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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Thanksgiving Closure

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Journey to Heal 2025 Winter Gathering

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2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards Applications Online

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Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders

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Community Needs Survey

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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.
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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.
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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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Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be closed Wednesday November 26 at noon Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28-all day
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AST Day & Labor Day Closure

The AST Complex will be closed
September 3, 2021 - AST Day
September 6, 2021 - Labor Day

PHASE II Modified – Split Shift Announcement

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Government Offices will move to Phase II Modified Operations starting Monday, August 30, 2021.
All departments will move to Split-Shift operations. 
AST Complex will be open to Tribal members by appointment only, no other visitors will be allowed on campus.    A 24-hour notice for an appointment will be required.  Curb service or electronic service is encouraged. Masks are required.

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

Ribbon Skirt Workshop for beginning sewers August 26, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Class will be at the AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801. Contact Cultural Preservation at 405.275.4030 x6238 to reserve your spot. Class sizes are limited.

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, August 18th, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Food Pantry Applications Available August 3, 2021

Beginning August 3, 2021applications for food distribution will be available online or requested via mail.
Completed applications have to be turned in to the food pantry, 40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK 74873.

Memo from Governor Johnson

Tribal members,
 With the rise in COVID cases in the recent days, I stress the importance of following all CDC guidelines. I would also like to encourage all tribal members to get the COVID vaccine. Please do your part to help keep your family and our tribe safe.
Thank you,
Governor John R. Johnson

After School Program Start Date & Out of School Time

Date:  July 27, 2021
Re: ASP Start Date & Out of School Time
Parents,
We are pleased to announce that our start date for the After School Program will be August 16, 2021. At this time, we will only be able to pick up from Tecumseh Schools and South Rock Creek.  As soon as we are able to hire more tutors we will expand to the Shawnee Public School. At this time, we are only taking waiting list applications. Families will be notified as soon as we are able to compile the enrollment list.

Tribal Complex moves to a modified Phase III, Monday, July 26, 2021

Due to the spike of COVID-19 the Executive Committee has made changes as follows:
All employees and visitors are required to wear a mask. Masks are also required at all meetings.
Temperature check will still be required of employees and visitors. 
Appointments are now required for any visitors. 
Front doors to each of the business buildings will return to a locked status. 

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