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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Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative latest video

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AST 477 & Education Class of 2024 Graduation Banquet

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Weather closure

PLEASE NOTE - Due to the incoming weather the AST campus will be closing at 3:00pm today, Monday May 6.
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Job Fair

Job Fair Meet with HR representatives from Thunderbird Casino, Absentee Shawnee Tribe & AST Health Systems Saturday, May 11 10 am - 2 pm Thunderbird Casino, Event Center Dress to impress Interviews on the spot
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Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative latest video

Check out the following testimonial from ADPI Dementia Care Services Testimony (2024) by Tina Ontiveros The Music & Memory program is funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) though the Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative (ADPI) grant. Click here to watch the video, https://www.asthealth.org/seeking-hope
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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! 
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Ribbon Skirt Workshop

Ribbon Skirt Workshop for beginning sewers August 26, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Class will be at the AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801. Contact Cultural Preservation at 405.275.4030 x6238 to reserve your spot. Class sizes are limited.

Regular Executive Committee Meeting Notice

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, August 18th, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Food Pantry Applications Available August 3, 2021

Beginning August 3, 2021applications for food distribution will be available online or requested via mail.
Completed applications have to be turned in to the food pantry, 40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK 74873.

Memo from Governor Johnson

Tribal members,
 With the rise in COVID cases in the recent days, I stress the importance of following all CDC guidelines. I would also like to encourage all tribal members to get the COVID vaccine. Please do your part to help keep your family and our tribe safe.
Thank you,
Governor John R. Johnson

After School Program Start Date & Out of School Time

Date:  July 27, 2021
Re: ASP Start Date & Out of School Time
Parents,
We are pleased to announce that our start date for the After School Program will be August 16, 2021. At this time, we will only be able to pick up from Tecumseh Schools and South Rock Creek.  As soon as we are able to hire more tutors we will expand to the Shawnee Public School. At this time, we are only taking waiting list applications. Families will be notified as soon as we are able to compile the enrollment list.

Tribal Complex moves to a modified Phase III, Monday, July 26, 2021

Due to the spike of COVID-19 the Executive Committee has made changes as follows:
All employees and visitors are required to wear a mask. Masks are also required at all meetings.
Temperature check will still be required of employees and visitors. 
Appointments are now required for any visitors. 
Front doors to each of the business buildings will return to a locked status. 

Culture is Prevention Series | Week 9: Virtual Beaded Bracelet Class

The Native Connections & SASP Grants invites you to join a virtual beaded bracelet class led by Cheyenne Downey (Absentee Shawnee). This free and virtual bead class is open to all ages and will be on Thursday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM CST. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/1ZWkSVcr5gcAAbq27. For more information, please contact Angela Gonzalez at agonzalez@astribe.com or 405.701.7995.

Regular Executive Committee Meeting Notice

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, July 28th, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

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