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 4,513 as of June, 2021. enrollment record who are living in all parts of the world. 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
Most Recent
COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program
Announcement
87th Semi-Annual General Council
Meeting
Special Executive Committee Meeting September 23, 2021
Meeting
Food Pantry Office Open & Accepting Applications
Announcement
Regular Executive Committee Meeting Notice
Meeting
AST Health System 2021 Community Needs Assessment Survey
The AST Health System is involved in the 2021 Community Needs Assessment Survey. We’d appreciate your help in this important survey. Generally, a community health needs assessment is conducted every three years to remain on top of both changes and challenges facing the community’s health. This is meant to put a plan together to meet the communities’ needs identified by key stakeholders (Tribal officials, the AST Health System, and YOU - the patient)!
Click here to take the survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XNPYC35
ARPA General Welfare Relief Fund Application
ARPA General Welfare Relief Fund
On behalf of the Absentee Shawnee tribe of Oklahoma, the Executive Committee in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has established an ARPA General Welfare Relief fund. The Executive Committee understands the impact this pandemic has had on our Absentee Shawnee tribal members and wants nothing more than to help serve our people.
The ARPA General Relief Fund will be for eligible enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members. All AST tribal members on the roll as of June 1st, 2021 will receive a one (1) time payment of $3,000.00.
ARPA General Relief Fund Acceptance: Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
ARPA General Welfare Eligibility:
Must be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma on or before June 1st, 2021
Must have a copy of AST tribal members current CDIB card (attached to application)
Must have a completed ARPA General Relief Fund application (one application per tribal member)
All applications MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, October 29TH, 2021
ARPA General Welfare Required Documents:
Completed ARPA General Welfare Relief Fund application,
Copy of updated CDIB card,
Copy of Parent(s) CDIB and State ID,
Children living with Custodial Parent or Legal Guardian or an Out-of-home placement, must provide:
CDIB and State ID for the adult applying on child(ren) behalf; and
Custody Documentation (need minimum of 1 document indicating custody status)
Divorce Decree
Guardianship
Legal or Notarized Custody Agreement
Letter from Child(ren) School (Proof of Residency)
OKDHS Letter (TANF, Food Stamps, ect.)
ARPA General Welfare Application Submission Options: NO FAXES
By snail mail to AST Enrollment Department, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 74801
By AST website electronic application
By appointment with AST Enrollment Department
By email to arpahelp@astribe.com
Application link
COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program
On behalf of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, the Executive Committee in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has established an COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program will be for eligible enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who are 12 y.o.a. or older. All fully vaccinated AST tribal members who are on the roll as of June 1st, 2021, will receive a one (1) time $100 gift card, one per qualifying tribal member. A second dose for Pfizer or Moderna must be completed before obtaining incentive.
COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program Acceptance: Monday, September 27th, 2021. If you opt for mail out, mail out will begin on Oct 4th.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 405.481.8625 or email arpahelp@astribe.com.
To apply for the COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program, click here,
https://www.astribe.com/forms/vaccine-incentive-program.
87th Semi-Annual General Council
Executive Resolution No. E-AS-2021-87
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma
Regular Executive Committee Meeting
September 15, 2021
A Resolution Duly Adopted By The Executive Committee Of The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma Hereby Establishing The Date, Time And Location For The 87Th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting Of The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma On Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 At 10:00A.M. At The Thunderbird Casino Event Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
