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

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Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Spring 2026 Elders Fun Day Calendar

Announcement

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Good Friday Closure

Announcement

ASTHA RFP re Interim Financial Management and Oversight Services.

Announcement

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.

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 April 8 2026 at  10 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dated this 31st day of March 2026.

Spring 2026 Elders Fun Day Calendar

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

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 April 22, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 25th day of March 2026.

OU American Indian Alumni Society Benefit Powwow

OU American Indian Alumni Society Benefit Powwow
January 27, 2024, Thunderbird Casino, Norman, OK
Gourd Dance - 2 pm, Supper 5:30 PM, Grand Entry 7 PM
Vendor contact : Leslie Tanyan 405.245.9953

AST Gift Shop Christmas Sale

AST Gift Shop Christmas Sale
All jewelry 30% off
BOGO (buy one, get one) all AST emblem items (of equal or less value)
Everything in store 25% off
Limited time
No stacking discounts

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, December 20, 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 28th day of November 2023.

Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be CLOSED
Wednesday at noon, November 22
Thursday, November 23
Friday, November 24
in honor of Thanksgiving

Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, November 10 in honor of Veterans Day

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.

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