Announcements & Events
Meeting
Thu, 02/27/2025 - 10:00am
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
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 Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 21st day of February 2025.
Announcement
Due to inclement weather, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Tuesday February 18, Wednesday February 19 and Thursday February 20 2025.
Announcement
From the Election Commission:
The Election Commission has determined that the Primary Election scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025, will not be held based on the fact that there was only one Candidate who filed for office in this year’s election. The Candidate will advance to the June Annual Election. Our decision was based on the legal analysis rendered by AST Attorney General Gary Pitchlynn.
The Annual Election will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The voting polls will be located at:
The Little Axe Resource Center on Peebly Road, 1970 156th Ave NE, Norman, Oklahoma
The AST Health Multipurpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, on the Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma
The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both locations.
The Absentee Ballot Request form will be available beginning April 1, 2025:
AST tribal newsletter
AST website
Election Commission Office, Building 2 (Governor’s Building)
at the tribal complex.
Prospective Candidates filing for Elective Offices in 2025 are listed below.
ELECTION COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER (3 Year Term)
James Cody Spybuck, Jr.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (2 Year Term)
No Filing
SECRETARY (3 Year Term)
No Filing
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Election Commission Office at 275-4030 ext 3537 or election.commission@astribe.com
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday February 12 2025 due to inclement weather.
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Announcement
Little Axe Youth Rec Soccer 2025
All Games Played in Little Axe
Parent/Coaches Meeting will be held
February 25th, 6:30-7:00pm
$15
AFTER Feb. 25 price increases to $20
OPEN FOR BOYS & GIRLS 3-18 Y.O.
SIGNUPS BEGIN JAN. 27 AND GO THROUGH MARCH 21ST.
MAX CHARGE 2 YOUTH PER FAMILY.
SIGN-UPS WILL BE: ·ANYTIME MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 5pm - 6-m starting Jan. 27
WE WILL HAVE EVENING SIGNUPS FROM
6-7:30 PM ON FEB 25TH
SIGNUP AT BRENDLE CORNER COMM BUILDING LOCATED OFF OF
HIGHWAY 9 JUST EAST OF 192ND IN WHITE CHURCH LOOKING
BUILDING
Practices can begin as early as March 17th
Season will be April 5th through Approx June 7th
Any questions contact Blake Goodman at bgoodman@astribe.com or 405.617.6231
Announcement
Miss, Jr. Miss, and Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City applications now open!
Interested in becoming the next Miss/Jr. Miss/Little Miss Indian OKC? - Contact them for an application by email to changingwindscs@gmail.com or apply online,
https://link.edgepilot.com/s/6ef71995/0a_invJaDEWd4JXTzoArcw?u=https://missindianokc.org/
Whether you have a passion for cultural heritage, a talent you wish to showcase, or a desire to make new friends and memories, this is a wonderful opportunity for you. Each category offers a unique chance to grow and shine among peers who share similar interests.
If you or someone you know fits the age criteria and is interested in participating, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to celebrating the achievements and talents of young Native women and fostering a supportive and empowering environment for all participants. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of something truly special!
Obituary
Shirley Florence Simpson, 84, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, received her heavenly reward on January 11, 2025. She was born July 20, 1940, to Fred and Lillie Mae (Polecat) Spoon.
Shirley always put her family first. She was able to really help take care of her loved grandkids after she retired from General Motors in the early 2000’s.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Christine Watkins and Geraldine Abrams; infant sisters, Claudine and Chloe Spoon; brothers, Steve Spoon, Robert Spoon, Carl Spoon; and infant brother, Luther Spoon.
She is survived by her children: John Allen Spoon of Shawnee, Lesa R. Simpson and husband, Alex Blanchard, of Tecumseh, Flo Mann and husband, Glenn Mann, of Tecumseh, and Thurman Simpson of Tecumseh; her grandkids: Hillary Spoon, John Spoon Jr., Lillie Simpson, Chelsey Blanchard, Henry Blanchard and Raechel Simpson; her 10 great grandchildren; sister, Linda Foster of Tecumseh; brother, Virgil Little Charley of Little Axe; numerous nieces and nephews; other extended family members; and a host of friends, including her best friend, Elsie Patty.
Obituary
Lewis “Sonny” George Snake was born February 10, 1943 to Lewis Snake and Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Middleton) Sales in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He passed from this life January 10, 2025, at his home in Shawnee, at the age of 81.
After high school Sonny joined the United States Army. While in the military he served as a Sergeant Major in the Green Berets, an Army Special Forces Unit. Military awards he received include Expert (Rifle M-1); Marksman (Rifle M-14 & Carbine Caliber 30); Sharpshooter (Carbines & Rifle); National Defense Service Medal (10 Oak Leaf Clusters); Army Commendation Medal; Bronze Star Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; Meritorious Unit Commendation; Korean Service Medal; Combat Infantryman Badge; Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (1st Class); Good Conduct Medal (7th Award); Meritorious Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; Master Parachute Badge; Vietnam Parachute Badge; 3 Oversea Bars (Indicating 54 months or 4.5 years of Military Service Overseas – 18 months for each bar); 7 Service Stripes (Indicates 21-23 years of Honorable Service).
Other awards and achievements include Certificate of Recognition from the United States Black Belt Federation to Certify that: Snake’s Moo Duk Kwan Association and Snake’s Moo Duk Kwan Karate Do, under the leadership of Lewis George Snake, are fully recognized and duly recorded as a Sogo Budo Ryu in the registry of the United States Black Belt Federation. Received 10th Degree Black Belt and Title of Hanshi (Master) in the Discipline of Snake’s Moo Duk Kwan Karate Do by the United States Black Belt Federation.
After retiring from Tinker, he became a private investigator and worked in security. Sonny married Marion “Kay” Hensley on February 19, 2005. He liked doing crossword puzzles, he enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, and Friends, and older TV shows like Andy Griffith, Leave It To Beaver, Happy Days, and Cheers. He really enjoyed playing the game “Super Mario Brothers” on the Nintendo with his late wife, Kay. He enjoyed seeing the “Great Archway,” in St. Louis and “Graceland,” the home of Elvis Presley. His greatest achievement was his children, becoming a Master of Martial Arts, and his military service as a Green Beret in the United States Army. He was a member of the United States Black Belt Federation, Member of the Masonic Lodge of Freemasonry, and a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marion “Kay”; grandson, Taylor “Lew” Lewis, and several aunts and uncles he was raised and grew up with in Texas.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children: Danny and Terrie Sullivan; Raymond Sullivan; Barry and Pam Snake; Gerald Snake; Brandi and Charles “Chuck” Lewis; Stewart and Tyann Snake; Amber Snake and Scott Roden; Julia and Jimmy Horn; and Yolanda and Chris Cullison; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Announcement
Tax Preparation Services
To make an appointment please call, 405.275.4030, x3506
Location, Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Start date - January 28, 2025.
Tuesday's & Thursday's 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday's February 8 & March 8 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free income tax filing : Forms 1040 or 1040 SR
Eligibility: Total household income of $67,000 or below; AST members and community. Tribal members served first.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Photo ID
Social Security Card
Medical/Dental Expenses, if any
1099 Form
W-2 Form
Last Year’s Taxes
Charitable Donations Receipts, if any
IRS PIN Letter
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Announcement
Due to the inclement weather, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday January 10 2025
Announcement
AST Native Connections is seeking Native painting instructors to guide our Native youth, ideally during the month of February. If interested contact vscarberry@astribe.com
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday January 9, 2025 in observance of the National Day of Mourning.
Meeting
Wed, 01/22/2025 - 10:00am
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, January 22, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 3rd day of January 2025.
Event
Fri, 01/31/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Join us for a SINGO party and let's gather together all the Native youth!
January 31 from 6-7 pm at the AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801
Native Connections Hosts - Indigenous youth aged up to 24 are invited to the SINGO event. Come and enjoy a delightful Friday evening with us. Free refreshments will be provided for everyone's enjoyment.
RSVP - 405.827.6489 or vscarberry@astribe.com
Event
Thu, 11/27/2025 - 12:00am to Fri, 11/28/2025 - 11:59pm
Closed for Thanksgiving
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