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

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4th of July Closure

Announcement

Public Hearing Notice

Announcement

Juneteenth Closure

Announcement

4th Annual Fishin for Nutrition

Event

DATE CHANGE - Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

AST Economic Development Survey

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

4th of July Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday July 3 at 12 pm and Friday July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Public Hearing Notice

Public Hearing Notice Date:  June 6, 2025  Hearing Date:  June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm Location:  Virtual Meeting- Please join using this link: https://meetings.officeathand.att.com/join/589462857 Meeting ID: 589462857  One tap to join audio only from a smartphone: +    18179009005,,589462857# United States (Texas) +    12342032766,,589462857# United States (Akron, OH) Or dial: +    1 (817) 9009005 United States (Texas) +    1 (234) 2032766 United States (Akron, OH) Access Code / Meeting ID: 589462857 International numbers available: https://meetings.officeathand.att.com/teleconference Purpose:  The purpose of this public hearing is to allow public comments relating to the draft AST 102-477 plan.  The final Plan will be submitted to the P.L. 102-477 for the approval to be used for the proposed plan period 1/1/2026-12/31/2030.  The public is encouraged to attend this meeting to give feedback on the draft plan and this input will be considered when completing the final AST 102-477 Plan.  Items of interest to be discussed will include the following:       Employment, Education and Training Services     Enhance the Quality of Child Care If anyone who wishes to comment but cannot attend the public hearing, they may do so by sending a letter to the AST CCDF Programs address or email astchildcare@astribe.com.  Copies of the draft AST 102-477 Plan can be requested prior to the hearing from  ASTChildCare@astribe.com or by calling 405.275.4030.  This notice will be posted at the following locations and resources: Absentee Shawnee Building Blocks CDC- Shawnee, OK Absentee Shawnee Building Blocks CDC- Little Axe, OK Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex Building #1 Reception Area, Shawnee, OK Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health Clinic, Shawnee and Norman, OK   Absentee Shawnee Tribe Shawnee After School Program- Shawnee, OK Absentee Shawnee Tribe Website- www.astribe.com           For further information about this notice or the AST 102-477 Plan, please contact Briana Ponkilla, 477 Executive Director, Briana.ponkilla@astribe.com or Heather Deatherage, 477 Assistant Executive Director, hdeatherage@astribe.com or 405.275.4030 

Juneteenth Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday June 19 2025 in observance of Juneteenth Day.

2024-2025 Benefits & Resources Event

Join us at our 2024-2025 Benefits & Resources Event!
• Thursday, November 7, 2024 – 9 AM- 3 PM
• AST Multi-Purpose Building (2029 James L. Edwards Lane), Shawnee, OK 74801
Get Same-Day Benefits assistance with:
• 2025 Medicare & Marketplace
• Open Enrollment
• Social Security & DHS Services
• SoonerCare
• Veterans Administration
• Food & Housing
• Legal Assistance
• Tribal Programs and more!

93rd Semi-Annual General Council Reminder

93rd Semi-Annual General Council Meeting
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Thunderbird Event Center, Norman, OK
Breakfast, Box lunch
$10 slot free play for AST members
Elders Council Raffle
AST Public Health will be administering Flu shots
before the meeting in the Warrior Room from 9-10 AM

Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative Latest video

Check out the latest testimonial from the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System’s program, Music & Memory.
The Music & Memory program is funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) though the Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative (ADPI) grant.
Click here to watch the video, https://www.asthealth.org/seeking-hope

AST Wills Clinic

Native Outreach Events
Absentee Shawnee Wills Clinic
at 
Thunderbird Casino (Warrior Room), 15700 OK 9, Norman, OK 73026
October 31, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Last appointment at 2 pm
OILS will be available to provide answers to legal questions and take applications for legal services
OILS cannot provide advice if you currently have an attorney. We cannot provide advice for criminal matters involving the state district courts.

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, September 18, 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 6th day of  September 2024.

Basket Weaving Workshop

The AST 477 Program and Cultural Preservation Department are hosting a Basket Weaving Workshop on Saturday, September 21.
Class will be at the AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK from 9 am - 12 pm.
Class size is limited.
Make sure you reserve your spot by calling Sheila Burnside, 405.275.4030.

Dementia BINGO Event

Dementia Bingo Event
The Dementia Services grants staff will host a Bingo Event on Saturday, September 7, from 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m. at the AST Multipurpose Building at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee!
This event is to provide “edutainment” — Our Dementia Care Specialist will talk about Fentanyl, Dementia, and the Brain. We will have a guest speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association who will give us an update on the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s.

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