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

AST Elders Council Pie Supper

Event

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

96th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING

Meeting

PIER Community Scholars Program Apps due April 30, 2026

Announcement

2026 AST Annual Easter Event

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.

AST Elders Council Pie Supper

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

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

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.

96th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING

96th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M. AT AST MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING, SHAWNEE, OK  

After School Program Offering Free Virtual Tutoring

The After School Program is now offering free Virtual Tutoring for grades K-6 for any CCDF Eligible child, AST Tribal Member, or AST Employee child.

For more information, contact LaNora Buswell through email or phone.

        Email: LaNora.Buswell@astribe.com

        Phone: 405.481.3427 Call/or Text

March Dental Event

Join Us For Our Free Community Fluoride Prevention Drive

• This event is for ages 2 - 17 years old.
• Patients will need to provide us with their demographic information and will receive a goodie bag for participation.
• Services include a 45 second to one minute fluoride application.
• Free giveaways and prizes!

For More Information Please Call 405.447.0300 Ext. 796

March 2021 COVID-19 & Antibody Testing

March 2021 COVID-19 & Antibody Testing

COVID-19 & ANTIBODY TESTING

(Please enter the clinic for testing)

For Your Visit Please...
• Wear a mask
• Bring identification

For Antibody Testing...
• Be prepared to have blood drawn
• Those not being tested will not be allowed entry into the clinic
• Testing is available to anyone ages 10&up

For inquiries please call 405.695.1787

In the event of rain or adverse weather, testing will not be conducted.

Testing is open to the public.

COVID-19 Phase 3 Vaccines Available

COVID-19 VACCINES AVAILABLE—BY APPOINTMENT ONLY—BEGINNING MARCH 1st SERVING PHASE 3:

• ACTIVE patients and household members 16 years or older.

• Open to all household members of AST Tribal members, patients, and employees.

• The vaccine will be administered in a series of 2 shots 3-4 weeks apart.

• You will be monitored 15-30 minutes after receiving the vaccine.

Title VI Grass Mowing Application

Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members
For many years The Title VI Department has provided gas to mow your lawns. We are updating the
guidelines. The Title VI Grant provides gas as supportive services and for us to provide supportive
service you must be a participant in the Title VI Program.
Guidelines:
1. Absentee Shawnee Member
2. Must be 55 years and older

FREE Tax Preparation Services Available

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.

Tax Preparation Times:

Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursdays 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

End Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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