MEDIA RELEASE
February 17, 2026
2026 PRIMARY ELECTION CANCELLED
FROM: The AST Election Commission
There were no filings for the Open Positions on the Election Commission during the Filing Period in January 2026. The Primary Election scheduled for March 17, 2026, is hereby cancelled.
Election Commissioner James C. Spybuck, Jr., met with John Johnson, Governor of the AST Executive Committee, to inform him of the AST Election Commission's decision to cancel the Primary Election for March 17, 2026. We understand this change may raise questions, and we want to assure you that the current members will continue to serve the community's interests.
The Election Commission will continue to serve with its current elected Members and appointed Alternates per ARTICLE VI-ELECTIONS, SECTION 6 Alternates, and ARTICLE VIII – VACANCIES, SECTION 2, of the Constitution. Your ongoing support and trust are appreciated as we maintain stability and service to the community.
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with the Election Commission Office at 405.273.4030 ext. 3537 or email election.commission@astribe.com. You can also visit our Election Commission website, https://www.astribe.com/election-commission, for the latest updates on election matters.
Calling all caregivers, elders and grandparents raising grandchildren -
March 28 2026 from 10 am to 12 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building,
Must RSVP by March 14
RSVP to Sianna Morgheim 405.827.7704 or 405.701.7190
smorgheim@astribe.com or bfelton@astribe.com
Make sure you attend the AST 477 JOM Parent Committee Meeting.
WHEN: February 25, 2026 from 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm
WHERE: AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
The AST Veterans Association recently elected new officers!
Commander-Taren Williams, Executive officer-Bill Bayliss, Operations Officer-Elijah Foreman, Admin-Fin.-Twila Parker, First Sergeant-Adam Trammell-Lane, Chaplain-Raymond Tiger.
Veterans make sure to attend their next meeting February 14 at 10 am at Thunderbird Casino in Norman!
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, “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 February 18, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 3rd day of February 2026.
DUE TO incoming inclement WEATHER,
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe
will be closing at
3 pm Friday, January 23, 2026
Closed all day
Monday January 26, 2026
reopening 10 am
Tuesday January 27, 2026
It’s Almost TAX TIME!
The Absentee-Shawnee Tribe: Office of the Tribal Secretary is once again offering FREE VITA Tax Prep Services to the public.
Start Date is Tuesday January 27th, 2026.
See flyer for eligibility requirement.
To make an appointment, please call Alexas Rosales at 405.275.4030 Ext: 3641.
The Executive Committee of the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, "Executive Committee Meetings" here by calls and declares public notice that the SPECIAL meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00 A.M has been rescheduled due to possible incoming inclement weather. The SPECIAL meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00 A.M at the Absentee-Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 22nd day of January 2026
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, “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 January 21, 2026 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 2nd day of January 2026.
We are so excited to announce that registration is now open for 2026 AST Language Classes.
Make sure you sign up today and
Ka si wi nwi to wa pa - Let's Speak Shawnee!
Deadline to sign up is February 7, 2026.
To sign up online, click here,
https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/language-enrollment-form
Deadline to register is February 7 2026.