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”
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2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards Applications Online

Applications for the 2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards are now available online. To qualify, your child MUST BE 0-17 years of age on or before 12/31/25 and enrolled AST. To apply, click here https://www.astribe.com/forms/childrens-christmas-25-gift-card For questions, please call 405.275.4030 x3501 or email, giftcardhelp@astribe.com. PLEASE NOTE - The AST website electronic application is the ONLY way to apply and kids MUST be enrolled AST.
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Community Needs Survey

We want to hear from YOU! Your voice matters — help shape the Tribe's future by taking our Community Needs Survey. Survey ends December 20, 2025.
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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
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Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be closed Wednesday November 26 at noon Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28-all day
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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 17 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 1st day of August 2023.

AST Agriculture Presents Indian Pumpkin Cooking Class

AST Agriculture Department 
presents Indian Pumpkin Cooking Class!
All ages and everyone welcome!
August 9, 2023
Starts at 5:30 pm
43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK 74801
For questions, please call 405.827.6545
Pumpkins, utensils & cookware provided!
Bringing any and all recipes is encouraged! (Please bring other additional ingredients for your recipes)
4 Outdoor cooking areas

School Clothing Announcement

AST School Clothing Participants - 
You will receive a call from the School Clothing Program when cards are loaded. PLEASE do not call the School Clothing Program to see if cards have been loaded. Every year a school clothing application will need to be filled out with a copy of the child’s updated CDIB card.
If the CDIB card is expired, please contact the AST Enrollment Department to update the card.

Friday Movie Night

Friday Movie Night, anyone?
Movie : "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"
Where: McLoud Veterans Memorial Park
When : July 28th at 8PM
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is rate PG for action and mild violence.
Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Bring the family and friends, along with a blanket and lawn chairs for this fun movie event!

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 Wednesday July 19th, 2023  at  10 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 14th day of July 2023.

National Night Out/Back to School Bash

National Night Out / Back to  School Bash
ASHA residents & enrolled AST kids
Enjoy the evening filled with community, food, school supplies, inflatables & games
August 1, 2023 5-8 pm
Boyscout Park, Pesotum Street, Shawnee, OK 74801
If you would like to set up a booth or would like more information please call 405.273.1050 Tara ext 213 or Linda ext 262
Provide school supplies to ages 4-18 years old and to enhance the relationship between law enforcement & the community.

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, July 27 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 11th day of July 2023.

SINGO Night

Absentee Shawnee Native Connections Grant Presents:
SINGO Night
Open to all ages
Join us for a night of fun, music and games at SINGO Night!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Get ready to shout “Singo!” and win some amazing prizes at this fun-filled event.
Singo is a new and exciting musical spin on the classic game of Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, listen to your favorite music and win great prizes!
When: July 14th, 2023 at 6PM

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