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 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

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

2025 Wills Clinic

Event

Domestic Violence Awareness Event

Event

Wear purple on October 23 for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Announcement

Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure

Announcement

AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter Program

The AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter program is now available. To apply, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/Elderly-Homeowner-Safe-Shelter

Special 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" 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 Friday October 24 2025 at  10 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dated this 20th day of October 2025

2025 Wills Clinic

Wills Clinic presented by Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realty/Probate Department & Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Thursday December 4 9am - 2 pm at the Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK Please bring the following- Driver's license, tribal or state issued ID Full names and dates of birth of your children and grandchildren Any paperwork regarding your Indian land Please call OILS at 405.943.6457 to set up an appointment or call AST Realty for any questions you may have. AST Tribal Members only.

Domestic Violence Awareness Event

Join us as we spread awareness about domestic violence. Friday, October 24 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK Serving lunch while supplies last.

Tribal Weatherization Program

Applications are being accepted for the Tribal Weatherization Program. See flyer for details. To apply online,
click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/tribal-weatherization-program
For questions or a paper application, call Donnie Marshall at 405.827.4311 or dmarshall@astribe.com.

Complex Closure Friday February 4, 2022

Due to the weather conditions, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be CLOSED Friday, February 4, 2022.

Tax Prep Services Event Canceled February 3, 2022

PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022 IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.

Complex Closure

DUE TO THE IMPENDING WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE WILL CLOSE AT NOON TODAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
AND WE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3

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, February 16th, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Tax Preparation Services

Tax Preparation Services
To make an appointment please call, 405.275.4030, x6431
Location, Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Start date, Tuesday February 1, 2022, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Tuesday's 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday's 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday's 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free income tax filing : Forms 1040 or 1040 SR
Eligibility: Total household income of $58,000 or below; AST member or AST widow/widower of AST member
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
  • Photo ID

AST Gift Shop Announcement

In accordance with the change in operations and the Tribal Government Offices movement to Phase II, the gift shop is now open to TRIBAL MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES only for shopping. If possible, we do encourage curbside and porch shopping. We ask if you are wanting to shop
 PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
with the Gift Shop Manager, Mrs. Merry Rodriguez, 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE

AST Gift Shop
Cultural Preservation Department - Gift Shop:
Mrs. Merry Rodriguez
Gift Shop Manager   405.275.4030 x6310
Thank you!

AST Tag/Tax Commission has moved

The AST Tag/Tax Commission is now located west of Finance/Title VI

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