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”
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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

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Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

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AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event

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4th of July Closure

Announcement

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 July 16, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 1st day of July 2025.

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! July 24th 11 am to 1 pm AST Complex, Title VI Building Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics. For more information contact: Sianna Morgheim 405.447.0300 or smorgheim@astribe.com

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! July 10th 11 am to 1 pm Little Axe Resource Center Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics. For more information contact: Sianna Morgheim 405.447.0300 or smorgheim@astribe.com

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event Ages K-12th grades Wednesday July 30 from 4-6 pm Child must be present to receive incentives First come, first serve until we run out Little Axe Health Center, 15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Drive, Shawnee, OK For more information contact Beverly Felton at 405.701.7190 or bfelton@astribe.com  

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.

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting 
September 18, 2024
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.

Statement regarding Mason Treat Act

Please read the statement from the AST Tax Commission regarding the Mason Treat Act.

93rd Semi-Annual General Council Meeting

93rd SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE THUNDERBIRD CASINO EVENT CENTER IN NORMAN OKLAHOMA.
DATED THIS 3rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2024.

AST Day/Labor Day Closures

In honor of AST Day and Labor Day,
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed
Friday August 30 (AST Day) and Monday September 2  (Labor Day) 2024.

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 Tuesday August, 27th 2024  at  3 PM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 19th day August 2024.

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