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Sep 2, 2021

Miami Offices Closed to the Public Beginning 9/7

Due to the high transmission rates of COVID-19 infections in Northeast Oklahoma and to ensure our staff and council’s health, always but especially now in the days leading to the Annual General Council Meeting…

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Jun 7, 2021

Election Notice: Call for Declarations of Candidacy

In accordance with the Constitution of the Shawnee Tribe, and Title 6 of the Shawnee Tribe Elections Act, the Election Committee of the Shawnee Tribe announces an election shall be held on September 18, 2021 for the following elective offices…

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May 13, 2021

Memorandum from Chief Barnes Regarding Tribe’s CARES Lawsuit

It has been a long year getting here, but the Shawnee Tribe’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Treasury is finally coming to an end—not because we are receiving full justice in our case, but we’ve come to an agreement because of timing.

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Apr 14, 2021

Tribe Moves into Phase II of COVID-19 Reopening Plan

Shawnee tribal leadership has operated out of an abundance of caution throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mar 10, 2021

Shawnee Tribe Business Council Announces Appointees to Gaming Commission and Election Committee

In the Shawnee Tribe Business Council’s meeting on Monday, March 1, business council members decided on appointments to the Tribe’s gaming commission and election committee.

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Jun 26, 2020

ST ICDBG Participation

As part of the CARES Act, HUD has released its ICDBG-CARES grants to assist Tribal communities to prevent, prepare and respond to COVID-19. Shawnee Tribe staff has been working diligently throughout the pandemic to secure as much funding as possible to support our Shawnee Citizens…

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