Absentee Shawnee Tribe

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”

Latest Announcements & Upcoming Events

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Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders

Event

Community Needs Survey

Announcement

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Veterans Day Closure

Announcement

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.

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

Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders

Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders (55 and older)! WHEN - November 24, 2025 from 10 am - 4 pm WHERE - Behind AST Food Pantry, 40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK. Please bring updated CDIB card. Supplies are limited, and distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions please call Alvina Barnes at 405.275.4030 x3501.

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

Joe Spoon, 52, lifelong resident of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Oklahoma City.

He was born February 7, 1971 to Clyde Edward and Lois Fern (Washington) Spoon in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Joe was raised in Tecumseh and attended Tecumseh Public Schools.

He worked his entire career as a Lineman and Electrician and most recently a Supervisor for the City of Tecumseh. Joe took a lot of pride in his work. It was very important to him that the job was done right and safely.

Pollinators Class

AST Agriculture Department

presents Pollinators - How Pollinators help our gardens! with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith

March 10, 2023, 10 am to 12 pm

AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545 or grice@astribe.com.

PLEASE NOTE: For those who can't attend, classes are being recorded and will be posted online.

Meat Raffle

AST Agriculture Department

MEAT RAFFLE - $360 value

Drawing March 10, 202 at 2 pm

$10 per ticket, cash only

For ticket purchases, contact Ag staff:

Andy Warrior 405.432.6257

Craig Blanchard 405.434.4300

Gabby Rice 405.827.6545

Brock Runsabove 405.432.3744

Presidents' Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday February 20, 2023 for Presidents' Day

Seeking Art Donations for Fashion Show/Silent Auction

DONATE YOUR ART TO BE SHOWCASED IN FASHION SHOW/SILENT AUCTION BENEFIT FUNDRAISER FOR MMIP COC!

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ICW Community Lunch & Learn

AST Multi-Purpose Building

Tuesday, March 14th, 2023

10 am - 2 pm

Tons of information! Provide input & feedback on ICW tribal organizational assessment findings.

Lunch provided & door prizes

AST Tax Commission Closure

The AST Tax Commission will be closed from 8 am - 12 pm for training on Friday, February 10, 2023.

We will reopen at 1 pm.

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, February 23 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 1st day of February 2023.

Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders

Community Needs Survey

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Veterans Day Closure

Community Needs Survey

AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter Program

Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders

Special Executive Committee Meeting

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