Announcements & Events
Announcement
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Cultural Preservation presents COLORING CONTEST
Contest is open to all elders 55 and older
Coloring sheets can be picked up at Cultural Preservation during business hours. Please go through checkpoint before proceeding to Cultural Preservation.
Color the sheet using either markers, crayons or colored pencils or you may mix the different forms.
Coloring sheets are due Monday, November 29th. Please drop them off at Cultural Preservation, after going through checkpoint, during business hours (8 am to 5 pm). Please put your name and phone number on the back of the sheet.
Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Winners will be announced on December 6th and prizes can be picked up at Cultural Preservation.
Questions can be addressed to the Cultural Preservation Director, Carol Buter at cbutler@astribe.com or 405.275.4030.
Announcement
Children's Christmas $25 Gift Card applications start today, November 10. The last day to submit applications is December 10, 2021.
The Children’s Christmas $25 Gift Card Program will be for eligible enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who are 17 y.o.a. or younger. All gift cards will be mailed on December 17th, 2021. You will not be able to pick up gift card. For questions: giftcardhelp@astribe.com or 405.275.4030 x6269.
See flyer for details.
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed November 11, 2021
in honor of Veterans Day
Announcement
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.
Announcement
The Tag Office is now scheduling appointments.
Any appointments must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Other processing options are still available.
Call us at 405.481.8600 to schedule.
Announcement
IN HONOR OF NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH -
LADY’S RIBBON SKIRT CONTEST
Please send photo submissions with name, phone number and email to media@astribe.com
Photo submissions will be accepted Oct. 1-Oct. 29
For questions, please call the Secretary’s office, 405.275.4030.
Winners will be announced Nov. 15th.
Announcement
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
Announcement
The Food Pantry Office is NOW OPEN and accepting food box applications. Our first distribution day will be in the next several weeks and you need to have an application in before we can schedule you for your pick up day. Come by the office to fill out your application with us.
ALL ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL HOUSEHOLDS WILL QUALIFY REGARDLESS OF MONTHLY INCOME!
We look forward to seeing you!
Office Hours: 9 am to 4 pm (lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm)
Office Location: 40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK
Office Phone Number: 405.481.8640
Click here for an application, https://www.astribe.com/governors-office
Announcement
The AST Complex will be closed
September 3, 2021 - AST Day
September 6, 2021 - Labor Day
Announcement
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Government Offices will move to Phase II Modified Operations starting Monday, August 30, 2021.
All departments will move to Split-Shift operations.
AST Complex will be open to Tribal members by appointment only, no other visitors will be allowed on campus. A 24-hour notice for an appointment will be required. Curb service or electronic service is encouraged. Masks are required.
Announcement
The AST Health System is involved in the 2021 Community Needs Assessment Survey. We’d appreciate your help in this important survey. Generally, a community health needs assessment is conducted every three years to remain on top of both changes and challenges facing the community’s health. This is meant to put a plan together to meet the communities’ needs identified by key stakeholders (Tribal officials, the AST Health System, and YOU - the patient)!
Click here to take the survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XNPYC35
Announcement
Beginning August 3, 2021applications for food distribution will be available online or requested via mail.
Completed applications have to be turned in to the food pantry, 40210 Benson Park Road, Tecumseh, OK 74873.
Announcement
Tribal members,
With the rise in COVID cases in the recent days, I stress the importance of following all CDC guidelines. I would also like to encourage all tribal members to get the COVID vaccine. Please do your part to help keep your family and our tribe safe.
Thank you,
Governor John R. Johnson
Announcement
Date: July 27, 2021
Re: ASP Start Date & Out of School Time
Parents,
We are pleased to announce that our start date for the After School Program will be August 16, 2021. At this time, we will only be able to pick up from Tecumseh Schools and South Rock Creek. As soon as we are able to hire more tutors we will expand to the Shawnee Public School. At this time, we are only taking waiting list applications. Families will be notified as soon as we are able to compile the enrollment list.
Also, due staff shortage, we will not be able to offer out of school services like we have in the past. We will only be open when the schools are open unless closed for tribal holidays. We understand that this can be frustrating and inconvenient and we hope you understand our limitations at this time. If we resolve the staff shortage and change the out of school options we will notify you immediately.
If you need additional assistance with after school care, please let us know and we can try to assist you in finding a child care provider who can suit your needs. We also offer child care assistance to children who are tribally enrolled with any federally recognized tribe.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact our office and we will be glad to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to visit our page on the AST Website at www.astribe.com/child-care. You can also email us at astchildcare@astribe.com. Thank you!
Respectfully,
Briana Ponkilla
CCDF Coordinator
Announcement
Due to the spike of COVID-19 the Executive Committee has made changes as follows:
All employees and visitors are required to wear a mask. Masks are also required at all meetings.
Temperature check will still be required of employees and visitors.
Appointments are now required for any visitors.
Front doors to each of the business buildings will return to a locked status.
Announcement
CLOSURES
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be CLOSED
Friday July 2nd - Scheduled water line repair
Monday July 5th - in observance of Independence Day
Announcement
Please note the dates for The American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds distribution process .This will be for ALL Absentee Shawnee Tribal members and will be a one-time $3000 disbursement.
June 30th – Special Executive Committee Meeting to pass the resolution approving the distributions
July 6th – Application process begins
October 29th – Application deadline
We will be posting more information including the application, eligibility requirements and ways to apply. For those without computers, we will be having events to assist with applications. The dates, times and locations will be advertised.
Announcement
ABCmouse.com is FREE at this library
Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Early Primary
With more than 3,500 learning activities and 450 lessons, ABCmouse.com is the
most comprehensive early learning curriculum available online!
Ask your librarian for more details.
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is seeking temporary construction laborers to help create a substantial economic impact in our community and assist the Roads Program with construction and road projects. This opportunity is to provide contract employment opportunities for qualified citizens. Interested individuals must be able to:
Climb, crouch, push, pull, reach, stand, engage in repetitive motions, communicate, hear and see including color, depth perception and clarity.
Must be able to lift 75lbs
Must be able to work in extreme environments including in climate weather (extreme heat, cold, and unfavorable conditions) as needed
General qualifications are as follows current CDL preferred, general knowledge of construction work experience preferred, and oral and written communications skills. As required a valid OK Driver’s License, able to pass background check and pre-employment screenings. Contract Labor will be paid hourly with no benefits, hourly rate will range between $15-$20 an hour pending qualifications and experience.
If interested please submit a letter of intent to KymberlyH@astribe.com or contact Kym Hazlett with the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at 405.275.4030 ext. 6325 with any questions or concerns.
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe American Rescue Recovery Funds Survey is now available! This survey is for Tribal members only and can be found under the Tribal member login section on the AST website.
Tribal members without access to a computer will still be able to take the survey. It will be printed in the AST News and Tribal members can call the Secretary’s office for a copy to be mailed/emailed.
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/tmo-login.
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