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

Weather Closures Jan. 23-Jan 27, 2026

Announcement

2026 AST Elders Council Meeting Schedule

Announcement

Tax Prep Services Start January 27, 2026

Announcement

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

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 General Assistance Program Deadline Extended

Deadline has been extended for the 2025 General Assistance Program. Deadline for applications is February 27 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

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 February 18, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 3rd day of February 2026.

Volunteer Assistance Requested

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Department of Public Safety has been diligent in the response to the severe weather impacts. Now that initial damage assessments have ended and response plans are in place, we are looking to coordinate with willing AST volunteers to assist in recovery efforts. Seminole County and the City of Seminole will be our primary location for providing our assistance.
If you are interested in volunteering your time and efforts to assist our neighboring communities, please reach out to the following forms of contact:

Fishin for Nutrition

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Agriculture Department
presents
Fishin for Nutrition
Friday, May 27, 2022
9 am to 3 pm
 AST Farm SW corner of I-40 and Valleyview Rd off Earlsboro exit 
AST youth invited 18 and under (13 & under accompanied by an adult) 
 Learning fish identification    
 Learning how to catch and release
 Bring own fishing poles if able, limited fishing poles provided
Lunch provided
Special presentation by: 
Lisa Harrington 

LIHEAP CARES Assistance

Southwest Throw, Heater, Box Fan or Air Purifier
The following items are eligible for LIHEAP participants that are enrolled with a federally recognized tribe and live in Cleveland & Pottawatomie counties.  For more questions or application, please call Social Services at 405.878.4723.

Career Opportunity Notice

Career Opportunity Notice
Tribal members that are interested in an HVAC career or change of career, the Workforce Development & Career Initiative will be conducting vocational assessment for tribal members to see if they meet the qualifications. This assessment will be provided at Moore Norman Technology Center.
Opening Date              May 1st 2022    Closing Date May 25th 2022
Contact the Representatives Office

WIA Summer Youth Program

Applications are available online. This program is first come first serve and applicant must qualify and meet the WIOA guidelines.
Program begins on June 6th and ends July 29th.
Deadline for applications is May 20, 2022.
For more information contact:
Alvina Barnes at 405.275.4030 x 6307 alvinab@astribe.com
Kim Porter at 405.275.4030 x 6269 kporter@astribe.com
Applications can be found on the AST website under Governor/WIA

Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps Program for Women

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ENSURING HOPE PROJECT
MEDICINE WHEEL & 12 STEP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN
OUTCOMES
Individuals return to natural order
Help rebuild families and assume roles as warriors Achieve sobriety and grow
Bring a person's life from despair to happiness & service
Making the Medicine Wheel & 12 steps a part of everyday life is a warrior's journey
Every Wednesday April 27, 2022
6:00pm-8:00pm CST Virtual classes
To register for this class use QR code or follow link:

Shawnee/Tecumseh Indian Education Powwow

Save the date!
Shawnee/Tecumseh Indian Education Craft Market & Powwow
Saturday May 21, 2022
 Citizen Potawatomi Nation 
 Firelake Dance Grounds 
1702 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee OK 74801 
(next to Firelake Grocery Store)
Schedule 
 Gourd Dancing @ 2PM                Supper @ 5PM                     Grand Entry @ 6:30PM  Closing @ 11PM                   Sponsored by Victor Cope
SPECIAL DRUM CONTEST - WINNER TAKE ALL!
  Vendors: $40 + Donation Item ($25 Value)

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