Absentee Shawnee Tribe

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 4,675 members who live in all parts of the world as of as of June 30, 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

Most Recent

Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act Event

Event

Let's Dry Corn Event

Event

Open Vacancies

Announcement

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Back to School Bash & Kiddy 500

Event

Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act Event

Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act Event! It will be held at the Little Axe Resource Center (1970 156th Ave NE, Norman, OK 73026) on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. Bingo starts at 11AM with lunch and presentations starting at 12PM. This event is to help our Tribal Title VI members. We hope you join us to learn more about the benefits of MIPPA, Medicare Part D, and more! For more information, please contact Dos Owings dowings@astribe.com or call 405.275.4030 ext. 3614.

Open Vacancies

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, If You Are Interested In Serving On One Of The Following Boards Commissions, Committees Or Councils: Foster Care (2) Health (3) ASEDA (1) NAGPRA (5) Gaming Commission (2) ASHA Housing (2) TEI (2) Please Submit Your Letters Of Interest With Resume Attached To: Tribal Secretary 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, 0K 74801 secretary@astribe.com

Back to School Bash & Kiddy 500

Back to School Bash & Kiddy 500 for ASHA residents and AST youth. Enjoy the evening filled with community, food, school supplies, inflatables and games. Backpacks & school supplies ages 4-18 "Racing to defeat child abuse" ages 2-14 For backpack/school supplies questions only - contact communitydev@ashousingauthority.com or 405.617.0480. For Kiddy 500 questions only - contact astchildcare@astribe.com August 2, 2024 5-8 pm Rolling Hills Community Center, 2102 E Main Street, Shawnee, OK Registration required. Deadline to register is Friday, July 12, 2024 To register online, click here https://form.jotform.com/241484004055145

July 4th Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

Tomorrow (8/28) & Saturday (8/29), the AST Executive Committee will be hosting COVID-19 Education Aid Gift Card distributions. Student eligibility includes those who are enrolled in no less than 6 credit hours per semester or enrolled in a fulltime program at a college, technical or online school.

Parents or guardians of homeschooled students, if you have any questions, please email educationaid@astribe.com or call AST Enrollment at 405.275.4030.

Emergency Campus Closure

Due to a main waterline break, there is no water pressure on the AST campus at Shawnee. This impacts the entire complex, including the pharmacy and the clinic. Effective immediately, we are closing the administrative complex, the AST pharmacy and the Health Clinic until repairs can be completed. We do not believe this will have impact on Monday's operations, but we will keep you updated. Please call the pharmacy to ensure drive-thru prescription pick-up is available on Saturday.

Posted 8/21

AST COVID-19 Education Aid Program

Click here to download the COVID-19 Education Aid Program Application 2020

Campus Update

Effective Monday July 27, 2019 AST Revert back to Phase !

Due to an increase in community spread, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe has determined that it is in the best interest of our employees and tribal members to revert back to Phase 1 of the AST Recovery Plan. Effective, Monday, July 27, the Tribal Complex will be open to essential staff and the Executive Committee ONLY. You may continue to conduct business via phone, e-mail, and postal service. We will update you on our plans for reopening when more information is available.

EC Meeting Update

The Executive Committee is pleased to announce the passage of a resolution approving Phase 1 of our CARES funding plan. This resolution includes projects that are for emergency response needs with high priority projects in the areas of Healthcare, Tribal Projects, and Emergency Management. The total approved for Phase 1 is $13,815,110.

Building Blocks III Closure:

July 16, 2020, Building Blocks III in Little Axe, has closed temporarily due to an employee COVID-19 exposure. During this time the building will be professionally cleaned and sanitized. The Emergency Management team is working closely with the Building Blocks staff and they will continue to keep a close eye on the situation.