Announcements & Events

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Friday, April 7, 2023 for Good Friday.

AST Elders Council Raffle Tickets are on sale!!!! 50/50 pot tickets are $1 each and Lucky Draw Tickets for a Celebrate the Horse Pendleton Blanket are $5 each. To purchase tickets, contact Charlotte Ellis at 405.620.4091. Drawing will be held at General Council on April 1 and you do NOT have to be present to win.

Fentanyl Awareness Class Tuesday March 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm AST Multi-Purpose Bldg, 2029 James L Edwards Lane, Shawnee, OK 74801 PRESENTED AND HOSTED BY: POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL POLICE DEPARTMENT AST TRIBAL YOUTH PROGRAM   FOR MORE INFORMATION:  BLAKE GOODMAN, SHAY FIXICO 405.275.4030

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Public Notice Public Hearing for Absentee Shawnee Grid Resilience Program   WHAT: The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma (AST) is hosting a community wide public hearing on the development of the Absentee Shawnee Grid Resilience Program as part of the Section 40101(d) Formula Grant. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is applying to the Section 40101(d) Formula Grant Program of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), titled Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid. The Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid Program is expected to provide $2.5 billion in formula grants to states and Tribes over the next five years with the goal of enhancing the resilience of the electric grid. The hearing will include a presentation outlining the program, a review of the Tribe’s draft plan, and an opportunity to ask questions and suggest revisions.   WHEN: March 17, 2023, at 2 P.M. Central Time   WHERE: Multi-purpose Building AST Shawnee Campus   WHY: Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma is providing this opportunity for public engagement in the development of the Absentee Shawnee Grid Resilience Program. AST is soliciting comments and feedback from the public regarding the criteria and methods outlined in the draft program narrative. The draft program narrative outlines preliminary objectives that will guide the Tribe’s investments with funding from Section 40101(d) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The program narrative will be finalized after the public hearing.   HOW: More information regarding the Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid program can be found online, including the ALRD, at the following link: https://netl.doe.gov/bilhub/grid-resilience/formula-grants .   CONTACT: Kryste Carter | kcarter@astribe.com    

Get ready to renew your SoonerCare coverage. Update your contact information Check your mail Don't miss SoonerCare coverage updates! MySoonerCare.org or contact an ASTHA Patient Benefit Advocate What if you don't qualify for continued coverage? If you no longer quality for Medicaid, you may be able to receive health insurance coverage through the ACA marketplace at no cost to you or your tribe. Affordable: Low-cost monthly premiums when federal subsidies are applied. Comprehensive: Plans cover things like prescription drugs, doctor visits, urgent care, hospital visits and more. Visit Healthcare.gov  

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “Executive Committee Meetings” here by calls and declares public notice that the REGULAR meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Alicia Miller, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 1st day of March 2023.

Joe Spoon, 52, lifelong resident of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Oklahoma City.  He was born February 7, 1971 to Clyde Edward and Lois Fern (Washington) Spoon in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Joe was raised in Tecumseh and attended Tecumseh Public Schools.  He worked his entire career as a Lineman and Electrician and most recently a Supervisor for the City of Tecumseh.  Joe took a lot of pride in his work.  It was very important to him that the job was done right and safely.  Joe was a proud member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and was actively involved with his Absentee Shawnee heritage rituals and traditions.  He took a lot of pride in his home, keeping it organized and maintaining his yard and acreage, where family and friends were always welcome.  Family was very important to him and his home was the central meeting place for get togethers, holiday and ceremonies.  Joe loved playing video games, watching movies and enjoyed singing karaoke.  His hobbies included ATV riding on his property and playing pool.  He was an excellent pool player and always ready for a challenger or tournament.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lois Spoon.  Those left to cherish his memory are his sister and brother-in-law, Loretta and Cecil Mann of Macomb, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Samuel Spoon and Tracy Cage of Tecumseh, OK; nephew, Joel and Stephanie Spoon of Little Axe, OK; great-nephew, Canaan Spoon; great-nieces, Paisley and Raelee Spoon; numerous other extended family and friends. 

AST Agriculture Department MEAT RAFFLE - $360 value Drawing March 10, 202 at 2 pm $10 per ticket, cash only For ticket purchases, contact Ag staff: Andy Warrior 405.432.6257 Craig Blanchard 405.434.4300 Gabby Rice 405.827.6545 Brock Runsabove 405.432.3744

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