Announcements & Events

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  

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday February 20, 2023 for Presidents' Day

The AST Tax Commission will be closed from 8 am - 12 pm  for training on Friday, February 10, 2023. We will reopen at 1 pm.

OPENING LATER In anticipation of the weather moving through tonight, the AST Complex will open at noon, Thursday February 2, 2023

DUE TO THE inclement weather, THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE WILL close at 12 pm today, Monday, January 30 and will be CLOSED Tuesday, January 31. We will reopen at 10 am on Wednesday, February 1.