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 4,775 members who live in all parts of the world as of June 30, 2026. 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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2026 Wills Clinic

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AST Health System Flu Vaccines Open to Public October 2026 Dates

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Veteran's Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday November 11, 2026 for Veteran's Day
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2026 Wills Clinic

  2026 Wills Clinic presented by Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realty/Probate Department & Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Tuesday December 8,  9am - 2 pm at the Thunderbird Casino, Warrior Room, Norman, OK Please bring the following- Driver's license, tribal or state issued ID Full names and dates of birth of your children and grandchildren Any paperwork regarding your Indian land Please call OILS at 405.943.6457 to set up an appointment or call AST Realty for any questions you may have. AST Tribal Members only.
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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 November 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 November 2026.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure

THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY
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Winter Storm Update

The Executive Committee has approved the use of the Multi-Purpose Building in Shawnee and the Little Axe Health Center as emergency warming shelters IF power outages occur. As of right now, the threat of this storm is brutal cold temperatures and hazardous roads. IF the shelters are opened, we will post information here and on the website. We know tribal members are worried about staying warm. Tribal members that are having trouble with their heaters not working properly can call Diane Ponkilla at 405.617.4105. If you begin to experience electrical issues i.e.

President's Day Closure

President's Day Closure
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed February 15, 2021

OSU-COM Pre-Admissions Workshop

Native American Pre-Admissions Workshop
Virtual Event: February 27, 2021
The Native American Pre-Admission Workshop is held virtually by the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Chapter of ANAMS, the Association of the Native American Medical Students.  It is designed to provide Native American pre-med students with the knowledge they need to be successful medical school applicants.
The following topics will be discussed:
* Why choose OSU--A Look at Our Campuses
* Overview of the MCAT

Tax Preparation Event Canceled

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Tax Preparation Services
CANCELED
The Tax Preparation Event for Saturday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 16th has been canceled due to the inclement weather.
Appointments that have been made will receive a call to reschedule.

Complex closed February 10, 2021

Per the Executive Committee the complex will be closed today, 2/10/21, due to the bad weather and bad road conditions.  Depending on what the weather does over night, the complex may open at 10am on Thursday, February 11,2021.

NOTICE TO SERVE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES OR
COUNCILS:
ASEDA
CULTURAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
FOSTER CARE LICENSING COMMITTEE
TEC
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS OF INTEREST
WITH RESUME ATTACHED TO:
Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Coo er Dr.
Shawnee, 0k 7451
ezrad@astribe.com

Bead Against Violence Event

You are invited to join the Absentee Shawnee Tribe's Rising Warrior and Native Connections Grant teams for our virtual "Bead Against Violence" event on Thursday, February 25, 2021at 6 PM! Join this FREE & VIRTUAL event to learn how to make a beaded popsocket.

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