Announcements & Events
Meeting
Thu, 08/17/2023 - 10:00am
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 Thursday, August 17 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 1st day of August 2023.
Class
Wed, 08/09/2023 - 5:30pm
AST Agriculture Department
presents Indian Pumpkin Cooking Class!
All ages and everyone welcome!
August 9, 2023
Starts at 5:30 pm
43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK 74801
For questions, please call 405.827.6545
Pumpkins, utensils & cookware provided!
Bringing any and all recipes is encouraged! (Please bring other additional ingredients for your recipes)
4 Outdoor cooking areas
Announcement
American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) has recently received scholarship support from Polaris for students to apply who are interested in or currently pursuing a trade school profession.
More information about the scholarship opportunity as well as how to apply and eligibility criteria can be found at the following link: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/516c627b/5KK0t2Ub7hG2NqHK0C6LPw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aises.org%2Fscholarships%2Faises-polaris-vocational-trades-scholarship-2023-2024. The deadline for the scholarship is August 15, 2023.
If students have any questions about the scholarship, please contact the AISES Scholarship Program Officers Taylor Kingsbery (tkingsbery@aises.org) and Monique Harvey (mharvey@aises.org).
Announcement
AST School Clothing Participants -
You will receive a call from the School Clothing Program when cards are loaded. PLEASE do not call the School Clothing Program to see if cards have been loaded. Every year a school clothing application will need to be filled out with a copy of the child’s updated CDIB card.
If the CDIB card is expired, please contact the AST Enrollment Department to update the card.
School Clothing applications can be dropped off in person at the office; drop box in front of AST Police Department or by mail to Absentee Shawnee School Clothing Program, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801.
Event
Fri, 07/28/2023 - 8:00pm
Friday Movie Night, anyone?
Movie : "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"
Where: McLoud Veterans Memorial Park
When : July 28th at 8PM
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is rate PG for action and mild violence.
Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
Bring the family and friends, along with a blanket and lawn chairs for this fun movie event!
For more information, contact Tiffany Rodriguez at trodriguez@astribe.com, Larry Drywater at ldrywater@astribe.com, or call us at 405.878.4716.
Meeting
Wed, 07/19/2023 - 10:00am
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, "Executive Committee Meetings" hereby calls and declares public notice that the SPECIAL meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday July 19th, 2023 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 14th day of July 2023.
Event
Tue, 08/01/2023 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
National Night Out / Back to School Bash
ASHA residents & enrolled AST kids
Enjoy the evening filled with community, food, school supplies, inflatables & games
August 1, 2023 5-8 pm
Boyscout Park, Pesotum Street, Shawnee, OK 74801
If you would like to set up a booth or would like more information please call 405.273.1050 Tara ext 213 or Linda ext 262
Provide school supplies to ages 4-18 years old and to enhance the relationship between law enforcement & the community.
Meeting
Thu, 07/27/2023 - 10:00am
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 Thursday, July 27 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 11th day of July 2023.
Event
Fri, 07/14/2023 - 6:00pm
Absentee Shawnee Native Connections Grant Presents:
SINGO Night
Open to all ages
Join us for a night of fun, music and games at SINGO Night!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Get ready to shout “Singo!” and win some amazing prizes at this fun-filled event.
Singo is a new and exciting musical spin on the classic game of Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, listen to your favorite music and win great prizes!
When: July 14th, 2023 at 6PM
Where: Shawnee Multipurpose Building, 2029 James L. Edwards Ln, Shawnee, OK 74801
For more details and information, contact Tiffany at trodriguez@astribe.com, or Larry at ldrywater@astribe.com, or call 405.878.4716.
Event
Fri, 07/28/2023 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
For Title VI participants only
Summer Fun Breakfast of Champions
Hosted by Alzheime'r's Disease Program Initiative & Title VI
July 28 - 9 am - 1 pm
The Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative and Title VI is pleased to host an event for our TITLE VI PARTICIPANTS. Dos Owings and Atheda Fletcher say, “Our Title VI members are special and we want to invite our members to share a day of “SUMMER FUN”. The schedule looks like this!! We will start with a delicious breakfast (you can get your breakfast at the MPB or Title VI building)!! Then, learn a little about dementia; play some competitive corn hole; and play competitive chair volley ball. Bingo will start later--around noon. We can play bingo, rest and have noon time snacks! A day of fun for all!”
Now the lowdown on the prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place Corn Hole Winners of the Men’s twosome team and the Women’s twosome team. For Chair Volley Ball, 1st place prizes to the 6-person winning team. Bingo is last with lots of great prizes!! So, select your team mate(s) and sign-up when you arrive at the AST Multipurpose Building in Shawnee.
This event has two goals—A little bit of DEMENTIA EDUCATION and a whole lot of FUN!!
Event
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 5:30pm
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Swearing-in Ceremony for Governor John Raymond Johnson
July 5, 2023 5:30 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Tribal members welcome
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday July 3 at 3 pm AND Tuesday July 4 2023 in observance of Independence Day
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, June 19 ,2023 in observance of Juneteenth Day.
Class
Fri, 06/09/2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
AST Agriculture Department presents Seed Saving with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith on June 9 2023 from10 am to 12 pm.
AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545.
PLEASE NOTE: For those who can't attend, classes are being recorded and will be posted online.
Announcement
Join the team at Thunderbird Casino!
Several Food & Beverage open positions - full and part-time in Shawnee and Norman.
$250 Sign-on bonus!
To apply click here, https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=C42AC85AA4A1DC4F4E77EF7F293B94B4
Event
Sat, 07/29/2023 - 11:00am to 7:00pm
SPF-PFS Grant Ensuring Hope Project
Summer Selfie Family Fun Day
For Native Youth ages 9-20.
Bring friends and family.
No more than 4 per group
Need: charged cell phone (to take selfies) Call or Email to reserve a time slot.
Limited spots available.
Saturday July 29, 2023 11 am - 7 pm
Shawnee Mall, 4901 N Kickapoo Ave, Ste 1584, Shawnee, OK 74804
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT ROB
AT RMEELY@ASTRIBE.COM OR 405.878.4716
Meeting
Thu, 06/22/2023 - 10:00am
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 Thursday, June 22 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 5th day of June 2023.
Announcement
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, If You Are Interested In Serving On One Of The Following Boards Commissions, Committees Or Councils:
ASTHA
Foster Care
Tax
ASHA
ASEDA
NAGPRA
Gaming Commission
Education
TEI
Please Submit Your Letters Of Interest With Resume Attached To:
Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, 0K 74801
secretary@astribe.com
Event
Fri, 06/30/2023 - 7:00pm
Thunderbird Casino Anniversary Celebration
Free and open to the public!
Friday June 30
Social Stomp Dance Thunderbird Casino Powwow Ground, Grand Entry 7 pm, Stomp Dance 10:30 pm Adult exhibition, all dancegrounds invited
Four $1,000 winner takes all contests! Each contest has seven $100 consolation to be paid out. Men's Fancy, Traditional, Ladies Fancy Shawl, Cloth/Buckskin
Tiny Tots 0-6 years no registration
Juniors Ages 7-12 - $150, $100, $50 (boys combined, girls combined)
Teens 13-17 - $200, $150, $100
Boys - Grass/Fancy, Traditional/Straight
Girls - Cloth.Buckskin, Fancy Shawl/Jingle
Golden Age 56+ - $600, $400, $200, Men's Combined, Ladies Combined
Saturday July 1
Registration opens at 2:30 pm, closes at Grand Entry
Gourd Dance 2 pm
Supper Break 5 pm
Inflatables 5:30 pm - 9 pm
Gourd Dance resumes 6 pm
Grand Entry 7:30 pm Dancers must dance Grand Entry on the night of their contest. All dancers must register & display a number.
Adult Categories - $600, $400, $200
Men's Straight, Traditional, Fancy, Grass
Ladies Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl, Jingle Dress
Senior Adults 46-55 - $600, $400, $200
Men's Straight Traditional, Fancy, Grass
Ladies Cloth, Buckskin, Fancy Shawl, Jingle Dress
Fireworks show 10:30 pm
Sunday July 2
FREE John Anderson OUTDOOR CONCERT
Gates 5pm
Inflatables 5:30-9:30 pm
Free watermelon feed 6 pm
Gary Gibson 6:30 pm
John Anderson Unplugged 8:30 pm
Fireworks show 10:30 pm
Monday July 3
FREE BELLAMY BROTHERS OUTDOOR CONCERT
Gates 5 pm
Inflatables 5:30-9:30 pm
Free watermelon feed 6 pm
Levi Walker 6:30 pm
Bellamy Brothers 8:30 pm
Fireworks show 10:30 pm
Powwow Head Staff
Arena Director - Randy Frazier
MC - Mark Bolin
Head Singer - Mike Kihega
Head Gourd Dancer- Jason Bender
Head Man - Dillon Moore
Head Lady -Hanna Pratt
Color Guard- Absentee Shawnee Veterans Council
Co-Hosts - Tinker Intertribal, Oklahoma Indian Bikers & 3G Cultural Club
Stomp Dance Coordinator - Scott Miller
Powwow Coordinator - Leah Bender-Bates
Three Fireworks Shows all at 10:30 pm!
July 1, 2 & 3
Announcement
If you were heavily impacted or displaced by the storms on April 19th and have not signed up for Individual Assistance through FEMA you may still do so online or by phone at the sources below by June 23rd.
Phone: 800.621.3362
Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
You can also meet face to face with specialists from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local agencies to have questions about disaster assistance answered. They may also upload any documents needed for their applications at the DRC.
Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) |Pottawatomie County (Shawnee)
Address: 130 N Louisa Ave. Shawnee, OK 74801
Hours: Sunday and Monday Closed
Tuesday thru Saturday
10am – 7pm
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