Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois covers 280,000 acres and was designated for reforestation and conservation in 1939. It contains diverse geology, wildlife, and recreation areas. Shawnee National Forest is a park in southern Illinois. It has been operated by the US federal government since 1939. The area is located in the Shawnee and Ozark […]
The Shawnee tribe, a group of Algonquian-speaking Native Americans, traditionally inhabited areas in several US states. After forced migrations due to US colonial expansion, they are now based in Oklahoma and federally recognized as a Native American tribe. The tribe was divided into three federally recognized divisions, with one inhabiting much of the Ohio woodlands […]
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is one of three recognized Shawnee tribes in Oklahoma, with a history of conflict and relocation. They acquired their present territory in 1872 and were federally recognized in 1936. The tribe has commercial and cultural activities, including a casino and language lessons. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is one of three officially […]
The Shawnee Indians lived in the Eastern Woodlands region, along with other tribes. They lived in wegiwas, and women planted and harvested crops while men hunted and fought. Tecumseh tried to unite tribes against the US government, and most Shawnee moved to Oklahoma after the Indian Removal Act. The Shawnee Indians are a Native American […]
