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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Feb. 18, 19 & 20 Weather Closure

Announcement

2025 Primary Election Canceled

Announcement

February 12 Closure due to weather

Announcement

Presidents' Day Closure

Announcement

Governor Johnson Press Release Regarding ICE

Announcement

Feb. 18, 19 & 20 Weather Closure

Due to inclement weather, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Tuesday February 18,  Wednesday February 19 and Thursday February 20 2025.

2025 Primary Election Canceled

From the Election Commission: The Election Commission has determined that the Primary Election scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025, will not be held based on the fact that there was only one Candidate who filed for office in this year’s election. The Candidate will advance to the June Annual Election. Our decision was based on the legal analysis rendered by AST Attorney General Gary Pitchlynn. The Annual Election will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The voting polls will be located at:  The Little Axe Resource Center on Peebly Road, 1970 156th Ave NE, Norman, Oklahoma  The AST Health Multipurpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, on the Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both locations. The Absentee Ballot Request form will be available beginning April 1, 2025:  AST tribal newsletter  AST website  Election Commission Office, Building 2 (Governor’s Building) at the tribal complex. Prospective Candidates filing for Elective Offices in 2025 are listed below. ELECTION COMMISSION  COMMISSIONER (3 Year Term) James Cody Spybuck, Jr.  DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (2 Year Term) No Filing  SECRETARY (3 Year Term) No Filing If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Election Commission Office at 275-4030 ext 3537 or election.commission@astribe.com

February 12 Closure due to weather

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday February 12 2025 due to inclement weather.

Presidents' Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.

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

Feb. 18, 19 & 20 Weather Closure

Due to inclement weather, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Tuesday February 18,  Wednesday February 19 and Thursday February 20 2025.

2025 Primary Election Canceled

From the Election Commission:
The Election Commission has determined that the Primary Election scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025, will not be held based on the fact that there was only one Candidate who filed for office in this year’s election. The Candidate will advance to the June Annual Election. Our decision was based on the legal analysis rendered by AST Attorney General Gary Pitchlynn.
The Annual Election will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The voting polls will be located at:

February 12 Closure due to weather

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday February 12 2025 due to inclement weather.

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