Announcements & Events

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

DRIVE-THRU AST Tribal Children Christmas Pizza with Santa

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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

OKC Princess Holiday Craft Fair

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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!

Holiday Pop-Up Shops

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Sat, 12/10/2022 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

Holiday Pop-Up Shops

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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

SANACPT Fashion Show

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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

BINGO for Dementia Prevention

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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

Prescribed Fire Presentation

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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. ****

Job Fair

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Sat, 10/15/2022 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Job Fair Saturday October 15, 2022 from 10 am - 2 pm Event Center Thunderbird Casino Dress to impress Interviews on the spot Meet with HR representatives from Thunderbird Casino, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Indian Child Welfare and the AST Tribal Clinic

ICW Christmas Movie Night with Santa

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Sat, 12/17/2022 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Join ICW for Christmas Movie Night with Santa. AST Multi-Purpose Building Saturday, December 17, 2022 2 pm - 6 pm. Space is limited. RSVP with ICW - email or call ICW@astribe.com or 405.395.4490

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