"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 4,760 members who live in all parts of the world as of December 31, 2025. 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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PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Construction Management At-Risk Services Second Floor Health Clinic Finish Out
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MMIR Walk 2026
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Important Notice for Applicants Receiving Property Tax or Homeowner’s Insurance Assistance Through the HAF Program
Important Notice for Applicants Receiving Property Tax or Homeowner’s Insurance Assistance Through the HAF Program – General Program Updates
To: HAF Applicants (Past, Present, and Future),
We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program. Per guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Period of Performance for HAF awards ends on September 30, 2026.
As a result, assistance provided through the HAF Program cannot extend beyond September 30, 2026.
While eligible applicants may still receive assistance for expenses incurred prior to that date, HAF funds cannot be used to cover any charges, premiums, installments, or obligations that occur after September 30, 2026.
We understand this change may create hardship and frustration for some applicants. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. At the time of award issuance, some applicants may have received award letters indicating approval for payment of property taxes, insurance, or other homeowner assistance expenses extending beyond September 30, 2026.
However, based on new guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, we are required to update our program requirements and can no longer honor payments for any obligations that become due after September 30, 2026, regardless of prior award communications. We regret this change and understand the impact it may have, but we must comply with current federal guidance governing HAF funding.
We want to clarify that assistance for mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance and utility bills may still be available; however, all such assistance will be prorated and limited strictly to eligible costs incurred on or before September 30, 2026.
Please be advised that all approved assistance must comply with these federal program requirements and timelines.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility or outstanding expenses, please contact our office for additional guidance.
Sincerely,
AST HAF Program Coordinator, Keesha Mason
For more information about HAF, click here https://www.astribe.com/homeowner-assistance-fund-haf
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.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Construction Management At-Risk Services Second Floor Health Clinic Finish Out
PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Construction Management At-Risk Services
Second Floor Health Clinic Finish Out
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, INC. is soliciting proposals from qualified construction management firms to provide Construction Management At-Risk services for an approximately 30,000 sq. ft. Health Clinic finish-out project of the second floor shell space at the Little Axe Health Clinic in Norman, Oklahoma. The project is intended to expand available space for additional healthcare services, including offices, optometry, pediatrics, occupational and speech therapy, and pediatric behavioral health.
SOLICITATION SCHEDULE:
Issue Request for Proposal: May 2026
Proposal Deadline: June 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Interviews, if conducted: To be determined
Firm Selection: Within 3 business days following interviews
The selected firm will provide pre-construction and construction phase services, including budgeting, project scoping, scheduling, project logistics, Guaranteed Maximum Price delivery, construction management, quality control, permitting, procurement coordination, budget reporting, and schedule management.
Construction management firms must submit an electronic copy of their proposal by email to Madison Schultz at mschultz@adgblatt.com and Connor Edwards at cedwards@astribe.com. Please use the subject line: ASTHA Construction Management RFP. Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to Madison Schultz at mschultz@adgblatt.com.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.
To read the full RFP click here, RFP
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.
The Native American Pre-Admission Workshop is held virtually by the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Chapter of ANAMS, the Association of the Native American Medical Students. It is designed to provide Native American pre-med students with the knowledge they need to be successful medical school applicants.
Per the Executive Committee the complex will be closed today, 2/10/21, due to the bad weather and bad road conditions. Depending on what the weather does over night, the complex may open at 10am on Thursday, February 11,2021.
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES OR
COUNCILS:
ASEDA
CULTURAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
FOSTER CARE LICENSING COMMITTEE
TEC
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS OF INTEREST
WITH RESUME ATTACHED TO:
Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Coo er Dr.
Shawnee, 0k 7451
ezrad@astribe.com