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

February 12 Closure due to weather

Announcement

Presidents' Day Closure

Announcement

Governor Johnson Press Release Regarding ICE

Announcement

Little Axe Youth Rec Soccer 2025

Announcement

Miss, Jr. Miss, and Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City applications now open!

Announcement

February 12 Closure due to weather

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday February 12 2025 due to inclement weather.

Presidents' Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Governor Johnson Press Release Regarding ICE

Little Axe Youth Rec Soccer 2025

Little Axe Youth Rec Soccer 2025 All Games Played in Little Axe Parent/Coaches Meeting will be held February 25th, 6:30-7:00pm $15 AFTER Feb. 25 price increases to $20 OPEN FOR BOYS & GIRLS 3-18 Y.O. SIGNUPS BEGIN JAN. 27 AND GO THROUGH MARCH 21ST. MAX CHARGE 2 YOUTH PER FAMILY.  SIGN-UPS WILL BE: ·ANYTIME MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 5pm - 6-m starting Jan. 27 WE WILL HAVE EVENING SIGNUPS FROM  6-7:30 PM ON FEB 25TH SIGNUP AT BRENDLE CORNER COMM BUILDING LOCATED OFF OF HIGHWAY 9 JUST EAST OF 192ND IN WHITE CHURCH LOOKING BUILDING  Practices can begin as early as March 17th Season will be April 5th through Approx June  7th Any questions contact Blake Goodman at bgoodman@astribe.com or 405.617.6231

Free Cornhole Tournament July 6th

Free Cornhole Tournament, Saturday July 6th at Thunderbird Casino!
Any Age, Free Registration, Winning team wins a pair of custom Cornhole boards!

July 4th Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday July 4 and Friday July 5, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

Outdoor concert & fireworks Thursday, July 4th Thunderbird Casino - Norman

Thursday, July 4th Thunderbird Casino, Norman.
Outdoor concert gates open at 2:30pm
Heartbreak Petty, Tom Petty Tribute, 3:00pm
Double Vision, Foreigner Tribute, 5:00pm
Return of the Mac, Fleetwood Mac Tribute, 7:00pm
Journey of a lifetime, Journey Tribute, 9:00pm
10:30pm Fireworks Show
Fun for the whole family, free admission.
Free Inflatables, play corn hole, Free petting zoo.
Food Trucks, Arts and Crafts vendors!

Let's Share our Culture Through the Eyes of our Elders

Let's Share our Culture Through the Eyes of our Elders
We need you. Looking for 60 and older elders to come and speak Shawnee.
Topics - stories, history and to converse with one another.
Shawnee Clinic 10 am - 3 pm
Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
We will provide transportation clinic to clinic, must notify Melinda Ferrell
Melinda Ferrell 405.701.7175
Scott Miller smiller@astribe.com

Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, Jr.

 
Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, Jr. 
April 6, 1936 - June 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that the remaining children of Minnie and Clifton Nicholas Brokeshoulder, announce the passing of their oldest brother Clifton (Cliff) Nicholas Brokeshoulder Jr. on June 9, 2024. Cliff died from lung-related issues in Surprise, AZ.  
He was 88 years old and enjoyed traveling, sports, and retirement life.  

Juneteenth Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Wednesday, June 19 , 2024 in observance of Juneteenth Day.

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.

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