Announcements & Events

Fruit Production Class

Class

Fri, 05/12/2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

AST Agriculture Department presents Fruit Production with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith and Becky Carroll, Associate Extension Specialist, Fruit and Pecan on May 12 2023 from10 am to 12 pm. AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545. PLEASE NOTE: For those who can't attend, classes are being recorded and will be posted online.

Tribal Youth & Family Engagement

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Mon, 05/01/2023 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

FREE TRAINING OPEN TO ALL AST STAFF, PARTNERS, & STAKEHOLDERS Tribal Youth and Family Engagement A free training hosted by the AST Tribal Court and Oklahoma Indian Legal Services Youth and family engagement is essential to create strong connections in our family serving programs. Join us as we discuss promising approaches in cultural youth and family engagement with Erin Thin Elk, MSW (Sicangu Lakota). This training is free and open to all AST staff, partners, and interested community members. For more info contact ChelseaC@astribe.com A S T M U L T I - P U R P O S E B U I L D I N G , 2 0 2 9 J A M E S L . E DWA R D S L A N E , S H AWN E E , O K L A H OM A M A Y 1 , 2 0 2 3 1 0 : 0 0 A . M . - 2 : 0 0 P . M L U N C H B R E A K O N Y O U R OWN RE G I S T E R : H T T P S : / / F O R M S . G L E / Q H S K N S G E 7 X S T A 6 N A 8

Fentanyl Awareness Class

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Tue, 04/25/2023 - 6:30pm

Fentanyl Awareness Class Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 6:30 pm Open to everyone Brendle Corner Community Building, 19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK (corner of Harrah Road/192nd & Hwy 9) PRESENTED AND HOSTED BY: POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT AST TRIBAL YOUTH PROGRAM FOR MORE INFORMATION: BLAKE GOODMAN, SHAY FIXICO 405.275.4030

Garden Boxes Class

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Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

AST Agriculture Department presents Garden Boxes with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith on April 14 2023 from10 am to 12 pm. AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545. PLEASE NOTE: For those who can't attend, classes are being recorded and will be posted online.

Fentanyl Awareness Class

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Tue, 03/21/2023 - 6:30pm

Fentanyl Awareness Class Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801 PRESENTED AND HOSTED BY: POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT AST TRIBAL YOUTH PROGRAM FOR MORE INFORMATION: BLAKE GOODMAN, SHAY FIXICO 405.275.4030

Pollinators Class

Class

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

AST Agriculture Department presents Pollinators - How Pollinators help our gardens! with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith March 10, 2023, 10 am to 12 pm AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545 or grice@astribe.com. PLEASE NOTE: For those who can't attend, classes are being recorded and will be posted online.

Soil Fertilizer 101 Class

Class

Fri, 02/10/2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

AST Agriculture Department presents Soil Fertilizer 101 with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith February 10, 2023, 10 am to 12 pm AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK For questions, contact Gabby Rice, 405.827.6545 or grice@astribe.com

Gardening 101 Class

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Fri, 01/13/2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

AST Agriculture Department presents Gardening 101 with OSU Extension Horticulturist Carla Smith January 13, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

Beaded Ornament Class

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Wed, 12/14/2022 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Beaded Ornament Class

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Mon, 12/12/2022 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Join Cultural Preservation on Monday (12/12/2022) & Wednesday (12/14/2022) at the Little Axe Community Center from 5:30PM – 7:30PM for classes on how to create a beaded ornament. Contact Kay Bemo @ 405.275.4030 ext. 6238 or mbemo@astribe.com to sign up or with any questions.

Native Youth Painting Class

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Sat, 11/19/2022 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE NATIVE CONNECTIONS GRANT STRENGTH OF TRADITION PROJECT Native Youth Painting Class OPEN TO YOUTH AGES 12 TO 24 YEARS OLD NOVEMBER 19, 2022 1 PM TO 3:30 PM ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER 2022 E MAIN ST SHAWNEE, OK 74801 SPOTS ARE LIMITED! SCAN QR CODE TO REGISTER FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CONTACT TIFFANY RODRIGUEZ, NATIVE CONNECTIONS GRANT COORDINATOR, AT TRODRIGUEZ@ASTRIBE.COM OR 405.878.4716

Yarn Belt Workshop

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Fri, 04/08/2022 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Come make a yarn belt with us! April 8, 2022 AST Multipurpose Room 2029 James L Edwards Lane Shawnee, OK 74801 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Reserve your spot by calling 405.275.4030 x6238 Hosted by the Cultural Preservation Department

Ribbon Skirt Class

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Tue, 04/12/2022 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

AST Library is hosting Ribbon Skirt Class Tuesday, April 12, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Little Axe Community Center Contact AST Cultural Preservation to sign up or with any questions at 405.275.4030

Beaded Ornament Workshop

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Wed, 12/08/2021 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm

Join Cultural Preservation on Wednesday, December 8th 2021 at the Multi-Purpose Building from 4pm - 6:30 pm for a come and go class. Please contact Maureen Bemo at 405.275.4030 x6238 or mbemo@astribe.com to sign up or with comments/questions.

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Ribbon Skirt Workshop for beginning sewers August 26, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Class will be at the AST Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801. Contact Cultural Preservation at 405.275.4030 x6238 to reserve your spot. Class sizes are limited.

Culture is Prevention Series | Week 9: Virtual Beaded Bracelet Class

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Thu, 07/22/2021 - 6:00pm

The Native Connections & SASP Grants invites you to join a virtual beaded bracelet class led by Cheyenne Downey (Absentee Shawnee). This free and virtual bead class is open to all ages and will be on Thursday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM CST. Register using this link: https://forms.gle/1ZWkSVcr5gcAAbq27. For more information, please contact Angela Gonzalez at agonzalez@astribe.com or 405.701.7995.

Culture is Prevention Series Week 4: Ribbon Medicine Wheel

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Thu, 06/17/2021 - 6:00pm

The Native Connections & SASP Grants are hosting a summer-long “Culture is Prevention” series featuring new cultural outreach events and activities each week! For Week 4 we are collaborating with the Tribal Opioid Response Grant for a free and virtual class on Thursday, June 17th at 6:00 PM CST via GoToMeeting. In this class you will learn how to make a ribbon medicine wheel facilitated by John Soap, LPC (Absentee Shawnee)! This class is open to all ages. Kits are limited and the deadline to register is Tuesday, June 15th at 5:00 PM (or until the class is filled). Supplies to make the ribbon medicine wheel will be provided and available for in-person pick up or mailed to your residence. If you would like to receive your supplies via mail please register by Monday, June 14th at 8:00 AM. Click the following link to register: https://forms.gle/wRYHnfTZES9CwE3Q6 For more information, please contact Brendan McIntyre (SASP Coordinator) at 405.878.4716 or bmcintyre@astribe.com

Apron Workshop

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Tue, 06/22/2021 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Apron Workshop June 22, 2021 Sponsored by the Tribal Library Please Register with Kay Bemo in the Cultural Preservation department, she may be reached at ext. 6238. Class will be held at the Multi-purpose room in Shawnee from 6-8pm. Sign up today, supplies are limited! Instructors and staff have been fully vaccinated. JUNE 22, 2021 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee Ok 74801 Phone: 405.275.4030 Fax: 405.878.4711 Email: cwilson@astribe.com

Culture is Prevention Series Week 1: Beaded Keychain

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Thu, 05/27/2021 - 6:00pm

“The Native Connections & SASP Grants are hosting a summer long “Culture is Prevention” series featuring new cultural outreach events each week! The first week’s event will be a free and virtual class on Thursday, May 27th at 6:00 PM CST via GoToMeeting. In this class you will learn how to make a beaded keychain facilitated by Comanche artist, Josh DeBartolo. This class is open to Native youth ages 12-24 years old. Space is limited to 20 participants and the deadline to register is Tuesday, May 25th at 5:00 PM, so be sure to register quick! All supplies to make the beaded keychain will be provided and available to pick up in-person or mailed to your residence. If you would like to receive your supplies via mail please register by Friday, May 21st. Click the following link to register: https://forms.gle/abEkbXDdExqLbqfV7 For more information, please contact Angela Gonzalez, Native Connections Coordinator, at 405.701.7995 or agonzalez@astribe.com.”