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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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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Closure at 12 pm December 3 2025

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Wanda (Little Axe) Tiger

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2025 General Assistance Program

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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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Joe Spoon

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

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
Contact us for more information at ICW@astribe.com

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.

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