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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Noon Closure - November 5, 2025

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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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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 Monday November 24 2025 at  9 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dated this 12th day of November 2025
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Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex will be closed Tuesday November 11 2025, in observance of  Veterans Day.
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Walk & Talk for Suicide Prevention Month 2025

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we're coming together to raise awareness, honor those we've lost, and support one another in the journey toward healing and hope.
Join us September 25 at 3pm at the AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.

Elders Care Bag Nominations 2025

AST Elders Council are now taking nominations for Elders Care Bags. Nominations are due November 14 2025.
30 bags will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 September  3 2025 at  10 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 27th day August 2025.

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 September 17, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 26th day of August 2025.

Youth Public Safety Club Meeting September 2025

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Youth Public Safety Club Meeting
Open to ALL youth ages 10-18
Introduction to public safety
Meet Officer Jones & Officer Neely
Discuss 9/11
Brendle Corner
19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK
(Located off Highway 9, just East of 192nd)
September 11 at 6:30 pm
Contact:
Tribal Youth Programs-
Shayanne Fixico-

AST Day/Labor Day Closures

In honor of AST Day and Labor Day,
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed
Friday August 29 (AST Day) and Monday September 1  (Labor Day) 2025.

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 August 20, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 4th day of August 2025.

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day
August 28, 11 am to 1 pm
AST MPB, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI
Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics.
For more information contact:
Sianna Morgheim 405.447.0300 or smorgheim@astribe.com

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