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

Most Recent

Hands of Hope Project

Announcement

AST 477 Class of 2025 Graduation Banquet

Event

AST - Vision Zero - Safer Streets Saves Lives Survey

Announcement

2025 AST Elders Meeting Schedule

Announcement

2025 AST Egg Hunt

Event

Hands of Hope Project

Hands of Hope Project  April 14-30, 2025 10 am - 2 pm ICW Office 1318 E Independence Shawnee, OK Add your handprint to our community display symbolizing your commitment to protecting our children    

AST 477 Class of 2025 Graduation Banquet

AST 477 Class of 2025 Graduation Banquet Join us for an afternoon of celebration at our graduation banquet Saturday May 3, 2025 2-4 pm,  AST Multi-Purpose Blvd, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801 Banquet is ONLY for AST & Active 477 Participants that Graduated from High School, College or Vocational School. Graduate will be allowed to bring ONLY two guests. (Please RSVP to attend) Please dress in business or traditional attire. Those in attendance will receive a graduation gift. Please RSVP before April 18, 2025 405.878.4545, ask for Shawna Spoon Submit a photo of your graduate to 477program@astribe.com to include in slideshow!  Deadline to submit photo is April 25, 2025.

AST - Vision Zero - Safer Streets Saves Lives Survey

AST  - Vision Zero - Safer Streets Saves Lives Survey B A C K G R O U N D : The Absentee Shawnee Tribe was awarded a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) planning grant from the United States Department of Transportation for the creation of a Safety Action Plan (SAP). The goal of the SAP is to reduce and eliminate serious injuries and fatal crashes on roadways in the Absentee Shawnee Tribe SAP study area by identifying roadway safety problems and roadway locations with the most significant safety risks.  W E  N E E D  Y O U R  I N P U T ! Y O U R  F E E D B A C K  W I L L : Help identify unsafe roadways. Help create safer roadways. Help achieve the eventual goal of zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries.  FO R  M O R E  I N F O R M A T I O N  A B O U T  T H E  A S T  S A P  I N I T I A T I V E , V I S I T : A R C G . I S / G 5 D 8 E

2025 AST Elders Meeting Schedule

2025 ELDERS COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Elders Officers Term: 2023 to 2025 President: Twila Parker -  Cell 405.229.8052 Vice President: Audrey Dodds  - Cell 405.593.5987 Treasurer: Charlotte Ellis  - Cell 405.620.4091 Secretary: Shirley Adkins  - Cell 405.778.9353  

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “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 Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 4th day of June 2024.

Protecting Ancestral Legacy Elder Abuse Awareness Event

Protecting Ancestral Legacy Elder Abuse Awareness Event
Bringing the community together for our Elders.
Cook-off
Raffle
Launch of transit campaign
June 28, 2024 10 am - 1 pm
Absentee Shawnee Tribe, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
Please RSVP by calling 405.273.2888.

3rd Annual Starter Plant Distribution

AST Agriculture Department
Tribal members join us for our 3rd Annual Starter Plant Distribution!
Friday May 31, 2024 9 am - 5 pm.
(while supplies last)
43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK
 For questions, call 405.827.6545

3rd Annual Fishin for Nutrition

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Agriculture Department
presents 3rd Annual
Fishin for Nutrition
Friday, June 21, 2024
9 am to 3 pm
 AST Farm, Exit 192,  SW corner of I-40 and Valleyview Rd off Earlsboro exit 
AST youth invited 18 and under (13 & under accompanied by an adult) 
Lunch provided by 477 Program

For questions, call 405.827.6545

Closure notice May 28, 2024

PLEASE NOTE - Due to a water main break, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal complex is closing at 4 pm today, May 28, 2024. The complex will be opening later Wednesday May 29 pending repairs.

Memorial Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day.

David William Powell

David William Powell, 88, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away March 29, 2024. He was the husband of Joan Bennett Powell of Mount Pleasant. A private service will be held for the family. Dave was born October 26, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late David Kelso Powell and Rachel Alford Powell. He attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, before serving in the United States Army. He worked as Production Print Manager at the Medical University of South Carolina for 25 years.

Smash Event

Start the summer off with a smash!
May 30 from 6-9 pm at the AST Multi-Purpose Blvd, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801
Best of 3, double elimination on tournament maps, no items with 7 minute matches.
Come through, show out, take the trophy.
Must be checked in by 5:30 pm!
This is a free event for 6th-12th grade enrolled AST members and 477 participants.
To register, contact Deric Spoon at DericS@astribe.com
Registration ends May 30.

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