"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
Most Recent
Delayed opening 12-4-25 due to weather
Announcement
Elders Application Assistance Event for the 2025 General Assistance Program (1 time payment of $100).
Event
Regular Executive Committee Meeting
Meeting
Closure at 12 pm December 3 2025
Announcement
Wanda (Little Axe) Tiger
Obituary
2025 General Assistance Program
Applications are now available for the 2025 General Assistance Program. Deadline for applications is December 31 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.
We want to hear from YOU!
Your voice matters — help shape the Tribe's future by taking our Community Needs Survey.
Survey ends December 20, 2025.
To take the survey online, click here https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/Community-Assessment-Survey
AST Agriculture Department presents
Gardening 101 with Carla Smith, OSU Extension Horticulturist
April 8, 2022, 10 am - 12 pm
Multi-Purpose Building,
2029 James L Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK
Five (5) knowledgeable Tribal members whose insight & education will contribute to the work of THPO STAFF on SECTION-106-RELATED TOPICS, as outlined in the National Historic Preservation Act, through meaningful dialogue at board meetings. Honorariums issued to active THPB members.
Send your letter of interest & resume to:
Tribal Secretary
2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
secretary@astribe.com
AST Library is hosting
Ribbon Skirt Class
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Little Axe Community Center
Contact AST Cultural Preservation to sign up or with any questions at 405.275.4030
Please note that the Tribal store (Thunderbird Express) will be closed Sunday, March 13th due to construction. The store will reopen Monday morning for normal business hours.
1st Annual Absentee Shawnee Tribe ICW
Egg My Yard!
Surprise the kiddos Easter morning with a yard full of eggs!
Candy stuffed eggs will be scattered throughout the front yard with a note from the Easter Bunny!
30 Eggs $25
50 Eggs $35
70 Eggs $45
Limited spots available in Shawnee, Little Axe, McLoud, Newalla & Tecumseh
To purchase your delivery or to sponsor a family, complete & return the Egg My Yard Form with payment to