Announcements & Events

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 April16 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 31st day of March 2025.

Hands of Hope Project  April 14-30, 2025 10 am - 2 pm ICW Office 1318 E Independence Shawnee, OK Add your handprint to our community display symbolizing your commitment to protecting our children    

AST  - Vision Zero - Safer Streets Saves Lives Survey B A C K G R O U N D : The Absentee Shawnee Tribe was awarded a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) planning grant from the United States Department of Transportation for the creation of a Safety Action Plan (SAP). The goal of the SAP is to reduce and eliminate serious injuries and fatal crashes on roadways in the Absentee Shawnee Tribe SAP study area by identifying roadway safety problems and roadway locations with the most significant safety risks.  W E  N E E D  Y O U R  I N P U T ! Y O U R  F E E D B A C K  W I L L : Help identify unsafe roadways. Help create safer roadways. Help achieve the eventual goal of zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries.  FO R  M O R E  I N F O R M A T I O N  A B O U T  T H E  A S T  S A P  I N I T I A T I V E , V I S I T : A R C G . I S / G 5 D 8 E

  Hello everyone! It’s that time of year! Our Annual 2025 Easter Event! Join us for a morning full of activities and fun! 10am – 12pm at the Multipurpose building PLEASE BRING AN EASTER BASKET FOR THE EGG HUNTS If you have any questions please reach out to: Alexas Rosales 405.275.4030 Ext: 3641

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 March 19 2025 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 February 2025.

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.

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

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.

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