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

Most Recent

2025 Primary Election Canceled

Announcement

February 12 Closure due to weather

Announcement

Presidents' Day Closure

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Governor Johnson Press Release Regarding ICE

Announcement

Little Axe Youth Rec Soccer 2025

Announcement

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:  The Little Axe Resource Center on Peebly Road, 1970 156th Ave NE, Norman, Oklahoma  The AST Health Multipurpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, on the Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both locations. The Absentee Ballot Request form will be available beginning April 1, 2025:  AST tribal newsletter  AST website  Election Commission Office, Building 2 (Governor’s Building) at the tribal complex. Prospective Candidates filing for Elective Offices in 2025 are listed below. ELECTION COMMISSION  COMMISSIONER (3 Year Term) James Cody Spybuck, Jr.  DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (2 Year Term) No Filing  SECRETARY (3 Year Term) No Filing If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Election Commission Office at 275-4030 ext 3537 or election.commission@astribe.com

February 12 Closure due to weather

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday February 12 2025 due to inclement weather.

Presidents' Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Governor Johnson Press Release Regarding ICE

Weather Closure Jan 10, 2025

Due to the inclement weather, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday January 10 2025

AST Native Connections seeks Native Paint Instructors

AST Native Connections is seeking Native painting instructors to guide our Native youth, ideally during the month of February. If interested contact vscarberry@astribe.com

Jan. 9 National Day of Mourning Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday January 9, 2025 in observance of the National Day of Mourning.

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, January 22, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 3rd day of January 2025.

Native Connections SINGO Party

Join us for a SINGO party and let's gather together all the Native youth!
January 31 from 6-7 pm at the AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801
Native Connections Hosts - Indigenous youth aged up to 24 are invited to the SINGO event. Come and enjoy a delightful Friday evening with us. Free refreshments will be provided for everyone's enjoyment.

New Year's Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday January 1.

Christmas Closure

Christmas closure- 
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed
Tuesday December 24 and Wednesday December 25 for Christmas

Sweetheart Shawnee Social Stomp Dance

Come attend our Sweetheart Shawnee Social Stomp Dance coming February 8th 2025!
Thunderbird Casino, Norman, OK
Shawnee Social Dance 2-5 pm
Dinner 6 pm
Stomp Dance 7 pm
Contact Melinda Ferrell (Ext. 3667) for Vendor spaces & Scott Miller (Ext. 3528) for all other information!!

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