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

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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.

Fashion Show Postponed

The event has been postponed due to additional planning. Please watch for an updated event schedule.

Temporary Tax Commission Closure

Due to unforseen circumstances, the AST Tax Commission will be open from 8 am to 1 pm daily until further notice. If you have an appointment scheduled, please call 405.481.8600 to confirm and/or update your time within this temporary schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to continuing to provide service to our tribal members and customers. Thank you!

Starter Plant Distribution

AST Agriculture Department
Tribal members join us for our 2nd Annual Starter Plant Distribution!
April 17-21 2023
April 17 & 18 9 am - 6:30 pm
April 19 - 21 9 am - 5 pm
(while supplies last)
43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK
 For questions, call 405.827.6545

AST Ag Hog Feast & Open House

Join us for an open house and hog feast at the AST Farm House.
April 15, 2023 from 12-4 pm
AST Farm House, 43406 Benson Park, Shawnee, OK 74801
For questions, call 405.827.6545

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 Monday, April 17 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 4th day of April 2023.

Garden Boxes Class

AST Agriculture Department presents Garden Boxes with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith on April 14 2023 from10 am to 12 pm.
AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545.
PLEASE NOTE: For those who can't attend, classes are being recorded and will be posted online.

AST Gift Shop Egg Extravaganza

AST Gift Shop Egg Extravaganza
Wednesday April 5 & Thursday April 6, 2023
Visit the AST Gift Shop & receive a mystery prize egg!
Will you receive a discount coupon? Candy? Zonk?
Try your luck at the AST Gift Shop in Shawnee!
No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) egg per customer.

AST Gift Shop Spring Inventory Sale

AST Gift Shop Spring Inventory Sale
Cardigans, Long sleeve shirts, T-shirts, drinkware and much more up to 50% off

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