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

Election Commission Community Meeting

Announcement

Elder's Fun Day 2026 Summer Event Schedule

Announcement

Fifth Annual Day of Champions Football & Fast Pitch Camp 2026

Event

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

5th Annual Fishin for Nutrition

Event

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.

Election Commission Community Meeting

The Election Commission will hold a community meeting on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the AST Health Multi-Purpose Building in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Topics include the Election Commission's mission statement, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution, current vacancies, and term staggering.

Elder's Fun Day 2026 Summer Event Schedule

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

Fifth Annual Day of Champions Football & Fast Pitch Camp 2026

Fifth Annual Day of Champions Football & Fast Pitch Camp 2026! Come join the fun of a FREE Sports camp June 3 & 4 at Little Axe Stadium. Spots will fill up fast! Lunch will be provided both days. If you have questions please contact Sarah Lawerance at 405.827.0355 or at sarahl@astribe.com. To register online, click here https://www.astribe.com/forms/Day-Of-Champions-Camp

477 Department has temporarily moved off AST campus

The 477 Department has temporarily moved off AST campus! We are now located at: 421 N. Beard St. Shawnee, OK 74801
We will be accepting walk-ins starting Monday August 12th, 2024!
Please call: 405.275.4030

Enrollment Closure August 12-16, 2024

THE ENROLLMENT OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR TRAINING
AUGUST 12-16, 2024.
WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.

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 Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 29th day of July 2024.

Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act Event

Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act Event!
It will be held at the Little Axe Resource Center (1970 156th Ave NE, Norman, OK 73026) on Thursday, August 29th, 2024.
Bingo starts at 11AM with lunch and presentations starting at 12PM.
This event is to help our Tribal Title VI members. We hope you join us to learn more about the benefits of MIPPA, Medicare Part D, and more!
For more information, please contact Dos Owings dowings@astribe.com or call 405.275.4030 ext. 3614.

Let's Dry Corn Event

Learn how to prepare corn for cooking and learn Shawnee words for different parts of corn! Come join us July 18 from 3-8 pm at the AST Farmhouse, 43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK
Event is open to everyone.
We know this is a last minute event notice but we hope everyone can make it!
Ki ke fi pa Ti me (kah kee thah peh dah mee)
Let’s dry corn!

2026 Open Vacancies

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, If You Are Interested In Serving On One Of The Following Boards Commissions, Committees Or Councils:
Education (2)
Foster Care (5)
NAGPRA (3)
Tax Commission (3)
TEI (2)
Please Submit Your Letters Of Interest With Resume Attached To:

Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, 0K 74801
secretary@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, July 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 2nd day of July 2024.

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

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