Announcements & Events
Announcement
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Announcement
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the AST Complex will be closed TOMORROW, Wednesday February 17th.
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There is a strong possibility tribal members will experience rolling power outages today. There have been reports that power has been out for several hours. If any Tribal Members do experience power outages, please report them immediately to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
The Warming Shelters continue to remain open to Tribal members. If you find yourself unable to travel in these weather conditions please reach out to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
If you have questions or plan on attending either of the warming shelters, please reach out to the designated contact line for each shelter before you leave your home. (see below).
Multi-Purpose Facility (Shawnee): 405.740.1562
Little Axe Health Clinic (Little Axe): 405.481.8564.
The designated shelters are the Multi-Purpose Building located at 2029 James L. Edwards Lane in Shawnee and the Little Axe Health Center located at 15951 Little Axe Drive in Norman.
Announcement
It is possible that Tribal Members might experience power interruptions after midnight. Don't be alarmed if this happens. The interruptions should last no more than an hour and a half at most.
If any Tribal Members do experience power outages, please report them immediately to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
As always, stay safe and warm.
Announcement
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Announcement
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the AST Complex will be closed TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 16th. ALSO, the REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING scheduled for Wednesday, February 17th will be rescheduled.
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Announcement
POWER OUTAGE UPDATE
OG&E just reported that they will NOT be holding more rolling power outages moving forward Monday. OG&E initially said that it would have rolling power outages but just reversed that decision.
If any Tribal Members do experience power outages, please report them immediately to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562.
As always, stay safe and warm.
Announcement
The Warming Shelters continue to remain open to Tribal members! If you find yourself unable to travel in these weather conditions please reach out to the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562. If you have questions or plan on attending either of the warming shelters, please reach out to the designated contact line for each shelter before you leave your home. (see below).
Multi-Purpose Facility (Shawnee): 405.740.1562
Little Axe Health Clinic (Little Axe): 405.481.8564
If you have frozen pipes, please call the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562. Unfortunately there is not much we can do to resolve issues with frozen pipes, but what we can do is provide water for your home and family to make sure you have enough to make it through this weather event.
Please continue to stay safe and warm!
Announcement
On February 14, 2021 the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has declared a state of emergency. With this directive, the Executive Committee has decided to open up the warming shelters today at 5 p.m. February 14, 2021 for TRIBAL MEMBERS. The designated shelters are the Multi-Purpose Building located at 2029 James L. Edwards Lane in Shawnee and the Little Axe Health Center located at 15951 Little Axe Drive in Norman.
Currently power outages are minimal and the main threat continues to be the roads and the brutal cold temperatures. If you feel that your house will not be warm enough to sustain your family during this storm, please proceed to the shelter closest to your house. The roads will continue to worsen so the time to act is now. Keep in mind, you might be at the shelter for a few days. Please bring a change of clothes, toiletries, medication, sleeping bag, chargers, diapers, baby food/formula and a mask.
The Multi-Purpose Building does not have showers. If you are sheltering at the LAHC, showers are available but you will need to bring towels. Due to COVID-19, social distancing and masks are required at all times in the shelters. We will be taking temperatures and if you have a fever or are sick, you will be self-isolated and given further instructions.
If you need a ride to the Multi-Purpose Building call the Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562. If you need a ride to the LAHC, please call 405.481.8564.
If you are coming to either shelter please call the Winter Weather Call Line first at 405.740.1562 so we can coordinate your arrival.
As always, stay safe and warm and please share this information with those not on social media i.e. elders.
Announcement
The Executive Committee has approved the use of the Multi-Purpose Building in Shawnee and the Little Axe Health Center as emergency warming shelters IF power outages occur. As of right now, the threat of this storm is brutal cold temperatures and hazardous roads. IF the shelters are opened, we will post information here and on the website. We know tribal members are worried about staying warm. Tribal members that are having trouble with their heaters not working properly can call Diane Ponkilla at 405.617.4105. If you begin to experience electrical issues i.e. power outages, please call our Winter Weather Call Line at 405.740.1562. We will continue to watch this storm and assess the situation and tribal member needs. Be sure to pass this information along to tribal members who don't use social media. We want to get the word out. Please stay inside if you can. Everyone be safe and warm.
Announcement
President's Day Closure
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed February 15, 2021
Announcement
Native American Pre-Admissions Workshop
Virtual Event: February 27, 2021
The Native American Pre-Admission Workshop is held virtually by the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Chapter of ANAMS, the Association of the Native American Medical Students. It is designed to provide Native American pre-med students with the knowledge they need to be successful medical school applicants.
The following topics will be discussed:
* Why choose OSU--A Look at Our Campuses
* Overview of the MCAT
* Applying through AACOMAS
* Personal Statement Guide
* Mock Interview Questions with Native American faculty and physicians from OSU-COM
* Virtual Lunch with Medical Students: Ask Us Anything
Apply at okla.st/napa-workshop
Application Deadline: February 13, 2021
Announcement
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Tax Preparation Services
CANCELED
The Tax Preparation Event for Saturday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 16th has been canceled due to the inclement weather.
Appointments that have been made will receive a call to reschedule.
Announcement
Per the Executive Committee the complex will be closed today, 2/10/21, due to the bad weather and bad road conditions. Depending on what the weather does over night, the complex may open at 10am on Thursday, February 11,2021.
Announcement
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON ONE
OF THE FOLLOWING
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES OR
COUNCILS:
ASEDA
CULTURAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
FOSTER CARE LICENSING COMMITTEE
TEC
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS OF INTEREST
WITH RESUME ATTACHED TO:
Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Coo er Dr.
Shawnee, 0k 7451
ezrad@astribe.com
Announcement
You are invited to join the Absentee Shawnee Tribe's Rising Warrior and Native Connections Grant teams for our virtual "Bead Against Violence" event on Thursday, February 25, 2021at 6 PM! Join this FREE & VIRTUAL event to learn how to make a beaded popsocket.
This event is open to ages 13 to 19 years old. All supplies are included with your free registration. If you attend, you will get a free t-shirt, have a chance to enter raffle drawings, and even win additional prizes simply for inviting your friends to join!
Interested in signing up? Simply click the following link (https://forms.gle/UjWYMvVuynUdrWXL6). Supplies are limited and registration ends Friday, February 19, 2021 at 5 PM, so be sure to reserve your spot quick!
For more information, please contact Angela Gonzalez at agonzalez@astribe.com, (P) 405.701.7995, or (C) 405.827.6489.
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