Services of the Piqua Shawnee
Welcome to the Services page of the Piqua Shawnee Tribe. As a state-recognized tribe, we are dedicated to growing and expanding the services we provide to our tribal citizens. Below, you will find an overview of the types of services we aim to offer as our community and resources grow. While we strive to support our members in various areas, please note that the availability of specific services may vary and is subject to change.
Historic Preservation
- Historic Preservation Programs: Protecting the burial grounds, human remains, and sacred sites of our Ancestors and maintaining our traditional customs, language, and material culture is our highest priority. The 2020 – 2025 Alabama State Historic Preservation Plan can be found at:
https://ahc.alabama.gov/State_Plan_PDF/2020-2025_Alabama%20State%20Plan.pdf
Cultural Preservation
- Cultural Programs: The Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) includes human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and object of cultural patrimony. The Piqua Shawnee have traditional knowledge of ancient cultural items from our homelands in Alabama, which fall under the auspices of NAGPRA. We may seek their return by working with Federally recognized Indian Tribes. See:
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nagpra/frequently-asked-questions.htm
- Historic Preservation: As a State-recognized tribe in Alabama, we have interests in
all historic preservation undertakings within in our homelands, just as federally recognized Indian tribes do. We may be invited by federal agencies to participate in the Section 106 process as parties with demonstrated interests in projects and we may seek to participate through collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes already engaged in the process. See:
Education
- Scholarships: Information about scholarships available to citizens of the Piqua Shawnee can be found through the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission. See
https://aiac.alabama.gov/Prog_Scholarships.aspx
- A list of Native American Education Coordinators can be found at:
https://aiac.alabama.gov/pdf/2024/IndianEducCoordinators.pdf
- Additional information about scholarships for tribal members can be found through the American Indian College Fund at:
- Information about the Native Forward Scholarship Fund can be found at:
- Sallie Mae provides scholarship information for Native American students at:
https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/types/native-american
- The National Indian Education Association provides scholarship information at:
https://www.niea.org/scholarship-opportunities
- An overview of Native American student scholarships and grants can be found at:
- The top 146 Native American Scholarships available to our citizens as of July 2024 can be found at:
https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/native-american-scholarships
- Our citizens are also eligible for funding from the McNair’s Scholar’s program. See:
- 25 additional scholarships for Native American students can be found at:
- Educational Support: The National Indian Education Association provides information about tribal educational support at:
Health Services
- Healthcare Programs: The Alabama Indian Affairs Commission provides information about Native American health at:
https://aiac.alabama.gov/Prog_IndianHealth.aspx
- Mental Health Services: The You Are Not Alone Network (YANAN) provides support, phone numbers, contacts, and a network for our tribal members in crisis. See:
https://youarenotalonenetwork.org
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provide a large network of resources for tribes to use in preventing suicide and substance misuse and promoting mental health. See:
https://www.samhsa.gov/tribal-ttac/collaborative-partners
Economic Development
- Economic Grants: The U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs provides Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Grant to help our tribal leaders evaluate and identify viable economic opportunities for our community. See:
https://www.bia.gov/service/grants/nabdi
- Business Support: The U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs provides technical assistance, training, and funding to help our tribal members start their businesses.
https://www.bia.gov/service/starting-business
Social Services
- Family Services: The International Association for Indigenous Aging for Alabama tribal members can be found at:
- Information about Indian Child Welfare Policy and Procedures in Alabama can be found at:
https://dhr.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Indian-Child-Welfare-Policy-and-Procedures.pdf
- Information about American Indian Health and Family Services can be found at:
- Community Services: The Alabama Indigenous Coalition is a 501(c)(3) working toward a future where all Native people and communities are visible, respected, and treated equally both in Alabama and across the country. The AIC seeks to offer support for community centers, housing assistance, and other community-based services. See:
https://www.facebook.com/alabamaindigenouscoalition
Legal and Advocacy Services
- Legal Assistance: The Native American Rights Fund provides the high-quality legal services to Native Americans. See:
- The Alabama Access to Justice Commission provides a legal needs assessment and analysis for low-income families and individuals. See:
https://alabamaatj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Access-to-Justice-Needs-Final.pdf
- Policy Advocacy: The Alabama Indian Affairs Commission (AIAC) provides the Piqua Shawnee with a liaison/advocacy role between the various departments of governments and the Indian people of our tribal communities. AIAC stands alone to represent the Indian people of Alabama who wish to stand together with their fellow citizens while maintaining their own cultural and ethnic heritage. See:
https://aiac.alabama.gov/overview.aspx
Housing
- Housing Assistance: The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) PL104-330 of 1996 provides funding primarily to low-income Native Americans. See:
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/codetalk/tribalhousing
- The U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs provides a grant program that addresses the housing needs of Native Americans who cannot qualify for housing assistance from any other source.
https://www.bia.gov/bia/ois/dhs/housing-program/apply-housing-program
Public Recognition and Partnerships
- Recognition: Our tribal recognition in the state of Alabama is provided through Ala. Admin. Code r. 475-X-3-.02. See:
- Collaborative Programs: The Alabama Indian Affairs Commission (AIAC) provides an overview of collaborative programs within the state. See:
https://aiac.alabama.gov/AreasofInterest.aspx
- U.S. Department of Agriculture farm and conservation programs and services more meaningful and accessible to Tribal Nations and citizens on more than 64 million acres of tribal and allotted trust land used for farming, grazing by livestock and wild game, and forestry. See:
https://www.farmers.gov/your-business/tribal
- The Tribal Nations Initiative of Native Americans in Philanthropy provides a collaborative program in tribal climate and conservation.
https://tribes.nativephilanthropy.org
Environmental Protection
- Environmental Grants: The Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities provide grant funding resources for environmental groups in Alabama at:
- AmeriCorps provides information on State and National Native Nations environmental grants at:
https://americorps.gov/funding-opportunity/fy-2024-americorps-state-national-native-nations-grants
- Land Management Support: The Alabama Forestry Commission administers programs that offer financial assistance to forest landowners in Alabama at:
https://forestry.alabama.gov/Pages/Management/CostShare.aspx
- Rural land management programs and resources developed exclusively for Tribes and Native Americans can be found at:
https://www.rural.gov/help-for-rural-communities/tribal-programs-and-resources
Employment and Training
- Job Training Programs: Information and assistance to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166 Indian and Native American (INA) grantees and others that are interested in economic self-sufficiency through employment and job training programs for Native Americans can be found at:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/dinap
- Employment Opportunities: The United South and Eastern Tribes Inc. provides a list of career opportunities at:
- Information about careers at the U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs can be found at:
https://www.bia.gov/as-ia/ohcm
Looking Forward
We are committed to growing and expanding the services available to our tribal citizens. As we continue to develop and strengthen our community, we invite you to stay informed about the latest updates and opportunities. Thank you for your support and involvement in the Piqua Shawnee Tribe.
For more information or questions about services, please contact us at info@piquashawnee.gov.