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”
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AST Economic Development Survey

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AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting 

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After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications

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AST Economic Development Survey

AST Economic Development Survey Scan the QR code or click here,  https://www.astribe.com/forms/economic-development-survey

Join our language team as a Learning Advocate

Join our language team as a Learning Advocate and help preserve the Shawnee language! We are looking for passionate individuals to teach, learn, and share the beauty of our culture. Apply today! Email ASTlanguage@astribe.com for inquiries. #ShawneeLanguage #PreserveOurCulture #LanguageRevitalization

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 May 21, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 28th day of April 2025.

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting 

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting  May 7, 2025 6-7:30 PM AST Multi-Purpose Building 2029 James L Edwards Lane,Shawnee, OK 74801 Learn about the program & the parental rights to be engaged in your child's education. Meet other parents. Get your questions answered. Discuss important information. Attendees must be a parent or guardian of student(s) eligible for the AST 477 Youth Education Trianing services who attends one of our 11 school districts : Asher, Bethel, Dale, Earlsboro, Little Axe, Macomb, Maud, Noble, South Rock Creek, Tecumseh & Wanette. *Note: Youth not enrolled in one of the above listed school districts must get a letter from the other Tribal 477 Programs stating they are not otherwise being serviced to receive assistance. The 477 Program staff can assist you with who to contact to get this letter.  Call us at 405.878.4545.

Jan. 9 National Day of Mourning Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday January 9, 2025 in observance of the National Day of Mourning.

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, January 22, 2025 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 January 2025.

Native Connections SINGO Party

Join us for a SINGO party and let's gather together all the Native youth!
January 31 from 6-7 pm at the AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801
Native Connections Hosts - Indigenous youth aged up to 24 are invited to the SINGO event. Come and enjoy a delightful Friday evening with us. Free refreshments will be provided for everyone's enjoyment.

New Year's Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday January 1.

Christmas Closure

Christmas closure- 
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed
Tuesday December 24 and Wednesday December 25 for Christmas

Sweetheart Shawnee Social Stomp Dance

Come attend our Sweetheart Shawnee Social Stomp Dance coming February 8th 2025!
Thunderbird Casino, Norman, OK
Shawnee Social Dance 2-5 pm
Dinner 6 pm
Stomp Dance 7 pm
Contact Melinda Ferrell (Ext. 3667) for Vendor spaces & Scott Miller (Ext. 3528) for all other information!!

AST Ag Department Featured in "Meet IAC - Oklahoma TA Network" Video

Check out the AST Agriculture Department featured in the new promotional video, shown for the first time yesterday at the National Indian Ag Conference.

AST 477 2025 Job Fair

AST 477 Department
2025 Job Fair
April 9, 2025 10 am - 3 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801

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