Announcements & Events

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Cultural Preservation presents Coloring Contest for Children Contest eligibility limited to children grades 12th and younger living in Oklahoma, Cleveland, Lincoln, Seminole or Pottowatomie counties in the state of Oklahoma. Coloring sheets can be picked up at Cultural Preservation during business hours. Please go through checkpoint first. Also, contact us if you need other arrangements. Coloring sheets are due Tuesday, November 30th. Please drop them off at Cultural Preservation, after going through checkpoint during business hours (8 am to 5 pm). Please put your name, grade and phone number on the back of the sheet. One prize will be awarded in four different age groups: Kindergarten and younger; 1st-4th; 5th-8th and 9th-12th. Questions can be addressed to the Cultural Preservation Director, Carol Buter at cbutler@astribe.com or 405.275.4030.

Drive-Thru Apron Kit Event at Cultural Preservation Drive-thru and pick up an apron kit at the Cultural Preservation Department on Wednesday, November 17th during business hours from 8 am - 5 pm. Please go through checkpoint. If you have questions, please contact Casey Wilson, Librarian at 405.275.4030. Sponsored by the AST Library, a program of Cultural Preservation

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed November 11, 2021 in honor of Veterans Day

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 17th, 2021at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 2nd day of November,  2021

87th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting Saturday, October 23, 2021 10 am Thunderbird Casino, Norman, OK Get Vaccinated and Fight the Flu Public Health offering COVID vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) and flu shots from 9:15 am to 10:00 am before General Council Meeting. First 50 tribal members to come get a flu shot will get a backpack with other incentives. Must get the flu shot in order to get the backpack. We will also offer the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine. If it is for your 2nd dose or the booster, you must bring your vaccine card so that we can verify which vaccine you received. COVID booster shots and 3rd doses available based on CDC recommendations. For more information, contact Public Health at 405.447.0300.

For Absentee Shawnee Enrolled Tribal Members   Vaccine Incentive Program Drive-Thru Event   9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, October 15, 2021 - Shawnee (Front of MPB) Friday, October 22, 2021 -Norman (Thunderbird Casino Event Center Awning)   Adult Recipients (>18+) Accepting new & those who selected to pick up card at an in-person event Minor Recipients (<17) Prior submission of application(s) & must be already approved   **$100 Gift Card** New Applications – please bring CDIB & Vaccination card Free T-shirts will be first come, first served & limited sizes available Downloadable Form: Click Here   (if you have selected to have your card mailed to you, you will not be able to pick up at drive-thru event)  

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, October 20th, 2021at 10:00 A.M. at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma.                                                                               Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma         Dated this 5th day of October,  2021

The Homeowner Assistance Fund Plan Survey 2021 is now available! The Absentee Shawnee Tribe received a percentage of the Homeowner Assistance Fund, however before the Tribe can be fully funded, a plan has to be developed and submitted to the U.S. Treasury Department. Please provide your top 3 areas where you feel is the most important to you in regards to homeowner hardship(s) associated with the Coronavirus pandemic. *The expenditure of these funds will be based on income guidelines per 24 C.F.R. 5.609 (or adjusted gross income IRS Form 1040)   This survey is for Tribal members only and can be found under the Tribal member login section on the AST website.   If you are unable to login please call 405.275.4030 ext. 3100 or email at MIS Support. Please note that the MIS staff dealing with login issues will be available, Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Tribal members can only take the survey ONE time. To take the survey click here,https://www.astribe.com/tribal-members-only/survey