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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Hands of Hope Project

Announcement

AST 477 Class of 2025 Graduation Banquet

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AST - Vision Zero - Safer Streets Saves Lives Survey

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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  

Teen Financial Education BBQ Lunch & Learn

COME & JOIN US FOR A LUNCHEON COVERING 
TEEN FINANCIAL EDUCATION
FOR ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS AGES 15-19.
Hosted by Absentee Shawnee Tribe & AllNations Bank
July 25, 2024 from 11 am - 1 pm
at the AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Each student that opens a checking or savings account will receive a $50 deposit.
Please RSVP BEFORE July 23 to Lisa Griffin, AST Financial Analyst, 405.275.4030 x3659.

Run/Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness!

Run/Walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness!
5K & 1 Mile MMIW Awareness Run/Walk:
•  Saturday, July 6th, 2024 — Registration Starts At 7:00AM
• 15700 State Hwy 9, Norman, OK — At the Event Center
Scan the QR code below to register at NO COST! Race starts at 8:00AM.
Got questions? Contact slawerance@astribe.com or lisaf@tbecinc.com or call  405.701.7977.
See flyer for details.

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.

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