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 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

Meeting

Registration open for 2026 AST Language Classes

Announcement

New Year's Day Closure

Announcement

Christmas Closure

Announcement

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

Event

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 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 January 21, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 2nd day of January 2026.

New Year's Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday January 1

Thanksgiving Closure

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

Journey to Heal 2025 Winter Gathering

Join Journey to Heal for a night of crafting, snacking & togetherness.
WHEN - Tuesday, December 16 from 6-8 PM
WHERE - AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
RSVP: Lacy J Carroll, ljcarroll@astribe.com or 405.275.4030 x3676

Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders

Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders (55 and older)!

WHEN - November 24, 2025 from 10 am - 4 pm
WHERE - Behind AST Food Pantry, 40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK.

Please bring updated CDIB card. Supplies are limited, and distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

For questions please call Alvina Barnes at 405.275.4030 x3501.

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 Monday November 24 2025 at  9 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 12th day of November 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 November 12, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 28th day of October 2025.

Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex will be closed Tuesday November 11 2025, in observance of  Veterans Day.

Noon Closure - November 5, 2025

CLOSURE NOTICE - The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will close at 12 pm Wednesday, November 5, 2025 for the AST Employee Appreciation Picnic.

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 Friday October 24 2025 at  10 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Dated this 20th day of October 2025

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