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  Shawnee
Shawnee comes from the Algonquin word "shawun" (shawunogi) meaning "southerner." However, this referred to their original location in the Ohio Valley relative to other Great Lakes Algonquin rather than a homeland in the American southeast.
Many important Shawnee ceremonies were tied to the agricultural cycle: the spring bread dance at planting time; the green corn dance when crops ripened; and the autumn bread dance to celebrate the harvest.
Shawnee protests to the Iroquois went unanswered except for a threat of annihilation if they refused to accept the agreement forcing the Shawnee to take matters into their own hands.
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  The Shawnee Pottery
The area is rich in natural clay, and the Shawnee were known to have lived and produced pottery in the Zanesville-Roseville area long before it was settled.
The new Shawnee plant employed some of the same craftsmen that had worked for American Encaustic; however, most of the old kilns in the plant were removed and replaced with state-of-the-art equipment prior to Shawnee's opening.
Much of Shawnee is completely glazed inside and out except for a raised rim or "foot" on the bottom that follows the contour of the entire base.
members.aol.com /EvelynMcH/shawnee.html   (920 words)

  
 The Shawnee Dispatch / Shawnee, Kansas, News and Information
The ashtrays get a lot of use at Foobars, a small neighborhood bar at 6506 Nieman Rd. When the smoking city ordinance goes into effect Jan.2, patrons at such bars will be pleased the exemption on food sales requirements will allow them to continue smoking.
Wayne Thompson, a Shawnee orthodontist, was installed Tuesday as a trustee of the American Dental Association during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in San Francisco.
Shawnee man arrested for lewd behavior October 4
www.shawneedispatch.com   (529 words)

  
 Virtual Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee is home to the Johnson County Museum, the Wonderscope Children's Museum and the Shawnee branch of the Johnson County Library.
In eastern Kansas, Shawnee is south of the Kaw (Kansas) River, Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, and Kansas City, KS in Wyandotte County.
Shawnee is also south of the Kansas Speedway and Village West, located off I-435 N. Shawnee is north of Lenexa and Olathe, and west of Mission, Prairie Village, Merriam, Overland Park, and other Kansas City suburbs.
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 SHAWNEE AIRLINES
This might lead one to wonder if Shawnee's bankruptcy was intentionally used as a way for Florida to replace their DC-3s with Martins at bargain basement prices.
While Shawnee's Martin 404s continued to operate in daily passenger service with Florida Airlines and Air South, many of the DC-3s were parked in the grass at Sarasota and gradually stripped of parts to keep other 'gooney birds' in the air.
Shawnee was facing stiff competition from the larger Mackey International Airlines on the Bahamas routes and an increasing number of major carriers were flying directly to Nassau and Freeport, bypassing the need for connecting flights from Florida.
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  SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY  :: 
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, Shawnee State University reserves the right to modify the site and/or the disclaimer at any time and users are deemed to be apprised of and bound by any such modifications.
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  The 'Shawnee' entry from Hodge's Handbook of Indians
While this tradition does not agree with the chronologic order of Shawnee occupancy in the two regions, as borne out by historical evidence, it furnishes additional proof that the Shawnee occupied territory upon both rivers, and that this occupancy was by permission of the Cherokee.
The Shawnee of South Carolina, who included the Piqua and Hathawekela divisions of the tribe, were known to the early settlers of that state as Savannahs, that being nearly the form of the name in use among the neighboring Muskhogean tribes.
The history of the Shawnee after their reunion on the Ohio is well known as a part of the history of the Northwest territory, and may be dismissed with brief notice.
www.prairienet.org /prairienations/shawnee.htm   (4609 words)

  
 City of Shawnee History
Shawnee was unsuccessful in attracting the Armour meatpacking company and the Frisco Railroad, and the city came in a distant third in the statewide election to determine the permanent site of the state capital.
Shawnee was located close enough to Earlsboro and Seminole to benefit substantially from the new wealth, but because there was little oil in the immediate vicinity, the city did not suffer from an uncontrollable growth.
Such was not the case, however, as Shawnee came in a distant third in the state- wide election to determine the capital, and lost both the rail line and the meatpacking plant to Oklahoma City.
www.shawneeok.org /History/Default.asp   (2826 words)

  
 Pennsylvania State Parks - Shawnee - PA DCNR
Shawnee State Park is 3,983 acres of Pennsylvania’s scenic Ridge and Valley Province.
Shawnee Lodge: Centrally located on an island in the middle of the park, this three-story house offers year-round accommodations with panoramic views of Shawnee Lake and the surrounding countryside.
Shawnee State Park is named for American Indians who lived for a short time in the vicinity of the park during their westward migration from the Potomac in the early 1700s.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us /stateparks/parks/shawnee.aspx   (1357 words)

  
 Shawnee State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The 63,000 acres of Shawnee State Forest and Shawnee State Park encompass a part of the former hunting grounds of the Shawnee Indians.
During the 1700s, the Shawnee Indians were gradually displaced as the settlers continued to build their cabins and clear land in this new and fertile country.
Shawnee State Forest is the largest of Ohio's twenty state forests.
www.dnr.state.oh.us /parks/parks/shawnee.htm   (1282 words)

  
 Shawnee Language and the Shawnee Indian Tribe (Shawano, Savannah, Sewanee, Shawnees)
In the early 1800's, the Shawnee leader Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa tried to unite the eastern tribes under the banner of pan-Indian unity.
When this alliance was broken up by the Americans, the Shawnees were forcibly relocated to Oklahoma, despite the fact that few of them had been supporters of Tecumseh's.
Shawnee and Wyandot wordlists, compiled and introduced by a 19th century Indian advocate.
www.native-languages.org /shawnee.htm   (337 words)

  
 Native American, the Shawnee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The fourth is called the Shawnee Nation Remnant Band which is said to have descended from the Ohio Shawnee.
The principal chief of the Shawnee could be compared with the President of the United States, with the clan chiefs as governors.
Of the original twelve clans of the Shawnee tribe, history finds them with only five clans left in existence: the Thawegila, Peckuwe and Kispokotha, who generally stood together on tribal matters; and the Chalahgawtha and Maykujay, who were likewise closely related in their activities.
www.merceronline.com /Native/native02.htm   (794 words)

  
 Shawnee Cookie Jars a bit of History
The Shawnee tribe lived there before the area was settled and were known to make pottery out of the rich red clay found in the area.
It is believed that the Shawnee Indians were the first craftsmen to fashion pottery from the Zanesville clays.
Oftentimes, Shawnee is mistaken for McCoy and McCoy for Shawnee.
www.shawnee-cookie-jars.com /history.html   (678 words)

  
 Shawnee State Forest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Once inhabited by the Shawnee Indians, Shawnee State Forest came into existence in 1922 with the purchase of 5,000 acres of land which had been cut over for timber and ravaged by fire.
Shawnee State Forest, also called "The Little Smokies of Ohio," has developed into the largest of the 20 state forests, with over 60,000 acres.
Shawnee State Forest is open to visitors between the hours of 6 a.m.
www.dnr.state.oh.us /forestry/forests/shawnee.htm   (854 words)

  
 Shawnee National Forest - Welcome!
The Shawnee National Forest is located in southern Illinois and is divided into two Ranger Districts Hidden Springs - located in Vienna and Elizabethtown and Mississippi Bluffs - located in Jonesboro and Murphysboro.
The Shawnee National Forest's Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District will be hosting the final day in the spring series of volunteer trail work opportunities on May 5th from 9:00 a.m.
Vienna, IL, January 8, 2007 -- The Hidden Springs Ranger District, Shawnee National Forest will be hosting a public meeting to be held January 24, 2007 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Vienna High School commons area (the entrance adjacent to the tennis courts) at 601 First Street, Vienna, Illinois.
www.fs.fed.us /r9/shawnee   (1299 words)

  
 Poconos Entertainment, Shawnee Entertainment, Entertainers in the Poconos, Entertainment in the Poconos, Live ...
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort congratulates Rob and is delighted to have his leadership into the future.
He has held a number of Management positions here at Shawnee, and in his role he will be responsible for all outdoors operations, including: Ecotourism, Shawnee Fishing Adventures, Shawnee River Adventures, hiking and the development of new programming.
Once again, Shawnee congratulates its staff, as the resort very excited to begin moving towards its new vision and future.
www.shawneeinn.com /pressrelease101206.aspx   (466 words)

  
 Shawnee News
Shawnee's police chief sues the president of a Neighborhood Watch group for allegedly making slanderous accusations connecting him to the Ku Klux Klan.
After only being Shawnee's police chief for four months, Bill Mathis said he is well on his way to cleaning up the city and police department through various ordinances.
Pottawatomie County authorities have arrested a Shawnee man for the death of a woman whose body was found last weekend.
www.topix.net /city/shawnee-ok   (593 words)

  
 Shawnee High School
Shawnee High School Magnet Career Academy’s Aerospace/Aviation Travel/Tourism Aviation Program is a recipient of the Charles A. “Chief” Anderson Award as the Outstanding Aviation Magnet in America.
Shawnee's four-year program offers specialized courses designed to help students develop the academic and technical skills necessary for further work and training in the aviation, aerospace, and travel and tourism industries.
Shawnee also offers a Navy JROTC Career Academy and a Tech 2000 Lab and Expanded Careers Program.
www.jefferson.k12.ky.us /Schools/High/Shawnee.html   (227 words)

  
 Your Maine Mountain. Day and Night Skiing and Riding at Shawnee Peak - Home
In addition, Shawnee Peak will extend a complimentary pass to every patient in the program and their family members.
Shawnee Peak is getting ready for our 70th Season of Fun on Snow!
The longest running ski area in Maine, Shawnee Peak is truly “Your Maine Mountain!” Fun for all members of the family, Shawnee Peak is home to the most night skiing in New England and the best values in Maine.
www.shawneepeak.com   (408 words)

  
 Shawnee Cookie Jar Books
These are a few of the books that most Shawnee Pottery collectors have.
Shawnee's high quality items were well priced for the mass-produced pottery market.
About the Author: Pam Curran lives in Florida where she is an avid collector of Shawnee Pottery and a dealer of antiques and collectibles.
www.shawnee-cookie-jars.com /books.html   (498 words)

  
 Native Americans: Shawnee History and Culture
As a complement to our Shawnee language information, we would like to share our collection of indexed links about the Shawnee people and various aspects of their society.
Shawnee history is interesting and important, but the Shawnee are still here today, too, and we try to feature modern authors as well as traditional folklore, contemporary artwork as well as museum pieces, and the issues and struggles of today as well as the tragedies of yesterday.
Detailed discussion of Shawnee, Sauk, and Potawatomi basic dress, regalia, and hairstyles.
www.native-languages.org /shawnee_culture.htm   (230 words)

  
 City of Shawnee Oklahoma
If you are a City of Shawnee Citizen, be sure to visit the Citizens Guide for quick access to information you need.
If you are not a Shawnee Citizen check out the the Visitors Guide for Shawnee tourist information.
Try the Shawnee News-Star Local Daily Newspaper or the Shawnee Sun.
www.shawneeok.org   (350 words)

  
 Shawnee County, KS
Shawnee County, KS You are here: Blue Skyways > Kansas > Counties > Shawnee
The Kansas State Historical Society also has more historical data for Shawnee County online including a rich bibliography and lists of cemeteries, post offices, and newspapers.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library   (785) 233-5767
skyways.lib.ks.us /counties/SN   (401 words)

  
 Shawnee Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to the Shawnee, Kansas Chamber of Commerce!
When you become a member of the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce you become part of the city's largest coalition of businesses.
Together we work to foster growth in the Shawnee economy, creating a better business climate and a higher quality of life in the third fastest growing community in Kansas!
www.shawneekschamber.com   (81 words)

  
 Shawnee County Government Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
May 6, 2007 Most Shawnee County properties are now smoke-free under HR-2007-3
April 24, 2007 The site is being migrated to a new appearance and structure in the interest of speed and accessibility.
April 2, 2007 Most Shawnee County Properties will be smoke-free beginning in May 6
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 ::  SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY  ::
Do you feel like no one is listening to you?
Whether you have never picked up a brush or you are a Rembrandt in the making, you should check out the new wet-on-wet painting course to be taught by Toni Hatfield at Shawnee State University...
Apply online for admission to SSU, and to the selective Health Science programs
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