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 4,760 members who live in all parts of the world as of December 31, 2025. 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

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Weather Closures Jan. 23-Jan 27, 2026

Announcement

2026 AST Elders Council Meeting Schedule

Announcement

Tax Prep Services Start January 27, 2026

Announcement

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Registration open for 2026 AST Language Classes

We are so excited to announce that registration is now open for 2026 AST Language Classes. Make sure you sign up today and Ka si wi nwi to wa pa - Let's Speak Shawnee! Deadline to sign up is February 7, 2026. To sign up online, click here,  https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/language-enrollment-form  Deadline to register is February 7 2026.

2025 General Assistance Program Deadline Extended

Deadline has been extended for the 2025 General Assistance Program. Deadline for applications is February 27 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.

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, “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 February 18, 2026 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 February 2026.

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

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, November 17th, 2021at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

$100 Vaccine Incentive Gift Card/Updated CDIB Card Event

AST Tribal members
$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
Updated CDIB cards will be mailed

87th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting -Get Vaccinated and Fight the Flu

87th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting
Saturday, October 23, 2021
10 am
Thunderbird Casino, Norman, OK
Get Vaccinated and Fight the Flu
Public Health offering COVID vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) and flu shots from 9:15 am to 10:00 am before General Council Meeting.
First 50 tribal members to come get a flu shot will get a backpack with other incentives. Must get the flu shot in order to get the backpack.

87th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting

PLEASE NOTE -
Masks will be required inside General Council
COVID-19 & Flu vaccines will be available from 9:15 am  to 10 am
87th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THE THUNDERBIRD CASINO EVENT CENTER IN NORMAN OKLAHOMA.

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.

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