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

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

5th Annual Starter Plant Distribution

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.

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

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 May 27, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 1st day of May 2026.

Run/Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness!

Run/Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness!
5K & 1 Mile MMIW Awareness Run/Walk:
•  Saturday, July 6th, 2024 — Registration Starts At 7:00AM
• 15700 State Hwy 9, Norman, OK — At the Event Center
Scan the QR code below to register at NO COST! Race starts at 8:00AM.
Got questions? Contact slawerance@astribe.com or lisaf@tbecinc.com or call  405.701.7977.
See flyer for details.

Free Cornhole Tournament July 6th

Free Cornhole Tournament, Saturday July 6th at Thunderbird Casino!
Any Age, Free Registration, Winning team wins a pair of custom Cornhole boards!

July 4th Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

Outdoor concert & fireworks Thursday, July 4th Thunderbird Casino - Norman

Thursday, July 4th Thunderbird Casino, Norman.
Outdoor concert gates open at 2:30pm
Heartbreak Petty, Tom Petty Tribute, 3:00pm
Double Vision, Foreigner Tribute, 5:00pm
Return of the Mac, Fleetwood Mac Tribute, 7:00pm
Journey of a lifetime, Journey Tribute, 9:00pm
10:30pm Fireworks Show
Fun for the whole family, free admission.
Free Inflatables, play corn hole, Free petting zoo.
Food Trucks, Arts and Crafts vendors!

Let's Share our Culture Through the Eyes of our Elders

Let's Share our Culture Through the Eyes of our Elders
We need you. Looking for 60 and older elders to come and speak Shawnee.
Topics - stories, history and to converse with one another.
Shawnee Clinic 10 am - 3 pm
Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
We will provide transportation clinic to clinic, must notify Melinda Ferrell
Melinda Ferrell 405.701.7175
Scott Miller smiller@astribe.com

Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, Jr.

 
Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, Jr. 
April 6, 1936 - June 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that the remaining children of Minnie and Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, announce the passing of their oldest brother Clifton (Cliff) Nicholas Brokeshoulder Jr. on June 9, 2024. Cliff died from lung-related issues in Surprise, AZ.  
He was 88 years old and enjoyed traveling, sports, and retirement life.  

Juneteenth Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday, June 19 , 2024 in observance of Juneteenth 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 Thursday, June 20, 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 4th day of June 2024.

Pages

Subscribe to Front page feed