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The '''Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma''' is one of three ] ] tribes. They are located in ] and ]. The '''Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma''' is one of three ] ] tribes. They are located in ] and ].


The tribe holds an annual ] every September at their tribal complex.<ref name="eastern"/> The tribe holds an annual ] every September at their powwow grounds. This is not a closed powwow and visitors from other tribes or peoples are welcome as long as they respect the Shawnee culture.<ref name="eastern"/>


==Government== ==Government==
The headquarters of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe are ], and their ] is in ]. There are 3,766 enrolled tribal members, and 904 of them living within the state of Oklahoma. Some live nearby in Missouri, where the tribe has a Cultural Preservation Center at ] and a community in eastern Missouri. The headquarters of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe are ], and their ] is in ]. There are 3,787 enrolled tribal members, and 904 of them living within the state of Oklahoma. Some live nearby in Missouri, where the tribe has a Cultural Preservation Center at ], and a community in western Missouri.


] is the elected chief, since 2006, and is currently serving a four-year term. She is the Tribes first female chief. <ref name=oia/> The Eastern Shawnee Tribe issues its own tribal vehicle tags.<ref name=oia/> ] is the elected Chief, since 2006, and is currently serving a four-year term. She is the tribe's first female Chief. The Chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe is the Executive Branch of the tribal government.


The Business Committee is the Legislative Branch and consists of six members elected at large. The Second Chief, Treasurer, Secretary, First Council, Second Council, and Third Council comprise the Business Committee. The Eastern Shawnee Tribe issues its own tribal vehicle tags.<ref name=oia/>
⚫ Membership in tribe is based on documented lineal descent to persons listed on the ].<ref name=oia/> The tribe has no minimum ] requirements.


⚫ Membership in the tribe is based on documented lineal descent to persons listed on the ].<ref name=oia/> The tribe has no minimum ] requirements.
⚫ ==Economic development==

⚫ The Eastern Shawnee operate their own housing authority. A 51% ownership in the People's Bank of ]; the Eastern Shawnee Print Shop; Four Feathers Recycling; as well as three casinos, a hotel, a bingo hall, a gas station, a truck stop, and an off-track wagering facility.<ref name=oia/><ref name="ohs"/> Their annual economic impact is estimated by the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commissions to be $164,000,000.<ref name=oia/>
⚫ ==Economic Development==
⚫ The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma owns and operates the Indigo Sky Casino & Resort and Outpost Casino. They operate own a housing authority. They own 51% of the shares in the People's Bank of ]; The Eastern Shawnee Tribe owns a Print Shop; Four Feathers Recycling, an Early Childhood Learning Center, and a splash pad. <ref name=oia/><ref name="ohs"/> Their annual economic impact is estimated by the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commissions to be $164,000,000.<ref name=oia/>


==History== ==History==
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Three reservations were granted to the Shawnees in Ohio by the 1817 ]: Wapakoneta, ], and Hog Creek.<ref name="history"> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516221142/http://www.shawnee-tribe.com/history.htm |date=May 16, 2008 }} ''The Official Website of the Shawnee Tribe.'' (retrieved 6 Feb 2009)</ref> After the ] of 1830 passed, the Lewiston band, who lived with a group of ], relocated to ] in July 1831, and were known as the "Mixed Band" of Senecas and Shawnees. Another band, who would become the federally recognized ], relocated to ] in August 1831.<ref name="ohs"/> Three reservations were granted to the Shawnees in Ohio by the 1817 ]: Wapakoneta, ], and Hog Creek.<ref name="history"> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080516221142/http://www.shawnee-tribe.com/history.htm |date=May 16, 2008 }} ''The Official Website of the Shawnee Tribe.'' (retrieved 6 Feb 2009)</ref> After the ] of 1830 passed, the Lewiston band, who lived with a group of ], relocated to ] in July 1831, and were known as the "Mixed Band" of Senecas and Shawnees. Another band, who would become the federally recognized ], relocated to ] in August 1831.<ref name="ohs"/>


The US federal government carved out a {{convert|60000|acre|km2|adj=on}} reservation for the "Mixed Band" or United Nation of Senecas and Shawnees from ] lands in Indian Territory in 1832. A treaty was negotiated between the US and the Seneca and Shawnee in 1867, which made portions of their land available to other tribes, and restored the independence of the Seneca and Shawnee tribes. They were from different language families, ] and ], respectively.<ref name="eastern"/> The Shawnees of the "Mixed Band" became the Eastern Shawnee Tribe.<ref name="eastern">Smith, Pamela A. . Oklahoma Historical Society's ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture.'' 2009 (retrieved 7 Feb 2009)</ref> The Eastern Shawnee organized as a federally recognized tribe under the 1936 ].<ref name="eastern"/> The U.S. federal government carved out a {{convert|60000|acre|km2|adj=on}} reservation for the "Mixed Band" or United Nation of Senecas and Shawnees from ] lands in Indian Territory in 1832. A treaty was negotiated between the US and the Seneca and Shawnee in 1867, which made portions of their land available to other tribes, and restored the independence of the Seneca and Shawnee tribes. They were from different language families, ] and ], respectively.<ref name="eastern"/> The Shawnees of the "Mixed Band" became the Eastern Shawnee Tribe.<ref name="eastern">Smith, Pamela A. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090515121210/http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/S/SH018.html |date=2009-05-15 }}. Oklahoma Historical Society's ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture.'' 2009 (retrieved 7 Feb 2009)</ref> The Eastern Shawnee organized as a federally recognized tribe under the 1936 ].<ref name="eastern"/>


In May 2019, the Eastern Shawnee ceremonial grounds ] with three feet of water. Thirty families were evacuated, and "local roads stayed impassable for weeks." Mold problems have been ongoing. Tribal leaders have joined the city of ] in opposition to increased water levels at ] and ]. They argue that when the water backs up downstream on the ], it can increase problems with flooding in their communities.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Mervosh|first=Sarah|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/27/us/grand-lake-oklahoma-inhofe.html|title=A Senator's Lake House vs. a Town Fighting Flooding|date=2019-08-27|work=The New York Times|access-date=2020-02-18|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In May 2019, the Eastern Shawnee ceremonial grounds ] with three feet of water. Thirty families were evacuated, and "local roads stayed impassable for weeks." Tribal leaders have joined the city of ] in opposition to increased water levels at ] and ]. They argue that when the water backs up downstream on the ], it can increase problems with flooding in their communities.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Mervosh|first=Sarah|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/27/us/grand-lake-oklahoma-inhofe.html|title=A Senator's Lake House vs. a Town Fighting Flooding|date=2019-08-27|work=The New York Times|access-date=2020-02-18|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


==Flag== ==Flag==
The tribe's flag displays our tribal seal on a white (sometimes red) field. The seal displays the Me-she-Pe-She, the panther, and the Wa-be-the, the swan. The story of the beginning of our tribe was recorded by George Blue Jacket in 1829 as a record of the tale passed down through generations of Shawnee people.
The tribe's flag displays their tribal seal on a red field, with the name of the tribe in black letters. The seal, resembling a warrior's shield, features a ]. Beside expressing ingenuity and fierceness, the panther represents ], a great Shawnee leader. A spear bisects the seal and below is a ], which represents peace, harmony, and beauty. The four ] feathers represent the four directions; originally five feathers were on the flag, representing the five original Shawnee tribal divisions.<ref name="flag">Healy, Donald T and Peter J. Orenski. ''Native American Flags.'' Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2003: 73-74.</ref>

The story goes that the Grandmother of Shawnee people came across the great salt water (Atlantic Ocean, presumably) holding the tail of a panther and our Grandfather was carried on the back of a swan, thus beginning the Shawnee People. The Panther also represents courage, strength, and prowess in battle. The Swan symbolizes tranquility, peace and beauty. The symbolism of these two animals contrasts just as distinctly as the black and white colors contrast. The two feathers on the spear symbolize our dual citizenship in the United States and Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. The spear itself represents that we will fight to our death to defend this universe that we hold as sacred.

All of this sits inside of a circle, representing the univers; continuous, never-ending, with no beginning nor no ending, only one world, one universe, one tribe united. The round shape encircles and holds all of the other objects, just as the tribe holds all of its members as one. The shape with four eagle feathers at the bottom. The four feathers hold significance to our tribe and many others as a symbol of the four elements, four winds and four directions. Eagle feathers were used for our flag due to the fact that the Eagle is the most revered of all species and symbolizes courage, strength and spirit. The Eagle is said to be the closest to the Creator and rumored to have even seen the Creator's face. <ref name="Eastern Shawnee Flag Symbolism">{{cite web |url=https://estoo-nsn.gov/from-this-corner-eastern-shawnee-seal-or-logo/ |website=(https://estoo-nsn.gov) |title=Shawnee Flag}}</ref>


== Notable Eastern Shawnee people == == Notable Eastern Shawnee people ==
* ] (1974–), ] player * ] (1974–), ] player
* ] (1925–2012), ballerina * ] (1925–2012), ballerina
* ], Chief (2006-present)
* Taylor M. Wright (1993–), U.S. Army Officer * Taylor M. Wright (1993–), U.S. Army Officer
* Thomas Captain Chief (1850 - 1920) * Thomas Captain, Chief (1850 - 1920)
* Thomas A Captain Chief (1884 - 1980) * Thomas A Captain, Chief (1884 - 1980)


==See also== ==See also==
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==Notes== ==Notes==
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==External links== ==External links==
*, official website *, official website
* * {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090827135717/http://thorpe.ou.edu/constitution/eastshawcons.html |date=2009-08-27 }}
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Ethnic group
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, also known as the Eastern Shawnee Tribe
Total population
3,864
Regions with significant populations
 United States ( Oklahoma)
Languages
Shawnee, English
Religion
Christianity, traditional tribal religion
Related ethnic groups
Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe, and Sac and Fox

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is one of three federally recognized Shawnee tribes. They are located in Oklahoma and Missouri.

The tribe holds an annual powwow every September at their powwow grounds. This is not a closed powwow and visitors from other tribes or peoples are welcome as long as they respect the Shawnee culture.

Government

The headquarters of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe are Wyandotte, Oklahoma, and their tribal jurisdictional area is in Ottawa County, Oklahoma. There are 3,787 enrolled tribal members, and 904 of them living within the state of Oklahoma. Some live nearby in Missouri, where the tribe has a Cultural Preservation Center at Seneca, Missouri, and a community in western Missouri.

Glenna J. Wallace is the elected Chief, since 2006, and is currently serving a four-year term. She is the tribe's first female Chief. The Chief of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe is the Executive Branch of the tribal government.

The Business Committee is the Legislative Branch and consists of six members elected at large. The Second Chief, Treasurer, Secretary, First Council, Second Council, and Third Council comprise the Business Committee. The Eastern Shawnee Tribe issues its own tribal vehicle tags.

Membership in the tribe is based on documented lineal descent to persons listed on the Dawes Rolls. The tribe has no minimum blood quantum requirements.

Economic Development

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma owns and operates the Indigo Sky Casino & Resort and Outpost Casino. They operate own a housing authority. They own 51% of the shares in the People's Bank of Seneca, Missouri; The Eastern Shawnee Tribe owns a Print Shop; Four Feathers Recycling, an Early Childhood Learning Center, and a splash pad. Their annual economic impact is estimated by the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commissions to be $164,000,000.

History

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma are primarily descendants of Shawnees who lived in Ohio until the 1830s. The Shawnees, an Eastern Woodland tribe who were once nomadic, occupied territory throughout what became the eastern United States, living in present-day Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Western Maryland, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. In the late 18th century, European-American encroachment crowded Shawnee lands in the east, and one band migrated to Missouri, eventually becoming the Absentee Shawnee tribe.

Three reservations were granted to the Shawnees in Ohio by the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs: Wapakoneta, Lewistown, and Hog Creek. After the Indian Removal Act of 1830 passed, the Lewiston band, who lived with a group of Senecas, relocated to Indian Territory in July 1831, and were known as the "Mixed Band" of Senecas and Shawnees. Another band, who would become the federally recognized Shawnee Tribe, relocated to Kansas in August 1831.

The U.S. federal government carved out a 60,000-acre (240 km) reservation for the "Mixed Band" or United Nation of Senecas and Shawnees from Cherokee lands in Indian Territory in 1832. A treaty was negotiated between the US and the Seneca and Shawnee in 1867, which made portions of their land available to other tribes, and restored the independence of the Seneca and Shawnee tribes. They were from different language families, Iroquoian and Algonquian, respectively. The Shawnees of the "Mixed Band" became the Eastern Shawnee Tribe. The Eastern Shawnee organized as a federally recognized tribe under the 1936 Oklahoma Indian Welfare Act.

In May 2019, the Eastern Shawnee ceremonial grounds flooded with three feet of water. Thirty families were evacuated, and "local roads stayed impassable for weeks." Tribal leaders have joined the city of Miami in opposition to increased water levels at Pensacola Dam and Grand Lake. They argue that when the water backs up downstream on the Neosho River, it can increase problems with flooding in their communities.

Flag

The tribe's flag displays our tribal seal on a white (sometimes red) field. The seal displays the Me-she-Pe-She, the panther, and the Wa-be-the, the swan. The story of the beginning of our tribe was recorded by George Blue Jacket in 1829 as a record of the tale passed down through generations of Shawnee people.

The story goes that the Grandmother of Shawnee people came across the great salt water (Atlantic Ocean, presumably) holding the tail of a panther and our Grandfather was carried on the back of a swan, thus beginning the Shawnee People. The Panther also represents courage, strength, and prowess in battle. The Swan symbolizes tranquility, peace and beauty. The symbolism of these two animals contrasts just as distinctly as the black and white colors contrast. The two feathers on the spear symbolize our dual citizenship in the United States and Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. The spear itself represents that we will fight to our death to defend this universe that we hold as sacred.

All of this sits inside of a circle, representing the univers; continuous, never-ending, with no beginning nor no ending, only one world, one universe, one tribe united. The round shape encircles and holds all of the other objects, just as the tribe holds all of its members as one. The shape with four eagle feathers at the bottom. The four feathers hold significance to our tribe and many others as a symbol of the four elements, four winds and four directions. Eagle feathers were used for our flag due to the fact that the Eagle is the most revered of all species and symbolizes courage, strength and spirit. The Eagle is said to be the closest to the Creator and rumored to have even seen the Creator's face.

Notable Eastern Shawnee people

See also

Notes

  1. ^ 2011 Oklahoma Indian Nations Pocket Pictorial Directory. Archived April 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission. 2011: 14. Retrieved 3 Jan 2012.
  2. ^ Smith, Pamela A. Shawnee, Eastern Archived 2009-05-15 at the Wayback Machine. Oklahoma Historical Society's Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture. 2009 (retrieved 7 Feb 2009)
  3. ^ Smith, Pamela A. Shawnee Tribe (Loyal Shawnee). Archived May 16, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Oklahoma Historical Society's Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture. (retrieved 31 Jan 09)
  4. The Shawnee in History. Archived May 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine The Official Website of the Shawnee Tribe. (retrieved 6 Feb 2009)
  5. Mervosh, Sarah (2019-08-27). "A Senator's Lake House vs. a Town Fighting Flooding". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-02-18.
  6. "Shawnee Flag". (https://estoo-nsn.gov). {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)


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