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 4,675 members who live in all parts of the world as of as of June 30, 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”
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Veterans Day Closure

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2024 Halloween Coloring Contest

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AST Elders Council Care Baskets

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Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be CLOSED Wednesday at noon, November 27 Thursday, November 28 Friday, November 29 in honor of Thanksgiving
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Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex will be closed Monday November 11 2024, in observance of  Veterans Day.
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2024 Halloween Coloring Contest

REVISED - 2024 HALLOWEEN COLORING CONTEST AST SECRETARY’S DEPARTMENT PRESENTS A COLORING CONTEST FOR AST TRIBAL YOUTH AGES 3-12 AGES HAVE BEEN BASED UPON 3 DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS THERE WILL BE ONE PRIZE WINNER PER AGE GROUP PICK UP COLORING SHEETS AT THE RECEPTION OFFICE IN BUILDING 1 ON SHAWNEE CAMPUS ALL COLORING SHEETS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 5PM THURSDAY OCTOBER 31ST WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 4 IF YOU NEED OTHER ARRANGEMENTS FOR A COLORING SHEET PLEASE CONTACT: ALEXAS ROSALES 405.716.4988 Download coloring sheets here - Coloring sheet ages 3-5  Coloring sheet ages 6-8 Coloring sheet ages 9-12
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AST Elders Council Care Baskets

AST Elders Council Care Baskets Application Form due November 16, 2024 Mail application to AST Elders Council, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801
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Community Development Statement

Community Development Statement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe plans to submit an application for Fiscal Year 2023 Indian Community Development Block Grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This application will be for a new multipurpose building at Camp Nikoti Youth Camp in Norman, OK.

DRIVE-THRU AST Tribal Children Christmas Pizza with Santa

Due to the rise in COVID and FLU cases in the area the Executive Committee has decided to change the in person Pizza with Santa Event to a drive thru event. Please enter the Shawnee complex through the main entrance, AST Dr., turn right on to White Turkey Dr. and exit on James L. Edwards Ln. (see map).
Application DEADLINE is tomorrow, December 14th. Application must be received by the deadline for event and card mail out.

RESCHEDULED - Traditional Pucker-Toe Moccasins Workshop All Ages

Please note that this class has been RESCHEDULED. The new time and date has not been determined.
Traditional Pucker-Toe Moccasins Workshop All Ages
Monday, November 22, 2021, 6-8 pm, AST Multi-Purpose Building, Shawnee, OK
Class size is limited
Contact the Cultural Preservation Department to reserve your spot today!
Ask for Maureen Bemo at 405.275.4030.
Sponsored by the AST Library, a program of Cultural Preservation

May 27th COVID-19 Utility Assistance Application Event

 COVID-19 Utility Assistance Application Event
Thursday, May 27, 2021
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L. Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK 74801
Required Information:
Copy of full and most recent utility bill (name must match what's on your CDIB)
Copy of driver's license or State ID (AST member and/or spouse, as needed)
Must be 18 years of age or older to participate (on or before June 1, 2020)
Copy of updated AST CDIB card

May 13th COVID-19 Utility Assistance Application Event

 COVID-19 Utility Assistance Application Event
Thursday, May 13, 2021, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
AST Resource Center
1970 156th Avenue NE
Norman, OK 73026
Required Information:
Copy of full and most recent utility bill (name must match what's on your CDIB)
Copy of driver's license or State ID (AST member and/or spouse, as needed)
Must be 18 years of age or older to participate (on or before June 1, 2020)
Copy of updated AST CDIB card

Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be CLOSED
Wednesday at noon, November 27
Thursday, November 28
Friday, November 29
in honor of Thanksgiving

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “Executive Committee Meetings” here by calls and declares public notice that the REGULAR meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1 PM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 6th day of  November 2024.

Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex will be closed Monday November 11 2024, in observance of  Veterans Day.

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