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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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

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Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

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AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event

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4th of July Closure

Announcement

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 Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 1st day of July 2025.

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! July 24th 11 am to 1 pm AST Complex, Title VI Building Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics. For more information contact: Sianna Morgheim 405.447.0300 or smorgheim@astribe.com

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! July 10th 11 am to 1 pm Little Axe Resource Center Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics. For more information contact: Sianna Morgheim 405.447.0300 or smorgheim@astribe.com

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event Ages K-12th grades Wednesday July 30 from 4-6 pm Child must be present to receive incentives First come, first serve until we run out Little Axe Health Center, 15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Drive, Shawnee, OK For more information contact Beverly Felton at 405.701.7190 or bfelton@astribe.com  

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

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 Wednesday July 16, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 1st day of July 2025.

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!
July 24th 11 am to 1 pm
AST Complex, Title VI Building
Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI
Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics.
For more information contact:

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!
July 10th 11 am to 1 pm
Little Axe Resource Center
Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI
Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics.
For more information contact:

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