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 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

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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

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Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

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AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event

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4th of July Closure

Announcement

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 July 16, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 1st day of July 2025.

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! July 24th 11 am to 1 pm AST Complex, Title VI Building Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics. For more information contact: Sianna Morgheim 405.447.0300 or smorgheim@astribe.com

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! July 10th 11 am to 1 pm Little Axe Resource Center Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics. For more information contact: Sianna Morgheim 405.447.0300 or smorgheim@astribe.com

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event Ages K-12th grades Wednesday July 30 from 4-6 pm Child must be present to receive incentives First come, first serve until we run out Little Axe Health Center, 15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Drive, Shawnee, OK For more information contact Beverly Felton at 405.701.7190 or bfelton@astribe.com  

Johnson & Johnson Press Release

PRESS RELEASE:  Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
14 April 2021
The AST Health System has paused its inventory of all Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccinations as per the CDC and FDA guidelines via communication with the I.H.S. OKC Area Office.

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Economic Impact Payment Amounts

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Graduation Stole Request Form

AST High School Seniors
Graduation Stole Request Form
The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding your application, where your stole will be sent to, or scheduling a time for you to pick up your stole. Make sure the information is current. If your contact information changes after you submit your application notify the Education Department immediately. We will not be responsible for lost stoles, stoles being sent to incorrect addresses, or the inability to schedule a pick up time.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact, ranging from sexist attitudes and actions to rape and murder. Sexual violence can include words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will. An offender might also use force, threats, manipulation, or coercion to commit sexual violence.

86th Semi-Annual General Council April 17, 2021

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma
86th Semi-Annual General Council
April 17th, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
(behind Thunderbird Casino, 15700 OK-9, Norman, OK 73026)
GC Booklets
Beverages/food
COVID-19 vaccines
PPE
Call us for more information, 405.275.4030

Office of Representative Submissions

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is seeking qualified applicants to fill the vacancy of the
OFFICE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Please submit letter of intent and resume to
Office of Tribal Secretary,
2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801, secretary@astribe.com
All applicants must be able to pass background checks from the election commission.
Deadline for submission is May 7, 2021.

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