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

Spring 2026 Elders Fun Day Calendar

Announcement

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Good Friday Closure

Announcement

ASTHA RFP re Interim Financial Management and Oversight Services.

Announcement

Boys Leggings Workshop - Class is FULL

Class

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.

Spring 2026 Elders Fun Day Calendar

Elders ages 55 and older are invited to join the Public Health Dept for fun, games , activities and helpful health education topics. For more information contact Sianna Morgheim or Terra Little Jim: 405.447.0300 or 405.827.7704 or tlittlejim@astribe.com

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 April 22, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 25th day of March 2026.

Good Friday Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, April 3 2026 for Good Friday.

Summer Days Giveaways

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Cultural Preservation Department Presents:
Summer Days Giveaways
CUSTOMERS EARN ONE (1) ENTRY PER EVERY $20 SPENT AT AST GIFT SHOP.  PROMOTION RUNS BETWEEN JUNE 1ST THROUGH JULY 31ST
FOUR DRAWINGS WILL BE ON AUGUST 2ND, 2021.
Shop to win one of FOUR giveaway baskets!
Layaway purchases are excluded from giveaway drawings.  Winners will be contacted via information provided per entry. 

Thunderbird Casino Job Fair June 12, 2021

JOB FAIR
Thunderbird Casino, Norman &  Shawnee
Thunderbird Casino, Norman location
15700 E State Hwy 9
Saturday, June 12, 2021
9 am to 12 pm in the Warrior Room
Full and part-time positions available
Players Club Representative, Table Games Dealer, Drop Team Member, Food & Beverage Team, Slot Technician, Environmental Services, Vault Teller, Cage Cashier, Security Officer
Sign on Bonus
Attendance Incentive
100% Employer Paid Benefits

Instructors Needed for "Culture is Prevention" Series

Do you or someone you know have an art or skill you would like to teach the community? Examples include sewing, beading, dancing, singing, storytelling, moccasin making, painting and everything in between!

Announcement of AST American Rescue Recovery Funds

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has received official confirmation from the U.S. Treasury regarding the Fiscal Recovery Funds of the American Rescue Plan Act.
The amount received in the first of two allocations is $22,464,864.99.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will assess the needs of the people through a survey engagement which will be distributed via tribal member login located on the tribal website by Friday, June 11, 2021.

Recessed 86th Semi-Annual General Council June 19th 2021

NOTICE
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
86th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL RECESSED MEETING
The meeting is scheduled to be held Saturday, June 19th 2021 at 10:00 am 
at The Thunderbird Casino Event Center in Norman, OK.

Apron Workshop

Apron Workshop June 22, 2021
Sponsored by the Tribal Library
Please Register with Kay Bemo in the Cultural Preservation department, she may be reached at
ext. 6238. Class will be held at the Multi-purpose room in Shawnee from 6-8pm. Sign up today,
supplies are limited! Instructors and staff have been fully vaccinated.
JUNE 22, 2021
2029 S. Gordon Cooper Drive,
Shawnee Ok 74801
Phone: 405.275.4030
Fax: 405.878.4711
Email: cwilson@astribe.com

Phase 3 Beginning June 7, 2021

Tribal Complex moves to Phase III, Monday, June 7, 2021
  • All employees and visitors are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.
  • Temperature check will still be required of employees and visitors.  Appointments are encouraged. 
  • Front doors to each of the business buildings will be open from the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

FREE Assorted Frito Lays Chips

FREE Assorted Frito Lays Chips
while supplies last
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex
2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
Wednesday June 2, 2021
3:00 - 4:00 PM
OR
Thursday June 3, 2021
2:00 - 4:00 PM

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