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 4,760 members who live in all parts of the world as of December 31, 2025. 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

Most Recent

ASTHA RFP re Interim Financial Management and Oversight Services.

Announcement

Boys Leggings Workshop - Class is FULL

Class

AST Elders Council Pie Supper

Event

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

96th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING

Meeting

Registration open for 2026 AST Language Classes

We are so excited to announce that registration is now open for 2026 AST Language Classes. Make sure you sign up today and Ka si wi nwi to wa pa - Let's Speak Shawnee! Deadline to sign up is February 7, 2026. To sign up online, click here,  https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/language-enrollment-form  Deadline to register is February 7 2026.

ASTHA RFP re Interim Financial Management and Oversight Services.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Interim Financial Management & Oversight Services Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority (ASTHA) 1. Introduction The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority (ASTHA) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Interim Financial Management and Oversight Services. The selected contractor will ensure continuity of financial operations, regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and strategic planning support while ASTHA recruits and fills vacant financial positions. In addition, the contractor will evaluate the operational and financial requirements necessary to establish a fully functional and independent health department finance operation. To read the full RFP, click here, RFP Health Onboarding Vendor Application

Boys Leggings Workshop - Class is FULL

CLASS IS FULL!   ATTENTION AST MEMBERS - We are excited to offer this hands-on boys leggings workshop! All materials will be provided. WHEN: March 28 from 9 am - 1 pm WHERE: AST Multipurpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK Space is limited to 15 participants. To join the waitlist, click here ,  https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/Broadcloth-Leggings-Making-Workshop For questions, please contact Clayton Martinez at ASTLanguage@astribe.com or 405.531.5357. PLEASE NOTE - If you have already signed up, email confirmations will be sent out later today.

AST Elders Council Pie Supper

Make plans to attend the AST Elders Council Pie Supper! WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 6 pm - 9 pm WHERE: AST Resource Center, 1970 156th Ave NE, Norman, OK For questions, email - astelderscouncil@gmail.com

AST 477 Class of 2025 Graduation Banquet

AST 477 Class of 2025 Graduation Banquet
Join us for an afternoon of celebration at our graduation banquet Saturday May 3, 2025
2-4 pm, 
AST Multi-Purpose Blvd, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801
Banquet is ONLY for AST & Active 477 Participants that Graduated from High School, College or Vocational School.
Graduate will be allowed to bring ONLY two guests.
(Please RSVP to attend)
Please dress in business or traditional attire.

AST - Vision Zero - Safer Streets Saves Lives Survey

AST  - Vision Zero - Safer Streets Saves Lives Survey
B A C K G R O U N D :
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe was awarded a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) planning grant from the United States Department of Transportation for the creation of a Safety Action Plan (SAP). The goal of the SAP is to reduce and eliminate serious injuries and fatal crashes on roadways in the Absentee Shawnee Tribe SAP study area by identifying roadway safety problems and roadway locations with the most significant safety risks. 
W E  N E E D  Y O U R  I N P U T !

2025 AST Elders Meeting Schedule

2025
ELDERS COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Elders Officers
Term: 2023 to 2025
President: Twila Parker -  Cell 405.229.8052
Vice President: Audrey Dodds  - Cell 405.593.5987
Treasurer: Charlotte Ellis  - Cell 405.620.4091
Secretary: Shirley Adkins  - Cell 405.778.9353

2025 AST Egg Hunt

Hello everyone! It’s that time of year! Our Annual 2025 Easter Event!
Join us for a morning full of activities and fun!
10am – 12pm at the Multipurpose building
PLEASE BRING AN EASTER BASKET FOR THE EGG HUNTS
If you have any questions please reach out to:
Alexas Rosales
405.275.4030 Ext: 3641

Spring Break Melokami Youth Camp 2025

Spring Break Melokami Youth Camp  
OPEN TO ALL YOUTH 6-12th grade, space is limited.
Location - Brendle Corner, 19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK
Date/Time - March 17-21, 2025, 9 am to 4 pm
Transportation - Tecumseh, Shawnee area youth will be picked up at the AST Complex at 8:30 SHARP. We will return to the complex at 4:30
Sign-Ups - Youth must be signed up by Friday, March 14.
Contact information:
Blake Goodman: bgoodman@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 March 19 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 25th day of February 2025.

March 7-8 2025 Native Heritage Event - Oklahoma Warriors Hockey

March 7 & 8 is Native Heritage Night!
This is your chance to catch a Oklahoma Warriors hockey match. Tickets are FREE with CDIB card.
Games are played at OKC Blazers ICE Centre, 8000 S I-35 Service, Road in OKC at 7 PM.

RESCHEDULED Regular Executive Committee Meeting

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED
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 Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary

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