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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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Registration open for 2026 AST Language Classes

Announcement

New Year's Day Closure

Announcement

Christmas Closure

Announcement

AST 477 & AST Language Program's Sweetheart Social/Stomp Dance

Event

Registration open for 2026 AST Language Classes

We are so excited to announce that registration is now open for 2026 AST Language Classes. Make sure you sign up today and Ka si wi nwi to wa pa - Let's Speak Shawnee! Deadline to sign up is February 7, 2026. To sign up online, click here,  https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/language-enrollment-form  Deadline to register is February 7 2026.

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.

Regular 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” 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 January 21, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 2nd day of January 2026.

New Year's Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday January 1

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 Tuesday September 27th, 2022   at  2:00 PM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
           Dated this 20th day of September 2022

Robert White

Robert White, age 91, lifelong resident of Little Axe, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born December 16, 1930 in Little Axe, Oklahoma to Willie White and Tennie Little Jim.
Robert was raised in Little Axe and attended High School and Post Graduate at Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas.
He married Dorothy Jean (Marshall) White.
Robert proudly served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Air Force as Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged.

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 Tuesday, September 20th 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 6th day of September, 2022

O.I.L.S Wills Clinic

O.I.LS. Wills Clinic
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
9 am - 2 pm
AST Courtroom
2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
No appointment needed, first come first served
AST TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY
For questions, please call AST Court at 405.275.4030 x 6336 or 6241

Labor Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of Labor Day.

AST Workforce Development & Career Initiative Pilot Program

AST Workforce Development & Career Initiative  Pilot Program
Now accepting applicants! MUST be an AST member to apply!
*limited spots available*
Three-year program including training with Moore Norman Technology Center or Gordon Cooper Technology Center
For more information & application:
Connor Edwards, Workforce  Project Coordinator
Phone - 405.275.4030 ext 6439
connore@astribe.com

Indigenous Youth Career Engagement

INDIGENOUS YOUTH  CAREER ENGAGEMENT
Informational Webinar & Discussion
Join us for a virtual introduction to USDA Land Management Careers
SEPTEMBER 14–15, 2022
1130 ET – 1700 ET
AUDIENCE: Native American college students 
Tribal & Non-Tribal College Advisors & Faculty Staff 
Tribal Organization Program Managers
Learn to Navigate the Opportunities!

AST After School Program Hiring Van Drivers

The AST After School Program is hiring van drivers.
The positions are part-time when school is in session. Click here to apply, https://www.astribe.com/employment

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