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”
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Weather Closures Jan. 23-Jan 27, 2026

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2026 AST Elders Council Meeting Schedule

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Tax Prep Services Start January 27, 2026

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Special Executive Committee Meeting

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Martin Luther King Jr Day Closure

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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.
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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.
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Weather Closures Jan. 23-Jan 27, 2026

DUE TO incoming inclement WEATHER, The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closing at 3 pm Friday, January 23, 2026 Closed all day Monday January 26, 2026 reopening 10 am Tuesday January 27, 2026
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2026 AST Elders Council Meeting Schedule

2026 AST ELDERS COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
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Warming Shelters Remain Open

The Warming Shelters continue to remain open to Tribal members! If you find yourself unable to travel in these weather  conditions please reach out to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562. If you have questions or plan on attending either of the warming shelters, please reach out to the designated contact line for each shelter before you leave your home. (see below).
Multi-Purpose Facility (Shawnee): 405.740.1562
Little Axe Health Clinic (Little Axe): 405.481.8564

Warming Shelters Opening Today, February 14, 2021

On February 14, 2021 the  Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has declared a state of emergency. With this directive, the Executive Committee has decided to open up the warming shelters today at 5 p.m. February 14, 2021 for TRIBAL MEMBERS. The designated shelters are the Multi-Purpose Building located at 2029 James L. Edwards Lane in Shawnee and the Little Axe Health Center located at 15951 Little Axe Drive in Norman.

Winter Storm Update

The Executive Committee has approved the use of the Multi-Purpose Building in Shawnee and the Little Axe Health Center as emergency warming shelters IF power outages occur. As of right now, the threat of this storm is brutal cold temperatures and hazardous roads. IF the shelters are opened, we will post information here and on the website. We know tribal members are worried about staying warm. Tribal members that are having trouble with their heaters not working properly can call Diane Ponkilla at 405.617.4105. If you begin to experience electrical issues i.e.

President's Day Closure

President's Day Closure
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed February 15, 2021

OSU-COM Pre-Admissions Workshop

Native American Pre-Admissions Workshop
Virtual Event: February 27, 2021
The Native American Pre-Admission Workshop is held virtually by the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Chapter of ANAMS, the Association of the Native American Medical Students.  It is designed to provide Native American pre-med students with the knowledge they need to be successful medical school applicants.
The following topics will be discussed:
* Why choose OSU--A Look at Our Campuses
* Overview of the MCAT

Tax Preparation Event Canceled

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Tax Preparation Services
CANCELED
The Tax Preparation Event for Saturday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 16th has been canceled due to the inclement weather.
Appointments that have been made will receive a call to reschedule.

Complex closed February 10, 2021

Per the Executive Committee the complex will be closed today, 2/10/21, due to the bad weather and bad road conditions.  Depending on what the weather does over night, the complex may open at 10am on Thursday, February 11,2021.

NOTICE TO SERVE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES OR
COUNCILS:
ASEDA
CULTURAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
FOSTER CARE LICENSING COMMITTEE
TEC
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS OF INTEREST
WITH RESUME ATTACHED TO:
Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Coo er Dr.
Shawnee, 0k 7451
ezrad@astribe.com

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