Absentee Shawnee Tribe

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

Most Recent

Thanksgiving Closure

Announcement

Journey to Heal 2025 Winter Gathering

Event

2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards Applications Online

Announcement

Ham or Turkey Drive-Thru Event for ALL AST Elders

Event

Community Needs Survey

Announcement

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

Thanksgiving Closure

The AST Complex will be closed Wednesday November 26 at noon Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28-all day

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has been monitoring the COVID-19 situation in conjunction with the Emergency Management Department and Health Systems. We have recently enacted additional procedures to safeguard the health and safety of our tribal members, staff and community.

AST Easter Egg Hunt Canceled

The Tribal Easter Egg hunt for April 4, 2020 has been canceled to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

AST closure for the week

After further review of the CDC guidelines for the COVID-19, the Executive Committee has decided to keep the complex closed the remainder of the week. I highly recommend for all employees to please remain indoors and take all necessary precautions during this time. The EC is evaluating the situation on a daily basis so any new updates will be sent out as they come in. A new update for next week’s work schedule will be sent out on Friday, March 20, 2020. Thank you

AST Tribal Elders Meeting

The AST Tribal Elders meeting that was scheduled for March 28, 2020, has been canceled. Will be rescheduled at a later date.

Thunderbird Casino Closure for Shawnee and Norman

Dear Valued Patron,

To protect the health and safety of our players, team members, and the community, Thunderbird Casinos in Norman and Shawnee will temporarily close effective March 17th at 12:00am to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Important Notice

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe (AST) is taking the COVID-19 public health crisis extremely seriously. We are working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and the Oklahoma State Department of Health to monitor the changing situation. At this time, there are currently no known cases of COVID-19 within the AST system - tribal government or enterprises. The AST Executive Committee is dedicated to protecting the health and welfare of our employees and will take each day on a case-by-case basis.