Announcements & Events
Announcement
Please note that the Tribal store (Thunderbird Express) will be closed Sunday, March 13th due to construction. The store will reopen Monday morning for normal business hours.
Announcement
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members, If You Are Interested In Serving On One Of The Following Boards Commissions, Committees Or Councils:
ASEDA
ASHA Housing
Cultural Advisory Council
Foster Care Licensing Committee
Gaming Commission
Health
Tax Commission
TEC
Please Submit Your Letters Of Interest With Resume Attached To:
Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, 0K 74801
secretary@astribe.com
Announcement
1st Annual Absentee Shawnee Tribe ICW
Egg My Yard!
Surprise the kiddos Easter morning with a yard full of eggs!
Candy stuffed eggs will be scattered throughout the front yard with a note from the Easter Bunny!
30 Eggs $25
50 Eggs $35
70 Eggs $45
Limited spots available in Shawnee, Little Axe, McLoud, Newalla & Tecumseh
To purchase your delivery or to sponsor a family, complete & return the Egg My Yard Form with payment to
ICW Department, 105 N Kimberly, Shawnee, OK 74801 on or before 5:00 PM Friday, April 1, 2022.
Payments made by check or money order
For more information contact ICW at 405.395.4490
Announcement
ARE YOU GRADUATING THIS MAY?
We want to honor the 2022 AST Graduates
Send us your full name, hometown, high school/college, degree or major and a photo (JPEG) to media@astribe.com by April 11, 2022.
The graduates will be featured in the Absentee Shawnee News.
Announcement
Due to the inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, February 25, 2022.
Announcement
Due to the
expected inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, the Tribal Campus will be closed:
Wednesday, February 23 and Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Announcement
Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program Now taking applications!!!
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 6275 or email HAF@astribe.com
To start the qualifier section, click here,
https://www.astribe.com/forms/Homeowners-Assistance-Fund-Program
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, February 21, 2022 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Announcement
Applications are being accepted for the Tribal Weatherization Program. See flyer for details. To apply online,
click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/tribal-weatherization-program
For questions or a paper application, call Donnie Marshall at 405.827.4311 or dmarshall@astribe.com.
Announcement
Please note that the Tax Prep Services Event for Saturday, February 25th 2022 is CANCELED due to weather conditions.
Announcement
Due to the weather conditions, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be CLOSED Friday, February 4, 2022.
Announcement
PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022 IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.
Announcement
DUE TO THE IMPENDING WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE WILL CLOSE AT NOON TODAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
AND WE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Announcement
Tax Preparation Services
To make an appointment please call, 405.275.4030, x6431
Location, Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
Start date, Tuesday February 1, 2022, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Tuesday's 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday's 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday's 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free income tax filing : Forms 1040 or 1040 SR
Eligibility: Total household income of $58,000 or below; AST member or AST widow/widower of AST member
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Photo ID
Social Security Card
Medical/Dental Expenses, if any
1099 Form
W-2 Form
Last Year’s Taxes
Charitable Donations Receipts, if any
IRS Letter 6419
Announcement
In accordance with the change in operations and the Tribal Government Offices movement to Phase II, the gift shop is now open to TRIBAL MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES only for shopping. If possible, we do encourage curbside and porch shopping. We ask if you are wanting to shop
PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
with the Gift Shop Manager, Mrs. Merry Rodriguez, 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
AST Gift Shop
Cultural Preservation Department - Gift Shop:
Mrs. Merry Rodriguez
Gift Shop Manager 405.275.4030 x6310
Thank you!
Announcement
The AST Tag/Tax Commission is now located west of Finance/Title VI
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Announcement
COMPLEX CLOSURE!
PLEASE NOTE : A water line supplying the complex has been accidentally cut by a contractor and the AST complex is closing at 2 pm today, Thursday January 6th. Also, the complex is CLOSED tomorrow, Friday January 7th for cleaning due to the increased COVID cases.
Announcement
Due to the increased numbers of positive and exposed COVID-19 cases, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal complex will be closed Friday, January 7th for cleaning. The complex will resume normal hours Monday, January 10th.
Announcement
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 1, 2024
Monday, January 15, 2024
President’s Day
Monday, February 19, 2024
Good Friday
Friday, March 29, 2024
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2024
Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Independence Day
Thursday & Friday, July 4 & 5, 2024
Absentee Shawnee Day
TBD
Labor Day
Monday, September 2, 2024
Indigenous Day
Monday, October 14, 2024
Veteran’s Day
Monday, November 11, 2024
Thanksgiving
Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29, 2024
Christmas
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24 & 25, 2024
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