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 4,629 members who live in all parts of the world as of December 2022. 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
Open Vacancies
Announcement
Thunderbird Casino Anniversary Celebration
Event
Storm Damage Assistance Deadline
Announcement
Drive Through Distribution Event
Event
Drive Through Voucher Pick Up
Announcement
FEMA Assistance Application
FEMA Assistance applications are now available for those affected by the tornado. Oklahoma homeowners and renters in McClain and Pottawatomie counties who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20 could be eligible for help from FEMA.
The fastest and easiest way to apply for assistance is by visiting disasterassistance.gov.
If it is not possible to apply online, call 800.621.3362. The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
When you apply for assistance, have this information readily available:
A current phone number where you can be contacted
Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
Your Social Security number, if available
A general list of damage and losses
If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
Remember to keep receipts from all purchases related to cleanup and repair.
Disaster assistance may include financial help with temporary lodging and home repairs along with other programs to assist families.
To apply click here, https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Open Vacancies
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, If You Are Interested In Serving On One Of The Following Boards Commissions, Committees Or Councils:
ASTHA
Foster Care
Tax
ASHA
ASEDA
NAGPRA
Gaming Commission
Education
TEI
Please Submit Your Letters Of Interest With Resume Attached To:
Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, 0K 74801
secretary@astribe.com
Thunderbird Casino Anniversary Celebration
Thunderbird Casino Anniversary Celebration
Free and open to the public!
Friday June 30
Social Stomp Dance Thunderbird Casino Powwow Ground, Grand Entry 7 pm, Stomp Dance 10:30 pm Adult exhibition, all dancegrounds invited
Four $1,000 winner takes all contests! Each contest has seven $100 consolation to be paid out. Men's Fancy, Traditional, Ladies Fancy Shawl, Cloth/Buckskin
Tiny Tots 0-6 years no registration
Juniors Ages 7-12 - $150, $100, $50 (boys combined, girls combined)
Teens 13-17 - $200, $150, $100
Boys - Grass/Fancy, Traditional/Straight
Girls - Cloth.Buckskin, Fancy Shawl/Jingle
Golden Age 56+ - $600, $400, $200, Men's Combined, Ladies Combined
Saturday July 1
Registration opens at 2:30 pm, closes at Grand Entry
Gourd Dance 2 pm
Supper Break 5 pm
Inflatables 5:30 pm - 9 pm
Gourd Dance resumes 6 pm
Grand Entry 7:30 pm Dancers must dance Grand Entry on the night of their contest. All dancers must register & display a number.
Adult Categories - $600, $400, $200
Men's Straight, Traditional, Fancy, Grass
Ladies Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl, Jingle Dress
Senior Adults 46-55 - $600, $400, $200
Men's Straight Traditional, Fancy, Grass
Ladies Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl, Jingle Dress
Fireworks show 10:30 pm
Sunday July 2
FREE John Anderson OUTDOOR CONCERT
Gates 5pm
Inflatables 5:30-9:30 pm
Free watermelon feed 6 pm
Gary Gibson 6:30 pm
John Anderson Unplugged 8:30 pm
Fireworks show 10:30 pm
Monday July 3
FREE BELLAMY BROTHERS OUTDOOR CONCERT
Gates 5 pm
Inflatables 5:30-9:30 pm
Free watermelon feed 6 pm
Levi Walker 6:30 pm
Bellamy Brothers 8:30 pm
Fireworks show 10:30 pm
Powwow Head Staff
Arena Director - Randy Frazier
MC - Mark Bolin
Head Singer - Mike Kihega
Head Gourd Dancer- Jason Bender
Head Man - Dillon Moore
Head Lady -Hanna Pratt
Color Guard- Absentee Shawnee Veterans Council
Co-Hosts - Tinker Intertribal, Oklahoma Indian Bikers & 3G Cultural Club
Stomp Dance Coordinator - Scott Miller
Powwow Coordinator - Leah Bender-Bates
Three Fireworks Shows all at 10:30 pm!
July 1, 2 & 3
Storm Damage Assistance Deadline
If you were heavily impacted or displaced by the storms on April 19th and have not signed up for Individual Assistance through FEMA you may still do so online or by phone at the sources below by June 23rd.
Phone: 800.621.3362
Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
You can also meet face to face with specialists from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local agencies to have questions about disaster assistance answered. They may also upload any documents needed for their applications at the DRC.
Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) |Pottawatomie County (Shawnee)
Address: 130 N Louisa Ave. Shawnee, OK 74801
Hours: Sunday and Monday Closed
Tuesday thru Saturday
10am – 7pm
