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”
Latest Announcements & Upcoming Events

Most Recent

Elder's Fun Day 2026 Summer Event Schedule

Announcement

Fifth Annual Day of Champions Football & Fast Pitch Camp 2026

Event

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

5th Annual Fishin for Nutrition

Event

5th Annual Starter Plant Distribution

Event

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.

Elder's Fun Day 2026 Summer Event Schedule

Elders ages 55 and older are invited to join the Public Health Dept for fun, games , activities and helpful health education topics. For more information contact Sianna Morgheim or Terra Little Jim: 405.447.0300 or 405.827.7704 or tlittlejim@astribe.com

Fifth Annual Day of Champions Football & Fast Pitch Camp 2026

Fifth Annual Day of Champions Football & Fast Pitch Camp 2026! Come join the fun of a FREE Sports camp June 3 & 4 at Little Axe Stadium. Spots will fill up fast! Lunch will be provided both days. If you have questions please contact Sarah Lawerance at 405.827.0355 or at sarahl@astribe.com. To register online, click here https://www.astribe.com/forms/Day-Of-Champions-Camp

Regular 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 REGULAR meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 1st day of May 2026.

Closure of Absentee Shawnee Tribe 2/5/2020

With the predicted Winter weather coming in and the safety of each employee and Tribal Member, Governor Johnson has decided to close the complex for Wednesday February 5, 2020.   Also you may check the Channel 4 news app for more closure information.
Thank you

Martin Luther King Jr Day

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex will be Closed on Monday January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr day. AST Complex will reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday Jan 21, 2020. 

Christmas Card Instructions/Distribution

Instructions to receive the 2019 Christmas cards

These instructions are for the adult cards and children’s Wal-Mart cards.  Cards are not 
automatically mailed out. We must ensure the CDIB is updated before receiving a card.

Last day to request card is January 31, 2020. Card requests are mailed out every Thursday. Email 
request to:      bbarnes@astribe.com OR
Fax request to:         405.395.0534
Request must include:
o Copy of updated CDIB card
o Mailing address

New Year's Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be Closed Wednesday January 1, 2020 for New Years day! The complex will open back up on Thursday January 2nd at 8:00 am.  Have a Safe and Happy New Years to everyone!

AST Closed for Christmas Holidays

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will Close Friday Dec 20th at 10:30am , Monday Dec 23 through Dec 25th we will be closed for the Holidays. The complex will reopen on Thursday Dec 26th at 8:00 am sharp.
Christmas Card Distribution
The Multipurpose building and Enrollment  dept will be open 12/20/2019 from 9:00 to 7:00 pm and Saturday 12/21/2019 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. ​
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. 

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