Hi ho ne ho wa se we ki ni
(Hello my good friend.)
"Procession Before War Dance", Ernest Spybuck Credit: National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution (02/5735).
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is primarily located in the heart of central Oklahoma with approximately 4,723 members who live in all parts of the world as of as of December 31, 2024. Our tribal government complex is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Our logo features Tecumseh, a Shawnee warrior and visionary leader, who worked to unite tribes in a common homeland where Indians could live under their own laws and leaders. He died in October 1813, in battle near the area of present day Thamesville, in Toronto, Canada. The LI-SI-WI-NWI in our logo means “Among the Shawnee”
Latest Announcements & Upcoming Events
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AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting
Meeting
After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications
Announcement
Scholarship for AST High School Seniors
Announcement
2025 Virtual Dementia Tour Video
Announcement
Good Friday Closure
Announcement
AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting
AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting
May 7, 2025
6-7:30 PM
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L Edwards Lane,Shawnee, OK 74801
Learn about the program & the parental rights to be engaged in your child's education.
Meet other parents. Get your questions answered. Discuss important information.
Attendees must be a parent or guardian of student(s) eligible for the AST 477 Youth Education Trianing services who attends one of our 11 school districts : Asher, Bethel, Dale, Earlsboro, Little Axe, Macomb, Maud, Noble, South Rock Creek, Tecumseh & Wanette.
*Note: Youth not enrolled in one of the above listed school districts must get a letter from the other Tribal 477 Programs stating they are not otherwise being serviced to receive assistance. The 477 Program staff can assist you with who to contact to get this letter.
Call us at 405.878.4545.
After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications
After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications
• ASP-HSB for school age children ages 5 years (Kinder) thru 12 years
• For AST Enrolled Children who attend North Rock Creeks Schools
• Summer Program Begins Soon
• Will be Open M-F, 7:30P-5:30P
• Closed when NRC is closed
• ASP-HSB is not DHS Licensed
• Snacks will be provided
• Accepting all children but AST and Native children with CDI B cards will have preference.
AST 477 Program is now taking waiting list applications for the ASP-HSB which will begin soon for school age children who have completed Kindergarten and up to age 12. This is for AST children who attend North Rock Creek Schools or live in the area. The program will be held at the new After School Program HSB building located at 46309 Garrett's Lake Road.
To request a waiting list application,
please Email:
ASTHSBAfterschool@astribe.com
If you have questions, please call LaNora Buswell at
405.275.4030.
Scholarship for AST High School Seniors
AST High School Seniors
College Scholarship Entry Form
AllNations Bank is providing one (2) $500 scholarships to AST high school seniors. The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding your entry. You will be notified if your name has been selected and we will schedule a time for you to take a photo to be placed in the AST Newsletter and on the Tribe’s media outlets. The scholarship check will be issued directly to the school the student attends.
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Required documents:
Tribal Enrollment Card
Copy (must be the updated card)
Submit forms via fax, email, mail, or at the Education drop box on the AST Shawnee Complex.
DEADLINE: RECEIVED BY MAY 16, 2025 AT 5:00 PM CDT
Education Department
2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 Ext 3533
405.273.7938 (fax)
tresham@astribe.com
2025 Virtual Dementia Tour Video
Check out the Virtual Dementia Tour: (2025) Insight from Amanda Hoon, GLITEC
Click here to watch the video, https://www.asthealth.org/seeking-hope
