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
AST 477 & AST Language Program's Sweetheart Social/Stomp Dance
Event
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
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.
Community Needs Survey
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 477 & AST Language Program's Sweetheart Social/Stomp Dance
Make plans to attend AST 477 & AST Language Program's Sweetheart Social/Stomp Dance!
WHEN: February 7, 2026
WHERE: Thunderbird Casino, Norman, OK
For more info contact: Scott Miller 405.827.1557
For vendor info contact: Melinda Ferrell 405.878.4545
