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”
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Weather Closures Jan. 23-Jan 27, 2026

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2026 AST Elders Council Meeting Schedule

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Tax Prep Services Start January 27, 2026

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Special Executive Committee Meeting

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Martin Luther King Jr Day Closure

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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.
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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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Weather Closures Jan. 23-Jan 27, 2026

DUE TO incoming inclement WEATHER, The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closing at 3 pm Friday, January 23, 2026 Closed all day Monday January 26, 2026 reopening 10 am Tuesday January 27, 2026
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2026 AST Elders Council Meeting Schedule

2026 AST ELDERS COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
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The Homeowner Assistance Fund Plan Survey 2021

The Homeowner Assistance Fund Plan Survey 2021 is now available!
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe received a percentage of the Homeowner Assistance Fund, however before the Tribe can be fully funded, a plan has to be developed and submitted to the U.S. Treasury Department. Please provide your top 3 areas where you feel is the most important to you in regards to homeowner hardship(s) associated with the Coronavirus pandemic.

87th Semi-Annual General Council

Executive Resolution No. E-AS-2021-87
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma
Regular Executive Committee Meeting
September 15, 2021
A Resolution Duly Adopted By The Executive Committee Of The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma Hereby Establishing The Date, Time And Location For The 87Th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting Of The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma On Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 At 10:00A.M. At The Thunderbird Casino Event Center in Norman, Oklahoma.

Special Executive Committee Meeting September 23, 2021

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, "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 Thursday, September
23rd , 2021   at  10:00   A.M.  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Food Pantry Office Open & Accepting Applications

The Food Pantry Office is NOW OPEN and accepting food box applications. Our first distribution day will be in the next several weeks and you need to have an application in before we can schedule you for your pick up day.  Come by the office to fill out your application with us.
ALL ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL HOUSEHOLDS WILL QUALIFY REGARDLESS OF MONTHLY INCOME!
We look forward to seeing you!
Office Hours: 9 am to 4 pm (lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm)

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, September 15th, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Thunderbird Casino FREE Outdoor Concert

Free outdoor concert for 18+. This will be held outdoors in the front parking lot. Bring your chairs! Gates and food trucks open at 6:30 pm and AST Tribal member Nick Gibson is the opening act at 7:00 pm. Bellamy Brothers take the stage at 8:30 pm.

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.

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