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”
Latest Announcements & Upcoming Events

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AST Public Safety Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Open House

Event

AST 477 Summer Youth Employment Program

Announcement

Scholarship for AST High School Seniors

Announcement

Weather closure

Announcement

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

AST Public Safety Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Open House

You are cordially invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Open House for The AST Public Safety Center   Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11 am - 3 pm 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801

AST 477 Summer Youth Employment Program

AST 477 Summer Youth Employment Program 8-week program starting June 3rd, 2024 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm •    On the job training •    Resume help •    Job application help •    Interview skills •    Customer service *    For ages 14-24 only *    Must have a current Tribal Enrollment Card *    Must be a 477 participant Applications will be accepted until  May 10th, 2024  *Limited spots available* https://www.astribe.com/forms/pl-102-477-program-application-assistance Contact Us  Please call the 477 office at  405.275.4030 ext. 3640 or ext. 3650 

Scholarship for AST High School Seniors

AST High School Seniors College Scholarship Entry Form AllNations Bank is providing one (1) $500 scholarship to an AST high school senior. The bank’s president, Steve Smith, is providing one (1) $500 scholarship to an AST high school senior. These scholarships are to assist in furthering their education after high school. The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding your entry. You will be notified if your name has been selected and we will schedule a time for you to take a photo to be placed in the AST Newsletter and on the Tribe’s media outlets. The scholarship check will be issued directly to the school the student attends. Name:                                                                                                                   Address: Phone:                                                                                                                  Email:                                                                                                                   Required documents: Tribal Enrollment Card Copy (must be the updated card) Submit forms via fax, email, mail, or at the Education drop box on the AST Shawnee Complex. DEADLINE: RECEIVED BY MAY 15, 2024 AT 5:00 PM CDT Education Department 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 405.275.4030 Ext 3533 405.273.7938 (fax) tresham@astribe.com

Weather closure

PLEASE NOTE - Due to the incoming weather the AST campus will be closing at 4:00pm today, Monday April 1.

AST Kiddy 500 Box Car Race Schedule

Tomorrow's Kiddy 500 Box Car Race is from 11 am - 1 pm at the AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
Age Group Race Time
2's and 3's     11:15 AM
4's and 5's     11:35 AM
6, 7, and 8's   11:55 AM
9 and UP        12:15 AM

REGISTRATION AND SIGN IN BEGIN
AT 11:00 AM    
RACES START IN FRONT OF
BUILDING 1
GET YOUR TICKET - GIVEAWAYS
ANNOUNCED BETWEEN RACES
HOT DOGS AVAILABLE AT
MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING

Tribal Youth & Family Engagement

FREE TRAINING OPEN TO ALL AST STAFF, PARTNERS, & STAKEHOLDERS
Tribal Youth and Family Engagement
A free training hosted by the AST Tribal Court and Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
Youth and family engagement is essential to create strong connections in our family serving programs. Join us as we discuss promising approaches in cultural youth and family engagement with  Erin Thin Elk, MSW (Sicangu Lakota). This training is free and open to all AST staff, partners, and interested community members. For more info contact

Disaster Relief Information

United Way of Pottawatomie County has compiled a list of helpful disaster relief resources. To view the list click here, https://www.unitedwaypottco.org/disaster-relief/

DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY

DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY
The Executive Committee for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has declared a “STATE OF EMERGENCY” effective as of 10:00 am on April 20, 2023. If you have an issue or need emergency assistance, please contact the AST Tribal Emergency Management Department at 405.481.8564 if you have an urgent need or seek assistance. This State of Emergency is effective for Shawnee, Little Axe and other communities within the Absentee Shawnee of Oklahoma Tribal area for Absentee Shawnee Tribal members only.

Wills Clinic

Wills Clinic presented by
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realty/Probate Department & Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
Tuesday June 20, 2023 9am - 2 pm at the Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Please bring the following-
Driver's license, tribal or state issued ID
Full names and dates of birth of your children and grandchildren
Any paperwork regarding your Indian land

AST WIA Summer Youth Program

AST WIA Summer Youth Program
8 week program starting June 5th 2023
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
  • On the job training
  • How to do a resume
  • Interview skills
  • Filling out applications
  • Customer Service


Applications will be accepted starting April 17th and ending May 5th (no exceptions)
Application must be turned in, in-person
Must be 14 years old or older

Fentanyl Awareness Class

Fentanyl Awareness Class
Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Open to everyone
Brendle Corner Community Building, 19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK (corner of Harrah Road/192nd & Hwy 9)
PRESENTED AND HOSTED BY: POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
AST TRIBAL YOUTH PROGRAM
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
BLAKE GOODMAN, SHAY FIXICO 405.275.4030

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