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 477 & Education Class of 2024 Graduation Banquet

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AST Public Safety Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/Open House

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AST 477 Summer Youth Employment Program

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Scholarship for AST High School Seniors

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Weather closure

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AST 477 & Education Class of 2024 Graduation Banquet

AST 477 & Education Class of 2024 Graduation Banquet JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF CELEBRATION AT OUR GRADUATION BANQUET  SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2024  1:00PM TO 4:00PM  AST MULTl-PURPOSE BUILDING  2029 JAMES L EDWARDS LANE  SHAWNEE, OK 74801  Banquet is ONLY for AST & Active 477 Participants that Graduated from High School, College or Vocational School. Graduate will be allowed to bring ONLY two guests. (Please RSVP, must have tickets to attend) Please dress in business or traditional attire. Please RSVP before May 20, 2024 405.275.4030 Ext. 3639 or Ext. 3536 Submit a photo of your graduate to 477program@astribe.com to include in slideshow! 

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

Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps Program for Women

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE ENSURING HOPE PROJECT
MEDICINE WHEEL & 12 STEP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN
OUTCOMES
Individuals return to natural order
Help rebuild families and assume roles as warriors Achieve sobriety and grow
Bring a person's life from despair to happiness & service
Making the Medicine Wheel & 12 steps a part of everyday life is a warrior's journey
Every Wednesday April 27, 2022
6:00pm-8:00pm CST Virtual classes
To register for this class use QR code or follow link:

Shawnee/Tecumseh Indian Education Powwow

Save the date!
Shawnee/Tecumseh Indian Education Craft Market & Powwow
Saturday May 21, 2022
 Citizen Potawatomi Nation 
 Firelake Dance Grounds 
1702 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee OK 74801 
(next to Firelake Grocery Store)
Schedule 
 Gourd Dancing @ 2PM                Supper @ 5PM                     Grand Entry @ 6:30PM  Closing @ 11PM                   Sponsored by Victor Cope
SPECIAL DRUM CONTEST - WINNER TAKE ALL!
  Vendors: $40 + Donation Item ($25 Value)

Find Your Future Summer Ed. Camp at OU!

Are you thinking about college? Interested in exploring the field of Education?
The Find Your Future Summer Education Camp is for you!

Good Friday Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be CLOSED Friday April 15, 2022
for Good Friday

General Council Reminder

88th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Thunderbird Event Center, Norman, OK
Light breakfast served
$10 slot free play for AST members
FREE promotional items/bags
Elders Council raffle tickets - 50/50 pot & $139 Omaha Steak gift card
AST Public Health will be administering COVD-19 shots
before the meeting in the Warrior Room from 9-10 AM
Masks REQUIRED to attend meeting

Starter Plant Distribution Event

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Agriculture Department
Starter Plant Distribution Event
April 18-22, 2022
9 AM - 4 PM
40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK
For AST Members ONLY
First come first served
Limited Supply
Must pick up in person
4 plants per person - tomato, pepper, yellow squash, cucumber & zucchini
For more information contact:
Andy Warrior 405.432.6257
andreww@astribe.com
or
Craig Blanchard 405.434.4300
CraigB@astribe.com

Intertribal Youth Advisory Board Meeting

Hosted by Native Connections & SASP Grants
Intertribal Youth Advisory Board Meeting
A way for  YOUR voice to be heard in your community!
Attend our next meeting on 
Friday, April 8 from 4-5 PM via GOTOMEETING
Chances to win prizes through virtual games & drawings.
 Open to native youth ages 12-24

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