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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Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day

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Walk & Talk for Suicide Prevention Month 2025

Event

Elders Care Bag Nominations 2025

Announcement

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter Program

The AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter program is now available. To apply, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/Elderly-Homeowner-Safe-Shelter

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day

 Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! September 18, 12 pm to 2 pm LA 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 405.827.7704 or smorgheim@astribe.com

Walk & Talk for Suicide Prevention Month 2025

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we're coming together to raise awareness, honor those we've lost, and support one another in the journey toward healing and hope. Join us September 25 at 3pm at the AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.

Elders Care Bag Nominations 2025

AST Elders Council are now taking nominations for Elders Care Bags. Nominations are due November 14 2025. 30 bags will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Special 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" hereby calls and declares public notice that the SPECIAL meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday July 30 2025 at  10 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 21st day July 2025.

MO KE TI YA HE Safety Bash

MO KE TI YA HE Safety Bash
August 13 10 am - 3 pm.
AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801
Activities include - fire truck, golf cart obstacle course, free hot dogs.
Giveaways & more.
All are welcome.
Questions? Contact the AST Self-Governance Dept, 405.275.4030 ext. 3520

AST 477 Education Fair 2025

AST Education Fair 2025
September 10 2025, 10 am - 3 pm.
Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, 1700 W Independence Street, Shawnee, OK 74804
Discover campus life, academic programs and extracurricular programs. Visit with military recruiters, universities, votech, colleges and trade schools.
For more information, 405.878.4545 or www.astribe.com/477-program.
Open to everyone.

AST 477 Career & Resource Fair

AST 477 Career & Resource Fair
Wednesday September 17, 2025 10 am - 3 pm
The Well, 210 S James Garner Avenue, Norman, OK 73069
Get ready for our first Career & Resource Fair, where you can network with key individuals and discover new opportunities.
Questions? Melinda Ferrell or Keli Mitchell, 477 Outreach, 405.878.4545.
Event is open to everyone. 

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting 
August 6, 2025
6-7:30 PM
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L Edwards Lane,Shawnee, OK 74801
Learn about the program & the parental rights to be engaged in your child's education.
Meet other parents. Get your questions answered. Discuss important information.

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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