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"Building Our Future: Creating Leaders of Change" Online Event

Join the Native Connections Grant for our upcoming virtual event "Building Our Future: Creating Leaders of Change" featuring Native motivational speaker, Brian Frejo! This FREE & VIRTUAL event will provide Native youth with traditional leadership values for positive decision making, wellness, resiliency, and so much more.

Thunderbird Casino Closure 3-16-2021

In honor and in memory of Absentee Shawnee tribal Lieutenant Governor, Kenneth Blanchard, and to allow team members time to honor him as well, Thunderbird Entertainment Centers will be closed on Tuesday, March 16th until 5:00 p.m.

We offer our most sincere condolences to his family and many friends. We have great appreciation for all the Lieutenant Governor has achieved and contributed.

-Thunderbird Entertainment. Center Team.

Tax Preparation Event Canceled

NOTICE!

Due to a day of mourning in honoring the life of Lieutenant Governor Kenneth Blanchard, Absentee Shawnee Tribe, the Tax Prep event for Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 will be closed and all appointments will be rescheduled.

Complex Closure 3-16-2021

Dear Tribal Members,

On March 12, 2021, Lieutenant Governor Kenneth Blanchard began his journey home. The Lieutenant Governor has been a big part of the tribe and he will be deeply missed. We extend our sincerest apologies and deepest condolences to his family. Out of respect for his many years of service and dedication to the Tribe, flags have been ordered to half-staff.

Additionally, the Tribal complex/offices will be closed Tuesday March 16, 2021 for his Memorial service. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Thank you

86Th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting

Executive Resolution No. E-AS-2021-21

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma

Special Executive Committee Meeting

March 10, 2021

A Resolution Duly Adopted By The Executive Committee Of The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma Hereby Establishing The Date, Time And Location For The 86Th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting Of The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Indians Of Oklahoma On Saturday, April 17, 2021 At 10:00A.M. At The Thunderbird Casino Pow Wow Grounds In Norman, Oklahoma.

After School Program Offering Free Virtual Tutoring

The After School Program is now offering free Virtual Tutoring for grades K-6 for any CCDF Eligible child, AST Tribal Member, or AST Employee child.

For more information, contact LaNora Buswell through email or phone.

Email: LaNora.Buswell@astribe.com

Phone: 405.481.3427 Call/or Text

BIA - Driveway Assistance Program

March Dental Event

Join Us For Our Free Community Fluoride Prevention Drive

• This event is for ages 2 - 17 years old.
• Patients will need to provide us with their demographic information and will receive a goodie bag for participation.
• Services include a 45 second to one minute fluoride application.
• Free giveaways and prizes!

For More Information Please Call 405.447.0300 Ext. 796

March 2021 COVID-19 & Antibody Testing

COVID-19 & ANTIBODY TESTING

(Please enter the clinic for testing)

For Your Visit Please...
• Wear a mask
• Bring identification

For Antibody Testing...
• Be prepared to have blood drawn
• Those not being tested will not be allowed entry into the clinic
• Testing is available to anyone ages 10&up

For inquiries please call 405.695.1787

In the event of rain or adverse weather, testing will not be conducted.

Testing is open to the public.

COVID-19 Phase 3 Vaccines Available

COVID-19 VACCINES AVAILABLE—BY APPOINTMENT ONLY—BEGINNING MARCH 1st SERVING PHASE 3:

• ACTIVE patients and household members 16 years or older.

• Open to all household members of AST Tribal members, patients, and employees.

• The vaccine will be administered in a series of 2 shots 3-4 weeks apart.

• You will be monitored 15-30 minutes after receiving the vaccine.