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 4,760 members who live in all parts of the world as of December 31, 2025. 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

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Weather Closures Jan. 23-Jan 27, 2026

Announcement

2026 AST Elders Council Meeting Schedule

Announcement

Tax Prep Services Start January 27, 2026

Announcement

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Registration open for 2026 AST Language Classes

We are so excited to announce that registration is now open for 2026 AST Language Classes. Make sure you sign up today and Ka si wi nwi to wa pa - Let's Speak Shawnee! Deadline to sign up is February 7, 2026. To sign up online, click here,  https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/language-enrollment-form  Deadline to register is February 7 2026.

2025 General Assistance Program Deadline Extended

Deadline has been extended for the 2025 General Assistance Program. Deadline for applications is February 27 at 5 pm CST. MUST be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (on or before November 25th, 2025). MUST be 18 on or before November 25th, 2025). All AST Tribal Members ages 18 and older, enrolled as of November 25th, 2025 are eligible to receive a one (1) time payment of $100.00. For eligibility requirements and required documents, please read the flyer in its entirety. For questions, please call 405.275.4030 or email, 2025GAP@astribe.com To apply, click here,https://www.astribe.com/forms/2025-General-Assistance-Program

2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards Applications Online

Applications for the 2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards are now available online. To qualify, your child MUST BE 0-17 years of age on or before 12/31/25 and enrolled AST. To apply, click here https://www.astribe.com/forms/childrens-christmas-25-gift-card For questions, please call 405.275.4030 x3501 or email, giftcardhelp@astribe.com. PLEASE NOTE - The AST website electronic application is the ONLY way to apply and kids MUST be enrolled AST.

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, “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 February 18, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 3rd day of February 2026.

New Year's Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday January 1

Christmas Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26

AST 477 & AST Language Program's Sweetheart Social/Stomp Dance

Make plans to attend AST 477 & AST Language Program's Sweetheart Social/Stomp Dance!

WHEN: February 7, 2026
WHERE: Thunderbird Casino, Norman, OK

For more info contact: Scott Miller 405.827.1557
For vendor info contact: Melinda Ferrell 405.878.4545

Delayed opening 12-4-25 due to weather

Due to incoming inclement weather,
THE AST COMPLEX will open at 10 AM, December 4 2025.

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 December 17, 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 December 2025.

Closure at 12 pm December 3 2025

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will close at 12 pm Dec. 3, 2025 for the AST Employee Christmas Party

Wanda (Little Axe) Tiger

Wanda Little Axe Tiger, born January 18, 1947, to Lillian Sloan Little Axe and John Little Axe, passed away, November 25, 2025, at 1:04 a.m., surrounded by loved ones.
She was a proud Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and traditional Shawnee woman.
Wanda lived a life grounded in her culture and her family. She attended Riverside Indian School, where she was crowned Miss Riverside. She graduated with the class of 1965 and later continued her education at Haskell Institute, where she graduated in 1967.

Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be closed Wednesday November 26 at noon
Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28-all day

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