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 4,760 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
Most Recent
Spring Break Melokami Youth Camp 2026
Announcement
2026 Primary Election Cancelled
Announcement
Caregiver & Elder Event
Event
AST 477 Indian Youth Parent Committee Meeting
Meeting
2026 AST Veterans Association Officers
Announcement
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.
2025 General Assistance Program Deadline Extended
Deadline has been extended for the 2025 General Assistance Program. Deadline for applications is February 27 at 5 pm CST.
MUST be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (on or before November 25th, 2025).
MUST be 18 on or before November 25th, 2025).
All AST Tribal Members ages 18 and older, enrolled as of November 25th, 2025 are eligible to receive a one (1) time payment of $100.00.
For eligibility requirements and required documents, please read the flyer in its entirety.
For questions, please call 405.275.4030 or email, 2025GAP@astribe.com
To apply, click here,https://www.astribe.com/forms/2025-General-Assistance-Program
Spring Break Melokami Youth Camp 2026
Spring Break Melokami Youth Camp
OPEN TO ALL YOUTH 6-12th grade, OR
any youth who attended summer camp 2025.
Space is limited.
Location - Brendle Corner, 19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK (Located off Highway 9, just East of 192nd)
Date/Time - March 16-20th, 2026, 9 am to 4 pm
Transportation - Tecumseh, Shawnee area youth will be picked up at the AST Complex at 8:30 SHARP. We will return to the complex at 4:30
Sign-Ups - Youth must be signed up by Friday, March 13.
Contact information:
Blake Goodman: bgoodman@astribe.com
Shay Fixico: sfixico@astribe.com
TYP Cell 405.617.6231.
2026 Primary Election Cancelled
MEDIA RELEASE
February 17, 2026
2026 PRIMARY ELECTION CANCELLED
FROM: The AST Election Commission
There were no filings for the Open Positions on the Election Commission during the Filing Period in January 2026. The Primary Election scheduled for March 17, 2026, is hereby cancelled.
Election Commissioner James C. Spybuck, Jr., met with John Johnson, Governor of the AST Executive Committee, to inform him of the AST Election Commission's decision to cancel the Primary Election for March 17, 2026. We understand this change may raise questions, and we want to assure you that the current members will continue to serve the community's interests.
The Election Commission will continue to serve with its current elected Members and appointed Alternates per ARTICLE VI-ELECTIONS, SECTION 6 Alternates, and ARTICLE VIII – VACANCIES, SECTION 2, of the Constitution. Your ongoing support and trust are appreciated as we maintain stability and service to the community.
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with the Election Commission Office at 405.273.4030 ext. 3537 or email election.commission@astribe.com. You can also visit our Election Commission website, https://www.astribe.com/election-commission, for the latest updates on election matters.
