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May 24, 2022

Election Filing Period Opens Soon

Candidacy filing period runs from Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 17 for the following elective offices: Shawnee Tribe Treasurer, Fourth Business Council Seat & Seventh Business Council Seat.

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May 24, 2022

Full Scholarships Available to Students in Early Childhood Education Programs

Starting in the fall semester, students who transfer to or already are enrolled in one of two early childhood programs at Pittsburg State University will be eligible for full scholarships…

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May 2, 2022

Beginning may 2022 business council resumes in-person meetings

The Shawnee Tribe Business Council will resume in-person meetings beginning May 2022. The business council meetings will not be recorded

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Apr 25, 2022

Scholarships – Summer Intern Position with The Shawnee Language Immersion Program (SLIP)

The Shawnee Language Immersion Program (SLIP) is still in the process of working on the ILDA Database, which is an ongoing process that will last for the next few years.

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Apr 15, 2022

Shawnee Indian cemetery in johnson county, ks returns to Shawnee tribe

TOPEKA, KS – Kansas Governor Laura Kelley signed Senate Bill 405, authorizing the Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS), to convey the Shawnee Indian Cemetery located in Johnson County, to the Shawnee Tribe.

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Apr 7, 2022

Shawnee tribe receives $25,000 from national trust for historic preservation

$2.5 Million Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities Through the American Rescue Plan

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