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

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Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders

Event

Community Needs Survey

Announcement

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Veterans Day Closure

Announcement

Community Needs Survey

We want to hear from YOU! Your voice matters — help shape the Tribe's future by taking our Community Needs Survey. Survey ends December 20, 2025.

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

Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders

Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders (55 and older)! WHEN - November 24, 2025 from 10 am - 4 pm WHERE - Behind AST Food Pantry, 40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK. Please bring updated CDIB card. Supplies are limited, and distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions please call Alvina Barnes at 405.275.4030 x3501.

Special Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, "Executive Committee Meetings" hereby calls and declares public notice that the SPECIAL meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Monday November 24 2025 at  9 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dated this 12th day of November 2025

Scholarship for AST High School Seniors

AST High School Seniors
College Scholarship Entry Form
AllNations Bank is providing one (2) $500 scholarships to AST high school seniors. The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding your entry. You will be notified if your name has been selected and we will schedule a time for you to take a photo to be placed in the AST Newsletter and on the Tribe’s media outlets. The scholarship check will be issued directly to the school the student attends.

2025 Virtual Dementia Tour Video

Check out the Virtual Dementia Tour: (2025) Insight from Amanda Hoon, GLITEC
Click here to watch the video, https://www.asthealth.org/seeking-hope

Good Friday Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday.

AST Health System 2025 Summer Internship

2025 Summer Internship
Are you a Native American student who is seeking a future in a healthcare related field?
Available internships - 12 internships positions
Date range - June 2 - July 25th (8 week program)
Hours - An average of 20 hours a week
Pay - $13 per hour
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be Native American (AST Preferred) with a valid CDIB card
Current GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
Must be a High School Senior (Class of 2025) or current College/Vo-Tech student

Youth Public Safety Club Meeting April 2025

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Youth Public Safety Club Meeting
Date:
April 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Open to all youth ages 10-18
Meal will be provided (RSVP by April 18th)
BIA Fire Prevention Presentation/Activity
Drawing for door prizes
Brendle Corner
19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK
(Located off Highway 9, just East of 192nd)
Contact:
Tribal Youth Programs-
Shayanne Fixico-

2025 AST 477 Summer Youth Employment Program

AST 477 Summer Youth Employment Program
8-week program starting June 2nd, 2025 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• On the job training
• Resume help
• Job application help
• Interview skills
• Customer service
* For ages 14-24 only
* Must have a current Tribal Enrollment Card
* Must be a 477 participant
Applications will be accepted until May 2nd, 2025.
*Limited spots available*

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 April16 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 31st day of March 2025.

94th Semi Annual General Council Meeting

94th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. AT AST MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING, SHAWNEE, OK
DATED THIS 19TH DAY OF MARCH 2025

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