Announcements & Events
Announcement
DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY
The Executive Committee for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma has declared a “STATE OF EMERGENCY” effective as of 10:00 am on April 20, 2023. If you have an issue or need emergency assistance, please contact the AST Tribal Emergency Management Department at 405.481.8564 if you have an urgent need or seek assistance. This State of Emergency is effective for Shawnee, Little Axe and other communities within the Absentee Shawnee of Oklahoma Tribal area for Absentee Shawnee Tribal members only.
We currently have 2 relief centers set up for tribal members - the Multi-Purpose Building in Shawnee and Little Axe Community Center from 12-10 pm today. They will be set up tomorrow from 8 am-10 pm. Charging stations, water and snacks will be available. No pets unless they are service animals.
ICW has sandwiches for tribal members who lost they homes or were affected by the storm and for AST responders or anyone helping with relief efforts. ICW is located at 105 N Kimberly in Shawnee.
The AST Tax Commission is closed until Monday April 24, 2024.
Event
Tue, 06/20/2023 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Wills Clinic presented by
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realty/Probate Department & Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
Tuesday June 20, 2023 9am - 2 pm at the Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Please bring the following-
Driver's license, tribal or state issued ID
Full names and dates of birth of your children and grandchildren
Any paperwork regarding your Indian land
Please contact the Realty Department before the event if you need your land information at 405.275.4030 x 6246 or 6248
By appointment only to income eligible tribal members
Please call OILS at 405.943.6457 to determine eligibility and to set up your appointment before the event.
Announcement
AST WIA Summer Youth Program
8 week program starting June 5th 2023
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
On the job training
How to do a resume
Interview skills
Filling out applications
Customer Service
Applications will be accepted starting April 17th and ending May 5th (no exceptions)
Application must be turned in, in-person
Must be 14 years old or older
Current CDIB card
Any question please call Governor’s office 405.275.4030 x 6307 or x 6269
For applications, click here, https://www.astribe.com/governors-office
Class
Tue, 04/25/2023 - 6:30pm
Fentanyl Awareness Class
Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Open to everyone
Brendle Corner Community Building, 19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK (corner of Harrah Road/192nd & Hwy 9)
PRESENTED AND HOSTED BY: POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
AST TRIBAL YOUTH PROGRAM
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
BLAKE GOODMAN, SHAY FIXICO 405.275.4030
Event
Sun, 04/16/2023 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Thunderbird Casino Annual Vintage Car Show on Sunday, April 16, 2023
Registration from 9 am - 1 pm and judging from 1-3 pm
Announcement
The event has been postponed due to additional planning. Please watch for an updated event schedule.
Announcement
Due to unforseen circumstances, the AST Tax Commission will be open from 8 am to 1 pm daily until further notice. If you have an appointment scheduled, please call 405.481.8600 to confirm and/or update your time within this temporary schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to continuing to provide service to our tribal members and customers. Thank you!
Announcement
AST Agriculture Department
Tribal members join us for our 2nd Annual Starter Plant Distribution!
April 17-21 2023
April 17 & 18 9 am - 6:30 pm
April 19 - 21 9 am - 5 pm
(while supplies last)
43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK
For questions, call 405.827.6545
Event
Sat, 04/15/2023 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us for an open house and hog feast at the AST Farm House.
April 15, 2023 from 12-4 pm
AST Farm House, 43406 Benson Park, Shawnee, OK 74801
For questions, call 405.827.6545
Meeting
Mon, 04/17/2023 - 2:00pm
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 Monday, April 17 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 4th day of April 2023.
Class
Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
AST Agriculture Department presents Garden Boxes with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith on April 14 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
AST Gift Shop Egg Extravaganza
Wednesday April 5 & Thursday April 6, 2023
Visit the AST Gift Shop & receive a mystery prize egg!
Will you receive a discount coupon? Candy? Zonk?
Try your luck at the AST Gift Shop in Shawnee!
No purchase necessary. Limit one (1) egg per customer.
Announcement
AST Gift Shop Spring Inventory Sale
Cardigans, Long sleeve shirts, T-shirts, drinkware and much more up to 50% off
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, April 7, 2023 for Good Friday.
Announcement
2023 Summer Internship
Are you a Native American student who is seeking a future in a healthcare related field?
Available internships - 8 internships positions
Date range - June 5 - July 28th (8 week program)
Hours - An average of 20 hours a week
Pay - $13 per hour
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be Native American (AST Preferred) with a valid CDIB card
Current GPA of 3.0 or above preferred
Must be a High School Senior (Class of 2023) or current College/Vo-Tech student
Must be between the age of 18-24 years old
Must be available Monday - Friday 8a-5p, there may be some evenings and weekends Must be fully vaccinated as identified by the CDC
Must be available the first two weeks of the internship
HOW TO APPLY
Applications can be found on the AST Tribal Website at ASTRIBE.COM or ASTHEALTH.ORG under “Employment” or “Careers”.
Please submit a cover letter and resume along with the employment application found on the website.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the application or need assistance please
contact AST Health Human Resources at 405.701.7638.
APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 28TH 2023
Announcement
AST Elders Council Raffle Tickets are on sale!!!! 50/50 pot tickets are $1 each and Lucky Draw Tickets for a Celebrate the Horse Pendleton Blanket are $5 each.
To purchase tickets, contact Charlotte Ellis at 405.620.4091.
Drawing will be held at General Council on April 1 and you do NOT have to be present to win.
Announcement
AST members make plans to attend the AST Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The event is from 12-2 pm at the AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
Must provide CDIB card.
Class
Tue, 03/21/2023 - 6:30pm
Fentanyl Awareness Class
Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801
PRESENTED AND HOSTED BY: POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
AST TRIBAL YOUTH PROGRAM
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
BLAKE GOODMAN, SHAY FIXICO 405.275.4030
Announcement
Pre-recorded online lessons are now available to help tribal members learn to speak Shawnee. Each 15-20 minute lesson is broken into vocabulary, phrases, and brief conversations for each subject. The lessons can be viewed multiple times and are available in printable form.
For questions regarding online lessons, please email ASTLanguage@astribe.com.
Lessons can be accessed under the LANGUAGE tab on the tribal member only page https://www.astribe.com/tribal-members-only/language
Meeting
Fri, 03/17/2023 - 2:00pm
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
Public Notice
Public Hearing for Absentee Shawnee Grid Resilience Program
WHAT: The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma (AST) is hosting a community wide public hearing on the development of the Absentee Shawnee Grid Resilience Program as part of the Section 40101(d) Formula Grant.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is applying to the Section 40101(d) Formula Grant Program of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), titled Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid. The Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid Program is expected to provide $2.5 billion in formula grants to states and Tribes over the next five years with the goal of enhancing the resilience of the electric grid.
The hearing will include a presentation outlining the program, a review of the Tribe’s draft plan, and an opportunity to ask questions and suggest revisions.
WHEN: March 17, 2023, at 2 P.M. Central Time
WHERE: Multi-purpose Building AST Shawnee Campus
WHY: Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is providing this opportunity for public engagement in the development of the Absentee Shawnee Grid Resilience Program. AST is soliciting comments and feedback from the public regarding the criteria and methods outlined in the draft program narrative. The draft program narrative outlines preliminary objectives that will guide the Tribe’s investments with funding from Section 40101(d) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The program narrative will be finalized after the public hearing.
HOW: More information regarding the Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid program can be found online, including the ALRD, at the following link: https://netl.doe.gov/bilhub/grid-resilience/formula-grants .
CONTACT: Kryste Carter | kcarter@astribe.com
Pages
