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 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

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AST Economic Development Survey

Announcement

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting 

Meeting

After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications

Announcement

Scholarship for AST High School Seniors

Announcement

2025 Virtual Dementia Tour Video

Announcement

AST Economic Development Survey

AST Economic Development Survey Scan the QR code or click here,  https://www.astribe.com/forms/economic-development-survey

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting 

AST 477 Parent Committee Meeting  May 7, 2025 6-7:30 PM AST Multi-Purpose Building 2029 James L Edwards Lane,Shawnee, OK 74801 Learn about the program & the parental rights to be engaged in your child's education. Meet other parents. Get your questions answered. Discuss important information. Attendees must be a parent or guardian of student(s) eligible for the AST 477 Youth Education Trianing services who attends one of our 11 school districts : Asher, Bethel, Dale, Earlsboro, Little Axe, Macomb, Maud, Noble, South Rock Creek, Tecumseh & Wanette. *Note: Youth not enrolled in one of the above listed school districts must get a letter from the other Tribal 477 Programs stating they are not otherwise being serviced to receive assistance. The 477 Program staff can assist you with who to contact to get this letter.  Call us at 405.878.4545.

After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications

After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications •    ASP-HSB for school age children ages 5 years (Kinder) thru 12 years •    For AST Enrolled Children who attend North Rock Creeks Schools •    Summer Program Begins Soon •    Will be Open M-F, 7:30P-5:30P •    Closed when NRC is closed •    ASP-HSB is not DHS Licensed •    Snacks will be provided •    Accepting all children but AST and Native children with CDI B cards will have preference.  AST 477 Program is now taking waiting list applica­tions for the ASP-HSB which will begin soon for school age children who have completed Kinder­garten and up to age 12. This is for AST children who attend North Rock Creek Schools or live in the area. The program will be held at the new After School Program HSB building located at 46309 Garrett's Lake Road.  To request a waiting list application,  please Email:  ASTHSBAfterschool@astribe.com  If you have questions, please call LaNora Buswell at  405.275.4030

Scholarship for AST High School Seniors

AST High School Seniors College Scholarship Entry Form AllNations Bank is providing one (2) $500 scholarships to AST high school seniors. The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding your entry. You will be notified if your name has been selected and we will schedule a time for you to take a photo to be placed in the AST Newsletter and on the Tribe’s media outlets. The scholarship check will be issued directly to the school the student attends. Name:                                                                                                                   Address: Phone:                                                                                                                  Email:                                                                                                                   Required documents: Tribal Enrollment Card Copy (must be the updated card) Submit forms via fax, email, mail, or at the Education drop box on the AST Shawnee Complex. DEADLINE: RECEIVED BY MAY 16, 2025 AT 5:00 PM CDT Education Department 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 405.275.4030 Ext 3533 405.273.7938 (fax) tresham@astribe.com

4th of July Observance

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed on Wednesday July 4th 2018, for the holiday. We will reopen for business on Thursday July 5th 2018, at 8:00 am. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July. 

Spring General Council

Spring General Council Meeting has been set for June 2nd 2018, at 10:00 am at the AST Health Multipurpose Building in Shawnee OK. 

Open Meeting

Open Forum meeting for Tribal Members with Small Consulting

Small Consulting has been contracted to do a Feasibility Study on the proposed Hardesty Travel Plaza project, an economic development project of the Tribe. There will be an open meeting on Thursday, May 3rd, from  6:00-8:00 pm at the Community Building in Little Axe.

20th Annual National Indian Realty Awards

20th Annual National Indian Realty Awards

Lea Tsotaddle 19th Indian Land Professional, Realty/Probate Specialist

Sac & Fox Veterans Memorial Day Gourd Dance

Sac & Fox Veterans

Memorial Day Gourd Dance

May 26, 2018

Jim Thorpe Memorial Park

920883 S. HWY 99

Stroud, OK

Come and share good fellowship, food, door prizes, 50/50, and raffles with the Sac & Fox Veterans.  All Veteran organizations and princesses are invited.  The Sac & Fox Veterans Organization is not responsible for any thefts or accidents. 

ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST FORM

All REQUESTS must be returned to the Election Commission by the deadline date of

May 27, 2018

Mail to:

Absentee Shawnee Election Commission

P.O. Box 741

Tecumseh, OK 74873

Fax to: 405.273.1337

Please Click To Download Absentee Ballot Form Here...

Melokami Youth Camp

Location: Brendle Corner Community Building     
                   Little Axe, OK

Date/Time: March 19-23, 2018
                   9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Ages: 6th grade to 12th grade

Limit: 25 participants

Transportation: Tecumseh/Shawnee area youth will be picked up at the AST complex @ 8:30 am SHARP.  We will be returning at 4:30 pm.  Space is limited.

Camp to include: Youth Prevention Activities, Cultural Activities,  Healthy Lifestyles Activities

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