Due to the influx of Winter ARPA Applications the Enrollment Department will be closed to the public on Friday January 13th to focus on processing applications. All calls and emails will be returned when we return to normal business hours on Tuesday January 17th.
ARPA applications can be submitted by mail, email, black drop box in front of PD, brown drop box in building 1 and via online form by clicking here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/2023-Arpa-Winter-Assistance-Program
On behalf of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, the Executive Committee in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has established an 2023 Winter ARPA General Welfare Assistance. The program will be for eligible enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal members. All AST tribal members ages 18 and older, who are on the roll as of June 1st, 2021, are eligible to receive a one (1) time payment of $500.
2023 Winter Assistance Program Application Acceptance: Wednesday, January 4th, 2023
In- Person Elder (55+) Application Assistance: Friday, January 20th, 2023 @MPB from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Check mail-outs begin: Friday, February 3rd, 2023.
Deadline: Tuesday, February 28th @ 5:00 PM CST.
Questions, 405.481.8625, arpahelp@astribe.com.
To apply, click here: No Longer Taking Applications
AST Gift Shop Christmas SALE
Get 15% off all Pendleton products.
Promo until December 23.
AST Gift Shop - 2 locations
2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801
(Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)
15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK 73026
(December 15th, 9 am - 3 pm)
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Cultural Preservation Department
Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaways
FOR EVERY $20 SPENT AT AN AST GIFT SHOP, CUSTOMERS EARN
ONE {1} TICKET INTO OUR HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS!
TWELVE CHANCES TO WIN A GIVEAWAY PRIZE EVERY WEEKDAY
BETWEEN DECEMBER 5TH THROUGH DECEMBER 20TH!
Layaway purchases excluded from giveaway drawings. Winner will be contacted via information provided on ticket card.
All drawing items won must be picked up at Shawnee Gift Shop, Bldg 6 by January 6, 2023.
Little Axe Location: 15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK
Shawnee Location: 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the AST Tax Commission office is closing at 3 PM today, Tuesday November 29. They will reopen at 8 AM on Wednesday, November 30. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the AST Tax Commission office is closing at noon today, Monday November 28. They will reopen at 8 AM on Tuesday, November 29. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The AST Tax Commission office will be closed from 10 AM - 11:30 AM TODAY,Tuesday November 22 and will reopen at 1 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Notice from the Enrollment Department
The Enrollment Department is attempting to contact members who are eligible for the 05/06 Per Capita Payment.
Letters have been mailed to eligible members, but we have many that are outstanding.
Please contact our office at Enrollment@astribe.com or 405.481.8650 with questions regarding eligibility.
Note-This is a one-time disbursement available to eligible members when they turned 18. Members must have been enrolled prior to 12/05/2005 to qualify. Please do not reapply if you have already receive these funds.
The Enrollment Office will be closed for training on Thursday October 27 from 10 am - 3 pm.
During this time, they will not be able to respond to phone calls, emails or take walk-ins.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE-Virtual Link
Date: October 18, 2022
Hearing Date: October 18, 2022 at 6:00pm
Location: AST Health Multipurpose Building, 2029 James L. Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801 and Virtually (See below.)
Purpose: The purpose of this public hearing is to allow public comments relating to the draft AST 102-477 plan. The final Plan will be submitted to the P.L. 102-477 for the approval of the plan to be used for the plan period 1/1/2023-12/31/2025. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting to give feedback on the draft plan and this input will be considered when completing the final AST 102-477 Plan. Items of interest to be discussed will include the following:
Employment, Education and Training Services
Enhance the Quality of Child Care
If anyone who wishes to comment but cannot attend the public hearing, they may do so by sending a letter to the AST CCDF Programs address or email astchildcare@astribe.com. Copies of the draft AST 102-477 Plan can be requested prior to the hearing from ASTChildCare@astribe.com or by calling 405.275.4030.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/BrianaPonkilla You can also dial in using your phone. United States: 669.224.3412 Access Code: 754-227-813 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 754 227 813 Or dial directly: 754227813@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##754227813 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
For further information about this notice or the AST 102-477 Plan, please contact Briana Ponkilla, CCDF Coordinator, Briana.ponkilla@astribe.com or Twyla Blanchard, Self-Governance Director, twylab@astribe.com or 405.275.4030.
AST Veterans Association
Raffle Tickets for sale - $1 per ticket
Winners will be announced Nov. 5 at the Bingo for Dementia Prevention
Multi-Purpose Bldg
2029 James L Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK
To purchase tickets, please call Twila Parker at 405.229.8052
Prizes are 3 pairs of Manitoba Moccasins; Pendleton Blanket & Ninja Air Fryer & Grill