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”
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Veterans Day Closure

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Noon Closure - November 5, 2025

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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
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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 November 12, 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 October 2025.
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Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex will be closed Tuesday November 11 2025, in observance of  Veterans Day.
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Noon Closure - November 5, 2025

CLOSURE NOTICE - The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will close at 12 pm Wednesday, November 5, 2025 for the AST Employee Appreciation Picnic.
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Vaccine Incentive Program Drive-Thru Event

For Absentee Shawnee Enrolled Tribal Members
Vaccine Incentive Program Drive-Thru Event
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday, October 15, 2021 - Shawnee (Front of MPB)
Friday, October 22, 2021 -Norman (Thunderbird Casino Event Center Awning)
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

Tag Office Now Taking Appointments

The Tag Office is now scheduling appointments.
Any appointments must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Other processing options are still available.
Call us at 405.481.8600 to schedule.

Regular Executive Committee Meeting Notice

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, October 20th, 2021at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

LADY’S RIBBON SKIRT CONTEST

IN HONOR OF NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH -
LADY’S RIBBON SKIRT CONTEST
Please send photo submissions with name, phone number and email to media@astribe.com
Photo submissions will be accepted Oct. 1-Oct. 29
For questions, please call the Secretary’s office, 405.275.4030.
Winners will be announced Nov. 15th.

The Homeowner Assistance Fund Plan Survey 2021

The Homeowner Assistance Fund Plan Survey 2021 is now available!
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe received a percentage of the Homeowner Assistance Fund, however before the Tribe can be fully funded, a plan has to be developed and submitted to the U.S. Treasury Department. Please provide your top 3 areas where you feel is the most important to you in regards to homeowner hardship(s) associated with the Coronavirus pandemic.

87th Semi-Annual General Council

Executive Resolution No. E-AS-2021-87
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma
Regular Executive Committee Meeting
September 15, 2021
A Resolution Duly Adopted By The Executive Committee Of The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma Hereby Establishing The Date, Time And Location For The 87Th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting Of The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma On Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 At 10:00A.M. At The Thunderbird Casino Event Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

Special Executive Committee Meeting September 23, 2021

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, "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 Thursday, September
23rd , 2021   at  10:00   A.M.  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Food Pantry Office Open & Accepting Applications

The Food Pantry Office is NOW OPEN and accepting food box applications. Our first distribution day will be in the next several weeks and you need to have an application in before we can schedule you for your pick up day.  Come by the office to fill out your application with us.
ALL ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL HOUSEHOLDS WILL QUALIFY REGARDLESS OF MONTHLY INCOME!
We look forward to seeing you!
Office Hours: 9 am to 4 pm (lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm)

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