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 4,675 members who live in all parts of the world as of as of June 30, 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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Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act Event

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Let's Dry Corn Event

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Open Vacancies

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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act Event

Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act Event! It will be held at the Little Axe Resource Center (1970 156th Ave NE, Norman, OK 73026) on Thursday, August 29th, 2024. Bingo starts at 11AM with lunch and presentations starting at 12PM. This event is to help our Tribal Title VI members. We hope you join us to learn more about the benefits of MIPPA, Medicare Part D, and more! For more information, please contact Dos Owings dowings@astribe.com or call 405.275.4030 ext. 3614.

Open Vacancies

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, If You Are Interested In Serving On One Of The Following Boards Commissions, Committees Or Councils: Foster Care (2) Health (3) ASEDA (1) NAGPRA (5) Gaming Commission (2) ASHA Housing   (2) TEI (2) Please Submit Your Letters Of Interest With Resume Attached To: Tribal Secretary 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, 0K 74801 secretary@astribe.com

Back to School Bash & Kiddy 500

Back to School Bash & Kiddy 500 for ASHA residents and AST youth. Enjoy the evening filled with community, food, school supplies, inflatables and games. Backpacks & school supplies ages 4-18 "Racing to defeat child abuse" ages 2-14 For backpack/school supplies questions only - contact communitydev@ashousingauthority.com or 405.617.0480. For Kiddy 500 questions only - contact astchildcare@astribe.com August 2, 2024 5-8 pm Rolling Hills Community Center, 2102 E Main Street, Shawnee, OK Registration required. Deadline to register is Friday, July 12, 2024 To register online, click here https://form.jotform.com/241484004055145

July 4th Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

ICW

Due to the rise of Covid cases and out of abundance of safety for our ICW children and staff, the ICW department will be available by appointment only, effective Thursday,  June 25, 2020. Temperatures will be taken upon entry and masks will be issued as needed. The ICW staff can be reached by phone, 405.395.4490, Monday-Friday; 8am -5pm.
Thank you for your cooperation. 
 

AST General Wellness Fund Update

AST Members,
Convid-19 checks are being processed by the Finance Department on a rolling basis as we receive the applications from the Secretary’s Office.  You will receive your check by mail; there are no exceptions.  Please do no contact the Finance Department asking :”Where is my check?”  Calling will not drive us any quicker. Your application and check is being processed as quickly as possible. 
Moreover, the mailing process is underway.
Treasurer Ellis

AST Voting Reminder

 
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Elections are this Saturday, June 20th. Voting locations will be in Little Axe at the Resource Center and on the Shawnee complex in the Multi Purpose Building. Polls open from 8 am - 6 pm. Please wear your mask and be safe.

AST General Wellness Fund Application

Please complete the form below.  In order to meet the requirements of a live signature, this form must be mailed to:    2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, ATTN Enrollment Department.  Shawnee, OK 74801 or Delivered to the Enrollment department on campus.  If you have questions around eligibility or need to contact enrollment, they ask that you email your questions to:  ASTWelfareFund@astribe.com 

Special EC meeting postponed

Today’s Special EC meeting for today has been postponed due to conflicting factors from Treasurer Ellis and Lt. Governor Blanchard.  The new proposed Special meeting date will be June 12, 2020 at 10:00am.

CARES Funding Update

Upon my recommendation the Absentee Shawnee Tribe created a committee to oversee the funding released to our tribe from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  We are working on plans and programs for the immediate distribution of these funds.  Please keep in mind there are many regulations and terms attached to these dollars, and money must be spent accordingly.  The following are several programs we are working towards finalizing:
  • General Welfare Income Relief Program (open to membership)

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