Generation after generation, we defend our rights, preserve our heritage, and equip our community with the resources necessary for growth. This campaign focuses on safeguarding our sovereignty, enhancing our economy, and strengthening our tribe for future generations.
I will strengthen access to quality healthcare, behavioral health services, and elder care for Absentee Shawnee families, elders, veterans, and military families. Through expanded tribal services, strategic partnerships, and innovative solutions, we will help ensure our citizens receive the care they deserve wherever they live. Even are overseas stationed military tribal families.
I will invest in our youth through stronger education, overseas stationed military tribal families with youth in school, childcare, recreation, and opportunities that keep young citizens connected to our Tribe. We will preserve the Shawnee language and traditions while creating pathways to careers, businesses, and housing so future generations can thrive right here in our communities.
I will focus on growing tribal enterprises, expanding trade and industry, and diversifying our economy beyond current revenue sources to ensure long-term stability. By attracting investment, logistic partnerships, supporting new business opportunities, and creating lasting jobs, we can strengthen our tribe and enhance prosperity for all Absentee Shawnee members.
I will restore trust by leading with transparency and accountability, providing honest reports to the General Council and keeping citizens informed. We will improve reporting, increase budget transparency, and provide clear information about how decisions are made so that executive committee is responsible, accessible, and accountable to those we serve.
I will protect and strengthen our Shawnee language, traditions, and cultural identity by investing in cultural programs, supporting a tribal museum, and developing a meaningful Veterans Memorial site. We will create opportunities for elders to pass knowledge to younger generations and preserve our heritage for future citizens.
I will defend our tribal sovereignty, jurisdiction, and our right to self-govern in all negotiations with tribal-intergovernmental (pluralism) and local, state, and federal governments. We will enhance self-determination, safeguard our authority, and ensure that decisions affecting the Absentee Shawnee Tribe prioritize the interests of our membership or tribal community.