Announcements & Events

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

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

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.

The event has been postponed due to additional planning. Please watch for an updated event schedule.

AST Agriculture Department Tribal members join us for our 2nd Annual Starter Plant Distribution! April 17-21 2023 April 17 & 18 9 am - 6:30 pm April 19 - 21 9 am - 5 pm (while supplies last) 43406 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK  For questions, call 405.827.6545

AST Gift Shop Spring Inventory Sale Cardigans, Long sleeve shirts, T-shirts, drinkware and much more up to 50% off

2023 Summer Internship Are you a Native American student who is seeking a future in a healthcare related field? Available internships - 8 internships positions Date range - June 5 - July 28th (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 2023) 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 fully vaccinated as identified by the CDC 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 28TH 2023

AST members make plans to attend the AST Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The event is from 12-2 pm at the AST Complex, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK. Must provide CDIB card.

Get ready to renew your SoonerCare coverage. Update your contact information Check your mail Don't miss SoonerCare coverage updates! MySoonerCare.org or contact an ASTHA Patient Benefit Advocate What if you don't qualify for continued coverage? If you no longer quality for Medicaid, you may be able to receive health insurance coverage through the ACA marketplace at no cost to you or your tribe. Affordable: Low-cost monthly premiums when federal subsidies are applied. Comprehensive: Plans cover things like prescription drugs, doctor visits, urgent care, hospital visits and more. Visit Healthcare.gov