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 4,760 members who live in all parts of the world as of December 31, 2025. 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

Most Recent

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

5th Annual Fishin for Nutrition

Event

5th Annual Starter Plant Distribution

Event

100 miles in 100 days challenge.

Announcement

3rd Annual Protecting Ancestral Legacy - Elder Abuse Awareness

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.

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 May 27, 2026 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 May 2026.

5th Annual Fishin for Nutrition

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Agriculture Department presents 5th Annual Fishin for Nutrition!! Friday, June 12, 2026 from 10am to 2 pm at AST Farm, Exit 192, SW corner of I-40 and Valleyview Rd off Earlsboro exit. Open to youth 18 and under (13 & under accompanied by an adult) Bring your own chair and fishing pole if you have one. Lunch will be provided.

5th Annual Starter Plant Distribution

AST MEMBERS - SAVE THE DATE!!!! AST Agriculture Department presents the 5th Annual Starter Plant Distribution! May 22nd from 9 am - 3 pm (while supplies last). 43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK For questions, call 405.827.6545. Event is only open to AST Members.

AST Tax Closure Today 11-28-22

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the AST Tax Commission office is closing at noon today, Monday November 28. They will reopen at 8 AM on Tuesday, November 29. We apologize for any inconvenience.

AST Tax Commission Closure

The AST Tax Commission office will be closed from 10 AM - 11:30 AM TODAY,Tuesday November 22 and will reopen at 1 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
 

Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be CLOSED
Wednesday at noon, November 23
Thursday, November 24
Friday, November 25
in honor of Thanksgiving

Tax Commission Closure

Please note that the AST Tax Commission is closed from 4-5pm  today, Tuesday November 15th. They will reopen at 8 am tomorrow, November 15th.

Notice from the Enrollment Department

Notice from the Enrollment Department
The Enrollment Department is attempting to contact members who are eligible for the 05/06 Per Capita Payment.
Letters have been mailed to eligible members, but we have many that are outstanding.
Please contact our office at Enrollment@astribe.com or 405.481.8650 with questions regarding eligibility.

OKC Princess Holiday Craft Fair

OKC Princess Holiday Craft Fair
November 12, 2022 10 am - 5 pm
Thunderbird Casino Event Center, 15700 E SH-9, Norman, OK
Silent auction closing at 1:30 pm
Winners announced at 2:00 pm
Join us for a day of shopping, a silent auction, a Princess Tea Party and food vendors!
All proceeds to benefit the OKC Princess Honor Dance
Princess Tea Party
10am - 12 pm Inviting all tribal royalty!
For more info and to RSVP:

Holiday Pop-Up Shops

Holiday Pop-Up Shops
presented by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Library & Gift Shop
Friday December 9th 10-4 & Saturday Dec. 10th 9-3
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 x6416 for information
Native artisans & other crafters
For vendor information please contact pjackson@astribe.com

Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday November 11, 2022 in honor of Veterans Day.

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