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 4,723 members who live in all parts of the world as of December 31, 2024. 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”
Latest Announcements & Upcoming Events

Most Recent

Domestic Violence Awareness Event

Event

Wear purple on October 23 for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Announcement

Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure

Announcement

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Domestic Violence Tie Dye T-Shirt Event Shawnee

Event

AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter Program

The AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter program is now available. To apply, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/Elderly-Homeowner-Safe-Shelter

Domestic Violence Awareness Event

Join us as we spread awareness about domestic violence. Friday, October 24 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK Serving lunch while supplies last.

Wear purple on October 23 for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Wear PURPLE on October 23rd . Please feel free to take a picture and text to 405.827.4213 to show your support.

Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure

THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

Community Development Statement

Community Development Statement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe plans to submit an application for Fiscal Year 2023 Indian Community Development Block Grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This application will be for a new multipurpose building at Camp Nikoti Youth Camp in Norman, OK.

DRIVE-THRU AST Tribal Children Christmas Pizza with Santa

Due to the rise in COVID and FLU cases in the area the Executive Committee has decided to change the in person Pizza with Santa Event to a drive thru event. Please enter the Shawnee complex through the main entrance, AST Dr., turn right on to White Turkey Dr. and exit on James L. Edwards Ln. (see map).
Application DEADLINE is tomorrow, December 14th. Application must be received by the deadline for event and card mail out.

RESCHEDULED - Traditional Pucker-Toe Moccasins Workshop All Ages

Please note that this class has been RESCHEDULED. The new time and date has not been determined.
Traditional Pucker-Toe Moccasins Workshop All Ages
Monday, November 22, 2021, 6-8 pm, AST Multi-Purpose Building, Shawnee, OK
Class size is limited
Contact the Cultural Preservation Department to reserve your spot today!
Ask for Maureen Bemo at 405.275.4030.
Sponsored by the AST Library, a program of Cultural Preservation

May 27th COVID-19 Utility Assistance Application Event

 COVID-19 Utility Assistance Application Event
Thursday, May 27, 2021
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L. Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK 74801
Required Information:
Copy of full and most recent utility bill (name must match what's on your CDIB)
Copy of driver's license or State ID (AST member and/or spouse, as needed)
Must be 18 years of age or older to participate (on or before June 1, 2020)
Copy of updated AST CDIB card

May 13th COVID-19 Utility Assistance Application Event

 COVID-19 Utility Assistance Application Event
Thursday, May 13, 2021, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
AST Resource Center
1970 156th Avenue NE
Norman, OK 73026
Required Information:
Copy of full and most recent utility bill (name must match what's on your CDIB)
Copy of driver's license or State ID (AST member and/or spouse, as needed)
Must be 18 years of age or older to participate (on or before June 1, 2020)
Copy of updated AST CDIB card

Domestic Violence Awareness Event

Join us as we spread awareness about domestic violence.
Friday, October 24 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Serving lunch while supplies last.

Wear purple on October 23 for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Wear PURPLE on October 23rd .
Please feel free to take a picture and text to 405.827.4213 to show your support.

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