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

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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Weather closure

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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.

Holiday Pop-Up Shops

Holiday Pop-Up Shops
presented by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Library & Gift Shop
Friday December 9th 10-4 & Saturday Dec. 10th 9-3
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 x6416 for information
Native artisans & other crafters
For vendor information please contact pjackson@astribe.com

Veterans Day Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday November 11, 2022 in honor of Veterans Day.

Native Youth Painting Class

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE NATIVE CONNECTIONS GRANT STRENGTH OF TRADITION PROJECT
Native Youth Painting Class
OPEN TO YOUTH AGES 12 TO 24 YEARS OLD
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
1 PM TO 3:30 PM
ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER 2022 E MAIN ST SHAWNEE, OK 74801
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!
SCAN QR CODE TO REGISTER
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CONTACT TIFFANY RODRIGUEZ, NATIVE CONNECTIONS GRANT COORDINATOR, AT TRODRIGUEZ@ASTRIBE.COM OR 405.878.4716

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 November 16th 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 1st day of November, 2022

SANACPT Fashion Show

Come join the Shawnee Area Native American Child Protection Team
Native American Fashion Show
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK 74801
Saturday November 19
10 am - 2 pm
Beadwork, clothing, jewelry, home/holiday decor, gifts, food & more
For more information contact:

Enrollment Office Training Closure

The Enrollment Office will be closed for training on Thursday October 27 from 10 am - 3 pm.
During this time, they will not be able to respond to phone calls, emails or take walk-ins.

BINGO for Dementia Prevention

The Alzheimer's disease Program Initiative and Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
present
BINGO for DEMENTIA PREVENTION
Join us for an afternoon of games and learn about dementia among Native Americans
FREE entry and bingo play
Door prizes, t-shirts, great bingo prizes and snacks
November 5th from 1 pm - 4 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building, Shawnee, OK
For AST tribal members and Native Americans
Masks are required
Must be 18 years or older to play

Prescribed Fire Presentation

 Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Agricultural Department
Invites tribal members and the general public to a presentation on
PRESCRIBED FIRE
Join us!!!!
Wednesday November 30, 2022
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
AST Multi Purpose building
2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Presenter:
John Weir
Associate extension specialist
Natural resource ecology and management
Oklahoma state university

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