Announcements & Events
Meeting
Tue, 09/27/2022 - 2:00pm
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, "Executive Committee Meetings" hereby calls and declares public notice that the SPECIAL meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Tuesday September 27th, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 20th day of September 2022
Obituary
Robert White, age 91, lifelong resident of Little Axe, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born December 16, 1930 in Little Axe, Oklahoma to Willie White and Tennie Little Jim.
Robert was raised in Little Axe and attended High School and Post Graduate at Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas.
He married Dorothy Jean (Marshall) White.
Robert proudly served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Air Force as Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged.
He worked most of his life in the Construction and Carpentry.
Robert was a proud member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Cornerstone Indian Baptist Church, Little Axe Alumni, Metal Lathers Local 26 and Carpenters Union Local 329.
He loved being with church members, family, and friends and playing harmonica.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie White & Tennie Little Jim; his wife, Dorothy Jean White; brother, Leroy White; and step-son, Allen George Bowman.
Survivors include his son, Robert White, Jr.; sister, Barbara & Jerry Little Axe; granddaughters, Kim and Erica; and numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends.
Meeting
Tue, 09/20/2022 - 2:00pm
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “Executive Committee Meetings” here by calls and declares public notice that the REGULAR meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 20th 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 6th day of September, 2022
Event
Wed, 09/14/2022 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
O.I.LS. Wills Clinic
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
9 am - 2 pm
AST Courtroom
2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
No appointment needed, first come first served
AST TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY
For questions, please call AST Court at 405.275.4030 x 6336 or 6241
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of Labor Day.
Announcement
AST Workforce Development & Career Initiative Pilot Program
Now accepting applicants! MUST be an AST member to apply!
*limited spots available*
Three-year program including training with Moore Norman Technology Center or Gordon Cooper Technology Center
For more information & application:
Connor Edwards, Workforce Project Coordinator
Phone - 405.275.4030 ext 6439
connore@astribe.com
Announcement
INDIGENOUS YOUTH CAREER ENGAGEMENT
Informational Webinar & Discussion
Join us for a virtual introduction to USDA Land Management Careers
SEPTEMBER 14–15, 2022
1130 ET – 1700 ET
AUDIENCE: Native American college students
Tribal & Non-Tribal College Advisors & Faculty Staff
Tribal Organization Program Managers
Learn to Navigate the Opportunities!
Announcement
The AST After School Program is hiring van drivers.
The positions are part-time when school is in session. Click here to apply, https://www.astribe.com/employment
Event
Wed, 08/31/2022 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Our Ensuring Hope Project will be providing a survey and goody bag while supplies last on August 31st in front of the Behavioral Health building at the Shawnee Clinic.
Our Tribal Opioid Response Project will also be giving out Narcan kits.
What is Narcan?
NARCAN® is a potentially lifesaving medication designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. Since most opioid overdoses occur in the home and are most often witnessed, having a NARCAN® rescue kit nearby can make all the difference. (Source: https://www.narcan.com/#what-is-narcan)
For questions, call 405.878.4716 or cspringer@astribe.com
Announcement
School supply assistance
Eligibility
AST tribal members K-8th grade, ages 5-12 years
Live in Oklahoma, Cleveland & McClain counties
Children attending school districts in these counties that are not serviced by AST JOM are eligible
AST tribal members who utilize CCDF Child Care Assistance are automatically eligible. Non-CCDF children must complete an application, provide copy of CDIB card & school enrollment verification.
Contact
AST CCDF School Age Children : please email child & parent's names & copy of school supply list to ASTCHILDCARE@astribe.com
Non-CCDF Eligible School Age Children - request application by emailing, AST CHILDCARE@astribe.com or call 405.445.6000
Applications call also be picked by at AST Building Blocks locations.
Return applications and supporting documents to the email address above.
AST CCDF Program will coordinate with families regarding distrubution of school supplies.
Meeting
Wed, 08/17/2022 - 10:00am
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “Executive Committee Meetings” here by calls and declares public notice that the REGULAR meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 at 10:00 AM. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 2nd day of August, 2022
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday August 8, 2022 in observance of AST Day.
Meeting
Fri, 08/12/2022 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Long-Range Transportation Plan Meeting
Location: AST Multi-Purpose Building
2029 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030
Date & Time: Friday, August 12th at 10:00 am.
In an effort to update and modernize its Tribal Transportation Program, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe (AST) is developing a long-range transportation plan (LRTP). The LRTP will allow for the inventory and analysis of transportation infrastructure within the AST transportation network and geographic service area. The LRTP identifies goals and develops strategies to address current and future land use, economic development, traffic demand, and public health, safety, and social needs (25 CFR Part 170.400 and 410).
The tribal communities and local population are the beneficiaries of tribal transportation improvements. The AST invites the members of the tribal community and various stakeholders with a vested in interest to attend a public meeting to ask questions and share information. The meeting will be held at the AST Multi-Purpose Building on Friday, August 12, 2022, starting at 10 am and concluding by noon. Refreshments will be provided.
Contact Information
For further questions and to RSVP, please contact
Twyla Blanchard
Self-Governance Director
TwylaB@astribe.com
405.275.4030
Meeting
Wed, 07/20/2022 - 10:00am
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “Executive Committee Meetings” here by calls and declares public notice that the REGULAR meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 at 10:00 AM. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Dated this 5th day of July, 2022
Announcement
Today, July 5, 2022, the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program is accepting applications again!!!
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 6446 or 6440 or email HAF@astribe.com
To start the qualifier section, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/Homeowners-Assistance-Fund-Program
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe (AST) is in the process of developing a transportation safety plan and is requesting information from the tribal community.
You can contribute to the development of this transportation safety plan by completing this survey. This survey will take about 10 minutes to complete.
Your answers will help identify where transportation safety improvements are needed most.
Thank you for your participation.
Click here to start the survey,
https://link.zixcentral.com/u/697f06f1/_sMffBT47BGSC9v-hnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Flp.constantcontactpages.com%2Fsv%2F2aUe765%2FASTtransportationsafety
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of Independence Day.
Announcement
CLOSURE NOTICE - The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will close at 12 pm Friday, July 1, 2022 for the AST Employee Appreciation Event.
Meeting
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 10:00am
The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 4, "Executive Committee Meetings" hereby calls and declares public notice that the SPECIAL meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 22nd , 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 16th day of June 2022
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, June 20, 2022 in observance of Juneteenth Day.
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