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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AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter Program

Announcement

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Event

Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day!

Event

AST Public Health Drive-Thru School Supplies Event

Event

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

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

COMPLEX CLOSED 2-17-2021

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the AST Complex will be closed TOMORROW, Wednesday February 17th.
Follow us here for information regarding future closures.

Warming Shelters Remain Open

There is a strong possibility tribal members will experience rolling power outages today. There have been reports that power has been out for several hours. If any Tribal Members do experience power outages, please report them immediately to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
The Warming Shelters continue to remain open to Tribal members. If you find yourself unable to travel in these weather conditions please reach out to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.

Power Outage Information Overnight

It is possible that Tribal Members might experience power interruptions after midnight. Don't be alarmed if this happens. The interruptions should last no more than an hour and a half at most.
If any Tribal Members do experience power outages, please report them immediately to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
As always, stay safe and warm.

COMPLEX CLOSED FEBRUARY 16th 2021

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the AST Complex will be closed TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 16th. ALSO, the REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING scheduled for Wednesday, February 17th will be rescheduled.
Follow us here for information regarding future closures and the rescheduling of the REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING.

Power Outage Information

POWER OUTAGE UPDATE
OG&E just reported that they will NOT be holding more rolling power outages moving forward Monday. OG&E initially said that it would have rolling power outages but just reversed that decision.
If any Tribal Members do experience power outages, please report them immediately to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
As always, stay safe and warm.

Warming Shelters Remain Open

The Warming Shelters continue to remain open to Tribal members! If you find yourself unable to travel in these weather  conditions please reach out to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562. If you have questions or plan on attending either of the warming shelters, please reach out to the designated contact line for each shelter before you leave your home. (see below).
Multi-Purpose Facility (Shawnee): 405.740.1562
Little Axe Health Clinic (Little Axe): 405.481.8564

Warming Shelters Opening Today, February 14, 2021

On February 14, 2021 the  Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has declared a state of emergency. With this directive, the Executive Committee has decided to open up the warming shelters today at 5 p.m. February 14, 2021 for TRIBAL MEMBERS. The designated shelters are the Multi-Purpose Building located at 2029 James L. Edwards Lane in Shawnee and the Little Axe Health Center located at 15951 Little Axe Drive in Norman.

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