"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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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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