Where is Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma located?

Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma. Its BIA region is Southern Plains.

What is the official website of Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?

The official website of Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is www.astribe.com.

What is near Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?

Listed near Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma: 37 other Tribal Nations in Oklahoma.

Where does Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma post online?

Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has official pages on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

At a glance

The basics about Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.

Land and area

Tribal office
2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

Region
BIA Southern Plains Region, Southern Plains Regional Office
Government

Governor John Raymond Johnson

Elected
June 17, 2023

Next election
June 19, 2027

Recognition
Federally recognized

Main line
(405) 275-4030

About Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe in Oklahoma. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.

Last checked October 28, 2026.

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Government and contacts Tribal office in Shawnee, Governor John Raymond Johnson, main phone (405) 275-4030
Services General Assistance, through the BIA Southern Plains Regional Office; Programs: 477 Program and After School Program eligibility by status
Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Southern Plains Regional Office Opening soon
Events Events: Calendar and Calendar
News and announcements News and announcements: Announcements & Events and Announcements
Health 70 Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma

Help available near Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

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Indian Health Service facilities in Oklahoma

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Nearby Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

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Quick facts

State: Oklahoma

Leadership

John Raymond Johnson

Governor
Diane Ponkilla

Lt. Governor
Marilyn Little Axe

President
Charlotte Ellis

Treasurer
Phyllis Johnson

Secretary
Eileen Pearce

Vice President

From the Nation's website · last checked Oct 28, 2026

Contact

Main office

Address: 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
Phone: (405) 275-4030
BIA agency: Southern Plains Regional Office
More: Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)

Departments

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From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026

Recognition and region

Name: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Recognition status: Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
BIA region: Southern Plains

Quick answers

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Where is Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma located?: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma. Its BIA region is Southern Plains.
Is Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma federally recognized?: Yes. Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is a federally recognized tribe.
What is the official website of Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?: The official website of Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is www.astribe.com.
What help is available near Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?: Local offices on record for Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
What is near Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma?: Listed near Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma: 37 other Tribal Nations in Oklahoma.
Where does Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma post online?: Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has official pages on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Recognition status history

Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026

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Page last updated: October 19, 2026
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Sources

www.astribe.com(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Next steps

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