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

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Scholarship for AST High School Seniors

Announcement

Powwow Singing Practice

Event

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Spring 2026 Elders Fun Day Calendar

Announcement

Regular Executive Committee 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.

Scholarship for AST High School Seniors

AST High School Seniors College Scholarship Entry Form AllNations Bank is providing three (3) $500 scholarships to AST high school seniors. The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding your entry. You will be notified if your name has been selected and we will schedule a time for you to take a photo to be placed in the AST Newsletter and on the Tribe’s media outlets. The scholarship check will be issued directly to the school the student attends. Name:                                                                                                                   Address: Phone:                                                                                                                  Email:                                                                                                                   Required documents: Tribal Enrollment Card Copy (must be the updated card) Submit forms via fax, email, mail, or at the Education drop box on the AST Shawnee Complex. DEADLINE: RECEIVED BY MAY 15, 2026 AT 5:00 PM CDT Education Department 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 405.275.4030 Ext 3533 405.273.7938 (fax) tresham@astribe.com

Spring 2026 Elders Fun Day Calendar

Elders ages 55 and older are invited to join the Public Health Dept for fun, games , activities and helpful health education topics. For more information contact Sianna Morgheim or Terra Little Jim: 405.447.0300 or 405.827.7704 or tlittlejim@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 4, “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 April 22, 2026 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 March 2026.

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

Feb. 18, 19 & 20 Weather Closure

Due to inclement weather, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Tuesday February 18,  Wednesday February 19 and Thursday February 20 2025.

2025 Primary Election Canceled

From the Election Commission:
The Election Commission has determined that the Primary Election scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025, will not be held based on the fact that there was only one Candidate who filed for office in this year’s election. The Candidate will advance to the June Annual Election. Our decision was based on the legal analysis rendered by AST Attorney General Gary Pitchlynn.
The Annual Election will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The voting polls will be located at:

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