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”
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Elders Application Assistance Event for the 2025 General Assistance Program (1 time payment of $100).

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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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Closure at 12 pm December 3 2025

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Wanda (Little Axe) Tiger

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2025 General Assistance Program

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2025 General Assistance Program

Applications are now available for the 2025 General Assistance Program. Deadline for applications is December 31 at 5 pm CST. MUST be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (on or before November 25th, 2025). MUST be 18 on or before November 25th, 2025). All AST Tribal Members ages 18 and older, enrolled as of November 25th, 2025 are eligible to receive a one (1) time payment of $100.00. For eligibility requirements and required documents, please read the flyer in its entirety. For questions, please call 405.275.4030 or email, 2025GAP@astribe.com To apply, click here,https://www.astribe.com/forms/2025-General-Assistance-Program  
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2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards Applications Online

Applications for the 2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards are now available online. To qualify, your child MUST BE 0-17 years of age on or before 12/31/25 and enrolled AST. To apply, click here https://www.astribe.com/forms/childrens-christmas-25-gift-card For questions, please call 405.275.4030 x3501 or email, giftcardhelp@astribe.com. PLEASE NOTE - The AST website electronic application is the ONLY way to apply and kids MUST be enrolled AST.
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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. To take the survey online, click here https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/Community-Assessment-Survey
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Elders Application Assistance Event for the 2025 General Assistance Program (1 time payment of $100).

ATTENTION AST ELDERS!!! We will be having an application assistance event for the 2025 General Assistance Program (1 time payment of $100). THIS IS NOT A DISBURSEMENT EVENT. WHEN - Friday, December 5, 2025 WHERE - AST MPB, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, 9 am - 3 pm If you want to apply online, click here, https://www.astribe.com/.../2025-General-Assistance-Program
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477 Adult Services

Our 477 Department is ready to help with adult services. Open to all Native Americans!

477 Youth Services

Did you know our 477 Department has youth services? And it's open to all Native Americans!

AST 477 Semester Completion Incentive Program

AST 477 Semester Completion Incentive Program
Must be an active 477 program participant to receive incentive.
INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR PREKINDERGARTEN TO 12TH GRADE.
The AST 477 Semester Completion Incentive Program is designed to encourage and celebrate student success by providing a Gift Card for students who maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and above.  
Deadline to submit for each term are as follows: 
Spring Semester: 5pm on June 30th, 2025
*REPORT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER DEADLINE
Eligibility: 

4th Annual Starter Plant Distribution

AST Agriculture Department presents the 3rd Annual Starter Plant Distribution!
May 15 & 16, Thursday and Friday from 9 am - 3 pm
(while supplies last).
43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK
For questions, call 405.827.6545.
Event is open to ANYONE.

Join our language team as a Learning Advocate

Join our language team as a Learning Advocate and help preserve the Shawnee language! We are looking for passionate individuals to teach, learn, and share the beauty of our culture. Apply today! Email ASTlanguage@astribe.com for inquiries. #ShawneeLanguage #PreserveOurCulture #LanguageRevitalization

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 May 21, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 28th day of April 2025.

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting 

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting 
May 7, 2025
6-7:30 PM
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L Edwards Lane,Shawnee, OK 74801
Learn about the program & the parental rights to be engaged in your child's education.
Meet other parents. Get your questions answered. Discuss important information.

After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications

After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications
•    ASP-HSB for school age children ages 5 years (Kinder) thru 12 years
•    For AST Enrolled Children who attend North Rock Creeks Schools
•    Summer Program Begins Soon
•    Will be Open M-F, 7:30P-5:30P
•    Closed when NRC is closed
•    ASP-HSB is not DHS Licensed
•    Snacks will be provided
•    Accepting all children but AST and Native children with CDI B cards will have preference. 

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