"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
Most Recent
AST Health System 2025 Summer Internship
Announcement
Youth Public Safety Club Meeting April 2025
Meeting
2025 AST 477 Summer Youth Employment Program
Announcement
Regular Executive Committee Meeting
Meeting
94th Semi Annual General Council Meeting
Meeting
AST Health System 2025 Summer Internship
2025 Summer Internship
Are you a Native American student who is seeking a future in a healthcare related field?
Available internships - 12 internships positions
Date range - June 2 - July 25th (8 week program)
Hours - An average of 20 hours a week
Pay - $13 per hour
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be Native American (AST Preferred) with a valid CDIB card
Current GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
Must be a High School Senior (Class of 2025) or current College/Vo-Tech student
Must be between the age of 18-24 years old
Must be available Monday - Friday 8a-5p, there may be some evenings and weekends
Must be available the first two weeks of the internship
HOW TO APPLY
Applications can be found on the AST Tribal Website at ASTRIBE.COM or ASTHEALTH.ORG under “Employment” or “Careers”.
Please submit a cover letter and resume along with the employment application found on the website.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the application or need assistance please
contact AST Health Human Resources at 405.701.7638.
APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 30 2025
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Youth Public Safety Club Meeting
Date:
April 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Open to all youth ages 10-18
Meal will be provided (RSVP by April 18th)
BIA Fire Prevention Presentation/Activity
Drawing for door prizes
Brendle Corner
19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK
(Located off Highway 9, just East of 192nd)
Contact:
Tribal Youth Programs-
Shayanne Fixico-
sfixico@astribe.com
Blake Goodman-
bgoodman@astribe.com
TYP Cell 405.617.6231.
Transportation: Tecumseh//Shawnee area youth will be picked up at AST Complex in Multi-Purpose Building parking lot @ 6:00pm SHARP.
We will return to the complex @ 8:00pm.
If needed, we can provide a ride home for Little Axe area youth.
AST 477 Summer Youth Employment Program
8-week program starting June 2nd, 2025 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• On the job training
• Resume help
• Job application help
• Interview skills
• Customer service
* For ages 14-24 only
* Must have a current Tribal Enrollment Card
* Must be a 477 participant
Applications will be accepted until May 2nd, 2025.
*Limited spots available*
For more information or questions, please call Melinda Ferrell, 477 Outreach Coordinator, 405.878.4545 or 477program@astribe.com
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 Wednesday April16 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 31st day of March 2025.
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.
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.
Are you a Native American student who is seeking a future in a healthcare related field?
Available internships - 12 internships positions
Date range - June 2 - July 25th (8 week program)
Hours - An average of 20 hours a week
Pay - $13 per hour
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be Native American (AST Preferred) with a valid CDIB card
Current GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
Must be a High School Senior (Class of 2025) or current College/Vo-Tech student