Announcements & Events

AST Elder Drive-thru event for Christmas hams! December 22, 2023 from 9 am - 12pm at the AST Food Pantry, 40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK. For questions please call Alvina Barnes at 405.275.4030 x3501.

OU American Indian Alumni Society Benefit Powwow January 27, 2024, Thunderbird Casino, Norman, OK Gourd Dance - 2 pm, Supper 5:30 PM, Grand Entry 7 PM   Vendor contact : Leslie Tanyan 405.245.9953

TRIBAL COURT CLERK AND COURT ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING & NETWORKING EVENT (FREE) A free one-day training event to support court development and improvement. Sessions will include topics such as- A Collaborative Approach to Tribal Court Service and Operations Perspectives from the Bench- Supporting the Judiciary (Commentary on Ethics and Confidentiality) Implementing Tribal Strength-Based Approaches to Community Engagement and Resolving Conflict Access to Justice- Working with Lay Advocates and Pro Se Litigants  When: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Where: The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Multi-Purpose Building located at 2029 James L. Edwards Lane, Shawnee, Oklahoma Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. formal agenda forthcoming.  Registration is Free and Open to Oklahoma  Tribal Court Clerks and Administrators: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/absentee-shawnee-tribal-court-improvement-project-and-networking-event-tickets-734887376927? aff=oddtdtcreator or Scan the QR Code  Hosted By: The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Court with facilitation  support from Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc., For More Information: Email Anna Clough Clough@oilsonline.org or  Chelsea Cope ChelseaC@astribe.com

Absentee Shawnee Native Outreach Event Ask a Lawyer AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK August 17, 2023 10 am - 2 pm OILS will be available to provide answers to legal questions and take applications for legal services OILS cannot provide advice if you currently have an attorney. We cannot provide advice for criminal matters involving the state district courts. OILS must follow federal poverty guidelines to provide services. www.oilsonline.org 405.943.6457 800.658.1497 (in-state only)

National Night Out / Back to  School Bash ASHA residents & enrolled AST kids Enjoy the evening filled with community, food, school supplies, inflatables & games August 1, 2023 5-8 pm Boyscout Park, Pesotum Street, Shawnee, OK 74801 If you would like to set up a booth or would like more information please call 405.273.1050 Tara ext 213 or Linda ext 262 Provide school supplies to ages 4-18 years old and to enhance the relationship between law enforcement & the community.  

For Title VI participants only Summer Fun Breakfast of Champions Hosted by Alzheime'r's Disease Program Initiative & Title VI July 28 - 9 am - 1 pm   The Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative and Title VI is pleased to host an event for our TITLE VI PARTICIPANTS. Dos Owings and Atheda Fletcher say, “Our Title VI members are special and we want to invite our members to share a day of “SUMMER FUN”.  The schedule looks like this!!  We will start with a delicious breakfast (you can get your breakfast at the MPB or Title VI building)!!  Then, learn a little about dementia; play some competitive corn hole; and play competitive chair volley ball.  Bingo will start later--around noon.  We can play bingo, rest and have  noon time snacks! A day of fun for all!”   Now the lowdown on the prizes:  Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place Corn Hole Winners of the Men’s twosome team and the Women’s twosome team.  For Chair Volley Ball, 1st place prizes to the 6-person winning team.  Bingo is last with lots  of great prizes!!  So, select your team mate(s) and sign-up when you arrive at the AST Multipurpose Building in Shawnee.   This event has two goals—A little bit of DEMENTIA EDUCATION and a whole lot of FUN!!