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”
Latest Announcements & Upcoming Events
Most Recent
5th Annual Starter Plant Distribution
Event
100 miles in 100 days challenge.
Announcement
3rd Annual Protecting Ancestral Legacy - Elder Abuse Awareness
Event
Scholarship for AST High School Seniors
Announcement
Powwow Singing Practice
Event
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.
5th Annual Starter Plant Distribution
AST MEMBERS - SAVE THE DATE!!!!
AST Agriculture Department presents the 5th Annual Starter Plant Distribution!
May 22nd from 9 am - 3 pm
(while supplies last).
43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK
For questions, call 405.827.6545.
Event is only open to AST Members.
100 miles in 100 days challenge.
Join the AST Diabetes & Wellness 100 miles in 100 days challenge.
Whether it’s a quick stroll around the block or a long weekend walk, every step counts.
Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign-up.
3rd Annual Protecting Ancestral Legacy - Elder Abuse Awareness
Join Us for the 3rd Annual Elder Abuse Awareness Event Presented by The Rising Warrior, this year’s event features an Elder Olympics theme! We invite our elders to come together for a day of education, community, and fun.
Date: June 18th, 2026
RSVP: Please call 405.273.2888 to reserve your spot.
Volleyball Tournament Interested in competing? We are now accepting registrations for our Volleyball Tournament. Space is limited to the first 25 teams ( Teams are 6 members with 2 substitutes.), so call 405.273.2888 today to register.
Registration starts at 9:30 am.
