From the Election Commission:
The Election Commission has determined that the Primary Election scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025, will not be held based on the fact that there was only one Candidate who filed for office in this year’s election. The Candidate will advance to the June Annual Election. Our decision was based on the legal analysis rendered by AST Attorney General Gary Pitchlynn.
The Annual Election will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The voting polls will be located at:
The Little Axe Resource Center on Peebly Road, 1970 156th Ave NE, Norman, Oklahoma
The AST Health Multipurpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, on the Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma
The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both locations.
The Absentee Ballot Request form will be available beginning April 1, 2025:
AST tribal newsletter
AST website
Election Commission Office, Building 2 (Governor’s Building)
at the tribal complex.
Prospective Candidates filing for Elective Offices in 2025 are listed below.
ELECTION COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER (3 Year Term)
James Cody Spybuck, Jr.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (2 Year Term)
No Filing
SECRETARY (3 Year Term)
No Filing
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Election Commission Office at 275-4030 ext 3537 or election.commission@astribe.com
Little Axe Youth Rec Soccer 2025
All Games Played in Little Axe
Parent/Coaches Meeting will be held
February 25th, 6:30-7:00pm
$15
AFTER Feb. 25 price increases to $20
OPEN FOR BOYS & GIRLS 3-18 Y.O.
SIGNUPS BEGIN JAN. 27 AND GO THROUGH MARCH 21ST.
MAX CHARGE 2 YOUTH PER FAMILY.
SIGN-UPS WILL BE: ·ANYTIME MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 5pm - 6-m starting Jan. 27
WE WILL HAVE EVENING SIGNUPS FROM
6-7:30 PM ON FEB 25TH
SIGNUP AT BRENDLE CORNER COMM BUILDING LOCATED OFF OF
HIGHWAY 9 JUST EAST OF 192ND IN WHITE CHURCH LOOKING
BUILDING
Practices can begin as early as March 17th
Season will be April 5th through Approx June 7th
Any questions contact Blake Goodman at bgoodman@astribe.com or 405.617.6231
Miss, Jr. Miss, and Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City applications now open!
Interested in becoming the next Miss/Jr. Miss/Little Miss Indian OKC? - Contact them for an application by email to changingwindscs@gmail.com or apply online,
https://link.edgepilot.com/s/6ef71995/0a_invJaDEWd4JXTzoArcw?u=https://missindianokc.org/
Whether you have a passion for cultural heritage, a talent you wish to showcase, or a desire to make new friends and memories, this is a wonderful opportunity for you. Each category offers a unique chance to grow and shine among peers who share similar interests.
If you or someone you know fits the age criteria and is interested in participating, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to celebrating the achievements and talents of young Native women and fostering a supportive and empowering environment for all participants. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of something truly special!
Tax Preparation Services
To make an appointment please call, 405.275.4030, x3506
Location, Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Start date - January 28, 2025.
Tuesday's & Thursday's 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday's February 8 & March 8 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free income tax filing : Forms 1040 or 1040 SR
Eligibility: Total household income of $67,000 or below; AST members and community. Tribal members served first.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Photo ID
Social Security Card
Medical/Dental Expenses, if any
1099 Form
W-2 Form
Last Year’s Taxes
Charitable Donations Receipts, if any
IRS PIN Letter
AST Native Connections is seeking Native painting instructors to guide our Native youth, ideally during the month of February. If interested contact vscarberry@astribe.com
Check out the AST Agriculture Department featured in the new promotional video, shown for the first time yesterday at the National Indian Ag Conference.
https://youtu.be/9yui7B4AUbE?si=gFB9jTTJqodS6vYN
Applications for the 2024 AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards are now available online.
Children's Christmas $25 Gift Card Program Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at 5:00 PM CST.
Applications must be submitted before December 31st, 2024 at 5:00 PM (FIRM DEADLINE, NO EXCEPTIONS)
We are not responsible for lost or stolen gift cards.
The $25 gift cards will be mailed out by the end of January, 2025.
No Longer Accepting Applications
ATTENTION AST ELDERS -
The Executive Committee is working on mailing a 2024 Christmas gift to all AST Elders 55 and older.
Please make sure your address is correct.
ENROLLMENT OFFICE -
EMAIL - ENROLLMENT@ASTRIBE.COM
IN PERSON - 2025 S GORDON COOPER DRIVE, SHAWNEE, OK,
BLDG 1, UPSTAIRS
ONLINE ADDRESS CHANGE FORM https://www.astribe.com/enrollment-address-update/forms/address-update
Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s a special time of year and the Secretary’s Department presents the 2024 CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST
Eligibility is open to all AST youth ages 3-17
There are 4 ways you can go about making sure your kiddo gets a coloring sheet:
1). If you are local you can pick up sheets in Building number 1 at the reception desk
2). If you email arosales@astribe.com requesting what age group you are needing we will send what is needed
3). If you are needing coloring sheets to be mailed to your home address please call Alexas at 405.275.4030 Ext: 3641
4). They will be available for download on the Absentee Shawnee Tribe website page
Download coloring sheets here,
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
Ages 9-12
Ages 13-17
All coloring sheets are due by December 23rd, 2024
Winners will be announced December 30th, 2024