At a glance
The basics about Shawnee Tribe. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 29 South Highway 69A, Miami, Oklahoma 74354
- Region
- BIA Eastern Oklahoma Region, Miami Agency
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Language
Shawnee
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Government
CHIEF Ben Barnes
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (918) 542-2441
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Economy and sources of income
Nation-owned businesses and gaming operations a person at WiseTribal approved. Each opens its page on this site.
About Shawnee Tribe
Shawnee Tribe is a federally recognized tribe in Oklahoma. The current CHIEF is Ben Barnes. Members can find help with housing, scholarships, jobs and training and government services through the offices on record for Shawnee Tribe. Languages named: Shawnee. Shawnee Tribe lists 1 Nation-owned business on this site.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
Explore
Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Miami, CHIEF Ben Barnes, main phone (918) 542-2441
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Miami Agency; CCDF Overview and Client Forms eligibility by status
- Health Absentee Shawnee PlusCare Clinic, Norman, (405) 447-0477, and 69 more clinics in Oklahoma eligibility by status
- Education and scholarships Program Scope & Award Details and Required Documents & How to Apply eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Miami Agency; About The Program and Eligibility Requirements & Application eligibility by status
- Jobs Indian and Native American Employment and Training (WIOA Section 166), through the Workforce Reimbursement Program Opening soon
- Businesses Premier Luxury Gaming Golden Mesa Casino Opening soon
- Events Events: Calendar Opening soon
- News and announcements News and announcements: News & Community and Read More
Help available near Shawnee Tribe
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Miami Agency (918) 715-4295 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Miami Agency (918) 715-4295 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Jobs and training
Indian and Native American Employment and Training (WIOA Section 166)
Workforce Reimbursement Program U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Miami Agency (918) 715-4295 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma
Call before you go. Hours and services change. The list is by state, so the clinics are not sorted by distance.
- Absentee Shawnee PlusCare Clinic Standalone Urgent Care Facility · Tribal 15702 East State Highway 9, Norman, OK 73026 (405) 447-0477 This Nation's own clinic
- Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health System Little Axe Health Center Health Center · Tribal 15951 Little Axe Dr, Little Axe, OK 73026 (405) 447-0300 This Nation's own clinic
- Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health System Shawnee Clinic Health Center · Tribal 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 878-5850 This Nation's own clinic
- Anadarko Indian Health Center Health Center · IHS 201 Parker McKenzie Drive, Anadarko, OK 73005 (405) 247-7900
Nearby Shawnee Tribe
Listed by state, so distances are not shown.
Other Nations nearby
In Oklahoma. Listed by state, not by distance.
- Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
- Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town
- Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
- Caddo Nation
- Cherokee Nation
Health clinics
In Oklahoma. Listed by state, not by distance.
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Quick facts
- State
- Oklahoma
Leadership
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Ben BarnesCHIEF
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Roy BaldridgeSECOND CHIEF
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Mark McDowellTREASURER
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Carolyn FosterSECRETARY
From the Nation's website · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 29 South Highway 69A, Miami, Oklahoma 74354
- Phone
- (918) 542-2441
- enrollment@shawnee-tribe.com
- BIA agency
- Miami Agency
Departments
- Miami Agency (918) 715-4295
- Workforce Reimbursement Program(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Citizen enrollment(opens the official site in a new tab) (918) 542-2441 · enrollment@shawnee-tribe.com
- CCDF Overview(opens the official site in a new tab) (918) 542-7232
- EARP Program Overview(opens the official site in a new tab) (918) 542-2441 · socialservices@shawnee-tribe.com
- Eligibility Requirements & Application(opens the official site in a new tab) (918) 542-2441
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Shawnee Tribe
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Eastern Oklahoma
About this Nation
- Treaties
- Treaty of Easton, Treaty of Greenville, Treaty of Fort Meigs, Treaty of Lewistown
- Language
- Shawnee
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
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Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Shawnee Tribe?
- The current CHIEF of Shawnee Tribe is Ben Barnes.
- Where is Shawnee Tribe located?
- Shawnee Tribe is located in Oklahoma. Its BIA region is Eastern Oklahoma.
- Is Shawnee Tribe federally recognized?
- Yes. Shawnee Tribe is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Shawnee Tribe?
- The official website of Shawnee Tribe is shawnee-nsn.gov.
- What help is available near Shawnee Tribe?
- Local offices on record for Shawnee Tribe: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships, Jobs and training and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- What programs does Shawnee Tribe offer?
- Shawnee Tribe lists 32 programs on this page.
- Which languages are named for Shawnee Tribe?
- The languages named for Shawnee Tribe are: Shawnee.
- What is near Shawnee Tribe?
- Listed near Shawnee Tribe: 37 other Tribal Nations in Oklahoma and 3 health clinics in Oklahoma.
- Where does Shawnee Tribe post online?
- Shawnee Tribe has official pages on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
- WiseTribal reports official recognition status. It does not decide identity or membership.
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Sources
- shawnee-nsn.gov(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
Next steps
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