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

Special Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Spring 2026 Elders Fun Day Calendar

Announcement

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Good Friday Closure

Announcement

ASTHA RFP re Interim Financial Management and Oversight Services.

Announcement

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.

Special 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" 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 Wednesday April 8 2026 at  10 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dated this 31st day of March 2026.

Spring 2026 Elders Fun Day Calendar

Elders ages 55 and older are invited to join the Public Health Dept for fun, games , activities and helpful health education topics. For more information contact Sianna Morgheim or Terra Little Jim: 405.447.0300 or 405.827.7704 or tlittlejim@astribe.com

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 April 22, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 25th day of March 2026.

Christmas Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday, December 23rd and Friday, December 24th.

Christmas Pop-Up Shop

Christmas Pop-Up Shop
Hosted by the AST Library
Tuesday December 21 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801
Buy Local!
Hand crafted items!
One of a kind gifts!
For more information contact Casey Wilson at 405.275.4030 x6416

Elders Coloring Contest Winners

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Cultural Preservation held a coloring contest for elders. Here are the winning designs!!! Thank you to everyone who entered!!!

Children's Coloring Contest Winners

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Cultural Preservation held a coloring contest for children. Here are the winning designs!!! Thank you to everyone who entered!!!

MMIW T-Shirt Design Winner

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Cultural Preservation held an MMIW T-shirt design contest. Here is the winning design!!! Thank you to everyone who entered!!!

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, December 22nd, 2021at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Beaded Ornament Workshop

Join Cultural Preservation on Wednesday, December 8th 2021 at the Multi-Purpose Building from 4pm - 6:30 pm for a come and go class.
Please contact Maureen Bemo at 405.275.4030 x6238 or mbemo@astribe.com to sign up or with comments/questions.

Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be CLOSED
Wednesday at noon, November 24
Thursday, November 25
Friday, November 26
in honor of Thanksgiving

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