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, September 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 5th day of September 2023.

Howard Gene Wilson, 73, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home in Shawnee. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on April 8, 1950 to Cletis Clifford and Marcella Juanita (Masquat) Wilson. Howard was raised in the Johnson Community. He graduated with the class of 1968 from Earlsboro, Oklahoma.  Howard earned his associate degree in graphic arts from OSU Okmulgee Tech in 1970.  He lived in Pawnee for a short time but lived most of his life in the Johnson Community. He worked for the Sac and Fox tribe for a short time.  Most of his life he worked as a heavy equipment operator in the oil and gas industry. Howard was a proud member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.  He loved golf, especially pasture golf, loved OU football, coaching little league and fixing up old cars. He was a member of Sallateeska Baptist Church.  Howard was respected, loved and will be missed dearly by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cletis and Marcella Wilson; brother, Wayne Wilson; and sister, Cleta Tiger. Survivors include his son, Jeff Allen Wilson, Clinton, OK; daughter, Sabrina of Paden, OK; sister, Teresa Jones; numerous grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.  

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, "Executive Committee Meetings" hereby calls and declares public notice that the SPECIAL meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Monday August 28th, 2023  at  1 PM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dated this 22nd day of August 2023.

Absentee Shawnee Native Outreach Event Wills Clinic & Ask a Lawyer AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK August 29, 2023 9:30 am - 2:30 pm OILS will be available to provide answers to legal questions and take applications for legal services OILS cannot provide advice if you currently have an attorney. We cannot provide advice for criminal matters involving the state district courts. OILS must follow federal poverty guidelines to provide services. www.oilsonline.org 405.943.6457 800.658.1497 (in-state only)

AST Agriculture Department  presents Indian Pumpkin Cooking Class! All ages and everyone welcome! August 9, 2023 Starts at 5:30 pm 43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK 74801 For questions, please call 405.827.6545 Pumpkins, utensils & cookware provided! Bringing any and all recipes is encouraged! (Please bring other additional ingredients for your recipes) 4 Outdoor cooking areas

AST School Clothing Participants -  You will receive a call from the School Clothing Program when cards are loaded. PLEASE do not call the School Clothing Program to see if cards have been loaded. Every year a school clothing application will need to be filled out with a copy of the child’s updated CDIB card. If the CDIB card is expired, please contact the AST Enrollment Department to update the card. School Clothing applications can be dropped off in person at the office; drop box in front of AST Police Department or by mail to Absentee Shawnee School Clothing Program, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801.

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, "Executive Committee Meetings" hereby calls and declares public notice that the SPECIAL meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday July 19th, 2023  at  10 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dated this 14th day of July 2023.

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, July 27 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 11th day of July 2023.