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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Closure at 12 pm December 3 2025

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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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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 Monday, April 17 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 4th day of April 2023.

Garden Boxes Class

AST Agriculture Department presents Garden Boxes with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith on April 14 2023 from10 am to 12 pm.
AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545.
PLEASE NOTE: For those who can't attend, classes are being recorded and will be posted online.

AST Gift Shop Egg Extravaganza

AST Gift Shop Egg Extravaganza
Wednesday April 5 & Thursday April 6, 2023
Visit the AST Gift Shop & receive a mystery prize egg!
Will you receive a discount coupon? Candy? Zonk?
Try your luck at the AST Gift Shop in Shawnee!
No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) egg per customer.

AST Gift Shop Spring Inventory Sale

AST Gift Shop Spring Inventory Sale
Cardigans, Long sleeve shirts, T-shirts, drinkware and much more up to 50% off

Good Friday Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, April 7, 2023 for Good Friday.

AST Health System 2023 Summer Internship

2023 Summer Internship
Are you a Native American student who is seeking a future in a healthcare related field?
Available internships - 8 internships positions
Date range - June 5 - July 28th (8 week program)
Hours - An average of 20 hours a week
Pay - $13 per hour
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be Native American (AST Preferred) with a valid CDIB card
Current GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
Must be a High School Senior (Class of 2023) or current College/Vo-Tech student

AST Elders Council Raffle Tickets

AST Elders Council Raffle Tickets are on sale!!!! 50/50 pot tickets are $1 each and Lucky Draw Tickets for a Celebrate the Horse Pendleton Blanket are $5 each.
To purchase tickets, contact Charlotte Ellis at 405.620.4091.
Drawing will be held at General Council on April 1 and you do NOT have to be present to win.

AST Annual Egg Hunt

AST members make plans to attend the AST Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The event is from 12-2 pm at the AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
Must provide CDIB card.

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