Announcements & Events
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
Announcement
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Cultural Preservation Department
Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaways
FOR EVERY $20 SPENT AT AN AST GIFT SHOP, CUSTOMERS EARN
ONE {1} TICKET INTO OUR HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS!
TWELVE CHANCES TO WIN A GIVEAWAY PRIZE EVERY WEEKDAY
BETWEEN DECEMBER 5TH THROUGH DECEMBER 20TH!
Layaway purchases excluded from giveaway drawings. Winner will be contacted via information provided on ticket card.
All drawing items won must be picked up at Shawnee Gift Shop, Bldg 6 by January 6, 2023.
Little Axe Location: 15951 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK
Shawnee Location: 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK
Announcement
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the AST Tax Commission office is closing at 3 PM today, Tuesday November 29. They will reopen at 8 AM on Wednesday, November 30. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Announcement
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the AST Tax Commission office is closing at noon today, Monday November 28. They will reopen at 8 AM on Tuesday, November 29. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Announcement
The AST Tax Commission office will be closed from 10 AM - 11:30 AM TODAY,Tuesday November 22 and will reopen at 1 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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
Announcement
The AST Complex will be CLOSED
Wednesday at noon, November 23
Thursday, November 24
Friday, November 25
in honor of Thanksgiving
Announcement
Please note that the AST Tax Commission is closed from 4-5pm today, Tuesday November 15th. They will reopen at 8 am tomorrow, November 15th.
Announcement
Notice from the Enrollment Department
The Enrollment Department is attempting to contact members who are eligible for the 05/06 Per Capita Payment.
Letters have been mailed to eligible members, but we have many that are outstanding.
Please contact our office at Enrollment@astribe.com or 405.481.8650 with questions regarding eligibility.
Note-This is a one-time disbursement available to eligible members when they turned 18. Members must have been enrolled prior to 12/05/2005 to qualify. Please do not reapply if you have already receive these funds.
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
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday November 11, 2022 in honor of Veterans Day.
Class
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
Meeting
Wed, 11/16/2022 - 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 November 16th 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 1st day of November, 2022
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
Announcement
The Enrollment Office will be closed for training on Thursday October 27 from 10 am - 3 pm.
During this time, they will not be able to respond to phone calls, emails or take walk-ins.
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
Event
Wed, 11/30/2022 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Agricultural Department
Invites tribal members and the general public to a presentation on
PRESCRIBED FIRE
Join us!!!!
Wednesday November 30, 2022
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
AST Multi Purpose building
2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Presenter:
John Weir
Associate extension specialist
Natural resource ecology and management
Oklahoma state university
Come learn about the practice of using prescribed fire as a land management tool, the benefits of fire, the preparation needed, and how to form a prescribed fire burn association.
****Lunch will be provided after presentation. ****
Meeting
Thu, 10/27/2022 - 11:00am
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 Thursday October 27th, 2022 at 11 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Dated this 18th day of October 2022
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