OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE (2020)

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ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE NEWS

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“Among the Shawnee”

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OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

December 2020

Complex remains closed;

open to essential staff

On November 23, The Absentee

Shawnee Tribe reverted back to a

modified Phase 1 of the COVID-19

recovery plan. Emergency Manager

Chad Larman explains what that

means for Tribal members.

Tribe’s services operational.” said

Larman

The Executive Committee made the

decision to revert back to Phase 1 due

to the increased cases of COVID-19 in

Pottawatomie and Cleveland counties.

“The modifications will include Over the past two weeks there have

having employees working in split been significant increases in new

shifts so that if one person becomes cases and active cases in our counties.

positive it does not affect the entire

went

on

to

say,

department. Building Blocks will also Larman

“Hospitalizations

are

up

and

currently

stay open for employee’s children so

they may continue to work.” Larman the ICU in Shawnee in full and having

issues trying to find beds for patients.

said.

At one point 82 patients in our service

He went on to clarify that even area were being held in the ER because

though the complex is closed, the they did not have a bed available for

Tribe is still open. Emergency them.”

Management is putting up two quad

mailbox stands that Tribal members

can place applications or documents

inside. The mailboxes will be labeled

with department names. The boxes

will be placed in front of the police

department. This will be a safe and

secure ways Tribal members can

make sure departments receive their

paperwork.

How long we will remain in this

phase remains to be seen. Emergency

Management is keeping a close

eye on the data and will make

recommendations to the Executive

Committee as they see fit. If Tribal

members aren’t sure what phase the

Tribe is currently working in, they can

always call the complex.

“The tribe will continue to keep Larman had one final recommendation.

employees working to keep the The 3W’s. Wear a mask. Wash your

hands. Watch your distance.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal complex is currently closed.

Only essential staff are allowed on campus.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

COVID-19 2nd General Welfare Relief Fund

On behalf of the Absentee Shawnee tribe of Oklahoma, the Executive Committee in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has issued COVID-19 2nd

General Welfare Relief Fund. The Executive Committee understands the impact this pandemic has had on our Absentee Shawnee tribal members and

wants nothing more than to help serve our people.

The COVID-19 2nd General Welfare Relief Fund will be for enrolled Absentee Shawnee tribal members. All AST adult tribal members who are

eighteen (18) and older will receive $1,000.00. All AST tribal member children 17 and under will receive $500.00. The COVID-19 2nd General

Welfare application is one per tribal member. Please give up to 30 days for processing.

COVID-19 2nd General Welfare Application Acceptance: Monday, November 9th, 2020

COVID-19 2nd General Welfare Eligibility:

•

Must be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma on or before June 1st, 2020

•

Must have a copy of AST tribal members current CDIB card (attached to application)

•

Must have a completed COVID-19 2nd General Welfare Relief fund application

•

All applications MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11ST, 2020

COVID-19 2nd General Welfare Required Documents:

•

Completed COVID-19 2nd General Welfare Relief Fund application

•

Copy of updated CDIB card

COVID-19 2nd General Welfare Application Submission Options: NO FAXES

•

•

•

•

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By mail to AST Enrollment Department, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 74801

By AST website electronic application (www.astribe.com under the CARES tab)

By appointment with AST Enrollment Department

By email to genwelfarerelief@astribe.com

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Executive Committee

Governor’s

REPORT

Executive Committee

December 2020

Lt. Governor’s REPORT

KENNETH BLANCHARD AST Lt. Governor

JOHN JOHNSON

AST Governor

Greetings,

GOVERNOR

John Johnson

LT. GOVERNOR

Kenneth Blanchard

The holidays are quickly

approaching and we continue

to watch the raising numbers of

COVID-19, the complex will

remain in Phase II. This means

no visitors will be allowed on

the complex unless you have an

appointment. If you need to make

an appointment please contact

the department in which you

have business with.

The EC passed a resolution on

October 28th 2020 for a second

General Welfare Relief Fund to

help tribal members that have

been affected by COVID-19.

Enrolled adult tribal members

(18 years or older on or before

June 1st, 2020) will receive

$1000 and enrolled children

will receive $500. Please see the

website for more information on

how to apply. The deadline for

applications is Friday December

11th, 2020.

The governor’s office will be

hosting a drive- by Christmas

party/event for all AST children

ages 0-17. This event will

take place on December 12th

2020 from 10am to 1pm at the

Shawnee Tribal Complex. Bring

your child’s updated CDIB card

and your child will receive a gift.

I can’t wait to see all of tribal

children at this event.

In November the tribe lost a long

time employee. Julia Serena

was a Building Blocks employee

for the last 15 years. We send

our deepest condolences to

the family and friends of Mrs.

Serena.

SECRETARY

Ezra DeLodge

With all the holiday festivities

approaching I encourage all tribal

members and employees to take

safety precautions while traveling

or visiting family. With the

COVID-19 numbers continuing

to rise, please wear your mask

and social distance as much as

possible.

Happy Holidays,

Governor Johnson

TREASURER

Joseph Blanchard

Representative’s REPORT

Alicia Miller AST Representative

Ho wa se ke sa ke! (Good day!)

I cannot believe it is the last month of

2020. This year has definitely had its

ups and has also had its many downs.

The coronavirus has created many

challenges for the Absentee Shawnee

people, from the young to the elderly.

I hope 2021 brings us, individually,

better health and better personal and

economic growth.

The surge of the coronavirus here in

the State of Oklahoma and within

our AST community has grown

exponentially. The vaccine is a major

emphasis nationwide as well as here in

Oklahoma. The Indian Health Service

and other tribal affiliates have been

hosting many webinars, conference

calls and issuing correspondence

on roll out plans for the vaccine.

There are also attempts to gauge

how tribes plan to issue the vaccine

within each respective community.

Federal agencies indicate the news

is encouraging about two vaccines

which both are awaiting emergency

approval from the FDA. I understand

the (historical Native) perspective and

caution that surrounds taking a new

vaccine and the rush to push it through

channels without the rigors of fully

vetted studies. Each of you will need

to decide individually about taking the

vaccine (or not). Until it is available,

please be sure to continue to protect

yourself by washing your hands, social

distance, wear a mask, cover coughs

and sneezes, clean and disinfect areas…

all the efforts to prevent from getting

and spreading COVID-19.

As we close out 2020 here at the

tribe and at the time I am writing this

article, we are still waiting on the

full level of transition activities of

the President-elect. Personally, I am

excited to see expanded and supportive

opportunities for tribes and hopefully

see tribes economically flourish under

this Presidency. Tribes are waiting to

hear if the Treasury CARES Act funds

deadline will be extended beyond

12/30/2020, but again, as of the writing

of this article we are still anticipating the

end of December to be the deadline. In

the meantime, the 2nd General Welfare

Relief is in full swing of accepting

applications. Within 1 week of opening

the program, half of the tribal population

had submitted their applications. I hope

the support helps you in this time of

unprecedented need. Please be mindful,

the deadline to submit an application is

Friday, December 11, 2020 and it is one

application per tribal member.

Just a quick update regarding the

website redesign, my office and the

MIS department will be spearheading

this effort. I am excited to move into

a better user-friendly format especially

for the continuous communications

regarding the pandemic and other tribal

activities.

Red Earth is hosting its annual Treefest

at Northpark Mall (OKC) this year from

November 18th through January 3rd,

2021. The Absentee Shawnee Christmas

tree is beautifully decorated (by the

AST Cultural Preservation Department).

The tree displays beautifully handmade

ornaments and boasts colors that

reflect the colors of our tribal emblem.

If you happen to find yourself in the

area, be sure to stop by and view the

AST Christmas tree and other tribally

decorated trees.

My sincerest wish for you and your

family - is to have a happy, safe and

healthy “Merry Christmas and Happy

New Year”. Ne yi wa! (Thank you!)

Alicia (Aly) Miller

Tribal Representative

Cell: 405.287.5247

Email: aliciam@astribe.com

AST Children’s Christmas Party

Drive-thru event

Saturday December 12th 2020 from 10am to 1pm

Shawnee Tribal Complex

REPRESENTATIVE

Alicia Miller

 Must be an enrolled AST member ages 0-17 years old

 Must have updated CDIB card

If you are unable to attend you may call and make an appointment after December 12th to pick up your gift.

405-275-4030 x 6269

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BIG JIM YOUTH AWARDS

In May 2016, the Big Jim Youth Award was established. In previous years a Selection

Committee was gathered and they identified the tribal youth who were to 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 members of the selection committee were Absentee Shawnee

Tribal members. This was incorporated into the program to maintain fairness to all of

the applicants.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program had to make adjustments this year. With

the past several months of experience and learning new ways of doing things we anticipate being able to go back to our usual process with some modifications. The next application window will be open beginning January 1, 2021.

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,” Tresha Spoon, Educational Director of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

2020 Big Jim Youth Award Recipients

Tribal Leader - Big Jim

Blaine Bennett

Blaine Bennett

Kylee Deer

Micco Little

B. Lucky Longhorn

Marleigh Merrell

Alissa Morgan

DeShayla Thompson

Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University

University of Arkansas

University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma

Colorado State University

Williams Baptist University

B. Lucky Longhorn

DeShayla Thompson

Kylee Deer

Marleigh Merrell

EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT

The following are current programs administered by the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe Education Department:

Micco Little

•

Alissa Morgan

•

•

State

Runner

Up

Stevi

Johnson

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•

•

•

Academic (PK-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses,

and a portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program

expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year.

Johnson O’Malley Program: assists Absentee Shawnee tribal members enrolled in any of our nine (9) school districts: Tecumseh, Bethel,

Earlsboro, Wanette, Asher, South Rock Creek, Macomb, Dale, and Little Axe.

Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with

some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for

GED recipients and one for High School graduates. Program has a

maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses.

Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum

funding limit for the calendar year or per program.

Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for

undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon

grade point average and full-time or part-time status.

Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or

one doctoral degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This

program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status.

Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High

School Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year.

Applications are available and accepted beginning January 1st and the

deadline for application submission is March 31st of each year.

All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.

Tribal member Stevi Johnson, a sophomore at Norman North High School,

helped her team finish as State Runner-Up at the 6A Cross Country State

Championships held in Edmond on November 4. The team qualified for State

by winning the Regional Championship in Norman on October 24.

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For more information, please call me at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or

1-800-256-3341 or email me at tresham@astribe.com.

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Elders News

The Tribal Elders had a meeting and conducted a Raffle Drawing that was

started on February 15, 2020, which was the last time the Tribal Elders met.

The items pictured in the picture were the prizes.

(Note: Microwave was not included!)

1. Ladies Shawl-Angelina Deere

2. Native Print Blanket & Pillow Shams-Kareena Deere

3. Little Axe Throw-Mark Rogers

4. Little Axe Throw-Irene Garza

5. Little Axe Throw-Wanda Tiger

6. Girls Shawl-Jennifer Sloan

Congratulations to all the people who won and thank you to everyone who

participated in Raffle Fundraising event.

Twila Parker

AT T E N T I O N

The following departments

now have a direct line

ENROLLMENT - (405) 481-8650

SOCIAL SERVICES - (405) 878-4723

TAX/TAG AGENCY - (405) 481-8600

AST Emergency Alert

and Critical Information Program

Sign up for alerts about emergencies and other important community news!

By signing up for the AST Emergency Alert Program, we can provide our

members and employees with information quickly. You will receive alerts on

severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, evacuations,

and other critical matters.

Sign up is easy and you can receive the alerts wherever you specify!

1

Go to www.astribe.com

2

On the menu bar, hover on Government

3

Under Offices and Teams click on

Emergency Management

4

Click on the AST Emergency Alert Program

banner and follow the prompts to enroll today!

*Please note, you may choose the type of notifications/alerts

you would like to receive.

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Absentee Shawnee Tribal Elders

Emergency COVID-19

Procedures

December 2020

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe issued a declaration of State of Emergency

on March 18, 2020 based on the state-wide spread of the Covid-19

contagious virus. incoming information provided by the National Task

Force out of the White House it is projected to last in the year of 2021 as it

spreads unchecked through the nation.

1. Therefore, due to the contagiousness of Covid-19 virus having the

most damaging effect on Native Americans populations who are elderly,

diabetic, asthmatic and have other underlying symptomatic health

conditions. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is still at the Phase II due to the

continuing rise in numbers of population of infection in the state. Phase II

is Tribal Offices are open to all tribal members by appointment only. No

other incoming visitors are allowed on campus. All Absentee Shawnee

Tribal Elders are urged to stay at home, restrict being in groups of people,

maintaining a social distance always, wearing a face mask, clean your

hands often and using hand sanitizer. All Tribal Members age 65 and over

with symptomatic long-term health issues are shown to be at risk of the

most severe damage to their health

.

2 Now therefore, be it resolved the elected officers of the Absentee

Shawnee Elders Officers of Twila Parker, President, Bill Bayliss, VicePresident, Rita Robertson, Treasurer and Secretary, Shirley Adkins shall

be endowed with administering and making financial decisions through

Officers Meetings. These Officers Only Meetings will occur no more then

once a month and shall be held on the third Saturday at 10:00 a.m. At a

location to be announced that is deemed to be safe and sanitary for the

Elders Officers to meet in a group of four maintaining all recommended

safety procedures. Due to the fact the Elders Officers are planning and

organizing of our time and efforts to undertake the financial decisions of

administering the Elders financial monies budget and with the fiduciary

duty to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. This is for our fellow Tribal Elders

since due to the Covid-19 virus restriction of meeting in groups. We shall

maintain an open line of communication to the tribal Elders by providing

written reports that shall be published in the tribal newsletter monthly.

3 Therefore, the Elders officers have planned an Officers Meeting on

November 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Tribal Community Center on

Highway 9. To finish the Fundraising Raffle started on February 15, 2020

at 10:00 a.m. at the tribal Community Resources Building in Little Axe

.

4 Therefore, the original Elders Guidelines will be Waived until such time

in the future when the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Elders are no longer at risk

of mortal danger from the Covid-19 virus. This will be for the remaining

months of September, October, November and December of 2020.

Therefore, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Elders Officers will be assuming

the fiduciary duties of administering and dispensing the Tribal Elders

monies. There has been a need to meet, make decisions regarding the

budget and work on submitting a 2021 Elders Budget to the tribal finance

department and to the Tribal Treasurer, Joseph Blanchard on September 30,

2020.

5 The Tribal Elders Officers have administered our budget monies to

pay for the picture frames ordered earlier this year from Hobby Lobby

to display the pictures of past tribal Elders of the Year. Which are to be

displayed in the Little Axe Clinic in a selected area

.

6 Due to the continuing time investing in planning, organizing

and attending the Officers Meetings to best serve the Tribal Elders

Membership. The Elders Officers will be paid their $100.00 regular

meeting stipend including the past September 19, 2020 Meeting which is

to finish our past business that was started and then put on hold to due to

Covid-19 virus danger.

Also, due to the restrictions of no regular monthly meetings of the Elders

General Membership it seems the best way to benefit the members of the

Elders would be to pay out a payment of $100.00 for hardship assistance.

This is also to take the place of the annual dinners that took place at

Thanksgiving and the Christmas dinner that our Elders was provided.

7 Therefore, the Tribal Elders Officers shall continue to meet and make

timely decisions to safeguard the Elders Officers monies that comes out

of the budget monies provided by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for their

Tribal Elders. The Elders Officers are also looking to the future needs of

the Elders as we shall be moving out of the trailer into our new building

provided by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Elders Officers are working to provide for the future needs in the year

2021 may the new year see the diminishment and demise of the Covid-19

contagious virus

.

8 As Tribal Elders Officers we remain open for comments, suggestions

and just conversation on what the Tribal Elders Officers are hoping to

accomplish for the Elders membership. These procedures were established

after consultation with Treasurer, Joseph Blanchard on the budget and

meetings with Lt Governor, Ken Blanchard, who has oversight of the

Elders. After these joint consultations it was apparent of a critical need of

emergency procedures for the Tribal Elders due to the contagious Covid-19

virus.

9. Effective as of this date- November 14, 2020

Twila Parker, President 405-229-8052

Bill Bayliss, Vice-President 405-200-2682

Rita Robertson, Treasurer 405-535-8870

Shirley Adkins, Secretary 405-778-9353

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Cultural Preservation

The Cultural Preservation Department has continued to carry out essential

day to day operations to ensure the department continues to function

properly. Currently, four staff members are available daily in the office

from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. These staff members include the Director, the THPO

Specialist, the Administrative Assistant, and the Gift Shop Manager. The

Librarian and THPO are currently working remotely Monday through Friday

from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop is currently closed to all visitors except tribal members and

employees. In accordance with the Tribe’s protocols, those individuals

wanting to shop need to make an appointment with the Gift Shop Manager

24 hours in advance to allow enough time to notify emergency management.

However, to ensure the safety and protect the health of all, the Gift Shop has

implemented the following 5 safety protocols that we ask visitors to follow:

1.

All are required to cover their mouth and nose with PPE

(masks) when shopping in the Gift Shop.

2.

Occupancy Control – for your safety and the safety of our

employees, we are limiting the number of customers in the

gift shop.

a.

Only 2 customers will be allowed in at a time.

b.

NO children allowed.

3.

Avoid close contact (Social Distance)

a.

Please keep 6 feet between you and other customers

4.

Use hand sanitizer as often as possible

5.

Sorry…NO public restroom is available. Temporarily closed

due to COVID-19.

We have placed decals on the floor to help with social distancing. We have

also installed plexiglass and hand sanitizer stations.

During the last month, the Gift Shop Manager, Mrs. Merry Rodriguez, has

been working diligently to refill the current stock. We have an assortment

of new AST logo bearing merchandise, such as face masks, available for

purchase. We also have new shipments from Pendleton and Nu Trendz.

In addition to the new products, currently, we are still running a 20% sale

on last season’s Pendleton products and Minnetonka Shoes. So, please call

and make an appointment to come shop with Mrs. Rodriguez. She can be

reached at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6310.

Library

The library is currently closed to all visitors. Ms. Casey Wilson, our

Librarian, is still working with other libraries on protocols that will ensure

the safety and protect the health of all visitors.

THPO

Our THPO Program continues to make great strides and advancements.

Section 106 projects have been steadily coming. Over the past month, the

THPO, Ms. Devon Frazier, has received 200 new Section 106 projects for

review. In conjunction with receiving projects, she has consulted on 150

projects. The THPO has also taken part in numerous teleconference calls.

FCC/TCNS

In lieu of the shutdowns from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,

the incoming workflow of new and modified telecommunications projects

has been steady for the TCNS program. The THPO Specialist, Ms.

Ashley Brokeshoulder, has been busy reviewing, researching and given

recommendations to the telecommunications industry. Over the past month,

she has received 137 new telecommunications facility projects for review. In

conjunction with receiving projects, she has reviewed, researched and gave

recommendation for the clearance of 92 telecommunications projects.

Upcoming Events

The Cultural Preservation Department will be holding a Twelve Days

of Christmas Giveaways. For every $20 spent in the gift shop between

December 1st and 21st, your name will be added to the wheel for a chance

to win 12 different prizes. We will begin drawing for winners on December

7th and the last drawing will be on December 22nd. The flyer for the event

can be found in the newsletter as well as on the website and tribal Facebook

page.

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, in order

to provide the best service to our Tribal community. My door is always open

so please feel free to contact me, Carol Butler, at 405-275-4030 ext. 6245 or

cbutler@astribe.com.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

CULTURAL PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT

FOR EVERY $20 SPENT AT AN AST GIFT SHOP, CUSTOMERS EARN ONE (1)

TICKET INTO OUR HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS! TWELVE CHANCES TO WIN A

GIVEAWAY PRIZE EVERY WEEKDAY BETWEEN DECEMBER 7ST THROUGH THE

21ST!

Layaway purchases excluded from giveaway drawings. Winners will be contacted via information

provided on ticket card. All drawing items won must be picked up at the Shawnee Gift Shop location by

January 4, 2021.

HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY TO REMAIN ONLINE

LEARNING THROUGH 2021 SPRING SEMESTER

Haskell will continue to provide online courses and support services to students

through the 2021 Spring Semester. We explored the possibility of allowing a

select group of students to return to campus for the spring semester; for example,

we considered allowing only seniors or our Athletic teams to return. With the high

numbers of COVID-19 escalating throughout Indian country, however, it would

require one asymptomatic student to return to campus and the safety and health our

entire campus community would be jeopardized, which would result in shutting

down this university again. In addition, a high number of our

faculty and staff are at risk due to a variety of pre-existing underlying medical

conditions or age. Keeping our students, staff, and faculty safe is of the upmost

importance and our mission at Haskell. Juniors and seniors in all BIE High

Schools are invited to take classes online through our new Dual Enrollment

Program. Ensure that you contact your high school liaisons or advisors to confirm

your high school is currently set up with Haskell. All fees are waived for our BIE

high school students. Again, you can take up to 18 units at “no cost to you” prior

to your high school graduation which are transferrable to Haskell or any other

university you aspire to attend.

We have an online orientation training program for all of our new students

to help you learn how to take our classes online, connect with other students

and instructors, how to take exams, or attach reports and papers for grading.

Everything is designed for your success. Our instructors are the best and they take

a lot of time with each student, their needs and questions.

Students can also contact our Admissions Office at 785-749-8454 or the Registrar

at 785-749-8440 with any questions. Let our folks know that you are a new (or

interested) Dual Enrollment student when you call and they will take all the time

that you need to answer questions. Students, you must be at least 16 years old

and have a high school GPA of at least 2.5. You will also need permission from

parents/guardians and your high school advisor or principal. Another excellent

resource to contact would be your Director of Education, Tresha Spoon at

405.275.4030 Ext. 6242.

High School Administrators: our new full-time Haskell recruiting team resides and

works in Oklahoma for those BIE high schools aspiring to sign our Memorandum

of Understanding and join our Dual Enrollment initiative. Contact Kendra at

405-650-0051 or at Kendra@WeThePeople-consulting.com as they do have a

computerized MOU to forward to you for your review. This is a Native American,

female owned company, of whom we are very proud to be working with. Kendra

and her colleagues are the best in the business so don’t hesitate contacting her with

your questions.

Haskell Indian Nations University

Dr. Ronald Graham, President

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Indian Child Welfare

Child Protective Services

Season’s Greetings! This month ICW is bringing awareness to Child Protective Services.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe CPS investigates and records all referrals of alleged abuse and neglect of Absentee Shawnee children that

live on trust land. CPS works with local and federal agencies to investigate the abuse or mistreatment of Absentee Shawnee children

residing outside the Tribes jurisdiction. The primary responsibility of CPS is to assess the safety of the child and take the appropriate

action to protect and promote the best interest of the child.

Reports of suspected abuse and neglect come from all different sources. Oklahoma Law requires that ANYONE who had reason to

believe that a child has been abused or neglected by a parent or caretaker to report this information to the proper authorities. Callers

can remain anonymous. The Child Abuse Hotline number for the State of Oklahoma is 1-800-522-3511.

Child Protection Services - Frequently Ask Questions

Question

If an Indian child is removed by

the State, will that child be in the

custody of the State?

Can the family being investigated

request that Absentee Shawnee

Tribe Indian Child Welfare do the

investigation instead of the State?

Answer

Children removed by a State agency are placed in the custody of that particular state, however, if the child is Indian the tribe as concurrent jurisdiction

with the state.

No. The family may request Absentee Shawnee Tribe Indian Child Welfare

to be present during the investigation. However, the location of the family’s

residence will determine who has jurisdiction.

Does the State and Absentee Shawnee Tribe Indian Child Welfare

investigate Indian families together

or separately?

If the family lives on AST trust land, Absentee Shawnee Tribe Indian Child

Welfare is the only party that can investigate the allegations. If the family

lives on State Land the State is primarily responsible for the investigation

but the tribe may conjointly participate.

If the State is investigating an Indi- The State is required under law and contracts to provide Absentee Shawnee

an family how will Absentee Shaw- Tribe Indian Child Welfare with any and all information regarding the invesnee Tribe Indian Child Welfare

tigation of an Absentee Shawnee child.

know the family is being investigated?

Can the state place a child with

relatives?

Will the state place an Indian child

in a non-Indian foster home?

Yes. According to federal and most state law, the prospect for kinship placement must be explored immediately upon the child entering the custody of

the state and if a feasible kinship placement is found the state must place the

child in the home of a relative exclusive to all other placements.

Federal law requires that an Indian child be placed in an Indian foster home.

If at the time the child is removed there is not an Indian home available

for immediate foster care placement, the Indian child could be placed in a

non-Indian foster home on a short-term basis for the safety of the child.

For more information about the Child Protective Services please contact the ICW office at 405-395-4490 or email us at ICW@astribe.com.

FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:

The Filing Period for Elective Office in 2021.

A tribal member may file for office, January 1 to January 10 (excluding weekends and holidays.)

Hours to file are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Potential candidates please consult the Election Ordinance

for the procedures and qualifications when running for elective office.

The following positions will be open for the Elections to be held in 2021.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Position

Filing Fees

Term

Governor

$590.00

** Two (2) Years

Tribal Secretary

$590.00

** Two (2) Years

**NOTE: 2-year Terms with the possibility of a 4-year term pending Constitutional Ratification which has not taken place yet.

ELECTION COMMISSION

Position

Filing Fees

Term

Deputy Commissioner

$215.00

3-Year Term

Election Secretary

$133.00

1-Year (Unexpired Term)

Commission Member #1

$215.00

3-Year Term

Commission Member #2

$174.00

2-Year (Unexpired Term)

Disclaimer: This election may be affected by pending litigation. Any required changes will be published in the newspaper as soon as possible.

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Building Blocks C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

(405)878-0633 FAX: (405)878-0156

After lots of renovation Building Blocks II is ready for reopening. We are opening for our enrolled

children of AST employees on Monday, November 16, 2020. 2020 has been very interesting with

lots of things happening due to COVID-19 and our building floods. We were closed twice due to

COVID-19 and had extended days of closure to children with the flooding in our building. We are excited to be reopening and looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approaching.

With the renovations to our building, we replaced sheetrock, painted and replaced tile to 4 of our

classrooms and our Big Room. The rooms look amazing! On December 4, 2020 we will be getting

new cabinets installed in these 4 classrooms. Also, in June we had painted our other 4 classrooms

and they look awesome also! On November 20, 2020 we are receiving our new classroom furniture

and learning materials from Lakeshore. They are going to bring everything for our classrooms and set

them up for us. We will be starting to implement our FrogStreet Curriculum in our classrooms when

we reopen. It is all exciting and we can’t wait for the fun with the children to begin.

Have a Happy and Safe December!

16051 Little Axe Dr.

Norman, OK 73026

(405)360-2710 FAX: (405)360-2726

Building Blocks III CDC

Received new playground equipment

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ASTHS December 2020 Monthly Update

The spread of COVID19 has increased significantly and times are very challenging at present for us all. As more people are exposed, some of our

services may be degraded due to being on quarantine, which impacts our

operations overall to everyone. To date, we have been blessed and thankful

to have had enough resiliency in withstanding the effects of COVID19 quarantining upon our patient services, and have continued to service our communities with minimal impacts. The last few months have been challenging

that level of service we all have become accustomed to and continued increases in infections and spreading of the COVID19 virus will eventually

degrade our services significantly at some point, as it has the entire health

care landscape in Central Oklahoma in recent weeks. Awareness and use

of safety precautions and CDC guideline compliance are more crucial now

than ever! Remember: “Your mask protects me, my mask protects you.”

Please follow our COVID-19 page on the Health System Website as well

as follow us on Facebook and the AST Tribe’s Government Page for the latest information regarding access to services and support. Let’s continue to

work together to defeat COVID-19 in our Native American and surrounding

communities by protecting our most vulnerable population, our Elders and

our other high-risk populations! With the COVID19 Immunization effort

on the forefront of everyone’s minds, ensure you get your seasonal flu shot

first if you are planning on taking the two-series COVID19 Immunization

that is planned on being available in our health system by either the end of

the year at the soonest or early next year. This two-series immunization for

COVID will be provided several weeks apart from the initial vaccination,

so it is imperative once you start the vaccine you finish it to receive its full

effect and protection!

Proudly we recognize our outstanding star performers, and thank them

all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the

tribe, especially during our unprecedented times! Employee Awards and

awardees are listed below for recognition of outstanding efforts with ensuring great customer service to our patients and other employees/staff (both

the External/Internal Customers)! The AST Health System always strives

to make your health its top priority, and you all make a difference for our

health system and the health and wellness of all of our patients –

December Health Employee Awards of the Month

Employee of the Month: Quentin L. Creek,

AST Health Security Officer, LittleAxe Clinic

Team of the Month: Melinda Ferrell, PRC, Catherine

Wright, Transportation, Skyla Lowe, PBA,

Autumn Felton, HR, and Tomih Noley, Admin

(They worked together for the Tribe

and Health Employee Committees making things better

for us all during these tough times)!!!

Special Leadership Award: Dr. Elizabeth Saladin,

Darla Gatzman, PRC, and Alison Davis, Dental

(They Completed the Chickasha Rock Island 27 Mile

Bike Ride as a Team)!!!

Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC

Executive Director

“THANK YOU” for all you do!

Celebrate

Safely This

Season!

Everyone Can Make the Holidays Safer

Traditional holiday gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the

chances or spreading of COVID-19 or the flu. The safest way to celebrate this year

is with people in your own household. Consider visiting with extended friends and

family virtually. If you do host an event, or attend an event, remember the three Ws:

(1) Wear your mask; (2) Watch your distance. Stay at least 6 feet away from others

who do not live with you; And (3) Wash your hands. Together, we can keep our

tribal community more healthy this holiday season.

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If you host an event or travel please...

WEAR A MASK

WATCH YOUR

SPACING

WASH YOUR

HANDS OFTEN

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CompleteCare Home Health

CompleteCare Home Health is a subsidiary of ASTHS and has recently become a Five-Star rated home health agency,

according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Medicare- certified home health agencies are analyzed based

on a star rating system. Each agency’s performance is based on several indicating factors of care and improvement in

patients including: medication management, improvement in patient mobility, and hospitalizations while in the agencies

care. A five-star rating is the highest any agency can receive.

We do not take this honor lightly, CompleteCare Home Health is dedicated to our patients and families. Our trained professionals go the extra mile and make the extra home visits, or calls to the physicians to ensure our patients receive the

highest quality of care. Our staff is passionate about home care and they ensure that our patients receive quality care

specific to their needs. We are not a cookie cutter agency, we are an extension of your health care family here at ASTHS.

If you are wondering when is the right time for home health care, we are here to help. While every situation is unique,

CompleCare Home Health is dedicated to helping you understand your choices and stay informed so that you can make

the right decision for you or your loved one.

A recent hospitalization or an acute chronic illness that requires professional monitoring can be difficult for families to

manage on their own. Our team of experienced caregivers work closely with your physician and family to provide optimal

healing in the ideal environment – your home.

During this extreme health crisis in the world, you can rest assured that CompleteCare Home Health is here for you and

will safely, accurately and professionally provide you the care you need. If you are unsure if you qualify please give our

office a call for a free assessment of needs. Our staff will walk you through step by step to help ensure you get the care

you or your loved one needs. Medicare pays 100% of the home health benefit and most insurances are accepted.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Chrys Ranells, CCHH DON @ 405.701.7085.

Wear a mask

Wash your hands

Watch your distance

DECEMBER 2020/ JANUARY 2021

Dates Closed:

Wednesday, December 2nd

Every 1st Wednesday each

month

Wednesday, December 23rd

Hours Closed:

Noon-5PM

All Day

Thursday, December 24th

Christmas Eve

All Day

Friday, December 25th

Christmas Day

All Day

Friday, January 1st

New Year’s Day

All Day

All AST Health Facilities CLOSE at Noon.

- PluseCare and Shawnee SameDay OPEN at 5PM until 8pm (last patient at 7:30 PM).

-LA pharmacy and Shawnee pharmacy OPEN at 5PM until 8PM.

-LA Health Center (LAHC), Shawnee Clinic CLOSE at Noon.

-Shawnee SameDay & PlusCare Clinics OPEN 8AM-5PM last patient at 4:30 PM).

-LA & Shawnee Drive-Thru Pharmacies OPEN 8AM-5PM.

Christmas Eve- All AST Health Facilities CLOSED

Christmas Day- All AST Health Facilities CLOSED

New Year’s Day- All AST Health Facilities CLOSED

Don’t forget to request medication refills before closure: LAHC Pharmacy 405.292.9530/Shawnee Pharmacy 405.878.5859

In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead for possible health system closure or delay:

LAHC 405. 447.0300/ Shawnee Clinic 405. 878.5850/ PlusCare 405. 447.0477

Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System on Facebook and on ASTHS website at

www.asthealth.org.

Please remember the 1st Wednesday of each month our facilities are closed from noon to 5PM. PlusCare & Shawnee Clinic

OPEN 5pm until 8PM (last patient at 7:30PM).

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Adams, Alexis Pearl

Adams, Misty Dawn

Aguirre, Carlos Eriberto

Alaee, Beverly Jo

Alford, Blake Tyler

Alford, Larry Dean

Allen, Annabelle Marie

Anderson Reading, Alecia Dawn

Armstrong, Hobart

Atabaigi, Roberta Lynn

Atkinson, Joshua Dean

Atwood, Crystal Dawn

Ayers, Delana Sue

Ballard, Debra Ann

Bates, Aria Belyn

Bates, Howard Eugene

Bender, Maecie Raelene

Benish, Madelyn Katherine

Berry, Dakota Trah

Bierd, Jamie Chereese

Bigpond, Bobby Gene

Blackburn, Elliott James

Blackburn, Leland Paul Neasbitt

Blackshire, Everleigh Sue

Blanchard, Ashley Gabrielle

Blanchard, Camenah Joe

Blanchard, Crystal Raylene

Blanchard, Erika MaCale

Blanchard, Johnathan Cole

Blanchard, Mya Aileen

Blanchard, Sustina Marie

Bond, Delsin Wyatt

Bradley, Micah Joel

Bradley, Phillip Monroe

Bradshaw, Mitchell Bryan

Breeding, Matthew Thad

Breeding, Woodlyn Saige

Brokeshoulder, Elk Eli

Brokeshoulder, Glenda Mae

Brokeshoulder, Katrina Sue

Brokeshoulder, Vickie Robin

Brophy, Callie-Kaye Ellice

Brown, Braxton Gilbert

Brown, Charlotte Elaine

Brown, Cochanna Christine

Bruner, Mason Harjo

Bryant Jr., Robert Wesley

Bryant, Andrea Gail

Buffington, Alecia Lucinda

Bui, Noreen Fay

Bui, Wiley The

Bullen, Shelly Lisa

Bump, Tonya Lynn

Butler, Wosey Jane

Byers, Sherry Levon

Byington, David Adam

Calladitto, Annika Mone'L

Carpenter, Whitney Rochelle

Chafin, Sierra Nicole

Charley Whatley, Marrissa Ashley

Chisholm, Keegan Conner

Cloud, Cain Allen

Coddington, Emily Elizabeth

Coddington, Krystal Renee

Cody, Dakoda Hunter

Coffee, Larry Ben

Colbert, Braylon Dean

Colungo, Wilma Wildena

Conner, Robert Neal

Coon, Vannessa Rae

Cooper, Beverly Rose

Cortez, La Donna Marie

Cravens, Christopher Dale

Creek, Jaxon Lee

Creeping Bear, Bobby

Crenshaw, Christian Lee

Crenshaw, Mila Elle

Crosswhite, Donna Elaine

Crow, Kimberly Kay

Cruz, Debra Ann

Csoma, Amber Blanchard

Cuellar Jr., Clifford Eugene

Darrington, Taliyah De' Vine

Daugherty, Samuel Edwin

Davis, Guenevere Tess

Davis, Holly Ann

Davis, Julius Alexander

Davis, Rex Keith

Davis, Serenity Jean

Day, Anthony Lee

Day, George Michael

Deer, Alena Rose

Deere, Alyssia Lynn

Deere, Gabriel Xavier

Deere, Kathleen Ann

Deere, Tavia Mi'Zhinga

Delodge, Dexter Lee

DeLodge, Genesis Octavia

Delodge, Wayne Lee

Douglass, Christian Jayce

Downs, Che` Kyle

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Duran, Anthony George

Ellis Jr., Michael Frank

Ellis, Ciara Renee

Ellis, Jessica Marie

Ellis, Justin Lee

Ellis, Matthew Drew

Ellis-Harrison, Andrea Layne

Elsloo, Lyla Lee

Embery, Isaiah Dwayne

Engledowl, Alexia Michelle

Engler, Alicia Diane

Evans, James Steven

Evans, Steven E

Felton, Aiden Michael

Florick, Krista Leann

Foreman, Carole Jean

Foreman, Elysabeth Lesleigh

Foreman, Zelda Mae

Fowler, Joanna Marie

Frye, Zoe Ann

Fullbright, Debra Jean

Galloway, Daisy Jade

Galloway, Kory Damien

Galloway, Skylar Matthew

Garretson, Christopher Ronald

Garretson, Janis Marie

Gibson Jr., Jeremy Lee

Gibson, Davanee Mina Paralee

Gibson, Garret Henry

Gibson, Lita Danielle

Gibson, Willie Ray

Gibson, Zoli Layne

Gonzalez-Freed, Anthony Wayne

Goodwin, Alissa Mae

Gouge, Jace Joaquin

Graham, Jordan Michael

Grant, Jayden Dewayne

Grass, Billie Jean

Grass, Gage Owen

Griego, Aiyanna Che'la

Gurrola, Arturo Jr

Guzman, Ginger Gaile

Hackbarth, Riley Rain

Hadjiconstantinou, Ty Lucas

Hall, Sarah Jean

Hanson Jr., Andrew Joseph Jin

Harjo, Laketa Kaye

Hartley, Carolyn Curtis

Harvey, Lisa Michelle

Harvey, Nevaeh Nicole

Hatcher, Wade Jeffrey

Haumpy Sr., Willliam Allen

Hawk, Jordyn Marie

Hayes, Jackson Elias

Haymond, J-Lynn Lanea

Hernandez, Landon Jayse

Herrera, Precious Lara

Hicks, Layla Cleona-Louise

Hill, Dominick Allen

Hill, Keevan Jones

Hixon, Eli James

Holt-Belvin, Brittani Maelynne

Hood, John Michael

Huckaby, Mary Louise Tyner

Huerta-Carrillo, Jaenny Denaya

Innis, Quanah Guy

Isaac, Frances Jane

Jackson, Cheyenne Marie

James, Constance Logan

James, Gregory Dale

Jantz, Evan Blake

Jimerson, Magan Christina

Johnson III, Fauster Calvin

Johnson Jr., Anthony David

Johnson, Brodie Wade

Johnson, Bryan Mack

Johnson, Camille Marie

Johnson, Fawntayne Catara

Johnson, George Benjamin

Johnson, James Christopher

Johnson, Kayla Ryan

Johnson, Marlene Jane

Johnson, Steve Allen

Kaniatobe, Guy Willis

Kastl, Scott Christopher

Keith, Blake Garrett

Kennedy, Deborah Leigh

Kennedy, Kolton Clint

Kent-Larney, Flora Jean

Kilmer, Sandra Lynn

Kishketon, Malaki Allen

Kisor II, Jesse Devon

Klein, Madelynn Grace

Kringlen, Faibian Eugene

Lalehparvaran, Lilah Parvin

Lamb, Caden James Charley

Landrum, Rachel Erin

Larney, Darnell Maxine

Lasarge, Susan Gail

Lemke-Rochon, Andrea Kay

Lester, Mackenzie Danielle

Limon, Jennifer Nell

Little Axe Sr., Ricky Lee

Little Axe, Jaydell Chance

Little Axe, Kamyrah Lemarea Illiana

Little Axe, Maxine

Little Axe, Slayer Dane

Little Axe, William Dennis

Little Charley, Newman

Littlebear, Calvin

Littlebear, Jonathon

Littlebear, Paul Jaccob

Littlebear, Waleen Tenae

Littlecreek, Ronnie Joe

Littlecreek, Sarah Denae

Locke, Tristan Daniel

Logan, Glenda Sue

Longhorn Jr., Keith Warren

Longhorn, Kaselyn Diane

Longhorn, Stuart Kyle

Longhorn, Tokahey Pipakey

Longman, Collin Jay

Longman, John Wayne

Lopez, Ruby Ann

Lowe, Preston Gavin

MacK, Makenna Dawn

Mammen, Deann Marie

Martinez Jr., Timothy Andrew

Martinez, Efren Adam-Dean

Martinez, Shawnee H.

Martinez, Tewa Marie

Masquat, Dana Lanelle

Maxfield, Joseph Thad

McBride, Anthony Daniel

McBride, Damien Nicholas

McBroom, Garrett Allen Trece

McCulloch III, Grant Howard

McGuffin, Vickie Ann

McGuire, Mary Ann

McKee, William Kirby Zakkariah

Medina, Sophia Katherine Lily

Megehee, Dakota Micheal

Merrell, Cass Adam

Merrell, Cruz David

Miller, Alicia Le Waine

Miller, Hollis Cade

Miller, Madilyn Neveah

Mills, Hanna Frances

Mitchell, Janice Maria

Mitchell, Qiana Skye

Moore, Alexander Lee

Morgan, John David

Morris III, John Gilbert

Morris, Cecilia Renee

Murdock, Brian Lee

Neash Rodriguez, Nekkia Christine

Neash, Bobby Joe

Nelson, Debra Ann

Neske, Kyle Logan

New Moon, Melissa Elaine

Nicholson, Lee Anna

Odell, Travis Dewayne

Oles, Robin Jewel

On-The-Hill, Tonya Lynn

Ontiveros-Adame, Tina Marie

Onzahwah, Brian Neil

Onzahwah, Chloe Sarai

Onzahwah, Hailia Brielle

Parker, Hunter Caleb Chase

Parker, Teresa Erin

Patton, Erionna Marie

Pawpa, Jacey Tatum

Pearman, Retha Ann

Perry, Savannah Jade

Pewenofkit, Jay Patrick

Pickens, Irma Juanita

Pine, Jacob Lawrence

Pitchford, Chayton Baeze

Pitchford, Satoria Chayne

Pitner, Shane Thomas

Ponkilla, Orrin Heath

Price, Ciara Davon

Price, Ethan Daniel

Puckitt, Cody Michael

Purcell, Desmond Lee

Ramirez, Alejandro Andres

Ramirez, Alye Tatum

Ramirez-Beavers, Shakiya Darlene

Danae

Reid, Lilith

Robertson, Drew Hayden

Robertson, Kyle Scott

Robertson, Rachel Deanne

Robinson, Star Dionna

Rodas, Klay Arnoldo

Rolette Sr., Larry James

Rolette, Lawrence R.

Rolette, Ryan Adam

Rolette, Tiffany Renee

Rutledge, James Aiyden

Ryan, Crystal Gay

Sanchez, Tommy Shawnego

Schmidt, Sammie Anne

Self, Katelyn Lynel

Shawnee Swimmer, Carrah Dawnell

Shawnee, Arla Nicole

Shawnee, Corey Wayne

Shelton, Jonell Lynne

Sherrill, Cody Michael

Shields, Ty Xavier

Simpson, Caden Marshall

Simpson, Thurman Ray

Sinks, Tammy Relin

Sloat, Arthur Wayne

Sloat, Jennifer Lauren

Smith, Cheryl Renae

Smith, Keana Tempestt

Smith, Kyle Lee

Smith, Skylard Marcus

Snow, Brianna Margaret-Faye

Solis, Adrianna Clavel

Solis, Jose Maria

Spoon Jr, Carl David

Spoon, Desirae Roxanne

Spoon, Jiliyan Jade

Spoon, Michael Brody

Spybuck, Barbara Ann

Spybuck, Nicholas Lawrence

Squire, Christopher Lane

Stanley, Denelle Mae

Starnes, Mekia Ladawn

Starr, Jack Eugene

Stevens Jr., Houston

Stinger Jr., Jack Theophilus

Stone, Sherry Darlene

Sultuska Jr., Jerome Ray

Swenson, Sofia Magdalena

Switch, Ezequiel

Tebe, Jabril Rylen

Teehee, Penny Lynn

Tello-Faz, Jennie Rebecca

Tenner, Kirsten Elizabeth

Thompson Jr., John Michael

Thorpe, Dara Beth

Thorpe, Jamie Lee

Thorpe, Kotah Nayeli Gustavo

Thorpe, Matilda Carol

Thorpe, Preston Barrett

Tiger, Ashlee Jean

Tiger, Joseph Aaron

Tiger, Kane Matthew

Tiger, Lyric Danyl

Tolbert, Justin Wade

Torres-Salazar, Mary Ellen

Turtle, Kendall Jose Thomas Reece

Valdivia, Shirley Ann

Villalobos, Constantina K.

Wabaunasee, Mary Ellen

Wagner, Kaya-Mae Cristine

Wakley, Kylie Ann

Walker, Braylen Sincere

Walley, Dallas Jeffery

Warrior-Benson, Josiah Clark

Watson, Zachary Miles

Webb, Charles Kenneth

Webster, Ryan Bennett

Whims, Lawanna Jo

White Sr., Robert

White Thunder, Nakiaus Sage

White, Beckie Lynette

White, Edward Leon

Whittaker, Dominique Marie

Wiles, Mitzie Arlene Little Creek

Williams Jr., Joseph Edward

Williams, Benjamin Michael

Williams, Brexon Apakus

Williams, Chance Michael

Williams, Daniell Anissa

Williams, Michelle Lee

Williams, Okah Melina

Wilson, Alvin Blaine

Wilson, Dwayne Alan

Wilson, Jessie Lee

Wilson, Kaitlyn Nicole

Wilson, Kamren Patrick

Wilson, Raylin Amelia

Wilson, Stacey Lynn

Winrow, Alexandra Nicole

Winrow, Ashley Dionne

Wolf Jr., Eric Wayne

Womack, Cody Lee

Wyatt, Vance Allen

Yeahpau, Trevian Alexander

Youngbear, Curtis Joshua

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Fiscal Year 2020 - YTD Tax Collections ( through 10/31/2020)

FY-2020

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 10/31/2020)

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.)

Tobacco Refund

$7,499.91

$250,000.00

$18,216.80

$3,817.67

$14,622.24

$43,922.66

$8,640.57

$8,834.40

$200,000.00

$19,868.77

$0.00

$15,652.41

$0.00

$7,320.64

$13,276.94

$200,000.00

$8,424.95

$4,177.14

$9,718.02

$0.00

$6,906.11

$3,782.80

$250,000.00

$22,071.85

$0.00

$14,375.66

$38,779.48

$6,651.73

$0.00

$0.00

$4,440.11

$746.04

$15,329.57

$0.00

$4,373.24

$3,215.94

$0.00

$13,792.86

$0.00

$28,960.40

$0.00

$9,270.15

$4,056.92

$0.00

$15,149.85

$1,524.92

$27,799.05

$34,188.16

$10,594.56

$3,961.02

$200,000.00

$9,105.56

$3,032.87

$15,763.32

$0.00

$7,442.15

$3,985.05

$200,000.00

$13,437.32

$0.00

$18,396.24

$0.00

$7,145.74

$14,804.18

$306,522.00

$22,056.91

$7,423.65

$15,033.97

$0.00

$5,766.18

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$63,417.16

$1,606,522.00

$146,564.98

$20,722.29

$175,650.88

$116,890.30

$74,111.07

TOTAL TAXES

$346,719.85

$251,676.22

$242,503.16

$335,661.52

$24,888.96

$55,239.35

$93,313.46

$239,304.92

$242,964.35

$371,606.89

$0.00

$0.00

$2,203,878.68

Miscellaneous

$874.50

$69.15

$119.00

$76.00

$201.00

$152.00

$182.00

$120.00

$252.40

$215.30

$0.00

$0.00

$2,261.35

0.10%

$347,594.35

$251,745.37

$242,622.16

$335,737.52

$25,089.96

$55,391.35

$93,495.46

$239,424.92

$243,216.75

$371,822.19

$0.00

$0.00

$2,206,140.03

100%

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

TOTAL

COLLECTED

2.87%

72.82%

6.64%

0.94%

7.96%

5.30%

3.36%

Congratulations 2020

Absentee Shawnee graduates

Blaine M. Bennett

Shawnee High School

Jaylen N. (Masquas) Walker

Tecumseh High School

Caileah A. Blanchard

Shawnee High School

M. Payden Watson

Bethel High School

Bryson Culwell

Muenster High School

Adilynn M. Wilson

Nevada High School

Kylee T. Deer

Heritage Hall

Lux O. Kickapoo-Johnson

Shawnee High School

Austin C. Ellis

Tecumseh High School

Taya Sloan

Canadian High School

Alyssa K. Ferrell

Epic Charter High School

Zachary A. Takacs

Ironwood High School

Jaysan B. Gibson

Verdigris High School

Troy L. Little Axe III

Miami High School

Tyler Gibson

Norman High School

Stacie F. Blanchard

Sandia High School

Marissa Gouge

Tecumseh High School

Matthew Copeland

Shawnee High School

Elizabeth L. Hall

Woodward High School

Bailey M.S. Henderson

Bethel High School

Jaydell C. Little Axe

Colstrip High School

Micco D. Little

Aledo High School

B. Lucky Longhorn

Tecumseh High School

Marleigh J. Merrell

Shawnee High School

Alissa A. Morgan

Noble High School

Taylor P. Nelson

Little Axe High School

Katelyn L. Self

Tecumseh High School

Daelin S. Stacy

Mangum High School

DeShayla T. Thompson

Edmond Santa Fe HS

Joaquin N. Wahpekeche

Tecumseh High School

Note from the Media Director

I have recently taken over the media department and I would like to cover

more tribal news and items that will directly impact tribal members. The

media department now has oversight of the website and social media. I hope

you’re following the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on Facebook. Going forward,

media will be responding to all messages and comments on Facebook. Too

often, Tribal members reached out via Facebook and those comments and

messages went unread. If you would like to see something covered or know

of something newsworthy, please let me know!

Mindy Longhorn

Media Director

(405) 598-1279 (work)

(405) 617-6226 (cell)

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HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY

DAKOTA “BEAR” LITTLE CHARLEY

WE LOVE YOU SON,

MOMMA, DAD (DARROL), HUNTER, & WILLIE.

NANA LITTLE CHARLEY. GMA CHELLE AND FAMILY,

AUNT MELINDA AND FAMILY

AUNT PAIGE AND FAMILY.

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University of Tulsa

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Texas A&M University

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OFFICAL NEWSPAPER OF THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

Rep.

Treas.

Secretary

Lt. Gov. Gov.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030

Governor John R. Johnson ......... 6308

Alvina Barnes ............................... 6307

Kim Porter ................................... 6269

....................................................... 6301

Lt.Governor Kenneth Blanchard..... 6253

Diane Ponkilla .............................. 6267

………….................................................6325

Secretary Ezra DeLodge ............. 6289

Fallon Jackson ............................. 6275

Brittany Coughran ...................... 6306

Treasurer Joseph Blanchard ..... 6280

Jan Ranft ...................................... 6309

....................................................... 6341

Rep Alicia Miller.......................... 6239

Taylor Kinley ............................... 6240

RECEPTIONIST

.............................................................. 4030

ASEDA

.............................................................. 6335

David Deer ........................................... 6263

ATTORNEY

Gary Pitchlynn .................................... 6313

BIA/SELF GOVERNANCE

Kymberly Hazlett ................................ 6325

COURT

Chelsea Cope ....................................... 6241

Lea Bettelyoun .................................... 6260

Ashley Stanley…………………………..6336

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Carol Butler ......................................... 6245

Merry Rodriguez Gift Shop).................. 6310

Gift Shop....................................................6254

Devon Frazier(THPO) ........................ 6243

Ashley Brokeshoulder......................... 6312

.............................................................. 6340

Kay Bemo ............................................ 6238

Casey Wilson (Librarian) ................... 6416

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333

Leslie Harris ........................................ 6326

.............................................................. 6224

Bryisha Payne...................................... 6315

Taylor Wills ......................................... 6293

Lacey Carey ......................................... 6298

.............................................................. 6226

.............................................................. 6277

EDUCATION

Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242

Brandon Goodman ............................. 6255

ELECTION COMMISSION

Diana Wilson ....................................... 6271

ENROLLMENT

Amanda Webb ..................................... 6292

Marla Massey ...................................... 6288

............................................................... 6290

FINANCE

Jason Murdock ................................................. 6233

Jennifer Crenshaw ........................................... 6228

Sandra Burnett .......................................... 6294

Tracey Dickson ........................................... 6279

Tina Fixico .................................................. 6250

Courtney Green .......................................... 6300

Holly Davis .................................................. 6265

Colleen Longhorn ....................................... 6320

Bralynn Barnes ........................................... 6385

Laina Martin ............................................... 6424

Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi (Grants) ……. .6338

Brittany Phillips .......................................... 6283

Kryste Carter (Grants) .............................. 6284

Elicia Ramirez............................................. 6344

Bronte Pearson (Grants) ............................ 6295

Conf. Room ................................................. 6397

HUMAN RESOURCES

...................................................................... 6296

Casey Adams .............................................. 6337

Rebecca Brown ........................................... 6222

Katie Carlaw ............................................... 6330

Jennifer Dixon............................................. 6252

Lauren Parish ............................................. 6423

ICW

Sheila Wilson ....................................... 395-4490

Shawnee Martinez .............................. 395-4491

Cheryl Aragon ..................................... 395-4492

Paige Little Charley ............................. 395-4493

MAINTENANCE

Kevin Kaseca............................................... 6316

SheilaOrphan………………………………6331

Robert Komacheet, Joe Morton, John Mann

Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoun, Stacy Coon,

Duke Blanchard

Cindy Carpenter ......................................... 6249

MIS

HELP DESK ............................................... 3100

Travis O’Dell .............................................. 6327

Donna Cody ................................................ 6402

Amelia Grass ............................................... 6329

Fred Brown ................................................. 6342

Rafael Rodriguez ........................................ 6332

Kelly Chambers .......................................... 6328

OEH

...................................................................... 6223

Jarrod Lloyd ............................................... 6229

...................................................................... 6299

Kyra Underwood ........................................ 6398

Micah Issacs ................................................ 6230

POLICE DEPT ....................... 275-3200 / 275-3432

Brad Gaylord (Chief) ................................. 6302

Jason Brinker .............................................. 6259

Steven Crisp ................................................ 6262

Linda Day .................................................... 6261

James Woolbright ....................................... 6276

Levi Walker Emergency Mgmt ................. 6426

Patrol Room ................................................ 6278

Chad Larman Emergency Mgmt. ............. 6429

..............................................................................

PROCUREMENT

Misty Griffith .............................................. 6291

...................................................................... 6244

Tara Battise ................................................. 6281

Rebecca Kennedy ........................................ 6410

Blake Wiggins .............................................. 6422

Lisa Camren ................................................ 6232

Brayden Queen ............................................ 6339

REALTY

Taylor Carter .............................................. 6246

Cara Usrey (Probates) ................................ 6248

...................................................................... 6247

Yecica Gutierrez………..……………………..6420

Kimberlee Billie……………….………….........6235

SOCIAL SERVICES

Annie Wilson (Director) ............................. 6311

Nancy Edwards ........................................... 6225

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

Alicia Engler… ........................................... .6257

Shelby White ............................................... 6258

...................................................................... 6286

...................................................................... 6237

TITLE VI

Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ............... 6227

Lula Bettelyoun, Donna Butler, Robert

Schoolfield, Ted Watson, Cindy

Carpenter……………………...…………...6270

OTHER EXTENSIONS

Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ....................................... 2009

Bldg. 1 Break Rm ........................................ 6305

Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. ............................... 6330

Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. .................................. 6311

Finance Conference Rm ............................. 6236

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

All Nations Bank .................................. 273-0202

ASEDA .................................................. 878-6782

Toll Free ..................................... 1-800-256-3341

Brendle Corner..................................... 447-3372

Building Blocks .................................... 878-0633

(Barbra Pope)

Building Blocks III LA ........................ 360-2710

(Skye Foreman)

Court Clerk .......................................... 481-8575

Enrollment ............................................ 481-8650

Gaming Commission ................. 360-9270 x1110

Housing ................................................. 273-1050

Human Resources ................................ 275-1468

Media .................................................... 598-1279

(Mindy Longhorn)

OEH/OEP ............................................. 214-4235

Police Dept. .........................275-3200 / 275-3432

Thunderbird Casino NRM .................. 360-9270

Shawnee Casino .................................... 273-2679

Tax Commission ................................... 481-8600

Tribal Store (Little Axe) ...................... 364-0668

ALL CORRECTIONS PLEASE EMAIL TO:

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Last updated: 11/16/20

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

Clinic - Medical .................................... 447-0300

L.A.Plus Care ....................................... 447-0477

Dental Clinic ........................................ 307-9704

Diabetes ................................................ 360-0698

Pharmacy ............................................. 292-9530

Resource Center .................................. 364-7298

(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

SHAWNEE CLINIC

Clinic (Bldg. 17) ................................... 878-5850

Pharmacy ............................................. 878-5859

Toll free ...................................... 1-866-742-4977

Rhonda Kaseca .................................... 878-4702

AST COMPLEX HOLIDAY CLOSURES

December 23 - Closing at noon

December 24 - Closed

December 25 - Closed

January 1 - Closed

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