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
AST CCDF Child Care Assistance
ARPA Stabilization Subgrants for Family Home Providers
Apply Now - We are now accepting applications for ARP Act Stabilization Subgrants for Family Home Providers who were open on March 11, 2021. Please contact us for details.
Subgrant period - Nov. 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023
For more information visit the link - www.astribe.com/child-care
For more information email - astchildcare@astribe.com
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
PROBATE SEMINAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 11 AM - 1 PM
AST MULTI-PURPOSE BLDG, 2029 JAMES L EDWARDS LN, SHAWNEE, OK
A seminar to go over the steps to avoid probate. This will not be setting up probate or helping anyone setup things to avoid probate.
LEGAL CLINIC
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022 & THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022
1- PM - 4:30 PM
AST COURTROOM, 2025 S GORDON COOPER DR, SHAWNEE, OK
To help Tribal Members fill out forms & answer basic legal questions.
Attorneys will not be writing up orders or petitions
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL AST COURT AT 405.275.4030 EXT 6336 OR 6241
The AST Indian Child Welfare is accepting applications for Christmas assistance.
Application deadline is Friday, October 14th.
3 ways to apply:
Online - www.astribe.com
In-person - 105 N Kimberly, Shawnee, OK
Email - ICW@astribe.com
Note: As part of the application process you may be asked to provide copies of documentation.
In order to expedite your visit, you can download the form here and print a paper copy.
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
Lady’s Ribbon Skirt Contest for Native American Heritage Month
AST members only
Adult Category (18 & up)
Youth Category (17 & under)
1 entry per submission
Send brief description of skirt submission along with contact phone number
Send photo entry and information to: secretary@astribe.com
Entries due Friday, October 28th by 5:00 P.M. Winners will be announced on Friday, November 18th.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Date: September 28, 2022
Hearing Date: October 18, 2022 at 6:00pm
Location: AST Health Multipurpose Building, 2029 James L. Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801
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.
This notice will be posted at the following locations and resources:
Absentee Shawnee Building Blocks CDC- Shawnee, OK
Absentee Shawnee Building Blocks CDC- Little Axe, OK
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex Building #1 Reception Area, Shawnee, OK
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health Clinic, Shawnee and Norman, OK
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Shawnee After School Program- Shawnee, OK
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Website- www.astribe.com
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.
Angel Tree Program
The Indian Child Welfare Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts to Absentee Shawnee children and elders. The program is designed to support AST foster children, children in legal guardianship, low income families and Elders 60 years and older. Once an angel has been registered and accepted their Christmas wish list is placed on ICW’s Christmas tree for donors to purchase gifts. The gifts are distributed to the family to place under their Christmas tree.
Angel Tree Participant Requirements:
Must be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member or enrolled with a Federal Recognized Tribe
Must be 0-17 years old or an Elder 60 years and older
Must live within Cleveland, Pottawatomie, and Oklahoma counties
Must not exceed the income requirements:
Household Size Net Monthly Income Limit Household Size Net Monthly Income Limit
1 $1,064 5 $2,557
2 $1,437 6 $2,930
3 $1,810 7 $3,304
4 $2,184 8 $3,677
In order to expedite your visit you can Download the form here and print a paper copy.
Application deadline
11:00 PM, Friday, October 14, 2022
3 ways to apply:
Online – www.astribe.com
In-Person – 105 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, OK
Email – ICW@astribe.com
For more information contact Indian Child Welfare at 405.395.4490