Announcements & Events
Event
Fri, 01/20/2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE FOR THE AST ELDER APPLICATION WINTER ARPA ASSISTANCE EVENT HAS CHANGED TO JANUARY 19, 2023.
In an effort to make it more convenient for our Elders, help with ARPA Winter Assistance applications will be available during the Elder Service Day event.
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA
AST ELDER APPLICATION HELP
(AGES 55+ ONLY PLEASE)
for 2023 ARPA Winter General Welfare Assistance
Thursday January 19, 2023
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
AST Shawnee Clinic’s Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L. Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK
**Please bring updated AST CDIB card**
**THIS IS NOT A CHECK DISBURSEMENT EVENT**
All checks will be mailed up to 30 days after application acceptance
For additional questions, please call the
ARPA helpline 405.481.8625, or
Email arpahelp@astribe.com
Masks will be mandatory
Event
Thu, 11/23/2023 - 12:00am to Fri, 11/24/2023 - 11:59pm
Thanksgiving Holiday
Event
Mon, 01/16/2023 - 12:00am to 11:59pm
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Event
Tue, 12/13/2022 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
AST Elders (55 & OVER) (must present updated CDIB card)
Christmas Luncheon
Tuesday, December 13, 11 am - 1 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK
For questions, please call 405.275.4030 x6275 or 6240
Sponsored by the Executive Committee
Event
Sun, 12/18/2022 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Due to the rise in COVID and FLU cases in the area the Executive Committee has decided to change the in person Pizza with Santa Event to a drive thru event. Please enter the Shawnee complex through the main entrance, AST Dr., turn right on to White Turkey Dr. and exit on James L. Edwards Ln. (see map).
Application DEADLINE is tomorrow, December 14th. Application must be received by the deadline for event and card mail out.
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Children Christmas Pizza with Santa
Sunday December 18, 2022 from 1 pm - 3 pm
Shawnee Multi-Purpose Building, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801
Come get your picture with Santa and enjoy some pizza.
All AST children ages 0-17 are invited to attend.
Applications must be submitted before December 14th, 2022. (FIRM DEADLINE, NO EXCEPTIONS)
Applications will not be available at this event.
Gift card may be picked up at this event. Cards that are not picked up will be mailed after December 18th.
For questions call 405.275.4030 x6307 or 6269
To apply online, click here: NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS
Event
Sat, 11/12/2022 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
OKC Princess Holiday Craft Fair
November 12, 2022 10 am - 5 pm
Thunderbird Casino Event Center, 15700 E SH-9, Norman, OK
Silent auction closing at 1:30 pm
Winners announced at 2:00 pm
Join us for a day of shopping, a silent auction, a Princess Tea Party and food vendors!
All proceeds to benefit the OKC Princess Honor Dance
Princess Tea Party
10am - 12 pm Inviting all tribal royalty!
For more info and to RSVP:
Cindy Scott 405.464.5406, cindyscott405@gmail.com
Native contemporary artist Nicole Hatfield will be demonstrating a Live Paint at the holiday craft fair on Saturday, November 12th in the Thunderbird Casino Event Center. Nicole was one of the two artist who created the massive Thunderbird Casino exterior mural in July 2019.
This Saturday she will begin a Live Paint at 11:00am with a 24x36 commissioned contemporary piece of Shawnee Chief Tecumseh. The Holiday Art and Craft fair is a fundraiser for the Oklahoma City Indian Princesses and is being hosted at the Thunderbird Casino Event Center, the show runs 10:00am to 5:00pm, admission is free, all ages and the public is welcome. There are 30+ craft vendors slated to participate in the craft fair with various items from quilts, beadworks, paints/prints, jewelry, and holiday décor. Stop in! Time to start holiday shopping!
Event
Fri, 12/09/2022 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Holiday Pop-Up Shops
presented by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Library & Gift Shop
Friday December 9th 10-4 & Saturday Dec. 10th 9-3
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 x6416 for information
Native artisans & other crafters
For vendor information please contact pjackson@astribe.com
Event
Sat, 11/19/2022 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Come join the Shawnee Area Native American Child Protection Team
Native American Fashion Show
AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 James L Edwards Lane
Shawnee, OK 74801
Saturday November 19
10 am - 2 pm
Beadwork, clothing, jewelry, home/holiday decor, gifts, food & more
For more information contact:
Vendors : nethia.wallace@sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov
Event : shawneem@astribe.com
Event
Sat, 11/05/2022 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
The Alzheimer's disease Program Initiative and Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
present
BINGO for DEMENTIA PREVENTION
Join us for an afternoon of games and learn about dementia among Native Americans
FREE entry and bingo play
Door prizes, t-shirts, great bingo prizes and snacks
November 5th from 1 pm - 4 pm
AST Multi-Purpose Building, Shawnee, OK
For AST tribal members and Native Americans
Masks are required
Must be 18 years or older to play
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