# 2022 Big Jim Youth Awards Announced

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THE ABSENTEE
SHAWNEE NEWS

www.astribe.com

July 2022

Volume 32, No. 07

2022 Big Jim Youth Awards Announced
In May 2022, the Big Jim Youth
Award Selection Committee identified the tribal member who
would receive these prestigious
awards for their High School Academic and Athletic performance.
The selection committee for these
awards consisted of individuals
who are either educators, coaches,
or affiliated in these areas or to the
area of higher education within
the state of Oklahoma. None of the
Tribal Leader—Big Jim
members of the selection committee were Absentee Shawnee Tribal members. This was incorporated
into the program to maintain fairness to all applicants.
The Big Jim Youth Award Program was open to all Absentee Shawnee High School Seniors within the 50 United States. “The purpose
of these awards is to recognize the outstanding contributions of our
tribal youth and to promote excellence in academics and athletics in
high school and beyond” said Tresha Spoon, Educational Director
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
Approximately 40 students have been awarded scholarships over
the last decade. The 2022 awards mark 10 years of Big Jim Youth
Awards.
“I am so happy that we have been able to continue to do this for
10 years and that the tribe continues to fund these scholarship each
year.” said Spoon. “When I read the winning essays, it makes me
proud to see how diverse our young tribal members are; not only in
academics but also athletics.”
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is excited to have played a part in
their future by helping further their education. Absentee Shawnee
high school seniors are encouraged to apply. Applications can be
found on the website, www.astribe.com. Applications are accepted
from January 1 to March 31 of each year.

Academic Achievement, $1000.00 Scholarship
Athlete of the Year, $1000.00 Scholarship
Kantynn Kaseca
Shawnee, Oklahoma
Parents: Kevin and Leila Kaseca

Attending: Undecided
Accomplishments:
National Honor Society – 3 years
Distinction of Honor Cord – Graduation
Leadership II Class – 2 years
Varsity Wrestling Team – 2 years
Varsity Baseball Team – 4 years

Essay: “I will graduate with a distinction of honor cord for
upholding a high GPA…taking 8 or more Advanced Preparatory and Honors classes. I will also wear a Shawnee Wolf
Pack cord for being involved in 4 or more activities/clubs every year of high school. I have been a part of Shawnee Leadership for 2 years serving at Shawnee schools and the food
pantry. I have played baseball since the age of 4…I proudly
wore the AST flag [on my little league uniforms] to represent my tribe. I have wrestled for two years… [Wrestling] has
strengthened my work ethic and mental toughness. I decided
to try wrestling my freshman year. I had no experience in
wrestling before and made the varsity team my first year…
The pandemic took away my Sophomore baseball season and
an injury to my wrist my Junior year during wrestling took
away my junior baseball season…I am grateful and beyond
blessed the Creator has given me the opportunity to play the
game I love once again. Through my high school athletic experiences I’ve learned that struggles don’t define us, how we
overcome them does…I look forward to what the rest of my
baseball career has in store for me…I am a proud member of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and look forward to presenting
my Tribe and family in a positive way”

Big Jim Youth Awards Celebrate 10 Years

McKinzey (Cottrell) Keese

The Big Jim Youth Award Program is celebrating ten
years of honoring tribal high school seniors. The program
awards two scholarships to outstanding seniors. The
prestigious awards are the Big Jim Academic Achievement
Award and the Big Jim Athlete of the Year.
The awards were created in 2012 by former Secretary
Teri Reed. “. I wanted to make a difference in several areas
where I thought we, as a tribal government, needed to
make some improvements that would benefit all tribal
members.” Reed said. “I wanted to encourage and develop
our younger tribal members to greater heights in their
pursuit of higher education and successful careers.”
Reed is ecstatic that the program is continuing
to encourage our young people to strive for greater
achievements. “Kudos to Tresha Spoon and the education
department for keeping it going. I know it’s a lot of work
and takes a lot of attention to detail to make it happen.”
“Initiating this program and helping to develop it to
fruition was a rewarding experience. But that feeling doesn’t

compare with what I took away from this experience. I met
a lot of successful, hard-working, and enthusiastic young
tribal members who were grateful that the tribe recognized
their value.” said Reed.
One of the first winners of the Big Jim Academic
Achievement awards was McKinzey (Cottrell) Keese. She
went on to graduate from Oklahoma State University with
a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and attended
Oklahoma City University for nursing school and finishing
with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, summa cum
laude, in 2018. She is currently working at Saint Francis
South in Tulsa as a labor and delivery nurse.
This year’s winner is Kantynn Kaseca of Shawnee. He
is the winner of both the Big Jim Academic Achievement
Award and the Big Jim Athlete of the Year.
The awards are open to males and females seniors in all
50 states. The winners are selected by the Big Jim Youth
Award Development Committee. None of the committee
members are Absentee Shawnee tribal members.

Tecumseh returns to Darke County with emotional statue unveiling
GREENVILLE—In conjunction with the Darke
County Park District’s 50th anniversary, the Darke
County Parks District (DC Parks) held the inaugural
installation of the Darke County Art Trail on Friday
afternoon at the Shawnee Prairie Nature Preserve.
The Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA)
started the plans in 2020, for the Darke County Public Art Trail as part of their initiative to showcase
public artworks available to Darke County residents.
The event honored Shawnee warrior Tecumseh,
and welcomed him back to Darke County, where
he lived 225 years ago. With help from the Absentee Shawnee, the Eastern Shawnee and the Shawnee
tribes, DCCA and DC Parks unveiled a sculpture of
Tecumseh made by Joshua Shepherd, of Union City,
Ind.
Shepherd also created the Little Turtle statue in
the Greenville City Park.
Funds of $40,000 for the project were secured
through State Senator Matt Huffman’s office from
the Ohio Capital Budget, with hopes that additional funding will be granted for future installations
throughout the county.
With dignitaries from the local, state and federal
levels, as well as around 200 guests in attendance,
Roger Van Frank, DC Parks Director said the event
is a great milestone for the parks.
“The Tecumseh statue is the final product of hard

work and collaboration of the Darke County Center
for the Arts, the Darke County Park District and of
course the State of Ohio, along with all of the capital
funds that have gone into this project,” he said. “We
thank the state for that. It could not have been done
without it.”
In addition to celebrating the DC Parks anniversary and the Art Trail, the event also marked a professional milestone of Van Frank’s as well.
“It’s been a labor of love for me,” he said. “I’m going to get choked up, because I’m going to retire in
December. This is my last big hurrah. So, let’s make
it a good one.”
Multiple leaders within the Absentee Shawnee,
Eastern Shawnee and Shawnee tribes attended the
event.
Chief Glenna Wallace, of the Eastern Shawnee,
said while her tribe was the first to be removed from
Ohio in 1832, Ohio will always be home.
“We took everything that we owned, with the exception that we always left part of our heart here,”
she said. “That part of the heart is still always here.
Ohio will always be our home land.”
Following her remarks, Chief Wallace handed out
several historical Shawnee tribe lapel pins to attendees.
Governor John R. Johnson, of the Absentee Shawnee, became emotional when he discussed Tecum-

L-R: Eastern Shawnee Chief Glenna Wallace, AST Secretary Alicia Miller;

AST Governor John Johnson. (Photo by Gaylen Blosser)
seh
seh’s legacy.
“He surrounded all the other tribes to fight for the land to keep
the sellers from coming in years ago in the 1800s,” he said. “It
was written, ‘A man with remarkable charisma, intelligent, bravery, strength.’ He spent his whole life fighting for independence
and unity.”
Originally published on DarkeCountyNow.com By Abigail
Miller /Editor

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GOVERNOR’S REPORT

John Johnson, AST Governor

Hello tribal members,
Summer is in full swing with hot weather and lots of sunshine. I hope everyone
enjoyed the 4th of July holiday. There is
nothing better than being with family,
having a cookout and watching fireworks
with watermelon in your hands.
On June 9th I had the privilege of attending the Sovereignty Symposium at
the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. I was
able to attend sessions that were about
health and wellbeing, gaming, economic
development and tribal law. Many of the
states tribal leaders were in attendance. It

GOVERNOR
John Johnson

Lt. GOVERNOR
Ezra DeLodge

SECRETARY
Alicia Miller

LT. GOVERNOR’S REPORT

Ezra DeLodge, AST Lt. Governor

Tribal Members,
I hope all is well and we are doing our
best to stay hydrated during these hot
summer months. Please see below for department updates. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me by
email ezrad@astribe.com, call my office
405-275-4030 x 6253 or cell 405-4320733.
Maintenance:
The Maintenance staff has been busy
cutting grass and removing trees that was
damaged during the storms on the complex and also completing 27 work orders
since 5/12/22. The housekeepers have
been working hard cleaning and keeping buildings sanitized and disinfected. I
want to say thank you to the maintenance
staff and housekeepers for all their hard
work.
OEH:
In total for 2022 OEH has assisted Tribal members with 40 different septic renovations and installations, water well drilling and installations, well renovations,
and community water connections.
For 2022, we have collected, processed,
and recycled 22 bales of shredded office
paper and cardboard equaling roughly 17
tons of recyclable waste that has been diverted from landfills.
Construction on the Youth Camp cabins, and bathhouse have been complete.
We are currently awaiting approval of the
loop road to complete the entry gate.
We are currently finalizing the plans for
the new Police Safety Center. Starr Design
Group will be signing off on the completed specifications and plans and we will be
advertising for bids for general contractor
in the coming weeks.
We would like to remind Tribal Mem-

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Alicia Miller, AST Secretary

TREASURER
Joseph Blanchard

REPRESENTATIVE
DeWayne Wilson

Ho wa se ke sa ke!
This year there has been a larger educational push to increase Native American voter turnout for public office elections. In March, many Oklahoma tribes
and community partners have launched
a “Vote Your Values OK” campaign to
encourage more Native Americans to
register and participate in local, state and
national elections. To state the obvious,
we are in a state with a large Native population. However, our poll participation is
consistently low-too low. There are many
reasons why our people do not vote. One
in particular has been evidence of discriminatory practices thus suppressing
tribal voices. Many have said to me in the
past they only vote in tribal elections. I
understand and I think it is great, but we
also must think about the bigger picture.
Break through those barriers because now
is the time. Majority of people who are
elected to local, state and national bodies of government are not knowledgeable
of tribes (themselves) and Indian law in
general nor are they knowledgeable about
true tribal history and purpose of Indian
law. This results in attacks through government actions and legislation on tribal
sovereignty. Those who are in those seats
indeed make a difference for all tribes.
What the tribes have experienced at the
state level with gaming compacts some
are now experiencing with their tobacco
compacts (not us fortunately at this time)
and in other areas – relations are definitely strained and it is more important than
ever to have your voice heard through
your vote at the polls this coming November. We are slowly seeing some advancement of tribal people in state/national offices and it is so exciting to see! From our
young generations to our young-at-heart
generations, it is so important to have

July 2022

is always great when I am able to network
with other tribal leaders.
I was recently contacted by the director of the Darke County Park District in
Greenville, Ohio, Roger Van Frank. He
invited the EC to the unveiling of a statue
of the great Shawnee warrior Tecumseh.
The statue is part of the Art Trail which is
newly created to recognize already exiting
artistic treasures as well as newly commissioned pieces as they work to honor
their community’s heritage and enhance
the future. On June 17th and 18th Secretary Miller and I attended this event
which was a celebration of not only the
opening of the Art Trail but also the fiftieth anniversary of the Darke County Park

District. This district is located very near
the spot where Tecumseh lived during his
time in Ohio.
The application process is now open for
the Summer ARPA Welfare Assistance.
Tribal members that are 18 years old as of
June 1st 2021 can receive $1500. This payment will be by check and mailed to your
address on the application. The deadline
for the assistance is September 30, 2022
at 5pm. Be sure to go on the AST website
and get more information and to fill out
your application.
In closing, I hope you enjoy the summer months. Try to stay hydrated and
stay aware of the heat index. Heat illnesses are not something to take lightly.

bers that if they see any activities related
to illegal dumping of trash or other discarded items on Tribal lands to please
contact OEH at the email or phone number listed below.
Jarrod Lloyd
OEH&E Director
jlloyd@astribe.com - (405) 214-4235
Self-Governance Department:
We are having zoom meetings and
phone conferences with various tribes
regarding PL 102-477. Many tribes that
are similar to us in population that have
changed to 477 are doing well. For most
tribes CCDF, Education, and Social Services are some of the programs that have
been integrated into a 477 Plan. At this
time we are keeping our options open and
will continue to research as time allows.
We want to make sure we choose the best
option for the tribe.
At the end of May I attended RIFDS
Training. We are currently in the process
of getting a Safety Transportation Plan in
place as well as a Long Range Transportation Plan. Many of our Routes are old
so they will be updated in the RIFDS system within a few months. If you have any
questions please feel free to reach out to
me at (405) 275-4030 or TwylaB@astribe.
com
Housing Improvement Program:
I am currently working on four homes
in the Little Axe area. My next four homes
will be in the Shawnee area. With the
rainy season coming to an end the repair
process should move a little faster. We
are still dealing with material availability
such as window panes and mobile home
products. The elderly will be processed
first then the remaining applicants. If you
have any questions, you can contact me
by phone (405) 827-4311 or e-mail dmarshall@astribe.com
Land Management Program:

Land Management has completed Resource Center project with tree removal
and will be doing some upcoming projects for BIA and Tribe. We are still working with Agricultural department projects at the farm.
Agriculture:
The agricultural department had great
success with hosting our fishing derby
that happened on May 27, 2022, Fishin’
for Nutrition! We had 50 participants and
many great catches! The biggest catch of
the day was a 17 in long bass. Along with
prizes given away for our fishing tournament, we were able to give every child a
fishing pole that they could take home.
Ag Department would like to shout out
and thank the Executive Committee, AST
ICW, AST CCDF, Lisa Harrington, and
Supreme pest control for all prize donations and participation to make this event
possible. We have thoughts of hosting another fishing event in September, so be on
the lookout for future announcements.
Our focus after the fishing derby was
maintenance of our crops, preparing for
harvesting, and our first annual 5k Cross
Country and Mile walk/ fun run event.
We would like to thank all tribal entities
for participation and support for our 5k
Cross Country event. We would also like
to thank all participants for your participation and braving the weather along with
the course conditions! We are planning
to make this an annual event for years to
come and look forward to more participants. Be on the lookout for pictures and
announcements on the Absentee Shawnee tribe’s website and Facebook page. If
you have any questions please contact by
phone at (405) 275-4030 EXT. 6263 or by
email at agricultural@astribe.com

your voice heard through your actions at
the poll. I, myself, have been registered to
vote since I was 18 years old and I exercise
my state and national right at every opportunity. It is time to break down these
barriers, get educated on the issues and
what it means for our people, get registered and vote.
It was my great pleasure to represent the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe in Greenville,
Ohio at the invitation of Darke County
Park District/Shawnee Prairie Preserve
for the unveiling of a statue of Tecumseh.
The AST, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe and
the Shawnee Tribe stood together to witness this great moment. I have to admit
it was an emotional one. To stand on the
hallowed ground where Prophet’s Town
once existed and to be welcomed home
again-it was simply incredible. Those
who were local who attended the ceremony where just as excited to have us there
and their hospitality was immeasurable.
While the Treaty of Greenville was an
atrocious act for the Shawnee and the history that followed, what I can say is that
we are still here! Here to go back to our
homelands. Again, the feeling in that moment standing there was truly indescribable and I highly recommend for anyone
to visit this area. It felt like home.
The tribal website has a new added section for AST member obituaries. To view,
go to www.astribe.com, under the Announcements & Events tab, and scroll to
the obituaries tab and click to view. To
submit, please submit a copy of the funeral write up/death notice to media@
astribe.com with details, if needed. Only
one picture per obituary please. This new
section was added due to the high cost of
submitting obituaries to outside newspapers (if you run the obit separately from
the funeral home submission). We feel
this is important to share for tribal families.
Our June EC meetings, I presented
2 important resolutions I feel will have

great impact for our tribal members. I am
happy to announce we are supplementing
the children’s school clothing allowance
each year until 2024! We are supplementing $300 (of ARPA funds) for each
child, attending school on top of the $200
they are currently receiving. Our schoolaged children will be getting a $500 direct
benefit, to include this year, for 3 years.
Also, we will be accepting HAF applications again beginning on Monday, July 5,
2022. AST’s HAF plan submitted to the
Treasury back in November was finally
APPROVED!! We received the remaining 90%. Last year, we received the 10%
and had to submit a workable plan for
approval to obtain the remaining amount
of funds allotted to the AST. This is such
a great program; however, we also must
remind everyone this is an income-based
program (Treasury’s requirements, not
ours) and this is not a quick turnaround
program…it takes time to vet an application because the dollar amount is greater
than usual and the areas of assistance require more time to authenticate, if all of
that makes sense.
In closing, the numbers are slowly starting to creep up in regards to COVID-19.
Please stay safe, plan ahead, consider
masking up when in large groups, especially indoors, and remember vaccines
are still available. It is July so be sure to
check on your elders in this hot weather
– be sure to know the signs of heat stroke
and help them to take precautions so this
doesn’t happen to them. In the meantime, I look forward to seeing you at the
AST Agriculture’s 1st Annual 5K Run/
Walk (Running to Produce) and Thunderbird Pow-Wow!

Respectfully,
Lt. Governor DeLodge

Si li no ke ka no la. Ne yi wa.
Alicia Miller
Tribal Secretary
(405) 287-5247

July 2022

TREASURER’S REPORT

Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer
Hello fellow Tribal members, family, and
friends:
Wow! We are already into July! This is
an exciting time of year as many will celebrate the 4th of July, have cookouts, go to
the lake, and attend Fireworks Demonstrations. For those not able to travel,
remember our Thunderbird Casino in
Little Axe, will have 2 nights of display
on June 30th and July 3rd. The Annual
Powwow is scheduled for July 2-3. This
year, there will be a Social Stomp Dance
on Friday July 1st. Please be safe, stay hydrated, and enjoy the memories created
with family.
At the South Grounds, we just fin-

REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

DeWayne Wilson, AST Representative

Hello Tribal Members,
I hope everyone is in good health
and enjoying the outdoors with family/
friends. Let`s not forget that COVID 19 is
still in our communities and at our Tribal
facilities. Let`s continue to be mindful of
this disease when we are out doing our
daily activities. My prayers continues to
go out to the tribal families that are sick
or have lost love ones.
Education Department;
In Workforce Development, we have finalized the Workforce Development application and are taking applications for
the HVAC Program. If you are an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and have interest in obtaining a HVAC Journeyman
license, contact the Representative Office.
We have financial assistance available. We
continue to advertise for the Workforce

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ished our games and put up the ball. I
was happy to be involved and see all the
young people participating. This is very
important from a cultural perspective as
it guarantees our traditions are passed on
to the next generation. That being said, I
am aware the Executive Committee has
made a commitment to provide additional assistance and update to our Language
program. These two areas are important
and vital to us as Absentee Shawnee people.
I want to give a special shout-out to tribal member, Jaylan Gibson. Many of our
members, family, and friends watched intently or waited for game updates while
her team, the Rogers State Lady Hillcats
played in the NCAA Division 2 Women’s
College World Series in Denver, Colorado. If you hadn’t heard, they were able to

go “undefeated” throughout their weeklong trip. She did a great job defensively
playing the Hot Corner, and even jacked
a Homerun.
“Congratulations!” on
bringing home the National Championship trophy.
In other news, the annual audit is
reaching the final stages for submission.
Finance Department has been working
with the firm to complete all pre-audit
review as they were physically on-site
part of June and July to see physical documents, plus visit with staff and Leadership. I received a question regarding
the time frame and the simple answer is,
“This is the 1st year of the contract with
a new company and we had to coordinate
with their schedule. With no previous
relationship, there was a small introductory period to determine responsibilities,

functions, and points of contact.” I expect
another good result though we’ve had all
the added CARES and ARPA process.
As I’ve reported in past Newsletter reports, there are a number of projects occurring on the Complex and within our
local community. Although a few may
disagree with some of these decisions, the
long-term effect and benefit to our membership is the ultimate result. Should you
have any questions or would like to share
your concerns, do not hesitate to send an
email or call to have a conversation. As
always, I appreciate the continued support.

Development and Career Initiative (pilot
program) on tribal websites and newspaper. The HVAC Mechanic position is still
advertised as well. Recently, we started
advertising for a Workforce Project Coordinator to oversee the HVAC Program.
Cultural Preservation Department;
In Cultural Preservation, the ANA/
Language Grant, we have interviewed
two applicants for the Linguist/ Project
Coordinator position. We are still discussing the possibilities of contracting
for the Linguist position and just hire a
Project Coordinator. We would have to
get approval from ANA prior to doing
so. We have also advertised for two Language teachers pertaining to this grant.
Gaming Commission;
The Gaming Commission is moving
along. The Executive Director, Gaming
Commissioners, staff, and I attend the
2022 National Indian Gaming Commission, National Training Conference. This

conference was held at Grand Casino,
Hotel & Resort in Shawnee Okla. during
June 15-16, 2022. I continue to attend
the Gaming Commission meetings. The
Executive Director and staff continue
to network/ work with NIGC and other
tribal Gaming Commission staff.
Youth Camp;
Again, due to some extenuating circumstances, there has not been much
construction going on at the Youth Camp
during this reporting period. However, we have received good news recently concerning the construction of the
recreational facilities project. We have
been approved to continue construction
on this project from the CCDF funding
source. Also, we have been approved by
the BIA/ Southern Plains Regional Office
to continue with the Youth Camp Road
Project. This is exciting news. Again, I
will keep everyone informed of the progress of these projects.

As for Public Law 102-477; We, EC
and certain Directors, continued our due
diligence in this exploratory phase of
determining if the 477 law will help increase Tribal programs. We continue our
discussions with Ms. Ida Doyle, Regional
AOTR. We've been discussing the development of a 477 plan, reporting requirements, training opportunities, and grant
funding to assist in the exploratory phase.
Again, if you have any questions or
concerns about the programs or positions mentioned in this news article, feel
free to contact my office at (405) 2754030, Ext.6239 or by email: dewayne.wilson@astribe.com. The HVAC Program is
a great opportunity for Tribal members,
who is looking for a career, to learn a reputable skill set and obtain training.

Neyiwa!
Joseph H. Blanchard

Respectfully,
DeWayne Wilson
Tribal Representative

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AllNations Bank Awards Scholarships to Tribal Members

The AllNations Bank $500 Scholarship Winner is Alena Deer from Perkins,
OK. She attended Sequoyah High School. Pictured L-R: AST Treasurer Joseph Blanchard, Alena Deer, AllNations Bank President Steven Smith and
AllNations Bank Shawnee Branch Manager Cindy Sims

The Steven Smith, Bank President, $500 Scholarship Winner
is Asa Wilson from Richards, MO. He attended Nevada High
School.

The AST Veterans Association Presents
Certificate to Business Owner

The AST Veterans Association presented a certificate of appreciation to Theresa Cody, owner of Uncommon Threads for her service and support.
Back L-R – AST Representative DeWayne Wilson; AST Veterans Administrative Officer Twila Parker; AST Veterans Chaplain Officer Don Schulenberg; AST Veterans Commander Jason Bender.
AST tribal members Dakota (Bear) Little Charley (#57) and Wesley (Jakey) Lovins (#53)
were selected to play in the CPN All-Star Game that was held on June 3rd at OBU. Both
men graduates of Little Axe represented their school and the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
Dakota is the son of Darrol and Becca Little Charley-Davis, Grandson of Linda and the
late War Chief Bucky Little Charley, grandson of Chelle Foreman and Great Grandson
of Zelda Foreman.
Jakey is the son of Earl and Stacy Lovins, and Grandson of JoAnn Johnson Lovins.

Front L-R, Theresa Cody; AST Veterans Operations Officer Esteline Schulenberg

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AST Veterans Attend Veteran’s Mission 22 War
at Home Memorial Dedication Ceremony

Cultural Preservation Department
Day to day operations have continued to be carried out by each program coordinator to ensure the department as a whole continues to function properly. Following is a
breakdown of each departmental program’s most recent activities.
Gift Shop
We are happy to announce the gift shop is open to all customers for in-store shopping! We have two locations for your shopping
convenience. Our Shawnee Gift Shop is located at the complex in the Cultural Preservation building (building 6), and our Little Axe
Gift Shop is located in the lobby of the Little Axe Health Center. We are open in Shawnee Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and once a
month, usually at the end of the month, in Little Axe from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We are still having a SALE! The sale includes such items as t-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts, button down blouses/shirts, and shoes. The
items are priced to move, so please stop by and have a look!!
We continue to look and reach out to new businesses especially Native American owned businesses and vendors in hopes of bringing
in new inventory. Also, we are currently ordering new logo bearing merchandise. So, please be on the lookout for these items over the
next month.
If you haven’t been in our store recently, please stop by either location. Maybe you will find something you cannot pass on.
Library
We are happy to announce that we have opened the library to the public! Please come in and visit. We have a wide variety of resources available for checkout, and many
magazines, newspapers and journals for your reading leisure. We look forward to serving your informational needs!
THPO
The THPO Program continues to make great strides and advancements. The THPO staff has steadily been receiving Section 106 projects from various Federal Agencies.
Over the past month, the THPO Officer, Mrs. Devon Frazier-Smith, has received 478 new Section 106 projects for review. In conjunction with receiving projects, the program
has consulted on 403 projects. These projects were completed in 17 of our 25 areas of interest/states. The THPO has also taken part in 18 teleconference calls as it concerns
Section 106 projects as well as NAGPRA cases. These calls were with such Federal Agencies as Tennessee Valley Authority, the National Park Service, and the Department of
Transportation for Texas and Wisconsin.
From May 17th through the 19th, Mrs. Frazier-Smith attended the 2022 TVA Annual Tribal Consultation. At this consultation, topics covered were new and old projects,
upcoming programmatic agreements, trainings, and NAGPRA updates.
FCC/TCNS
The THPO Program continues to make great strides and advancements. The THPO staff has steadily been receiving Section 106 projects from various Federal Agencies.
Over the past month, the THPO Officer, Mrs. Devon Frazier-Smith, has received 478 new Section 106 projects for review. In conjunction with receiving projects, the program
has consulted on 403 projects. These projects were completed in 17 of our 25 areas of interest/states. The THPO has also taken part in 18 teleconference calls as it concerns
Section 106 projects as well as NAGPRA cases. These calls were with such Federal Agencies as Tennessee Valley Authority, the National Park Service, and the Department of
Transportation for Texas and Wisconsin.
From May 17th through the 19th, Mrs. Frazier-Smith attended the 2022 TVA Annual Tribal Consultation. At this consultation, topics covered were new and old projects,
upcoming programmatic agreements, trainings, and NAGPRA updates.
EVENTS
At the current time, we have no scheduled events, but we are in the planning stages. Please be on the look-out for announcements on the website and Facebook.
Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the continued support of our department as we continue to make changes to our programs to better serve the Tribal
community. Please feel free to contact me, Carol Butler, at 405-275-4030 ext. 6245 or cbutler@astribe.com if you have any questions or concerns.

New National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
The new National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free,
confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and
postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved
ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish.
Call or text, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) to connect
with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.
Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. In fact,
many women feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious at different times
during their pregnancy and even after the baby is born. For many
women, these feelings go away on their own. But for some women,
these emotions are more serious and may stay for months.
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s counselors provide realtime emotional support, encouragement, information, and referrals.
Pregnant and postpartum women can get the help and resources they
need, when they need it.
Are you a new parent and feeling sad, worried, overwhelmed, or
concerned that you aren’t good enough? You aren’t alone. You aren’t to
blame. With help, you can feel better. Call or text, 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS
(1-833-943-5746) to connect with counselors at the National
Maternal Mental Health Hotline. Learn more at www.MCHB.HRSA.
gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Building Blocks C.D.C.
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 878-0633
Fax: (405) 878-0156

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Building Blocks C.D.C.
16051 Lttle Axe Dr.
Norman, OK 73026
(405) 360-2710
Fax: (405) 360-2726

Building Blocks II

Building Blocks III

Building Blocks has 56 children enrolled in our center at this time. We
are accepting waiting list applications for all of our classrooms. If you are
interested in putting your child on our waiting list please call and we can
email you a waiting list application or stop by to pick one up.

We are open to the public and ONLY accepting waitlist applications at this
time. If you are interested in your child attending Building Blocks Child
Development Center III, please call (405)360-2710.

We hope you are enjoying your summer, because we sure are! This past month
our school age children have been able to go on lots of fun and educational
field trips and our younger students have enjoyed the warm weather with
weekly water play days! Please enjoy a few pictures we captured in July.

Building Blocks is accepting employee applications. Please visit https://
www.astribe.com/employment for available job positions and to fill out an
employment application.
Building Blocks was excited to be able to invite the Dads to Donuts with
Dads and be able to eat with their child at our center. We appreciate those
who came to breakfast with the children. We look forward to being able to
invite the parents in to more exciting parent events with their children.

You can find us on Facebook @ AST Building Blocks Child Development Center
III-Little Axe Page to see all the latest updates.

Building Blocks will be closed Friday, July
1st and Monday, July 4th for celebration
of Independence Day. Hope everyone
has a safe and wonderful 4th of July
weekend. Be safe, stay cool and we
will see you back at Building Blocks on
Tuesday, July 5th.

We will also be closed Monday, July 4th in observation of Independence Day.

Holiday Hours for Friday, July 1st will be from 7am-11am.

Field trip to Tiger Safari

Toddlers out for a stroll

Enjoy the Summer and Have a Great
July!

Water Play Day

Absentee Shawnee Tribe's Domestic Violence Department

LIHEAP CARES ASSISTANCE
We help with:
Our mission is to:
Domestic Violence
Eliminate violence in
Sexual Assault
Native Country and to
Dating Violence
strengthen
Stalking
Native families to end the
Sex Trafficking
cycle of violence.
Our services are confidential and include:

Southwest Throw, Heater, Box Fan or Air
Purifier
The following items are eligible for LIHEAP participants
that are enrolled with a federally recognized tribe and
live in Cleveland & Pottawatomie counties. For more
questions or application, please call Social Service at
(405) 878-4723.

Safety Planning
Emergency Assistance
Court Advocacy
Shelter Placement Assistance
Referrals

Must be intimate partner
related violence and the
victim must be fleeing the
home/situation

Who we serve:

Where we serve:

Natives and non-Natives
LGBTQ2S+
Any Religion
Any income level
EVERYONE

Because we are federally funded
we get to serve all populations
within our *service area, which
includes Cleveland, Oklahoma and
Pottawatomie counties.

*If you are AST and outside the service area, please call our office and we will see what we can do to help
you.

Contact Us:

Office Line 405.273.2888
Fax 405.273.1192
Webpage https://www.astribe.com/domestic-violence
Link to intake https://www.astribe.com/forms/victim-intake
@ASTRisingWarrior
For emergencies call 911 or AST PD @ 405.275.3200
This project was supported byGrant No. 2015-TW-AX-0016 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations
expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

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Happy 1st Birthday
Bb! We love you today,
tomorrow and always.
Mama & Daddy

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We would like to wish a
Happy 1st Birthday to

Karter S.
Robertson
With so much love from
all of your family!

Happy 90th Birthday to
Loretta Brokeshoulder Graves
Schwarz-Reed!! Loretta is the
oldest of 10 from the Clifton
and Minnie Brokeshoulder
family. The Brokeshoulder
Renuion was just held June
10-11 and relatives were there
to celebrate Loretta’s big
birthday. Love and Hugs From
All of Your Family!

We would like to
wish Leland Scott
Robertson a very
Happy Birthday,
much love from your
Mom and family.
We love you

Happy Heavenly 79th Birthday to our
Momma!! Missing you so very much!!
Home is not the same without you.
We love & miss you.
Love Sherrie & BJ
Granny
Heavenly 79th Birthday!!
We miss & love you very much!!
Joplin, Jilian & Justin

Agriculture Department
Fishin' For Nutrition

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe held a graduation celebration June 15 at the
Multi-Purpose Building for the 2022 AST high school graduates.
Photo L-R: Secretary Alicia Miller; Lt. Governor Ezra DeLodge; Treasurer Joseph
Blanchard; Cyril High School graduate J.D. Goombi; Representative DeWayne
Wilson; Sequoyah High School graduate Alena Deer; Governor John Johnson

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P H O N E D I R E C T O RY - D I R E C T N U M B E R S
O F F I C E O F T H E T R I B A L S EC R E TA RY

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DRIVE, SHAWNEE, OK 74801 • PHONE: 405.275.4030 • EMAIL: SECRETARY@ASTRIBE.COM • WEB: WWW.ASTRIBE.COM

AST Complex – (405) 275-4030

Toll Free - 800-256-3341

All Nations Bank…………………………………………(405) 273-0202
Brendle Corner…......……………………………………(405) 447-3372
Building Blocks….........…………………………………(405) 878-0633
Building Blocks III LA….....……………………………(405) 360-2710
Court………………………......…………………………(405) 481-8575
Domestic Violence…………….....………………………(405) 273-2888
Enrollment……………………….....……………………(405) 481-8650
Food Pantry………………………...……………………(405) 481-8640
Gaming Commission………………....…………(405) 360-9270 x1110
Housing Authority………………………………………(405) 275-1050
Human Resources……………………….....……………(405) 275-1468
ICW………………………………………………………(405) 395-4490
Media………………………….…………………………(405) 598-1279
OEH/OEP…………………….…………….…….………(405) 214-4235
Police…………………………………………(405) 275-3200/275-3432
Social Services…………….…………………….…….…(405) 878-4723
Tax Commission…….……………….……………….…(405) 481-8600
Thunderbird Casino Norman…….……….……………(405) 360-9270
Thunderbird Casino Shawnee…………….….…………(405) 273-2679
Tribal Store Little Axe……………………………………(405) 364-0668

The Absentee Shawnee Complex will be Closed
Monday, July 4, 2022
For Independence Day

Ask about “AST Preferred Checking” and our debit
card that honors the Absentee Shawnee Tribe!

You can either be an Absentee Shawnee Tribe Member or an Employee of the
Tribe or one of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s businesses. Account features
include:
v Free Value Checks
v .25% rate reduction with auto debit on consumer loan rates
v Interest bearing account
v $25.00 minimum to open the account
v No minimum to earn interest
v No monthly maintenance fee
v Free direct deposit option
v Free ATM/Debit Card
v Free Online Banking & Bill Pay
v Free Online Electronic Banking Statement
v Free check images with statement
v Free 1 year rental of a 3x5 safe deposit box or 6 months free rental of a 5x10 safe
deposit box (based on availability)
v Free Notary Service
v FDIC Insured
Contact bank staff for more information
2023 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 74801, PH (405) 273-0202
114 E. Main St., Calumet, OK 73014, PH (405) 893-2240
Member
FDIC

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ASTHS July 2022 Monthly Update
Appreciating and Caring for our Elder Population
Elders are the cornerstone of any vibrant and thriving society. In our modern society today our senior citizens are sometimes forgotten and
overlooked in our busy lives. Many Elders today suffer from loneliness due to a loss of a life-long spouse or children, and in some cases, both,
leaving them lonely and without necessary caretaker support in their golden years. The two year pandemic has only worsened those conditions.
Some Elders also have seen their families move away great distances due to employment, marriage, or to provide care for other family members. Within Native American
Tribes our Elders all play a vital role in perpetuating the oral and traditional history of the language, culture, religion, and traditions that when they become lost, they
are gone forever.
President Biden released a proclamation last month on June 15th for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The purpose of this proclamation was to join the international
community to raise awareness and help end elder abuse here at home and across the world. Elder abuse takes many forms, such as financial, emotional, physical, and
sexual harm, including intimate partner violence in later life. It often comes in the form of neglect, abandonment, or exploitation. It is estimated that approximately 1 in
10 elderly Americans are abused annually. However, many of those who are abused suffer in silence, and many cases are never reported or brought to light. In the past
few years, while the pandemic isolated all of us to different extents, it especially exacerbated the isolation felt by too many older adults. All of us have a role to play in
preventing elder abuse and ensuring that our Nation’s seniors are able to age with dignity. With a majority of elder abuse victims being women, the Biden Administration
remains focused particularly on improving support for all women and preventing and addressing gender-based violence that impacts older adults both domestically and
abroad. Not just on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, but every day, let us all recommit to delivering for all older Americans, especially our Tribal Elders, the promise of
a comfortable and peaceful life with dignity. We all need to reaffirm our commitment to a life free from the scourge of abuse and neglect and join together in celebrating
the essential role older adults play in each of our lives.
The 7 Different Types of Elder Abuse:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Neglect.
Physical Abuse.
Sexual Abuse.
Abandonment.
Emotional or Psychological Abuse.
Financial Abuse.
Self-Neglect.

When someone with power over an elderly person intentionally harms them or puts them at risk of harm, their actions - or lack of action - are considered elder abuse.
Elder abuse isn’t just one action or inaction and it can take many forms. All types of elder abuse can lead to devastating consequences, including physical and/or emotional harm and even death. Let’s all work together to honor all of our Elders, and work to protect the treasures of our past, present, and future!
Please join us in congratulating our July Monthly Employee Award Winners this month! We are proud of all of our professionals and team players, for all they do daily
to make our programs succeed and take care of our patients!
July 2022 Health Employee Awards of the Month
Employee of the Month: Tara Swalla, AST Health System Pharmacy Insurance Inventory Specialist
Team of the Month: AST Health System’s Pharmacy Team (both campuses)
Special Leadership Award: Kara Gouge, AST Health Medical Materials Handler

Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC
Executive Director, AST Health System

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UPDATED PHARMACY MAIL POLICIES
Please be advised:
It is solely the responsibility of the patient to
confirm the desired shipping address for
mailing of any medication from our Health
System Pharmacies. Failure to do so may
result in shipping delays.
Please ensure all address changes are made
directly with the pharmacy staff regardless of
any changes made elsewhere in the health
system. Not all systems communicate with
each other if changes are made.
As our clinics continue to grow and mail
volume increases, the above policies will help
ensure you continue to receive prompt and
accurate mail delivery of your prescription
medications. We appreciate your
anticipated assistance in this matter.

Thank you!

REFILLQUICK APP STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801-0381

Title VI
Elderly Nutrition Program

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY
1

4

11

18

AST COMPLEX
CLOSED

Chicken Salad
LTOP
Baked Chips
Orange
Smoked Sausage
Mac N Chez
Beets
Applesauce

25
Chicken Fried Steak
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Brussel Sprouts
Pears

5

12

Egg Rolls
Stir Fry Veggies
Rice
Fortune Cookie
Soft Tacos
LTOC
Salsa/Chips
Pineapples

6

13

7

Baked Zita
Tossed Salad*
Jell-O

14

Lasagna
Bread Stick
Broccoli
Mixed Fruit

19
20
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Baked Chicken
Chips
Veggies
Onions/Pickles
Bread
Fruit
Pudding
26
27
Ham
Pinto Beans
Scalloped Pot.
Cornbread
Veggies
Spinach
Jell-O

21

28

BBQ Chicken
Pot. Salad
Green Beans
Mandarin Oranges
Chef Salad
Ham, Chez, Onions
Peaches
Crackers
Manwich
Tator Tots
Pickles/Onions
Ice Cream
Goulash
Okra
Cake

8

15

22

29

Bagels
Cream Chez
Grapes
Boiled Egg
Scrambled Eggs
Toast
Bacon
Fruit
Boiled Egg
Muffin
Sausage Patties
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Gravy
Biscuit
Cereal
Sausage Patties
Fruit

For many years The Title VI Department has provided gas to mow your lawns. We are updating the
guidelines. The Title VI Grant provides gas as supportive services and for us to provide supportive
service you must be a participant in the Title VI Program.
Guidelines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Absentee Shawnee Member
Must be 55 years and older
Must be an Title VI Member, have a current intake form on file (FY-2022)
Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill – in the applicants name)
Handicap/Disabled
NO RENTAL PROPERTY WILL BE MOWED

As a Title VI Member as long as you are within the guidelines you can put in your application and turn
in your applications to the Title VI Department. As stated on the application: Maintenance will only
mow and weed eat applicants lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks weather permitting.
Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, and will NOT move any items that are in
the way of cutting your lawn.
This year we are trying to get an early start on our grass mowing list,
Any questions you can reach me at 405-275-4030 ext. 6227 or email me at dowings@astribe.com

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE
LUNCH SERVED MONDAY – THURSDAY 11 AM TO 1 PM

Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members

BREAKFAST SERVED ON FRIDAYS 9 AM TO 11 AM

Thomasine Owings____

AST TITLE VI
ELDER INTAKE FORM

Thomasine Owings
Title VI Director

TODAY’S DATE______________________________ REFERRAL SOURCE_____________________

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Title VI Department
2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr
Shawnee OK 74801
405-275-4030

LAST NAME___________________________ FIRST NAME____________________________ MI_____
DATE OF BIRTH______________________ MALE ____ FEMALE____ VETERAN___YES_____NO
STREET ADDRESS____________________________________________________
CITY___________________ STATE_____

ZIP CODE________ PHONE NUMBER _______________

SINGLE ____MARRIED ____ DIVORCED/SEPARATED

SPOUSE’S NAME______________________________ SPOUSE’S DATE OF BIRTH _______________
NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (1)______________________________PHONE______________
NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (2) ______________________________PHONE _____________

PRIMARY LANGUAGE

ENGLISH___ TRIBAL___

OTHER______________________

HOUSING ___ HOUSE ___ APARTMENT ___COMMUNITY HOUSING __OTHER EXPLAIN____________
COMPOSITION ___ LIVES ALONE ___ LIVES WITH SPOUSE ___LIVES WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS
NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD _______ WHO HELPS ___________________________________________
HEALTH HISTORY ___ ASTHMA
___DIABETES

___ALZHEIMER’S

Grass Mowing Application

___WIDOWED ___ WIDOWER____

___ARTHRITIS

CDIB # _______
D.O.B.________

The Following are the requirements for this program:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Must be an Absentee Shawnee Member
Must be 55 years and older
Must be an Title VI Member (have an current intake form for the current year 2022
Handicap/Disabled
Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill must be in applicant’s name)
NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weed eat applicant’s lawn.
Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Also, the maintenance workers will
not trim trees or shrubs.

If you have any questions, please contact Dos Owings at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6227

___CANCER ___DEMINTIA

___CHRONIC PAIN ___HEARING AID ___CHOLESTEROL ___BLOOD PRESSURE

NAME: __________________________________________________

PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION ___Own Car ___Friend ____Public Trans. ___Senior Tran’s __Family

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________

PROSTHETIC DEVIECS ___ Walker/Cane __Wheelchair ___Hearing Aid ___Glasses __Dentures ___None

CITY: _______________________

STATE:___________

ZIP: _______

HOME PHONE: ____________________ MESSAGE PHONE: ________________
ARE YOU ENROLLED WITH A DIFFERENT TITLE VI PROGRAM?

____ YES ____ NO

IF YES, NAME OF PROGRAM & WHERE LOCATED:________________________________________
HEALTH CONCERNS ___________________________________________________________________
SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING RECEIVED_________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS______________________________________________________

PROVIDE THE DATE OF YOUR VACCINATION COVID
19 1st__________ 2nd_________
BOOSTER__________
Johnson & Johnson __________ FLU__________

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________
FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME:

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
*DISCLAIMER

Maintenance will not move any items that are in the way of them mowing your yard so if you
are able or can get some help in getting your yard cleaned, will be very much helpful in
maintaining your yard.

World Hepatitis Day
By Emily Earnest

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. The date was chosen because it is the birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered
hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the virus. The goal of this day aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis, a group
of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E — and encourage prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Hepatitis affects hundreds of millions
of people worldwide, causing acute and chronic disease and killing close to 1.34 million people every year. Hepatitis can cause inflammation of the liver
both acutely and chronically, and can kill a person. In some countries hepatitis B is the most common cause of cirrhosis and may also cause liver cancer.
Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The virus is primarily spread when an uninfected (and unvaccinated)
person ingests food or water that is contaminated with feces of an infected person. The disease is closely associated with unsafe food or water, inadequate
sanitation, poor personal hygiene and oral-anal sex. Not everyone who is infected will have all the symptoms. There is no specific treatment for hepatitis
A. Recovery from symptoms following infection may be slow and can take several weeks or months. The spread of hepatitis A can be reduced by
ensuring adequate supplies of safe drinking water, personal hygiene practices such as regular handwashing before meals and after going to the bathroom.
Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is a major global health problem. It can cause
chronic infection and puts people at high risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer. A safe and effective vaccine that offers 98% to 100% protection
against hepatitis B is available. Preventing hepatitis B infection averts the development of complications including chronic disease and liver cancer.
Hepatitis B is most commonly spread from mother to child at birth or through exposure to infected blood. The development of chronic infection is
common in infants infected from their mothers or before the age of 5 years. Hepatitis B is also spread by needle stick injury, tattooing, piercing and
exposure to infected blood and body fluids, such as saliva and menstrual, vaginal and seminal fluids. Transmission of the virus may also occur through
the reuse of contaminated needles and syringes or sharp objects either in health care settings, in the community or among persons who inject drugs.
Sexual transmission is more prevalent in unvaccinated persons with multiple sexual partners.
Most people do not experience any symptoms when newly infected. However, some people have acute illness with symptoms that last several weeks,
including yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), dark urine, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. People with acute hepatitis can
develop acute liver failure, which can lead to death. Among the long-term complications of HBV infections, a subset of persons develops advanced
liver diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, which cause high morbidity and mortality. Chronic hepatitis B infection can be treated
with medicines, including oral antiviral agents. Treatment can slow the progression of cirrhosis, reduce incidence of liver cancer and improve long term
survival. In 2021 the World Health Organization that 12% to 25% of people with chronic hepatitis B infection will require treatment, depending on
setting and eligibility criteria.
Every 30 seconds, someone dies from a viral hepatitis related illness. However, with the existing prevention, testing, and treatment services that are
available every hepatitis related death is preventable. The goal of this mission to prevent new viral hepatitis infections, improve outcomes of those
infected with viral hepatitis, reduce viral hepatitis and improve the surveillance and data regarding transmissions. Wash your hands and check in with
your primary care physician regularly with any concerns to do your part to prevent the spread.

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AST HEALTH SYSTEM DIRECTORY

AST HEALTH SYSTEM DIRECTORY

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER ..................................................... 405-447-0300

Administration
Business Office
Little Axe Dental
Health Information Management
Lab/X.Ray
Optometry
Patient Benefit Advocates
Primary Care
Public Health
Security
Electronic Health Record
Physical Therapy
Behavioral Health .................................................................................. 405-701-7987
Little Axe Purchased Referred Care ........................................................ 405-701-7951
Diabetes & Wellness ...............................................................................405-701-7977
Pharmacy ...............................................................................................405-292-9530
CompleteCare Home Health................................................................... 405-701-7085
Transportation........................................................................................405-701-7603
SHAWNEE CLINIC ............................405-878-5850 OR 877-878-4702 TOLL FREE

Administration
Business Office
Health Information Management
Lab/X-Ray
Patient Benefit Advocates
Contract Health
Physical Therapy
Primary Care
Public Health
Behavioral Health ...................................................................................405-878-4716
Diabetes & Wellness ...............................................................................405-701-7977
Pharmacy ........................................................ 405-878-5859 OR 866-742-4977TOLL FREE
Transportation........................................................................................405-701-7603
PLUSCARE ............................................................................................... 405-447-0477
GENERAL

AST Resource Center..............................................................................405-364-7298
Corporate Compliance Hotline............................................................... 405-701-7135
Patient Advocate .................................................................................... 405-701-7623
AST Tribal Complex ...............................................................................405-275-4030
AST Tribal Police .................................................................................... 405-275-3200
AST Housing ..........................................................................................405-273-1050

Special Enrollment Periods Did You Know?
y

The Tribe is only funded approximately
40% of cost to render care to patients?
Most people think it is funded 100%.

y

To add services, equipment, or help
more people, we need your assistance.

y

By signing up for a zero cost plan, you
allow the tribe to bill for services and to
be reimbursed by insurance companies.
This frees up more dollars to help those
who are are not eligible for a zero cost
plan helping Purchased Referred Care
dollars go further.

Contact a Patient Benefit Advocate
Little Axe Health Center 405.447.0300
Shawnee Clinic 405.878.5850

$18,768

$38,304

WE CAN HELP
Contact a Patient Benefit Advocate
Little Axe
Shawnee
Health Center
Clinic
405.447.0300

405.878.5850

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A0f751a839830ddd1. Public record. Not legal advice.