Announcements & Events

Are you thinking about college? Interested in exploring the field of Education?   The Find Your Future Summer Education Camp is for you!   The Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at the University of Oklahoma is currently accepting applications from rising sophomore, junior, or senior high school students from historically marginalized and/or underrepresented groups. This program is offered at no cost to selected participants. The application can be found at https://link.zixcentral.com/u/9db9c067/_nnb-9C57BGLxvXGhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ou.edu%2Feducation%2Fnews%2Ffindyourfuture, and the deadline to apply is May 1.   For questions or accommodations, email findyourfuture@ou.edu.

88th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting Saturday, April 9, 2022 Thunderbird Event Center, Norman, OK Light breakfast served $10 slot free play for AST members FREE promotional items/bags Elders Council raffle tickets - 50/50 pot & $139 Omaha Steak gift card AST Public Health will be administering COVID-19 shots before the meeting in the Warrior Room from 9-10 AM Masks REQUIRED to attend meeting

Alerts received at the right time can help keep you safe during an emergency. With Everbridge Emergency Alerts, messages can be sent to your mobile device when you may be in harm's way, without the need to download an app or subscribe to a service.   Everbridge Emergency Alerts will look like a text message. The messages will typically show: the type and time of the alert any action you should take the agency issuing the alert.   The length and language of the message received on a particular device will be dependent on the wireless network and the language setting of the device.   Follow any action advised by the emergency message. Seek more details from your favorite TV or radio station, NOAA Weather Radio, news website, desktop application, mobile application, or other trusted source of information.   You may receive frequent messages from Everbridge during an emergency. Message frequency depends on the number of imminent threats to life or property you signed up to receive notifications for.   Last but not least be sure when signing up for Everbridge, that you sign up for the area you wish to receive notifications for. This will ensure that you are receiving the appropriate message for the area in which you live. Sign-Up Link: https://member.everbridge.net/454514914099306/login?fbclid=IwAR28Wjy0Kcy9aS6dGfWW5CF4wfqrgbJXoVLB_khUKJPyeRMtOsPo8YjTsEY  

Tutors Needed The AST After School Program in Shawnee, OK is looking for part-time Tutors to help school age children with home-work and after school activities.  We provide transportation for children to and from local schools to our classrooms on the located at 5812 S. Hwy 177, Shawnee, OK 74801.  The hours are from M-F 2:30p-5:30p and maybe some full days during the summer but we are usually closed when the schools are closed and most Tribal holidays and during Christmas break.  We will work with class schedules and days off.  Starting pay is $12.00DOE. .  To apply go to  www.astribe.com/employment.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact the ASP Manager at the contact information below.   AST After School Program 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801 Phone: 405.445.6000  Fax: 405.878.0156  E-mail: ASTChildCare@astribe.com

Please note that the Tribal store (Thunderbird Express) will be closed Sunday, March 13th due to construction. The store will reopen Monday morning for normal business hours.

1st Annual Absentee Shawnee Tribe ICW Egg My Yard! Surprise the kiddos Easter morning with a yard full of eggs! Candy stuffed eggs will be scattered throughout the front yard with a note from the Easter Bunny! 30 Eggs $25 50 Eggs $35 70 Eggs $45 Limited spots available in Shawnee, Little Axe, McLoud, Newalla & Tecumseh To purchase your delivery or to sponsor a family, complete & return the Egg My Yard Form with payment to ICW Department, 105 N Kimberly, Shawnee, OK 74801 on or before 5:00 PM Friday, April 1, 2022. Payments made by check or money order For more information contact ICW at 405.395.4490

Due to the inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, February 25, 2022.

Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program Now taking applications!!! 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 6275 or email HAF@astribe.com To start the qualifier section, click here,  https://www.astribe.com/forms/Homeowners-Assistance-Fund-Program

Applications are being accepted for the Tribal Weatherization Program. See flyer for details. To apply online, click here, https://www.astribe.com/forms/tribal-weatherization-program For questions or a paper application, call Donnie Marshall at 405.827.4311 or dmarshall@astribe.com.