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 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

Tribal Judge Vacancy

Announcement

Protecting Ancestral Legacy - Elder Abuse Awareness

Event

Elders Thursday's Fun Day!

Event

Memorial Day Closure

Announcement

Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

Announcement

AST Economic Development Survey

AST Economic Development Survey Scan the QR code or click here,  https://www.astribe.com/forms/economic-development-survey

Tribal Judge Vacancy

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma is accepting applications for the position of Supreme Court Judge of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Court.  Minimum qualification for said Judge is: must be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe or the parent, child, or spouse of an enrolled member of the Tribe, or domiciled within the territorial jurisdiction of the Tribe, or an attorney; or a lay advocate who has regularly practiced before the Court as a member of the Bar of the Court for a period of five years; or an Indian graduate of an American Bar Association law school or a paralegal program approved by the Supreme Courts. Please submit resumes to Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Attn: HR Director, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper, Shawnee, OK. 74801 or Email: HR@astribe.com  , Fax: 405.395.0534    

Protecting Ancestral Legacy - Elder Abuse Awareness

Protecting Ancestral Legacy - Elder Abuse Awareness Bringing the community together for our Elders Bingo Lunch Elder Resources June 20, 2025 11 am - 1 pm AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK Please RSVP by calling first come, first serve 405.273.2888

Elders Thursday's Fun Day!

Public Health Department Presents Elders Thursday's Fun Day! June 12th 11 am - 1 pm, LA Resource Center June 26th 11 am - 1 pm, AST Complex, Bldg 9 Please come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and crafts with health education topics. For more information contact: Sianna Morgheim, 405.447.0300 or smorgheim@astribe.com

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

Protecting Ancestral Legacy - Elder Abuse Awareness

Protecting Ancestral Legacy - Elder Abuse Awareness
Bringing the community together for our Elders
Bingo
Lunch
Elder Resources
June 20, 2025
11 am - 1 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Please RSVP by calling
first come, first serve

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