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 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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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Event

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Event

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event

Event

4th of July Closure

Announcement

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 July 16, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 1st day of July 2025.

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! July 24th 11 am to 1 pm AST Complex, Title VI Building 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

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! July 10th 11 am to 1 pm Little Axe Resource Center 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

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event Ages K-12th grades Wednesday July 30 from 4-6 pm Child must be present to receive incentives First come, first serve until we run out Little Axe Health Center, 15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Drive, Shawnee, OK For more information contact Beverly Felton at 405.701.7190 or bfelton@astribe.com  

BINGO for Dementia Prevention

The Alzheimer's disease Program Initiative and Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
present
BINGO for DEMENTIA PREVENTION
Join us for an afternoon of games and learn about dementia among Native Americans
FREE entry and bingo play
Door prizes, t-shirts, great bingo prizes and snacks
November 5th from 1 pm - 4 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building, Shawnee, OK
For AST tribal members and Native Americans
Masks are required
Must be 18 years or older to play

Prescribed Fire Presentation

 Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Agricultural Department
Invites tribal members and the general public to a presentation on
PRESCRIBED FIRE
Join us!!!!
Wednesday November 30, 2022
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
AST Multi Purpose building
2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Presenter:
John Weir
Associate extension specialist
Natural resource ecology and management
Oklahoma state university

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 Thursday October 27th, 2022   at  11 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

AST-477 Public Hearing Notice Virtual Link

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE-Virtual Link
Date: October 18, 2022
Hearing Date: October 18, 2022 at 6:00pm
Location: AST Health Multipurpose Building, 2029 James L. Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801 and Virtually (See below.)

1st Annual Agriculture Community Meeting

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Agriculture Department
1st Annual Community Meeting
Saturday December 3rd, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. AST Multipurpose Building 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK
Join us for a session of interaction with the staff to discuss the following:
Operations of the past year
Activities
Classes planned for 2023
Future agriculture projects- Orchards, Bee Keeping, Honey production, etc
.Community gardenCommunity suggestions & ideas

AST Veterans Association Raffle

AST Veterans Association
Raffle Tickets for sale - $1 per ticket
Winners will be announced Nov. 5 at the Bingo for Dementia Prevention
 Multi-Purpose Bldg
2029 James L Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK
To purchase tickets, please call Twila Parker at 405.229.8052
Prizes are 3 pairs of Manitoba Moccasins; Pendleton Blanket & Ninja Air Fryer & Grill

Job Fair

Job Fair
Saturday October 15, 2022 from 10 am - 2 pm
Event Center Thunderbird Casino
Dress to impress
Interviews on the spot
Meet with HR representatives from Thunderbird Casino, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Indian Child Welfare and the AST Tribal Clinic

ARPA Stabilization Subgrants for Family Home Providers

AST CCDF Child Care Assistance
ARPA Stabilization Subgrants for Family Home Providers
Apply Now - We are now accepting applications for ARP Act Stabilization Subgrants for Family Home Providers who were open on March 11, 2021. Please contact us for details.
Subgrant period - Nov. 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
For more information visit the link - www.astribe.com/child-care
For more information email - astchildcare@astribe.com

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