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 4,723 members who live in all parts of the world as of December 31, 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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Noon Closure - November 5, 2025

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Community Needs Survey

We want to hear from YOU! Your voice matters — help shape the Tribe's future by taking our Community Needs Survey. Survey ends December 20, 2025.
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AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter Program

The AST Elderly Homeowner Safe Shelter program is now available. To apply, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/Elderly-Homeowner-Safe-Shelter
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Special 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" 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 Monday November 24 2025 at  9 AM  at the  Absentee  Shawnee  Tribal  Complex  in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dated this 12th day of November 2025
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Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex will be closed Tuesday November 11 2025, in observance of  Veterans Day.
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477 Youth Services

Did you know our 477 Department has youth services? And it's open to all Native Americans!

AST 477 Semester Completion Incentive Program

AST 477 Semester Completion Incentive Program
Must be an active 477 program participant to receive incentive.
INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR PREKINDERGARTEN TO 12TH GRADE.
The AST 477 Semester Completion Incentive Program is designed to encourage and celebrate student success by providing a Gift Card for students who maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and above.  
Deadline to submit for each term are as follows: 
Spring Semester: 5pm on June 30th, 2025
*REPORT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER DEADLINE
Eligibility: 

4th Annual Starter Plant Distribution

AST Agriculture Department presents the 3rd Annual Starter Plant Distribution!
May 15 & 16, Thursday and Friday from 9 am - 3 pm
(while supplies last).
43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK
For questions, call 405.827.6545.
Event is open to ANYONE.

Join our language team as a Learning Advocate

Join our language team as a Learning Advocate and help preserve the Shawnee language! We are looking for passionate individuals to teach, learn, and share the beauty of our culture. Apply today! Email ASTlanguage@astribe.com for inquiries. #ShawneeLanguage #PreserveOurCulture #LanguageRevitalization

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “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 May 21, 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 28th day of April 2025.

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting 

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting 
May 7, 2025
6-7:30 PM
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L Edwards Lane,Shawnee, OK 74801
Learn about the program & the parental rights to be engaged in your child's education.
Meet other parents. Get your questions answered. Discuss important information.

After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications

After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications
•    ASP-HSB for school age children ages 5 years (Kinder) thru 12 years
•    For AST Enrolled Children who attend North Rock Creeks Schools
•    Summer Program Begins Soon
•    Will be Open M-F, 7:30P-5:30P
•    Closed when NRC is closed
•    ASP-HSB is not DHS Licensed
•    Snacks will be provided
•    Accepting all children but AST and Native children with CDI B cards will have preference. 

Scholarship for AST High School Seniors

AST High School Seniors
College Scholarship Entry Form
AllNations Bank is providing one (2) $500 scholarships to AST high school seniors. The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding your entry. You will be notified if your name has been selected and we will schedule a time for you to take a photo to be placed in the AST Newsletter and on the Tribe’s media outlets. The scholarship check will be issued directly to the school the student attends.

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