.00
Indian Equalization Program$0.00
Youth and/or Boys and Girls Clubs and/or AmeriCorps Grant(s)$0.00
Special Education Assistance Grant$0.00