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 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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Walk & Talk for Suicide Prevention Month 2025 LAHC

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95th Semi-Annual General Council

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Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day

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Elders Care Bag Nominations 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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Walk & Talk for Suicide Prevention Month 2025 LAHC

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we're coming together to raise awareness, honor those we've lost, and support one another in the journey toward healing and hope. Join us September 30 at 3pm at the Little Axe Health Center, 15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK
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95th Semi-Annual General Council

95th SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. AT THUNDERBIRD EVENT CENTER, NORMAN, OK DATED THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025
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Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day

 Public Health Presents Elders Thursdays Fun Day! September 18, 12 pm to 2 pm LA Resource Center Lunch provided by Title VI if you are signed up with the program. $5 a meal if you are not signed up with Title VI Elders 55 years and older, come and join the Public Health Department for fun games and activities with health education topics. For more information contact: Sianna Morgheim 405.447.0300 or 405.827.7704 or smorgheim@astribe.com
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CARES Funding Update

Upon my recommendation the Absentee Shawnee Tribe created a committee to oversee the funding released to our tribe from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  We are working on plans and programs for the immediate distribution of these funds.  Please keep in mind there are many regulations and terms attached to these dollars, and money must be spent accordingly.  The following are several programs we are working towards finalizing:
  • General Welfare Income Relief Program (open to membership)

Cloth Mask Distribution

In an effort to keep our citizens safe and healthy, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and AST Emergency Management have procured reusable, cloth masks to supply to every Tribal member (within boundaries and at-large). Distribution will begin on June 2nd and can be accomplished in three ways:
  • Pick up from 10am – 12pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the checkpoint located at the main entrance of the administrative complex in Shawnee,
  • By hand-delivery, or
  • By mail

Proclamation 2020-04 - Emergency Declaration and Stay At Home Order Update

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is in the process of reopening the Shawnee Administrative Campus.  As previously stated, the AST Recovery Plan consists of 4 phases.  Phase one will begin on Monday, May 11th. Elected officials, department heads, and essential employees will return to campus to perform necessary functions. In the coming days, all other employees will be notified by their management team on expected return-to-work dates.
 

Proclamation 2020-03 - Emergency Declaration and Stay At Home Order

 
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe initially issued a declaration of emergency on March 18, 2020. Based on public health information and emergency management data, we have extended the declaration to May 24, 2020.  AST officials are working on a four-phased approach to reopen the campus.

Court Order - CIV-2020-04 - Motion to Conduct one Election in 2020

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