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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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Event

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Event

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event

Event

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  

Back to School Bash & Kiddy 500

Back to School Bash & Kiddy 500 for ASHA residents and AST youth.
Enjoy the evening filled with community, food, school supplies, inflatables and games.
Backpacks & school supplies ages 4-18
"Racing to defeat child abuse" ages 2-14
For backpack/school supplies questions only - contact communitydev@ashousingauthority.com or 405.617.0480.
For Kiddy 500 questions only - contact astchildcare@astribe.com

Teen Financial Education BBQ Lunch & Learn

COME & JOIN US FOR A LUNCHEON COVERING 
TEEN FINANCIAL EDUCATION
FOR ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS AGES 15-19.
Hosted by Absentee Shawnee Tribe & AllNations Bank
July 25, 2024 from 11 am - 1 pm
at the AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Each student that opens a checking or savings account will receive a $50 deposit.
Please RSVP BEFORE July 23 to Lisa Griffin, AST Financial Analyst, 405.275.4030 x3659.

Run/Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness!

Run/Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness!
5K & 1 Mile MMIW Awareness Run/Walk:
•  Saturday, July 6th, 2024 — Registration Starts At 7:00AM
• 15700 State Hwy 9, Norman, OK — At the Event Center
Scan the QR code below to register at NO COST! Race starts at 8:00AM.
Got questions? Contact slawerance@astribe.com or lisaf@tbecinc.com or call  405.701.7977.
See flyer for details.

Free Cornhole Tournament July 6th

Free Cornhole Tournament, Saturday July 6th at Thunderbird Casino!
Any Age, Free Registration, Winning team wins a pair of custom Cornhole boards!

July 4th Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

Outdoor concert & fireworks Thursday, July 4th Thunderbird Casino - Norman

Thursday, July 4th Thunderbird Casino, Norman.
Outdoor concert gates open at 2:30pm
Heartbreak Petty, Tom Petty Tribute, 3:00pm
Double Vision, Foreigner Tribute, 5:00pm
Return of the Mac, Fleetwood Mac Tribute, 7:00pm
Journey of a lifetime, Journey Tribute, 9:00pm
10:30pm Fireworks Show
Fun for the whole family, free admission.
Free Inflatables, play corn hole, Free petting zoo.
Food Trucks, Arts and Crafts vendors!

Let's Share our Culture Through the Eyes of our Elders

Let's Share our Culture Through the Eyes of our Elders
We need you. Looking for 60 and older elders to come and speak Shawnee.
Topics - stories, history and to converse with one another.
Shawnee Clinic 10 am - 3 pm
Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
We will provide transportation clinic to clinic, must notify Melinda Ferrell
Melinda Ferrell 405.701.7175
Scott Miller smiller@astribe.com

Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, Jr.

 
Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, Jr. 
April 6, 1936 - June 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that the remaining children of Minnie and Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, announce the passing of their oldest brother Clifton (Cliff) Nicholas Brokeshoulder Jr. on June 9, 2024. Cliff died from lung-related issues in Surprise, AZ.  
He was 88 years old and enjoyed traveling, sports, and retirement life.  

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