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 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

Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure

Announcement

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Domestic Violence Tie Dye T-Shirt Event Shawnee

Event

Domestic Violence Tie Dye T-Shirt Event LA

Event

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter Program

The AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter program is now available. To apply, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/Elderly-Homeowner-Safe-Shelter

Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure

THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

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 October 15, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 6th day of October 2025.

ZOMBIE 5K FUN RUN/1K WALK 2025

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! OR WALK FOR WELLNESS! Get ready for a spooktacular good time at our ZOMBIE 5K FUN RUN/1K WALK presented by the Diabetes & Wellness Dept.! It's not just a 5K fun run/walk; it's a FALL FESTIVAL packed with fun for everyone! When: October 23rd, 2025 Check-in: 5:00 - 5:45 PM (No same-day registration, so plan ahead!) Where: Lake Thunderbird State Park, 1297 Clear Bay Ave, Norman, OK 73026 What to Expect: ZOMBIES! Keep moving to outrun the hoard! (Ki Ke Ki Ka Mi Ge - "Keep Moving"!) FALL FESTIVAL FUN! A food truck will be on site along with Trunk or Treat, and Games! Important Dates: Register by October 10th, 2025 to guarantee your event T-shirt! Don't Miss Out! Scan the QR code in the event image or click on the link to register today and secure your spot among the survivors (or the undead!) https://www.asthealth.org/forms/zombie-run Contact us at 405.561.7874 or email MARK.SCOTT@ASTRIBE.COM.

Christmas Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, December 22 at 12 pm
and Monday, December 25 for Christmas.

AST Elder Drive-Thru Event for Christmas Hams

AST Elder Drive-thru event for Christmas hams!
December 22, 2023 from 9 am - 12pm at the AST Food Pantry, 40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK.
For questions please call Alvina Barnes at 405.275.4030 x3501.

AST Native Connections Grant Holiday Community Gathering

AST Native Connections Grant Holiday Community Gathering
Tuesday December 19, 2023 at 5:30 pm, AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
We want to hear your experiences or challenges and obtain suggestions for overcoming barriers within the community regarding mental health and substance abuse.
Native Connections is committed to meeting the needs of our community.
For more details and information contact Native Connections at nativeconnections@astribe.org or call us at 405.827.6489

OU American Indian Alumni Society Benefit Powwow

OU American Indian Alumni Society Benefit Powwow
January 27, 2024, Thunderbird Casino, Norman, OK
Gourd Dance - 2 pm, Supper 5:30 PM, Grand Entry 7 PM
Vendor contact : Leslie Tanyan 405.245.9953

AST Gift Shop Christmas Sale

AST Gift Shop Christmas Sale
All jewelry 30% off
BOGO (buy one, get one) all AST emblem items (of equal or less value)
Everything in store 25% off
Limited time
No stacking discounts

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, December 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 28th day of November 2023.

Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be CLOSED
Wednesday at noon, November 22
Thursday, November 23
Friday, November 24
in honor of Thanksgiving

Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, November 10 in honor of Veterans Day

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