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

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Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

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Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

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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  

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, December 22nd, 2021at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Beaded Ornament Workshop

Join Cultural Preservation on Wednesday, December 8th 2021 at the Multi-Purpose Building from 4pm - 6:30 pm for a come and go class.
Please contact Maureen Bemo at 405.275.4030 x6238 or mbemo@astribe.com to sign up or with comments/questions.

Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be CLOSED
Wednesday at noon, November 24
Thursday, November 25
Friday, November 26
in honor of Thanksgiving

Special Executive Committee Meeting November 29, 2021

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 November 29th , 2021   at  2:00 PM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
           Dated 17th day of November 2021

AST Ladies Ribbon Skirt Contest Winners

All ribbon skirt submissions were beautiful and it was a difficult decision for all!
AST Department Directors voted to determine the winner. There was a tie and the Executive Assistants voted to break the tie.
The Winners are as follows:
1st Prize/Grand Prize                     $300 and Sewing Machine                  Liyanha Bender
2nd Prize                                        $200                                                    Arla Shawnee

T-Shirt Design Contest

T-Shirt Design Contest
Help us design a shirt to honor the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls that go missing every year!
Open to AST Tribal members 18 years and older.  
Your design should honor the murdered and missing women and girls. NO GRAPHIC DESIGNS. Please only hand drawings.

Children's Coloring Contest

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Cultural Preservation presents
Coloring Contest for Children
Contest eligibility limited to children grades 12th and younger living in Oklahoma, Cleveland, Lincoln, Seminole or Pottowatomie counties in the state of Oklahoma.
Coloring sheets can be picked up at Cultural Preservation during business hours. Please go through checkpoint first. Also, contact us if you need other arrangements.

Elders Coloring Contest

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Cultural Preservation presents COLORING CONTEST
Contest is open to all elders 55 and older
Coloring sheets can be picked up at Cultural Preservation during business hours. Please go through checkpoint before proceeding to Cultural Preservation.
Color the sheet using either markers, crayons or colored pencils or you may mix the different forms.

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