Shawnee tribe

The only tribal casino in the Panhandle, the Golden Mesa Casino, is expanding. Leaders involved in the project said this $78 million investment will boost not only the city of Guymon's economy, but the welfare of Shawnee tribal citizens.

Oklahoma tribal leaders celebrated a report revealing the tribes directly contributed $12.7 billion to the state's economy in 2023.

Oklahoma tribal leaders have expressed frustrations with federal conversations regarding potential cuts to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.