Announcements & Events

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY  OF  AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS FOR  THE PROPOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY ROAD EXPANSION ON ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA TRACT 820-201-H, POTAWATOMIE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA  The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Southern Plains Regional Office announces the availability of and invites public comments on the Environmental Assessment (EA) & Finding of No Significant Impact  (FONSI) for a proposed right-of-way (ROW) road expansion on Absentee Shawnee Tribal Trust property 820-201-H. The site for the proposed ROW road expansion is located approximately 3.6 miles (straight-line distance) northeast of the town center of Tecumseh, Oklahoma. The purpose of the proposed action will be to create access from the 2.50-acre 820-201-H allotment to a 40-acre Absentee Shawnee Trust Tract (820-201-C) to serve Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members.  The proposed project will consist of extending an existing gravel road section 330ft east-west and 30ft north-south to reach the 820-201-C tract. Based on the EA dated February 2024, which analyzes the potential impacts of the proposed action, it has been determined that the proposed action will not have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment, therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required and a FONSI has been signed by the Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Regional Office.  The EA and FONSI are available for review at the BIA Southern Plains Regional Office in Anadarko, Oklahoma.  Arrangements to review the EA and FONSI should be made with Michael Hardsaw prior to your visit.  Mr. Hardsaw can be reached at 405.933.3678 or via email at michael.hardsaw@bia.gov.   The FONSI is a finding on environmental effects, not a decision to proceed, therefore it cannot be appealed.  25 CFR 2.7 requires a 30-day appeal period after the decision to proceed with the action is made before the action may be implemented.  Appeal information will be made publically available when the decision to proceed is made. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR BID ON CONSTRUCTION.  Written comments and/or questions related to the EA and FONSI should be directed to:  Bureau of Indian Affairs, Southern Plains Regional Office  Attn: Michael Hardsaw, Interim Regional Environmental Scientist  P.O. Box 368  Anadarko, OK  73005 

Did you know our 477 Department has youth services? And it's open to all Native Americans! To find out more, click here https://www.astribe.com/477-program or to apply https://www.astribe.com/.../pl-102-477-program...

Join our language team as a Learning Advocate and help preserve the Shawnee language! We are looking for passionate individuals to teach, learn, and share the beauty of our culture. Apply today! Email ASTlanguage@astribe.com for inquiries. #ShawneeLanguage #PreserveOurCulture #LanguageRevitalization

After School Program-Horseshoe Bend Accepting Applications •    ASP-HSB for school age children ages 5 years (Kinder) thru 12 years •    For AST Enrolled Children who attend North Rock Creeks Schools •    Summer Program Begins Soon •    Will be Open M-F, 7:30P-5:30P •    Closed when NRC is closed •    ASP-HSB is not DHS Licensed •    Snacks will be provided •    Accepting all children but AST and Native children with CDI B cards will have preference.  AST 477 Program is now taking waiting list applica­tions for the ASP-HSB which will begin soon for school age children who have completed Kinder­garten and up to age 12. This is for AST children who attend North Rock Creek Schools or live in the area. The program will be held at the new After School Program HSB building located at 46309 Garrett's Lake Road.  To request a waiting list application,  please Email:  ASTHSBAfterschool@astribe.com  If you have questions, please call LaNora Buswell at  405.275.4030. 

Check out the Virtual Dementia Tour: (2025) Insight from Amanda Hoon, GLITEC Click here to watch the video, https://www.asthealth.org/seeking-hope  

2025 Summer Internship Are you a Native American student who is seeking a future in a healthcare related field? Available internships - 12 internships positions Date range - June 2 - July 25th (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 2025) 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 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 30 2025

Hands of Hope Project  April 14-30, 2025 10 am - 2 pm ICW Office 1318 E Independence Shawnee, OK Add your handprint to our community display symbolizing your commitment to protecting our children    

2025 ELDERS COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Elders Officers Term: 2023 to 2025 President: Twila Parker -  Cell 405.229.8052 Vice President: Audrey Dodds  - Cell 405.593.5987 Treasurer: Charlotte Ellis  - Cell 405.620.4091 Secretary: Shirley Adkins  - Cell 405.778.9353  

March 7 & 8 is Native Heritage Night! This is your chance to catch a Oklahoma Warriors hockey match. Tickets are FREE with CDIB card. Games are played at OKC Blazers ICE Centre, 8000 S I-35 Service, Road in OKC at 7 PM.