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

Event

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.

Economic Impact Payment Amounts

You can now view your Economic Impact Payment amounts, if any, within your online account.
www.irs.gov/account

Graduation Stole Request Form

AST High School Seniors
Graduation Stole Request Form
The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding your application, where your stole will be sent to, or scheduling a time for you to pick up your stole. Make sure the information is current. If your contact information changes after you submit your application notify the Education Department immediately. We will not be responsible for lost stoles, stoles being sent to incorrect addresses, or the inability to schedule a pick up time.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual violence is any type of unwanted sexual contact, ranging from sexist attitudes and actions to rape and murder. Sexual violence can include words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will. An offender might also use force, threats, manipulation, or coercion to commit sexual violence.

86th Semi-Annual General Council April 17, 2021

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma
86th Semi-Annual General Council
April 17th, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
(behind Thunderbird Casino, 15700 OK-9, Norman, OK 73026)
GC Booklets
Beverages/food
COVID-19 vaccines
PPE
Call us for more information, 405.275.4030

Office of Representative Submissions

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is seeking qualified applicants to fill the vacancy of the
OFFICE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Please submit letter of intent and resume to
Office of Tribal Secretary,
2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801, secretary@astribe.com
All applicants must be able to pass background checks from the election commission.
Deadline for submission is May 7, 2021.

AST Complex closed April 2, 2021 for Good Friday

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe
will be closed 
Friday, April 2, 2021
for GOOD FRIDAY

Tax Preparation Services Still Available!

Tax Preparation Services
The IRS has extended the deadline for filing from April 15th to May 15th.
Tax Preparation Services are open to the community. Those meeting the low-to-moderate income of $57,000 are eligible for free income tax filing, form 1040 and 1040SR.
Required Tax Documentation:
Photo identification, social security card, medical/dental expenses, 1099 form, W-2 form, 1099-R form, last year's taxes and receipts for any charitable donations.
Tax Preparation Times:
Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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