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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.
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Due to the inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, February 25, 2022.
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Due to the  expected inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, the Tribal Campus will be closed: Wednesday, February 23 and Thursday, February 24, 2022.
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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
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The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, February 21, 2022 in observance of Presidents' Day.
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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.
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Please note that the Tax Prep Services Event for Saturday, February 25th 2022 is CANCELED due to weather conditions.
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Due to the weather conditions, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be CLOSED Friday, February 4, 2022.
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PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022 IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.
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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
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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
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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!
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The AST Tag/Tax Commission is now located west of Finance/Title VI
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The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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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.
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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.
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New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day   Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Monday, January 20, 2025 President’s Day Monday, February 17, 2025 Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2025 Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2025 Juneteenth Thursday,  June 19, 2025 Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2025 Absentee Shawnee Day TBD Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2025 Indigenous Day Monday, October 13, 2025 Veteran’s Day Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, November 27 & 28, 2025 Christmas Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 & 25, 2025
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The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed  December 31.
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Domestic Violence Director:  This position oversees all aspects of the Domestic Violence program;ensures consistency of service delivery to victims of domestic/dating violence; sexual assault;stalking and human trafficking. The Domestic Violence Director is responsible for the overall planning, administration and management of the program’s services. Program Coordinator VOCA:  Determines client eligibility. This position will assist victims in the Transitional Housing Program and assist with cases proceeding through the criminal justice system.This position coordinates the daily operations of the transitional housing program and court advocacy. Assists victims who are fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and/or stalking needing emergency services, transitional housing, protective orders and court cases related to the incident. Project Coordinator: The Tribal Victim Services Coordinator will oversee the delivery of all direct services, grant reporting, grant compliance, and all other oversight pertaining to the administration of this grant and its goals. The Tribal Victim Services Coordinator for the OVC TVS Set-Aside FY20 grant under Domestic Violence Department of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma will be responsible for the planning, coordination and development of all activities related to the enhancements and expansion of services for victims. Also, the coordinator will work alongside the Domestic Violence Staff to assist with the coordination and management of other victims of crime such as domestic violence, dating violence, sex trafficking and stalking. Sexual Assault Coordinator: The Sexual Assault Coordinator for the Domestic Violence Program of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma will be responsible for the planning, coordination and development of all activities related to the enhancements and expansion of services for victims/survivors of sexual assault. Also, the coordinator will work alongside the Domestic Violence Staff to assist with the coordination and management of other victims of crime such as domestic violence, dating violence, sex trafficking and stalking. Cultural Outreach Coordinator: The Cultural Outreach Coordinator assists victims/survivors of elder abuse, survivors of homicide, adult victims of child sexual assault/abuse, as well as victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking and stalking with their current situation. They will respond to referrals of elder abuse/neglect, complete intakes and provide case management services.Incorporate cultural practices and life ways into the program and develop cultural activities and culturally appropriate healing options for victims of crime. Develop self-care planners and outreach awareness activities. ** Apply at https://www.astribe.com/employment ** Domestic violence and sexual assault experience preferred. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Domestic Violence Program
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The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Thursday, December 23rd and Friday, December 24th.

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