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”
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Weather Closures Jan. 23-Jan 27, 2026

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2026 AST Elders Council Meeting Schedule

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Tax Prep Services Start January 27, 2026

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Special Executive Committee Meeting

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Martin Luther King Jr Day Closure

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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.
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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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Weather Closures Jan. 23-Jan 27, 2026

DUE TO incoming inclement WEATHER, The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closing at 3 pm Friday, January 23, 2026 Closed all day Monday January 26, 2026 reopening 10 am Tuesday January 27, 2026
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2026 AST Elders Council Meeting Schedule

2026 AST ELDERS COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
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Special EC meeting postponed

Today’s Special EC meeting for today has been postponed due to conflicting factors from Treasurer Ellis and Lt. Governor Blanchard.  The new proposed Special meeting date will be June 12, 2020 at 10:00am.

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.

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