Announcements & Events

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.  

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.  

Please note that the AST Tax Commission is closed from 4-5pm  today, Tuesday November 15th. They will reopen at 8 am tomorrow, November 15th.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday November 11, 2022 in honor of Veterans Day.

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 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    

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.

  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