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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Special Executive Committee Meeting

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Spring Break Melokami Youth Camp 2026

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2026 Primary Election Cancelled

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Caregiver & Elder Event

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AST 477 Indian Youth Parent Committee Meeting

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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 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
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Special Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committee of the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, "Executive Committee Meetings" here by calls and declares public notice that the SPECIAL meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00 A.M has been rescheduled due to possible incoming inclement weather. The SPECIAL meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00 A.M at the Absentee-Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Dated this 25th day of February 2026
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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.
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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:

    Notice for Tribal Members and the Public

    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.

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