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 4,661 members who live in all parts of the world as of December, 2023. 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”
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David William Powell

Obituary

Smash Event

Event

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Weather closure

Announcement

Job Fair

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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. He was a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, and Lifetime Member of the East Cooper Outboard Motor Club. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan Bennett Powell; four sons, David K. "Kelly" Powell II (Tracy), of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Phillip M. Powell (Rhonda) of Kingsland, GA, Robert E. Powell (Karen) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Scott Powell (Jill), of Charleston, SC; his grandsons, David K. Powell III (Mary Beth), William Drew Powell (Meghan), Reece Avery Powell and Hunter Powell; and his granddaughters, Caroline Ann Drennon (Daniel) and Megan Elizabeth Powell; his great-grandchildren, Addison, Olivia, Reece, Ford, and Maverick. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas Edward Powell and Robert Morgan Powell; and his sister, Mary Rachel Cole. 

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.

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 Wednesday, May 22, 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 9th day of May 2024.

Weather closure

PLEASE NOTE - Due to the incoming weather the AST campus will be closing at 3:00pm today, Monday May 6.

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 22 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 5th day of June 2023.

Open Vacancies

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, If You Are Interested In Serving On One Of The Following Boards Commissions, Committees Or Councils:
ASTHA
Foster Care
Tax
ASHA
ASEDA
NAGPRA
Gaming Commission
Education
TEI
Please Submit Your Letters Of Interest With Resume Attached To:

Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, 0K 74801
secretary@astribe.com

Thunderbird Casino Anniversary Celebration

Thunderbird Casino Anniversary Celebration
Free and open to the public!
Friday June 30
Social Stomp Dance Thunderbird Casino Powwow Ground, Grand Entry 7 pm, Stomp Dance 10:30 pm Adult exhibition, all dancegrounds invited
Four $1,000 winner takes all contests! Each contest has seven $100 consolation to be paid out. Men's Fancy, Traditional, Ladies Fancy Shawl, Cloth/Buckskin
Tiny Tots 0-6 years no registration
Juniors Ages 7-12 -  $150, $100, $50 (boys combined, girls combined)
Teens 13-17 - $200, $150, $100 

Storm Damage Assistance Deadline

If you were heavily impacted or displaced by the storms on April 19th and have not signed up for Individual Assistance through FEMA you may still do so online or by phone at the sources below by June 23rd.
          Phone: 800.621.3362
          Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov

Drive Through Distribution Event

Feed the Children, Absentee Shawnee Tribe & Citizen Potawatomi Nation are partnering to feed and assist families in need.
Each family will receive a 25-pound box of food, a 15-pound box of essentials and additional items.
ONE PER HOUSEHOLD
MUST PRESENT VOUCHER TO RECEIVE BOXES
June 1, 2023 11 am - 1 pm
CPN Festival Grounds, 18145 Old Rangeline Road, Shawnee, OK
For more information, please call 405.275.4030 x6275 or email secretary@astribe.com

Drive Through Voucher Pick Up

Feed the Children, Absentee Shawnee Tribe & Citizen Potawatomi Nation are partnering to feed and assist families in need.
Each family will receive a 25-pound box of food, a 15-pound box of essentials and additional items.
LIMITED NUMBER OF VOUCHERS
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
ONE PER HOUSEHOLD
CDIB REQUIRED TO PICK UP VOUCHER
Friday May 26 & Tuesday May 30, 1:30 pm - 3 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards, Shawnee, OK

Memorial Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day.

Sealed Bid Auction

OPENING DATE: THURSDAY JUNE 22, 2023 AT 12:00pm
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma will be offering salvage vehicles, miscellaneous heavy equipment, office furniture and equipment for sale at a SEALED BID AUCTION with all sales final to the highest bidder.
All items will be SOLD AS IS with attachments, parts, accessories, or quantities as shown at time of the sale.

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