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

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

Wanda (Little Axe) Tiger

Obituary

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

Delayed opening 12-4-25 due to weather

Due to incoming inclement weather, THE AST COMPLEX will open at 10 AM, December 4 2025.

T-Shirt Design Contest

T-Shirt Design Contest
Help us design a shirt to honor the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls that go missing every year!
Open to AST Tribal members 18 years and older.  
Your design should honor the murdered and missing women and girls. NO GRAPHIC DESIGNS. Please only hand drawings.

Children's Coloring Contest

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Cultural Preservation presents
Coloring Contest for Children
Contest eligibility limited to children grades 12th and younger living in Oklahoma, Cleveland, Lincoln, Seminole or Pottowatomie counties in the state of Oklahoma.
Coloring sheets can be picked up at Cultural Preservation during business hours. Please go through checkpoint first. Also, contact us if you need other arrangements.

Elders Coloring Contest

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.

AST Elders Workshop Traditional Pucker-Toe Moccasins

AST Elders Workshop
Traditional Pucker-Toe Moccasins
Friday, November 19th, 2021, 1 pm - 3 pm
AST Health Multi-Purpose Building, Shawnee, OK
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED
Contact the Cultural Preservation Department to reserve your spot today!
Ask for Maureen Bemo at 405.275.4030
Sponsored by the AST Library, a program of Cultural Preservation

Drive-Thru Apron Kit Event

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

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.
See flyer for details.

Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed November 11, 2021
in honor of Veterans Day

AST Health System Blood Drive

Bedlam Blood Battle
All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies
AST Health System Blood Drive
Monday November 8, 2021
3-5:30 pm
Bloodmobile at 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801
All donors receive a free small breakfast coupon from Boomarang Diner
All donors receive their choice of OU or OSU t-shirt

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