Announcements & Events
Announcement
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Interim Financial Management & Oversight Services
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority (ASTHA)
1. Introduction
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Authority (ASTHA) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Interim Financial Management and Oversight Services.
The selected contractor will ensure continuity of financial operations, regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and strategic planning support while ASTHA recruits and fills vacant financial positions. In addition, the contractor will evaluate the operational and financial requirements necessary to establish a fully functional and independent health department finance operation.
To read the full RFP, click here, RFP
Health Onboarding Vendor Application
Announcement
PIER Community Scholars Program due April 30, 2026
Announcement
Spring Break Melokami Youth Camp
OPEN TO ALL YOUTH 6-12th grade, OR
any youth who attended summer camp 2025.
Space is limited.
Location - Brendle Corner, 19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK (Located off Highway 9, just East of 192nd)
Date/Time - March 16-20th, 2026, 9 am to 4 pm
Transportation - Tecumseh, Shawnee area youth will be picked up at the AST Complex at 8:30 SHARP. We will return to the complex at 4:30
Sign-Ups - Youth must be signed up by Friday, March 13.
Contact information:
Blake Goodman: bgoodman@astribe.com
Shay Fixico: sfixico@astribe.com
TYP Cell 405.617.6231.
Announcement
MEDIA RELEASE
February 17, 2026
2026 PRIMARY ELECTION CANCELLED
FROM: The AST Election Commission
There were no filings for the Open Positions on the Election Commission during the Filing Period in January 2026. The Primary Election scheduled for March 17, 2026, is hereby cancelled.
Election Commissioner James C. Spybuck, Jr., met with John Johnson, Governor of the AST Executive Committee, to inform him of the AST Election Commission's decision to cancel the Primary Election for March 17, 2026. We understand this change may raise questions, and we want to assure you that the current members will continue to serve the community's interests.
The Election Commission will continue to serve with its current elected Members and appointed Alternates per ARTICLE VI-ELECTIONS, SECTION 6 Alternates, and ARTICLE VIII – VACANCIES, SECTION 2, of the Constitution. Your ongoing support and trust are appreciated as we maintain stability and service to the community.
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with the Election Commission Office at 405.273.4030 ext. 3537 or email election.commission@astribe.com. You can also visit our Election Commission website, https://www.astribe.com/election-commission, for the latest updates on election matters.
Announcement
The AST Veterans Association recently elected new officers!
Commander-Taren Williams, Executive officer-Bill Bayliss, Operations Officer-Elijah Foreman, Admin-Fin.-Twila Parker, First Sergeant-Adam Trammell-Lane, Chaplain-Raymond Tiger.
Veterans make sure to attend their next meeting February 14 at 10 am at Thunderbird Casino in Norman!
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday February 16 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Announcement
DUE TO incoming inclement WEATHER,
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe
will be closing at
3 pm Friday, January 23, 2026
Closed all day
Monday January 26, 2026
reopening 10 am
Tuesday January 27, 2026
Announcement
It’s Almost TAX TIME!
The Absentee-Shawnee Tribe: Office of the Tribal Secretary is once again offering FREE VITA Tax Prep Services to the public.
Start Date is Tuesday January 27th, 2026.
See flyer for eligibility requirement.
To make an appointment, please call Alexas Rosales at 405.275.4030 Ext: 3641.
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Announcement
We are so excited to announce that registration is now open for 2026 AST Language Classes.
Make sure you sign up today and
Ka si wi nwi to wa pa - Let's Speak Shawnee!
Deadline to sign up is February 7, 2026.
To sign up online, click here,
https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/language-enrollment-form
Deadline to register is February 7 2026.
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Announcement
Due to incoming inclement weather,
THE AST COMPLEX will open at 10 AM, December 4 2025.
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will close at 12 pm Dec. 3, 2025 for the AST Employee Christmas Party
Announcement
Deadline has been extended for the 2025 General Assistance Program. Deadline for applications is February 27 at 5 pm CST.
MUST be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (on or before November 25th, 2025).
MUST be 18 on or before November 25th, 2025).
All AST Tribal Members ages 18 and older, enrolled as of November 25th, 2025 are eligible to receive a one (1) time payment of $100.00.
For eligibility requirements and required documents, please read the flyer in its entirety.
For questions, please call 405.275.4030 or email, 2025GAP@astribe.com
To apply, click here,https://www.astribe.com/forms/2025-General-Assistance-Program
Announcement
The AST Complex will be closed Wednesday November 26 at noon
Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28-all day
Announcement
Applications for the 2025 Enrolled AST Children's Christmas Gift Cards are now available online. To qualify, your child MUST BE 0-17 years of age on or before 12/31/25 and enrolled AST.
To apply, click here
https://www.astribe.com/forms/childrens-christmas-25-gift-card
For questions, please call 405.275.4030 x3501 or email, giftcardhelp@astribe.com.
PLEASE NOTE - The AST website electronic application is the ONLY way to apply and kids MUST be enrolled AST.
Announcement
We want to hear from YOU!
Your voice matters — help shape the Tribe's future by taking our Community Needs Survey.
Survey ends December 20, 2025.
To take the survey online, click here https://laserfiche.astribe.com/Forms/Community-Assessment-Survey
Announcement
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex will be closed Tuesday November 11 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.
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