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 4,661 members who live in all parts of the world as of December, 2023. 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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David William Powell

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Smash Event

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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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Weather closure

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David William Powell

David William Powell, 88, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away March 29, 2024. He was the husband of Joan Bennett Powell of Mount Pleasant. A private service will be held for the family. Dave was born October 26, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late David Kelso Powell and Rachel Alford Powell. He attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, before serving in the United States Army. He worked as Production Print Manager at the Medical University of South Carolina for 25 years. He was a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, and Lifetime Member of the East Cooper Outboard Motor Club. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan Bennett Powell; four sons, David K. "Kelly" Powell II (Tracy), of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Phillip M. Powell (Rhonda) of Kingsland, GA, Robert E. Powell (Karen) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Scott Powell (Jill), of Charleston, SC; his grandsons, David K. Powell III (Mary Beth), William Drew Powell (Meghan), Reece Avery Powell and Hunter Powell; and his granddaughters, Caroline Ann Drennon (Daniel) and Megan Elizabeth Powell; his great-grandchildren, Addison, Olivia, Reece, Ford, and Maverick. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Edward Powell and Robert Morgan Powell; and his sister, Mary Rachel Cole. 

Smash Event

Start the summer off with a smash! May 30 from 6-9 pm at the AST Multi-Purpose Blvd, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801 Best of 3, double elimination on tournament maps, no items with 7 minute matches. Come through, show out, take the trophy. Must be checked in by 5:30 pm! This is a free event for 6th-12th grade enrolled AST members and 477 participants. To register, contact Deric Spoon at DericS@astribe.com Registration ends May 30.

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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, May 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 9th day of May 2024.

Weather closure

PLEASE NOTE - Due to the incoming weather the AST campus will be closing at 3:00pm today, Monday May 6.

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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, April 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 1st day of April 2024.

Good Friday Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, March 29, 2024 for Good Friday.

PACT ACT: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event! 

PACT ACT: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event! 

 Thursday, May 30th, 2024 10AM- 3PM
 AST Multi-Purpose Building (2029 James L. Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK)

We welcome everyone at this event to:
• Speak with representatives
• Get answers to VA Benefits & Claims questions
• File Your VA benefit claim
• Get same-day decisions (when sharing complete information)
• Receive VHA Toxic Health Screens and more!

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 4th day of March 2024.

AST Agriculture Seed Potato & Onion Set Distribution

AST Agriculture
SEED POTATO & ONION SETS 
43406 Benson Park Rd 
Shawnee, OK 74801 
March 7th & 8th , 2024 
Beginning 7am while supplies lasts 
Red Pontiac 
Yukon Gold 
‘Ebenezer  
Red, white, and yellow onion sets 
For Questions, call 405.531.3518
Event open to everyone.

2024 Annual AST Easter Egg Hunt

Make plans to attend the 2024 Annual AST Easter Egg Hunt!! Sunday, March 24 from 10 am-1 pm at the AST Multi-Purpose Building in Shawnee.

For any questions, please call Stacie Lewelling in the Secretary’s Office at slewelling@astribe.com or 405.275.4030 ext. 3641.

AST Afterschool Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Open House

You are cordially invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for
AST Afterschool Building
March 1st, 2024
Ribbon Cutting will begin at 3:00pm with the Open House to
immediately follow.
Cake will be served.
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
Please RSVP with Ashlynn Gouge at
AshlynnG@astribe.com
 or 405.275.4030 Ext. 3645

92nd Semi-Annual General Council Meeting

92nd SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 AT 10 AM AT AST HEALTH MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING, SHAWNEE, OK.
DATED THIS 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2024

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