"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
Most Recent
AST 477 & Education Class of 2024 Graduation Banquet
Event
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
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
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
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
There is a strong possibility tribal members will experience rolling power outages today. There have been reports that power has been out for several hours. If any Tribal Members do experience power outages, please report them immediately to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
The Warming Shelters continue to remain open to Tribal members. If you find yourself unable to travel in these weather conditions please reach out to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
It is possible that Tribal Members might experience power interruptions after midnight. Don't be alarmed if this happens. The interruptions should last no more than an hour and a half at most.
If any Tribal Members do experience power outages, please report them immediately to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the AST Complex will be closed TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 16th. ALSO, the REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING scheduled for Wednesday, February 17th will be rescheduled.
Follow us here for information regarding future closures and the rescheduling of the REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING.
OG&E just reported that they will NOT be holding more rolling power outages moving forward Monday. OG&E initially said that it would have rolling power outages but just reversed that decision.
If any Tribal Members do experience power outages, please report them immediately to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
The Warming Shelters continue to remain open to Tribal members! If you find yourself unable to travel in these weather conditions please reach out to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562. If you have questions or plan on attending either of the warming shelters, please reach out to the designated contact line for each shelter before you leave your home. (see below).
On February 14, 2021 the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has declared a state of emergency. With this directive, the Executive Committee has decided to open up the warming shelters today at 5 p.m. February 14, 2021 for TRIBAL MEMBERS. The designated shelters are the Multi-Purpose Building located at 2029 James L. Edwards Lane in Shawnee and the Little Axe Health Center located at 15951 Little Axe Drive in Norman.
The Executive Committee has approved the use of the Multi-Purpose Building in Shawnee and the Little Axe Health Center as emergency warming shelters IF power outages occur. As of right now, the threat of this storm is brutal cold temperatures and hazardous roads. IF the shelters are opened, we will post information here and on the website. We know tribal members are worried about staying warm. Tribal members that are having trouble with their heaters not working properly can call Diane Ponkilla at 405.617.4105. If you begin to experience electrical issues i.e.