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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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.

SINGO Night

Absentee Shawnee Native Connections Grant Presents:
SINGO Night
Open to all ages
Join us for a night of fun, music and games at SINGO Night!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Get ready to shout “Singo!” and win some amazing prizes at this fun-filled event.
Singo is a new and exciting musical spin on the classic game of Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, listen to your favorite music and win great prizes!
When: July 14th, 2023 at 6PM

Summer Fun Breakfast of Champions

For Title VI participants only
Summer Fun Breakfast of Champions
Hosted by Alzheime'r's Disease Program Initiative & Title VI
July 28 - 9 am - 1 pm

AST Swearing-In Ceremony

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Swearing-in Ceremony for Governor John Raymond Johnson
July 5, 2023 5:30 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Tribal members welcome

Independence Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday July 3 at 3 pm AND Tuesday July 4 2023 in observance of Independence Day

Juneteenth Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, June 19 ,2023 in observance of Juneteenth Day.

Seed Saving Class

AST Agriculture Department presents Seed Saving with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith  on June 9 2023 from10 am to 12 pm.
AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545.
PLEASE NOTE: For those who can't attend, classes are being recorded and will be posted online.

Thunderbird Casino Food & Beverage Open Positions

Join the team at Thunderbird Casino!
Several Food & Beverage open positions - full and part-time in Shawnee and Norman.
$250 Sign-on bonus!

Summer Selfie Family Fun Day

SPF-PFS Grant Ensuring Hope Project
Summer Selfie Family Fun Day
For Native Youth ages 9-20.
 Bring friends and family.
No more than 4 per group
Need: charged cell phone (to take selfies) Call or Email to reserve a time slot.
Limited spots available.
Saturday July 29, 2023 11 am - 7 pm
Shawnee Mall, 4901 N Kickapoo Ave, Ste 1584, Shawnee, OK 74804
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT ROB
AT RMEELY@ASTRIBE.COM OR  405.878.4716

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