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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Scholarship for AST High School Seniors

Announcement

Weather closure

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Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Good Friday Closure

Announcement

PACT ACT: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event! 

Event

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.

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, April 24, 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 1st day of April 2024.

Good Friday Closure

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, March 29, 2024 for Good Friday.

COMPLEX CLOSURE May 14th, 2021

CLOSURE NOTICE
Due to a water main break in Shawnee, the Executive Committee has decided to close the complex at noon today, Friday May 14th.

AST Gift Shop Open by Appointment Only

Our AST Gift Shop (Shawnee Location) is now open to ALL by appointment only Monday–Friday 8am -5pm.
We are also still adhering to CDC guidelines.  We will require your temperature to be taken before entering our building and masks must be worn properly to enter. We will only allow 2 customers in at a time and we request that social distancing (six feet) is maintained.

WIA Summer Youth Program

WIA Summer Youth Program
  • 14-18 years of age
  • Taking applications through June 1st, 2021
  • First come First serve
  • Must meet all WIA requirements
Applications can be found on the AST website under Governor/WIA
You may email completed applications and all documents to alvinab@astribe.com

American Rescue Plan

You May Be Eligible for a $0 Cost Health Plan Under the American Rescue Plan.
Help yourself, help your tribe and see if you will qualify for coverage that will provide you and your family with immediate access to specialized healthcare at no cost to you or your tribe.
Did you know? The American Rescue Plan (ARP), recently signed into law by President Biden, increases and expands eligibility for cost-savings programs under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the form of premium cost assistance for individuals enrolled in Health Insurance Marketplace plans.

National Prevention Week Virtual Scavenger Hunt

 Join the Native Connections & SASP Grants in a free and virtual scavenger hunt for SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week happening May 9-15, 2021. To participate simply download the GooseChase App on your phone, enter the game code, and complete missions to tally up points for a chance to win prizes! This activity is open to ages 12-24 years old and each participant will receive a free t-shirt simply for participating.

Election Commission Seeking Alternates

SEEKING ALTERNATES FOR ELECTION COMMISSION
The Election Commission is seeking individuals to serve as alternates. Alternates must meet the requirements listed in the Election ordinance.
If you are interested, please submit your letter of interest to Election Commission Via E-mail Election.Commission@astribe.com
Once we receive your letter of interest, we will begin the process.

Phase 2 Begins May 10, 2021

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will move to Phase 2 Monday, May 10, 2021

OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance

405.275.4030

Masks are still required

College/Vocational Graduation Stole Request Form

 College/Vocational Graduation Stole Request Form
The Executive Committee will be sponsoring graduation stoles for 2021 College and Vocational graduates. The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding where you would like your stole to be sent or scheduling a time for you to pick up a stole. Make sure the information is current. If it changes after you submit your form contact 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.

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