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 4,775 members who live in all parts of the world as of June 30, 2026. 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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Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure

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AST Shawnee Language Fair & Stomp Dance

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AST 477 Program 2026 Education & Career Fair

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Special Executive Committee Meeting

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September 25, 2026 Walk & Talk

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Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure

THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY
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AST Shawnee Language Fair & Stomp Dance

AST Shawnee Language Fair & Stomp Dance!!! WHEN - November 7, 2 pm to 11 pm WHERE - Thunderbird Event Center, 15700 E State Highway 9, Norman, OK. For questions or help with submissions, please email ASTLanguage@astribe.com
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AST 477 Program 2026 Education & Career Fair

AST 477 Program 2026 Education & Career Fair Wednesday October 7 2026 10 am to 1 pm Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, OK For more information, 405.878.4545 or melindaf@astribe.com  
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97th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING

97th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THUNDERBIRD ENTERPRISES INC. EVENT CENTER IN NORMAN , OK.
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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 August 28th, 2023  at  1 PM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 22nd day of August 2023.

Wills Clinic & Ask a Lawyer Event

Absentee Shawnee Native Outreach Event
Wills Clinic & Ask a Lawyer
AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
August 29, 2023 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
OILS will be available to provide answers to legal questions and take applications for legal services
OILS cannot provide advice if you currently have an attorney. We cannot provide advice for criminal matters involving the state district courts.
OILS must follow federal poverty guidelines to provide services.
www.oilsonline.org

Ask a Lawyer Event

Absentee Shawnee Native Outreach Event
Ask a Lawyer
AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
August 17, 2023 10 am - 2 pm
OILS will be available to provide answers to legal questions and take applications for legal services
OILS cannot provide advice if you currently have an attorney. We cannot provide advice for criminal matters involving the state district courts.
OILS must follow federal poverty guidelines to provide services.
www.oilsonline.org

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, August 17 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 1st day of August 2023.

AST Agriculture Presents Indian Pumpkin Cooking Class

AST Agriculture Department 
presents Indian Pumpkin Cooking Class!
All ages and everyone welcome!
August 9, 2023
Starts at 5:30 pm
43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK 74801
For questions, please call 405.827.6545
Pumpkins, utensils & cookware provided!
Bringing any and all recipes is encouraged! (Please bring other additional ingredients for your recipes)
4 Outdoor cooking areas

School Clothing Announcement

AST School Clothing Participants - 
You will receive a call from the School Clothing Program when cards are loaded. PLEASE do not call the School Clothing Program to see if cards have been loaded. Every year a school clothing application will need to be filled out with a copy of the child’s updated CDIB card.
If the CDIB card is expired, please contact the AST Enrollment Department to update the card.

Friday Movie Night

Friday Movie Night, anyone?
Movie : "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"
Where: McLoud Veterans Memorial Park
When : July 28th at 8PM
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is rate PG for action and mild violence.
Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Bring the family and friends, along with a blanket and lawn chairs for this fun movie event!

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 July 19th, 2023  at  10 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 14th day of July 2023.

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