Announcements & Events

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.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of Labor Day.

INDIGENOUS YOUTH  CAREER ENGAGEMENT Informational Webinar & Discussion Join us for a virtual introduction to USDA Land Management Careers SEPTEMBER 14–15, 2022 1130 ET – 1700 ET AUDIENCE: Native American college students  Tribal & Non-Tribal College Advisors & Faculty Staff  Tribal Organization Program Managers Learn to Navigate the Opportunities!

School supply assistance Eligibility AST tribal members K-8th grade, ages 5-12 years Live in Oklahoma, Cleveland & McClain counties Children attending school districts in these counties that are not serviced by AST JOM are eligible AST tribal members who utilize CCDF Child Care Assistance are automatically eligible. Non-CCDF children must complete an application, provide copy of CDIB card & school enrollment verification. Contact AST CCDF School Age Children : please email child & parent's names & copy of school supply list to ASTCHILDCARE@astribe.com Non-CCDF Eligible School Age Children - request application by emailing, AST CHILDCARE@astribe.com or call 405.445.6000 Applications call also be picked by at AST Building Blocks locations. Return applications and supporting documents to the email address above. AST CCDF Program will coordinate with families regarding distrubution of school supplies.

Today, July 5, 2022, the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program is accepting applications again!!! Please complete the qualifier section to determine program eligibility (before proceeding to the full application). Please read all provided information, if you have additional questions, please call 405.275.4030 ext 6446 or 6440 or email HAF@astribe.com To start the qualifier section, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/Homeowners-Assistance-Fund-Program