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”
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Walk & Talk for Suicide Prevention Month 2025 LAHC

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95th Semi-Annual General Council

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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
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Walk & Talk for Suicide Prevention Month 2025 LAHC

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 30 at 3pm at the Little Axe Health Center, 15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK
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95th Semi-Annual General Council

95th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THUNDERBIRD EVENT CENTER, NORMAN, OK DATED THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025
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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
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Proclamation 2020-02 - Emergency Declaration and Stay At Home Order

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Closure for April 1 -3rd 2020

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex will be closed to employees and visitors on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 1-3, 2020. The Executive Committee is requiring all buildings and departments to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and again please stay safe, wash your hands and take all CDC precautions.

Thank you

**UPDATED AS OF MARCH 25, 2020**

AST Tribal Members,
Due to the growing concerns about COVID-19, the Tax Commission is taking necessary steps to limit 
exposure to Tribal members.  Due to the mandated closure, our office will be closed to the general 
public from March 23 through April 3.  However, the tax staff will be doing its part in helping to 
alleviate any motor vehicle concerns by continuing to process through the outline procedures below:

FOR RENEWAL
OPTION   # 1 - BY MAIL.

Tax Commission Motor Vehicle Tags

AST Tribal Members,
Due to the growing concerns about COVID-19, the Tax Commission is taking necessary steps to limit 
exposure to Tribal members.  Due to the mandated closure, our office will be closed to the general 
public from March 23 through April 3.  However, the tax staff will be doing its part in helping to 
alleviate any motor vehicle concerns by continuing to process through the outline procedures below:

FOR RENEWAL
OPTION   # 1 - BY MAIL.

Title VI Meal disbursement for March 23-27, 2020

Subject: Title VI Meal disbursement for March 23-27, 2020.

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the Title VI meal program has made meal disbursement changes this week. In an effort to limit exposure to our elders while at the same time continuing to provide a very necessary service, we are implementing preventative measures. See the schedule below for elderly meals through the Title VI Program for the week of March 23-27th:

For homebound elders receive:

    Notice for Tribal Members and the Public

    The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation in conjunction with the Emergency Management Department and Health Systems. We have recently enacted additional procedures to safeguard the health and safety of our tribal members, staff and community.

    AST Easter Egg Hunt Canceled

    The Tribal Easter Egg hunt for April 4, 2020 has been canceled to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

    AST closure for the week

    After further review of the CDC guidelines for the COVID-19, the Executive Committee has decided to keep the complex closed the remainder of the week. I highly recommend for all employees to please remain indoors and take all necessary precautions during this time. The EC is evaluating the situation on a daily basis so any new updates will be sent out as they come in. A new update for next week’s work schedule will be sent out on Friday, March 20, 2020. Thank you

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