"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
Election Commission Community Meeting
Announcement
Elder's Fun Day 2026 Summer Event Schedule
Announcement
Fifth Annual Day of Champions Football & Fast Pitch Camp 2026
Event
Regular Executive Committee Meeting
Meeting
5th Annual Fishin for Nutrition
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.
The Election Commission will hold a community meeting on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the AST Health Multi-Purpose Building in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Topics include the Election Commission's mission statement, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Constitution, current vacancies, and term staggering.
Elders ages 55 and older are invited to join the Public Health Dept for fun, games , activities and helpful health education topics.
For more information contact Sianna Morgheim or Terra Little Jim: 405.447.0300 or 405.827.7704 or tlittlejim@astribe.com
Fifth Annual Day of Champions Football & Fast Pitch Camp 2026
Fifth Annual Day of Champions Football & Fast Pitch Camp 2026!
Come join the fun of a FREE Sports camp June 3 & 4 at Little Axe Stadium. Spots will fill up fast!
Lunch will be provided both days.
If you have questions please contact Sarah Lawerance at 405.827.0355 or at sarahl@astribe.com.
To register online, click here https://www.astribe.com/forms/Day-Of-Champions-Camp
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
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Our Ensuring Hope Project will be providing a survey and goody bag while supplies last on August 31st in front of the Behavioral Health building at the Shawnee Clinic.
Our Tribal Opioid Response Project will also be giving out Narcan kits.
Eligibility
AST tribal members K-8th grade, ages 5-12 years
Live in Oklahoma, Cleveland & McClain counties
Children attending school districts in these counties that are not serviced by AST JOM are eligible
AST tribal members who utilize CCDF Child Care Assistance are automatically eligible. Non-CCDF children must complete an application, provide copy of CDIB card & school enrollment verification.
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, August 17th, 2022 at 10:00 AM. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
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 20th, 2022 at 10:00 AM. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.