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Divisions - Executive Office
Virgil Wade
Pawnee Nation Executive Director
Contact Information:
918-762-3621 Ext. 112
The Executive Office
The Executive Office works closely with the Pawnee Business Council (PBC) in providing support for developing strategic direction; coordinating activities with council and committees, approving, calculating, and processing travel; providing oversight of operations; identifying short-term and long-term opportunities; assisting in development and enactment of tribal legislation; providing minutes; maintaining records; and serving as a point of for tribal members, funding agencies and governmental offices.
The Executive Office staff also works with Pawnee Nation's various programs in identifying goals, objectives, services, outcomes, needs, and resources needed to provide quality services to our tribal membership. Employees also establish and maintain effective communications with applicable State and Federal legislative bodies and funding agencies. The Executive Director serves as a liaison between the PBC and the staff and with the Census Bureau.
The Executive Office team consists of:
Executive Director - Virgil Wade
Executive Administrative Assistant - Jamie Nelson
Executive Office Assistant - Ericka SunEagle-Shawnee
Receptionist/Assistant - Jennae Kanuho
Burial Assistance
The Pawnee Business Council shall set the amount for burial assistance in the annual budgeting process. The amount of burial will be established in the annual tribal operating budget.
For more information on Burial Assistance please call the Executive Office at 918-762-3621
Want to Stay Connected with PBC during Meetings? Request for Virtual Meeting Link Form
To protect Pawnee Nation infomration and ensure that only enrolled tribal members can view Pawnee Business Council meetings through the private YouTube Channel, a verification form is required. The form allows the Enrollment Department to confirm membership before access is granted.
How to Get a Form? You can choose the following:
- Request a form by email from the Executive Office.
- Download a copy here, click this link for form
- Request a copy be mailed or pick-up from the Executive Office.
Getting Access is Easy
- Subscribe to the Pawnee Nation YouTube Channel.
- Complete the Pawnee Nation Virtual Meeting Access Verification Form.
- Provide the email address connected to your YouTube account. **Must be Gmail account**
- Submit the completed form to the Executive office for verification.
Once your membership is verified, you can watch Pawnee Business Council meeting through the private YouTube Channel and stay informed about tribal government business from where you are.
For more information on or need help requesting a link form, please call the Executive Office at 918-762-3621
STAY INFORM. STAY CONNECTED. STAY ENGAGED WITH PAWNEE NATION.