"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”
Latest Announcements & Upcoming Events
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Boys Leggings Workshop - Class is FULL
Class
AST Elders Council Pie Supper
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Regular Executive Committee Meeting
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96th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
Meeting
PIER Community Scholars Program Apps due April 30, 2026
Announcement
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.
CLASS IS FULL!
ATTENTION AST MEMBERS - We are excited to offer this hands-on boys leggings workshop! All materials will be provided.
WHEN: March 28 from 9 am - 1 pm
WHERE: AST Multipurpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Space is limited to 15 participants.
To join the waitlist, click here ,
https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/Broadcloth-Leggings-Making-Workshop
For questions, please contact Clayton Martinez at ASTLanguage@astribe.com or 405.531.5357.
PLEASE NOTE - If you have already signed up, email confirmations will be sent out later today.
Make plans to attend the AST Elders Council Pie Supper!
WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 6 pm - 9 pm
WHERE: AST Resource Center, 1970 156th Ave NE, Norman, OK
For questions, email - astelderscouncil@gmail.com
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, “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 March 18, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 3rd day of March 2026.
The IRS has extended the deadline for filing from April 15th to May 15th.
Tax Preparation Services are open to the community. Those meeting the low-to-moderate income of $57,000 are eligible for free income tax filing, form 1040 and 1040SR.
Required Tax Documentation:
Photo identification, social security card, medical/dental expenses, 1099 form, W-2 form, 1099-R form, last year's taxes and receipts for any charitable donations.
An employee COVID-19 drive-thru testing event for Tribal Complex employees ONLY will be held tomorrow Tuesday, March 30th in front of the Multi-Purpose Building.
- When: Tomorrow 1-4PM
- What: Return to Work Employee COVID Testing
- Where: AST Shawnee Tribal Complex (enter by bank and go to front of MPB) and then exit.
- Why: To ensure employees are safe to return to work and not expose other employees. If you have a positive test you will be called.
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 Wednesday, March
Join the Native Connections Grant for our upcoming virtual event "Building Our Future: Creating Leaders of Change" featuring Native motivational speaker, Brian Frejo! This FREE & VIRTUAL event will provide Native youth with traditional leadership values for positive decision making, wellness, resiliency, and so much more.
In honor and in memory of Absentee Shawnee tribal Lieutenant Governor, Kenneth Blanchard, and to allow team members time to honor him as well, Thunderbird Entertainment Centers will be closed on Tuesday, March 16th until 5:00 p.m.
We offer our most sincere condolences to his family and many friends. We have great appreciation for all the Lieutenant Governor has achieved and contributed.
Due to a day of mourning in honoring the life of Lieutenant Governor Kenneth Blanchard, Absentee Shawnee Tribe, the Tax Prep event for Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 will be closed and all appointments will be rescheduled.
On March 12, 2021, Lieutenant Governor Kenneth Blanchard began his journey home. The Lieutenant Governor has been a big part of the tribe and he will be deeply missed. We extend our sincerest apologies and deepest condolences to his family. Out of respect for his many years of service and dedication to the Tribe, flags have been ordered to half-staff.
Additionally, the Tribal complex/offices will be closed Tuesday March 16, 2021 for his Memorial service. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.