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PUBLIC NOTICE

March 2, 2021

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) is considering a request for Federal assistance from Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma to construct a Behavioral Health Facility in Pawnee, Pawnee County, Oklahoma.  Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), EDA is conducting an environmental assessment of the…

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Pawnee Nation TERO and Pawnee Nation Housing Authority Window Installation Training on March 31, 2021

March 1, 2021

Description:  A hands-on training course for Residential Window removal and installation. 20 students max, 10 for the first session and 10 for the second session. We will be following CDC guidelines and masks must be worn. A Certificate of Completion will be given to each student and all training equipment and supplies will be provided…

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The Pawnee Nation Flag has been lowered for the passing of Tribal Member Russell Lloyd Tiger

February 25, 2021

October 12, 1954 – February 25, 2021 Russell Lloyd Tiger, known to all as “Rusty,” passed from this life on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at his home place, in Cushing, Oklahoma, having reached the age of 66. Rusty was born at the Claremore Indian Hospital, the only son to Lloyd and Patricia (Lone Chief) Tiger.…

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Dr. Charles Knife Chief COVID-19 and Vaccination Message to Pawnee Nation Members

February 18, 2021

Recent reports have noted a decrease in both the number of new COVID-19 infections and deaths. Factors leading to this decrease are people adhering to the recommendations for frequent hand washing, wearing of masks, and social distancing in addition to the natural course of virus cycles. COVID-19 is a novel virus meaning that it has…

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President Message from President Echo-Hawk

January 21, 2021

TO ALL PAWNEE NATION EMPLOYEES, I want to express my sympathies and condolences on the recent passing of two long-time and beloved tribal employees, the late Nancy Moore and Barbara Attocknie. Our flag was lowered for them this month as their loved ones laid them to rest. These ladies were a big part of our…

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The Pawnee Nation Flag has been lowered for the passing of Tribal Member Barbara Jean Attocknie

January 17, 2021

Barbara loved serving her community. She was an Alcohol and Drug Counselor for over two decades. She was certified early in her career and obtained international certification. Her workplaces included many jobs, but ultimately she started working for the Pawnee Nation in the ’90s. She served the Pawnee Nation in her capacity since 1995. Recently,…

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The Pawnee Nation Flag has been lowered for the passing of Tribal Member Nancy Moore

January 13, 2021

Nancy Sue Moore was born on May 24, 1966 in Claremore, OK. She was born to Thurman Frank Moore (Otoe) and the late Neva Horsechief Moore (Pawnee). Nancy was half Otoe and half Pawnee but was an enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation under the Kitkehaki and Skidi bands. She had 5 brothers Mike Moore,…

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ZERO TOLERANCE FOR VERBAL AND/OR WRITTEN ABUSE & THREATS TO EMPLOYEES

January 7, 2021

January 7, 2021 To: Employees & Public Here at the Pawnee Nation, we sympathize with our tribal and community members dealing with the stress and hardships we all are living with currently. We have made every effort to protect and serve our tribal members and employees in these uncertain times. It has come to our…

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Comment period for the revisions proposed for the Pawnee Nation Election Act

January 7, 2021

The Pawnee Nation Election Commission (Commission) is engaging the Pawnee Nation community in a comment period for the revisions proposed for the Pawnee Nation Election Act. The proposed revisions may be viewed on the Pawnee Nation website at www.pawneenation.org. Pawnee Tribal Members should provide written comments on the proposed revisions to the Commission. Submit comments…

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President Message from President Echo-Hawk

January 7, 2021

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Nawa Akitaaru’. As the New Year dawns, I want to update tribal members on the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Last summer, national public health leaders predicted a Dark Winter due to the growing spread of infection. We are now witnessing that time of sorrow and loss. Though light can be seen at…

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