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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New Year's Day Closure

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Christmas Closure

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AST 477 & AST Language Program's Sweetheart Social/Stomp Dance

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Delayed opening 12-4-25 due to weather

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Elders Application Assistance Event for the 2025 General Assistance Program (1 time payment of $100).

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2025 General Assistance Program

Applications are now available for the 2025 General Assistance Program. Deadline for applications is December 31 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  
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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.
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New Year's Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday January 1
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Christmas Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday, December 24 Thursday December 25 Friday December 26
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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

Proclamation 2020-02 - Emergency Declaration and Stay At Home Order

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Closure for April 1 -3rd 2020

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex will be closed to employees and visitors on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 1-3, 2020. The Executive Committee is requiring all buildings and departments to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and again please stay safe, wash your hands and take all CDC precautions.

Thank you

**UPDATED AS OF MARCH 25, 2020**

AST Tribal Members,
Due to the growing concerns about COVID-19, the Tax Commission is taking necessary steps to limit 
exposure to Tribal members.  Due to the mandated closure, our office will be closed to the general 
public from March 23 through April 3.  However, the tax staff will be doing its part in helping to 
alleviate any motor vehicle concerns by continuing to process through the outline procedures below:

FOR RENEWAL
OPTION   # 1 - BY MAIL.

Tax Commission Motor Vehicle Tags

AST Tribal Members,
Due to the growing concerns about COVID-19, the Tax Commission is taking necessary steps to limit 
exposure to Tribal members.  Due to the mandated closure, our office will be closed to the general 
public from March 23 through April 3.  However, the tax staff will be doing its part in helping to 
alleviate any motor vehicle concerns by continuing to process through the outline procedures below:

FOR RENEWAL
OPTION   # 1 - BY MAIL.

Title VI Meal disbursement for March 23-27, 2020

Subject: Title VI Meal disbursement for March 23-27, 2020.

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the Title VI meal program has made meal disbursement changes this week. In an effort to limit exposure to our elders while at the same time continuing to provide a very necessary service, we are implementing preventative measures. See the schedule below for elderly meals through the Title VI Program for the week of March 23-27th:

For homebound elders receive:

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