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”
Latest Announcements & Upcoming Events
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2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards Applications Online
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Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders
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Community Needs Survey
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Special Executive Committee Meeting
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Regular Executive Committee Meeting
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2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards Applications Online
Applications for the 2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards are now available online. To qualify, your child MUST BE 0-17 years of age on or before 12/31/25 and enrolled AST.
To apply, click here
https://www.astribe.com/forms/childrens-christmas-25-gift-card
For questions, please call 405.275.4030 x3501 or email, giftcardhelp@astribe.com.
PLEASE NOTE - The AST website electronic application is the ONLY way to apply and kids MUST be enrolled AST.
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.
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
Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders
Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders (55 and older)!
WHEN - November 24, 2025 from 10 am - 4 pm
WHERE - Behind AST Food Pantry, 40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK.
Please bring updated CDIB card. Supplies are limited, and distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
For questions please call Alvina Barnes at 405.275.4030 x3501.
