Administrative Divisions

The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma offers many programs and services to eligible tribal members. These services include housing, education, health, social and employment services. Some programs and services have an income and/or residency requirement to access. Others are provided, regardless of income or residency. Some of the most common programs are listed in the tabs below. The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma has numerous services to offer our tribal members.

Division of Administrative Affairs

The Pawnee Nation's Division of Administrative Affairs provides services and activities designed to foster a strong and stable tribal government.  Departments within the Division of Administrative Affairs include the Communications Office, Enrollment Office, and Information Technology Office.

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Division of Education

Welcome to the Pawnee Education web site.  The mission of the Pawnee Nation Education Division is to provide educational and supportive services to Pawnee Nation tribal members and federal recognized tribal members residing in Pawnee County, so that they can obtain the skills needed to become productive individuals and contributors to their community.The Pawnee Education Division is located at 657 Harrison Street in Downtown Pawnee.  We are open from 8:00 a.m....

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Division of Finance

The Finance Division's function is to achieve financial stability by developing trust, confidence and financial integrity by recording, analyzing and reporting accurate and timely financial activities for the Pawnee Nation.  This is continual process of providing transparent reporting to support and foster positive future growth for the Pawnee Nation. 

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Division of Planning & Tribal Development

The Planning Division includes the Planning office, the Grants and Contracts office, and the Indian Community Development Block Grant office.   The Planning office holds the Planning Division Director, who is responsible for overseeing each of these offices.  The Planning office is responsible for new program development and technical assistance to program directors in preparing new and continuation proposals.  The Grants and Contracts Office maintains the original...

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Division of Law Enforcement

The Pawnee Nation Police Departments continues to provide law and order within the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation which include the counties of Pawnee, Payne and Kay.  Officers conduct nightly building checks of all facilities located within the Pawnee Reserve and notifies departments of any building or vehicle doors unsecured. Officers provide nightly patrols of the Pawnee Reserve area and also provide patrols of tribal members residences that are located on Indian...

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Division of Health & Community Services

Our mission is to improve the overall wellness and lifestyle of Pawnee tribal members and Native Americans within our community. We accomplish this by providing services such as health education, substance abuse counseling, nutrition, physical fitness, preservation of family, safety planning, and youth development. In 2005, Pawnee Nation implemented a Capacity Building Initiative to determine how to accommodate growth and plan for future expansion. After reviewing the findings...

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Division of Natural Resources and Safety

The Division of Natural Resources and Safety has continued to develop its objectives through the ongoing collaboration among its Departments. The transitions continue to take place. The Director is currently working with the existing staff to identify needed services, staffing, and associated funding needs.The Pawnee Nation Division of Natural Resources and Safety consists of four Departments:Department of Environmental Conservation and...

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Division of Tribal Operations

The Division of Tribal Operations is under the direct supervision of the Executive Office. Tribal Operations has the authorization and responsibility for management of maintenance, preservation, operations and security of Tribal assets. Tribal Operations does so in a manner that provides for preservation, protection and care consistent with their operational needs and that accomplish overall government objectives. The management of operations and maintenance of assets, and...

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