Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

11/02/2026

With November being Native American Heritage Month, the Pawnee Cultural Resource Department has decided to present a word of the day for the entire month. Please enjoy getting to learn a little more of our Pawnee language this month as we continue to celebrate our history, culture, and legacy of those who have come before.

11/02/2026

Nawa and happy Monday friends and relatives. With many events coming up, we encourage those who haven't done so yet to update your mailing address. Below will be a list of those 18 and older that the Pawnee Nation Enrollment office does not have an updated address for. If you or someone you may know are on the list, we encourage you to update your mailing address ASAP.

Addresses may be updated online with the following link:
https://pawneenation.org/change-of-address/

Or you may contact the Enrollment Department at 918-762-3621 and select Option 8 to speak with Enrollment staff if they have any questions.

10/30/2026

Pawnee Business Council Special Meeting

📆 November 3,2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Multipurpose Building, Pawnee, OK

🎥 For live viewing of the meeting or if you have any questions for open forum, please contact the Executive Office at (918) 762-3621 or email [email protected].

🔗 CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE PBC AGENDA, make a copy:

For live viewing of the meeting or if you have any questions for open forum, please contact the Executive Office at (918) 762-3621 or email jd1347@pawneenat ...

10/30/2026

✨🕊️ The Pawnee Nation Flag will remain lowered for the passing of Skidi Tribal Member, Dolores Naomi Riley. Ms. Riley was born August 9, 1933, and returned to the stars on October 28, 2026. Arrangements are being made with Daly-Leach Chapel & Crematory of Hamilton, MT. The Executive Office will provide updates when arrangements have been made.

🕊️Our condolences and prayers go out to the Riley & Wilde Families as well as all those that loved her, may Ati’as Tirawâhat kistîwata irîrakikat (Father in Heaven watch over the ones that mourn/cry).

Click the link 🔗 below to view obituary:
https://www.dalyleachchapel.com/obituaries/dolores-riley

10/29/2026

With the recent passing of Tribal members, the Pawnee Nation Princess Committee has decided to move their fundraiser to November 13th.

The event will be held from 11am until they sell out at the RoamChief Building located at 810 Morris Rd. Pawnee, Oklahoma, 74058.

For any questions or deliveries in the Pawnee area please contact Tiffany at (918) 327-1195.

10/28/2026

‼️UPDATE FOR SERVICES- From Family‼️

📍All services will be held at the RoamChief Building in Pawnee, Oklahoma.

—10/28, Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Native American Church service led by Pawnee Chapter

—10/29, Thursday at 7:00 p.m. — Native American Church service led by Otoe Chapter

—10/30, Friday at 10:00 a.m. —Funeral Officiated by Warren Pratt Jr.

✨🕊️BURIAL at Otoe-Missouria Cemetery, Red Rock, Oklahoma, following the funeral service.

🍽️ Mourners feast to follow — at RoamChief, Pawnee, Oklahoma

✨🕊️The Pawnee Nation Flag will be lowered for the passing of Kitkehahki Tribal Member, Sylvestine Ann Shields. Ms. Shields was born June 24, 1930, and returned to the stars on October 27, 2026. Arrangements are being made with Poteet's Funeral Home of Pawnee, OK. We will update when arrangements have been made.

✨🕊️Our condolences and prayers go out to the Shields/BraveScout/Moore Family as well as all those that loved her, may Ati’as Tirawâhat kistîwata irîrakikat (Father in Heaven watch over the ones that mourn/cry).

Click the link 🔗 below to view obituary:
https://www.poteetfuneralhome.com/obituaries/sylvestine-shields

10/28/2026

Today, October 28, 2026 the Pawnee Nation Learning Center had their annual hayride. During this time the children dressed in their favorite costumes and were driven around the Tribal reserve to trick or treat. From the decorations to the trick or treaters, we would like to thank all of those who made this event possible.

10/27/2026

✨🕊️The Pawnee Nation Flag will be lowered for the passing of Kitkehahki Tribal Member, Sylvestine Ann Shields. Ms. Shields was born June 24, 1930, and returned to the stars on October 27, 2026. Arrangements are being made with Poteet's Funeral Home of Pawnee, OK. We will update when arrangements have been made.

✨🕊️Our condolences and prayers go out to the Shields/BraveScout/Moore Family as well as all those that loved her, may Ati’as Tirawâhat kistîwata irîrakikat (Father in Heaven watch over the ones that mourn/cry).

Click the link 🔗 below to view obituary:
https://www.poteetfuneralhome.com/obituaries/sylvestine-shields

10/27/2026

The Pawnee Nation has job openings available, please visit our website for more information:

https://pawneenation.org/job-opportunities/

10/27/2026

PSA📢 The Pawnee Nation Food Distribution Program will be closed this Thursday (10/29) and Friday (10/30) for monthly inventory.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, Please contact Florissa Kanuho @ (918) 762-3621 Ext. 177 or by email @ [email protected].