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.

AST Complex Construction Notice

Starting November 6, all cars MUST use the entrance south of Thunderbird Casino.
Only bank employees will be able to access Absentee Shawnee Drive. 
The construction should last 45 days.

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, November 22, 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 30th day of October 2023.

Killers of the Flower Moon Movie Day

Join us for a viewing of Killers of the Flower Moon on Saturday, October 28 at 10am at Cinema Centre 8, 3031 N Harrison Ave, Shawnee, OK.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be providing ticket entry, popcorn and drink for the first 400 Tribal Members to register!

Please pre-register with Stacie Lewelling in the Secretary’s Office at
slewelling@astribe.com or 405.275.4030 ext. 3641 BEFORE FRIDAY OCTOBER 27TH AT 12:00PM.

Tribal Court Clerk & Court Administrator Training/Networking Event (Free)

TRIBAL COURT CLERK AND COURT ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING & NETWORKING EVENT (FREE)
A free one-day training event to support court development and improvement. Sessions will include topics such as-
A Collaborative Approach to Tribal Court Service and Operations
Perspectives from the Bench- Supporting the Judiciary
(Commentary on Ethics and Confidentiality) Implementing Tribal Strength-Based Approaches to Community Engagement and Resolving Conflict
Access to Justice- Working with Lay Advocates and Pro Se Litigants 

Special 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" hereby calls and declares public notice that the SPECIAL meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Tuesday October  24th, 2023  at  2 PM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 17th day October 2023.

2023 Fall Flu Vaccines

Healthy Fall, Everyone!
It's time to get a flu shot!
The vaccinations will be offered at Little Axe Health Center from 5:30PM- 7 PM on:
• Thursday, Oct. 19th
• Thursday, Nov. 2nd
• Thursday, Nov. 16th and;
At the Shawnee Clinic, and Multi-Purpose Building from 5:30 PM- 7 PM on:
• Tuesday, Oct. 17th
• Tuesday, Oct. 24th
• Tuesday, Nov. 14th
If you have any questions, please call Little Axe Health Center @ 405.447.0300 or 405.878.5850!

Citizen Village Tiny Home Rental Program

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Citizen Village
Located
Benson Park Road &13th Street
Property Features
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Washer / Dryer
Kitchen Appliances
All Electric
432 SQ FT
PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE MEMBERS WHO ARE 55YRS OR OLDER
$400 PER MONTH;
$200DEPOSIT;
PAYMENTS DUE TO FINANCE DEPARTMENT
TENANT RESPONSIBLE FOR UTILITIES
Please inquire with the Realty Department for more information at 405.275.4030 ext. 3593

Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure

THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2023
IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY

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