American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) has recently received scholarship support from Polaris for students to apply who are interested in or currently pursuing a trade school profession.
More information about the scholarship opportunity as well as how to apply and eligibility criteria can be found at the following link: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/516c627b/5KK0t2Ub7hG2NqHK0C6LPw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aises.org%2Fscholarships%2Faises-polaris-vocational-trades-scholarship-2023-2024. The deadline for the scholarship is August 15, 2023.
If students have any questions about the scholarship, please contact the AISES Scholarship Program Officers Taylor Kingsbery (tkingsbery@aises.org) and Monique Harvey (mharvey@aises.org).
AST School Clothing Participants -
You will receive a call from the School Clothing Program when cards are loaded. PLEASE do not call the School Clothing Program to see if cards have been loaded. Every year a school clothing application will need to be filled out with a copy of the child’s updated CDIB card.
If the CDIB card is expired, please contact the AST Enrollment Department to update the card.
School Clothing applications can be dropped off in person at the office; drop box in front of AST Police Department or by mail to Absentee Shawnee School Clothing Program, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801.
Join the team at Thunderbird Casino!
Several Food & Beverage open positions - full and part-time in Shawnee and Norman.
$250 Sign-on bonus!
To apply click here, https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=C42AC85AA4A1DC4F4E77EF7F293B94B4
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, If You Are Interested In Serving On One Of The Following Boards Commissions, Committees Or Councils:
ASTHA
Foster Care
Tax
ASHA
ASEDA
NAGPRA
Gaming Commission
Education
TEI
Please Submit Your Letters Of Interest With Resume Attached To:
Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, 0K 74801
secretary@astribe.com
If you were heavily impacted or displaced by the storms on April 19th and have not signed up for Individual Assistance through FEMA you may still do so online or by phone at the sources below by June 23rd.
Phone: 800.621.3362
Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
You can also meet face to face with specialists from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local agencies to have questions about disaster assistance answered. They may also upload any documents needed for their applications at the DRC.
Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) |Pottawatomie County (Shawnee)
Address: 130 N Louisa Ave. Shawnee, OK 74801
Hours: Sunday and Monday Closed
Tuesday thru Saturday
10am – 7pm
Feed the Children, Absentee Shawnee Tribe & Citizen Potawatomi Nation are partnering to feed and assist families in need.
Each family will receive a 25-pound box of food, a 15-pound box of essentials and additional items.
LIMITED NUMBER OF VOUCHERS
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
ONE PER HOUSEHOLD
CDIB REQUIRED TO PICK UP VOUCHER
Friday May 26 & Tuesday May 30, 1:30 pm - 3 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards, Shawnee, OK
For more information, call 405.275.4030 x6275 or email secretary@astribe.com
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE NATIVE CONNECTIONS GRANT
MESSAGES OF SUPPORT
#Chalkyourwalk
May 8th - May 12th
In support of National Prevention Week:
Write, draw and create messages of hope and support on the Sidewalks.
Please submit y our artwork to astnativeconnections@gmail.com
JOIN US IN SHARING KIND NESS TO OTHERS!
Chalk can be picked up at the Behavioral Health Shawnee Clinic.
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT:
Tiffany
trodriguez@astribe.com
Larry
ldrywater@astribe.com
or 405.878.4716
Tomorrow's Kiddy 500 Box Car Race is from 11 am - 1 pm at the AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
Age Group Race Time
2's and 3's 11:15 AM
4's and 5's 11:35 AM
6, 7, and 8's 11:55 AM
9 and UP 12:15 AM
REGISTRATION AND SIGN IN BEGIN
AT 11:00 AM
RACES START IN FRONT OF
BUILDING 1
GET YOUR TICKET - GIVEAWAYS
ANNOUNCED BETWEEN RACES
HOT DOGS AVAILABLE AT
MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING
FEMA Assistance applications are now available for those affected by the tornado. Oklahoma homeowners and renters in McClain and Pottawatomie counties who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20 could be eligible for help from FEMA.
The fastest and easiest way to apply for assistance is by visiting disasterassistance.gov.
If it is not possible to apply online, call 800.621.3362. The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
When you apply for assistance, have this information readily available:
A current phone number where you can be contacted
Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
Your Social Security number, if available
A general list of damage and losses
If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
Remember to keep receipts from all purchases related to cleanup and repair.
Disaster assistance may include financial help with temporary lodging and home repairs along with other programs to assist families.
To apply click here, https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
AST High School Seniors
College Scholarship Entry Form
AllNations Bank is providing one (1) $500 scholarship to an AST high school senior. The bank’s president, Steve Smith, is providing one (1) $500 scholarship to an AST high school senior. These scholarships are to assist in furthering their education after high school. The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding your entry. You will be notified if your name has been selected and we will schedule a time for you to take a photo to be placed in the AST Newsletter and on the Tribe’s media outlets. The scholarship check will be issued directly to the school the student attends.
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Required documents:
Tribal Enrollment Card
Copy (must be the updated card)
Submit forms via fax, email, mail, or at the Education drop box on the AST Shawnee Complex.
DEADLINE: RECEIVED BY MAY 15, 2023 AT 5:00 PM CDT
Education Department
2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 Ext 6242
405.273.7938 (fax)
tresham@astribe.com
United Way of Pottawatomie County has compiled a list of helpful disaster relief resources. To view the list click here, https://www.unitedwaypottco.org/disaster-relief/
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.
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