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 4,513 as of June, 2021. enrollment record who are living in all parts of the world. 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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Thanksgiving Closure
Announcement
Special Executive Committee Meeting November 29, 2021
Meeting
AST Ladies Ribbon Skirt Contest Winners
Announcement
T-Shirt Design Contest
Announcement
Children's Coloring Contest
Announcement
Children's Christmas $25 Gift Card
Children's Christmas $25 Gift Card applications start today, November 10. The last day to submit applications is December 10, 2021.
The Children’s Christmas $25 Gift Card Program will be for eligible enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who are 17 y.o.a. or younger. All gift cards will be mailed on December 17th, 2021. You will not be able to pick up gift card. For questions: giftcardhelp@astribe.com or 405.275.4030 x6269.
See flyer for details. To apply online, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/childrens-christmas-25-gift-card
Thanksgiving Closure
The AST Complex will be CLOSED
Wednesday at noon, November 24
Thursday, November 25
Friday, November 26
in honor of Thanksgiving
Special Executive Committee Meeting November 29, 2021
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 29th , 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated 17th day of November 2021
AST Ladies Ribbon Skirt Contest Winners
All ribbon skirt submissions were beautiful and it was a difficult decision for all!
AST Department Directors voted to determine the winner. There was a tie and the Executive Assistants voted to break the tie.
The Winners are as follows:
1st Prize/Grand Prize $300 and Sewing Machine Liyanha Bender
2nd Prize $200 Arla Shawnee
3rd Prize $100 Kayci Miller
Honorable Mentions: Eva Nance, Glenda Sullivan, Jayne Werst, Kalani Kihega, Mya Blanchard and Shoshanna Johnson
Please contact Mrs. Keesha Mason in the Secretary’s office on how to obtain your prizes at 405.275.4030 ext.6275 or email at kmason@astribe.com.
