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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Elders Application Assistance Event for the 2025 General Assistance Program (1 time payment of $100).

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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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Closure at 12 pm December 3 2025

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Wanda (Little Axe) Tiger

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2025 General Assistance Program

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2025 General Assistance Program

Applications are now available for the 2025 General Assistance Program. Deadline for applications is December 31 at 5 pm CST. MUST be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (on or before November 25th, 2025). MUST be 18 on or before November 25th, 2025). All AST Tribal Members ages 18 and older, enrolled as of November 25th, 2025 are eligible to receive a one (1) time payment of $100.00. For eligibility requirements and required documents, please read the flyer in its entirety. For questions, please call 405.275.4030 or email, 2025GAP@astribe.com To apply, click here,https://www.astribe.com/forms/2025-General-Assistance-Program  
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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. To take the survey online, click here https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/Community-Assessment-Survey
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Elders Application Assistance Event for the 2025 General Assistance Program (1 time payment of $100).

ATTENTION AST ELDERS!!! We will be having an application assistance event for the 2025 General Assistance Program (1 time payment of $100). THIS IS NOT A DISBURSEMENT EVENT. WHEN - Friday, December 5, 2025 WHERE - AST MPB, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, 9 am - 3 pm If you want to apply online, click here, https://www.astribe.com/.../2025-General-Assistance-Program
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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

Summer Fun Breakfast of Champions

For Title VI participants only
Summer Fun Breakfast of Champions
Hosted by Alzheime'r's Disease Program Initiative & Title VI
July 28 - 9 am - 1 pm

AST Swearing-In Ceremony

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Swearing-in Ceremony for Governor John Raymond Johnson
July 5, 2023 5:30 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Tribal members welcome

Independence Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday July 3 at 3 pm AND Tuesday July 4 2023 in observance of Independence Day

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