"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”
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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 Monday November 24 2025 at 9 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 12th day of November 2025
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Cultural Preservation presents COLORING CONTEST
Contest is open to all elders 55 and older
Coloring sheets can be picked up at Cultural Preservation during business hours. Please go through checkpoint before proceeding to Cultural Preservation.
Color the sheet using either markers, crayons or colored pencils or you may mix the different forms.
Drive-Thru Apron Kit Event at Cultural Preservation
Drive-thru and pick up an apron kit at the Cultural Preservation Department on Wednesday, November 17th during business hours from 8 am - 5 pm. Please go through checkpoint. If you have questions, please contact Casey Wilson, Librarian at 405.275.4030.
Sponsored by the AST Library, a program of Cultural Preservation
Children's Christmas $25 Gift Card applications start today, November 10. The last day to submit applications is December 10, 2021.
The Children’s Christmas $25 Gift Card Program will be for eligible enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who are 17 y.o.a. or younger. All gift cards will be mailed on December 17th, 2021. You will not be able to pick up gift card. For questions: giftcardhelp@astribe.com or 405.275.4030 x6269.
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, November 17th, 2021at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
$100 vaccine incentive gift cards & updated CDIB card in-person event.
Saturday, November 6, 2021 9 am - 3 pm. Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Vaccine incentive gift cards
Adult Recipients (>18+) Accepting new & those who selected to pick up card at an in-person event
Minor Recipients (<17) Prior submission of application(s) & must be already approved