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The Absentee
Shawnee
News
“Among The Shawnees”
Inside t his issue...
2 - 4 Executive Committee
Reports
4 Resolutions
5 Tax Collections
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
2nd Floor Rotunda, Oklahoma State Capital
Ceremony 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
6 Building Blocks &
Horse Shoe Bend
Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
2nd Floor Rotunda, Oklahoma State Capital
Ceremony 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
7 Title VI Menu
7 - 9 Title VI Pictures
10 Spotlight Employee
14 Storm Shelter
Applications
16 - 17 October
Birthdays
24 Medicare Outreach
25 Caregivers Program
Front row l-r: Melissa Lopez, Jackie Denny
Back row l-r: Heather
Napier, Cheri Hardeman,
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Kimberly Stephens
Thursday
October 2nd, 2014
2nd Floor Rotunda
Oklahoma State Capital
Ceremony 10 am to 12 pm
26 Breast Cancer
Awareness
27 AST Health System
30 - 31 Foster Care
General Council Meeting
Saturday, October 18, 2014 AT 10 A.M.
Little Axe Resource Center
We hope that all Tribal members will be able to attend
E x e cutiv e C o mmittee
Edwina Butler-Wolfe
Governor
Issac Gibson
Lt. Governor
Vera M. Dawsey
Secretary
Leah Bates
Treasurer
Kenneth Blanchard
Representative
takes planning, financial means and ethics to get actions
done and done in a good way. Sometimes being both
progressive and ethical means making difficult choices
and that is why you elected me as you know I hold to
both.
Governor’s Report
Hello my Absentee Shawnee people!
The Oklahoma City Fair recently came and with it
our cooler autumn weather. In my youth I thought that
when the Oklahoma City fair came to town then the
temperature would cool and the rains begin. I hope that
each of you had the opportunity to enjoy the fair this
year if you were so inclined.
Let me begin by saying that since coming into Office I
have been open about my ideas, goals, and concerns on
our Tribe’s operations, programs, businesses and within
the elected body. We, as a people, need for progress to
occur and with your help and prayers this can happen.
Our Little Axe joint venture grant, plan and health
facility being built in 2010 is a wonderful illustration of
what can happen when leaders work with staff to make
a way for progress. Yes, there are glitches – such as the
Little Axe clinic making enough third party revenue to
pay their own loan payments without the assistance of
the Shawnee clinic; retaining professional level staff;
marketing services and getting access to care. Progress
comes with a price and our Little Axe clinic may at
times be a concern but it is still the architectural jewel
of the Tribe. This beautiful facility was created through
the laborious efforts of former leaders, staff and Indian
Health Service who had a vision of a brighter future for
our people. I was part of the team that made that effort
and am proud of that major accomplishment. However,
I didn’t (and still don’t) agree with the method used to
put the facility into place or the loan term language that
allows a ‘partial’ waive of our tribal sovereignty. At the
time that language was put into place I was not a tribal
leader as I am today. I want progress to occur and it
Special Note:
This month I, along with 15 other Oklahoma
tribal leaders, had the opportunity to meet and speak
with U.S. Supreme Court, Associate Justice, Sonia
Maria Sotomayor at the Oklahoma Justice Center in
Oklahoma City. I was able to voice our concerns that we
currently face with the City
of Shawnee on the taxation
and de-annexation issues.
She listened and expressed
concern.
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Ward I; Lesa Shaw, Ward 5; Michael Dykstra, Ward
6. Apparently this change did not correct the issues
of the City as Commissioner Keith Hall continued his
apparently biased efforts toward Tribes in the area. Due
to City Commissioner Vogel abstaining from the vote
on the detachment issue Hall was able to get passed
language allowing the Pottawatomie County Election
Board to put the issue of detaching to a city wide vote.
This is a problem. We now have uninformed citizens
making the decision on whether the Absentee Shawnee
and Citizen Potawatomi Nation lands should be detached.
The actions of Hall are neither forgivable nor forgettable
as our tribe will be impacted regardless of the outcome
of that ballot vote. On October 5th this issue will come
to a vote. I ask that you and your extended families vote
‘NO’ to detach as we do not want to be forced to take
action.
At the September 15th meeting City Commissioner
Shaw made an attempt to ‘heal’ the concern between
tribes and the City, Shaw placed an item on the agenda
that read ‘Discussion, consideration and possible action
on a proposal to defund all legal fees and expenses
associated with the City’s ongoing disagreements with
our Native American neighbors.’ Hall then retaliated by
placing his own agenda item on that read: ‘Discussion,
consideration and possible action regarding possible
conflict of interest between commission members and
Tribal Nations, including the retention of outside counsel
to investigate and render an opinion to the Commission.’
This expressed language led to the ‘confusion’ cited in
the Shawnee News Star newspaper and to the write up
in the County Wide News. The ‘defunding’ item was
tabled till October 6th where the issue will come up
again. It’s my understanding that the Citizen Potawatomi
Nation has petitioned the City of Shawnee to de-annex
their land prior to the October vote to detach.
Tribal Operations & Oversight Responsibilities
Health System
I have concerns about the Health Board(s) action and
inaction on financial aspects of the clinic, its operations
and its personnel. In the near future I will be assigning
a staff person to provide input and get clarity at all
meetings that involve financial and budgetary actions.
Finance
In the years prior to the former Governor’s
administration it was expected that all funds regardless
of their source (grant, BIA, IHS, etc.) would be executed
through resolution by the Executive Committee.
Somehow, over the past 5 years this process changed
and our Finance department only requests the IHS, BIA,
Indirect Cost and General Fund budgets to be approved.
This is not an acceptable practice and one that must look
at changing to retain stability in our budgets.
Now that our recent elections are over we have a new
Treasurer in place. Our constitution gives this official
a great responsibility of ensuring that those financial
actions that occur within the tribe are accurately and
consistently maintained based on general accounting
principles and procedures. Based on constitutional
requirements and the need to ensure our assets are duly
protected I will be requesting the Treasurer be bonded
in amount relevant to our assets.
Purchasing and Procurement
Our travel policies and procedures require either
updating and/or enforcing due to recent travel abuse.
Our constitution indicates that elected officials may be
required to travel based on the responsibilities of their
Office and the duties they are relegated. Regrettably, I
learned this week that this process must not be clear to the
tribe’s Secretary as she has traveled nationally over 20 Conclusion
times and uses funds pulled from other program budgets
I have 8 months to go. My door is always open (unless
(and this is apparently being allowed by Finance). It is
I am in a meeting) and I welcome visits.
unclear, to me, as to why this official uses the Tribe’s
resources to travel extensively when she appears unable
Help me to make a difference – stand beside me
to make Executive Committee meetings and must be
and Let’s Build for the Future (BFF) - united and
unaware of her oversight responsibilities. We, as elected
together!
leaders, should be diligent in fiscal management and
not abuse the power and privilege you, our people, have
Thank you for your support.
given to us. The practice of travel abuse must stop and
I will seek clear direction on how best to resolve these
types of concerns.
City of Shawnee
The City of Shawnee put new City Commissioners
into place the first week of September. Gary Vogel,
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RESOLUTIONS THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Representative’s Report
Greetings Tribal Members,
EXECUTIVE RESOLUTIONS:
09/17/14
As I’ve mentioned previously, Economic Development E-AS-14-43
is a concern due to lack of adequate revenue generated
Establishes the 74th Semi-Annual General Council Meeting for
by the Tribe.
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma be set for
Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Resource Center
Grant funding is fine for startup purposes, but to sustain in Little Axe, Oklahoma.
these activities requires the Tribe to supplement these
programs, especially those that are not required to E-AS-14-44
generate income for sustainability.
09/17/14
Authorizes and approves the grant agreement with the American
National Red Cross to assist qualified Absentee Shawnee Tribal
members obtain a storm shelter (as attached) and designates
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe as the Tribal official with the
signature authority to execute the agreement on behalf of the
Tribe, effective immediately.
We have a number of unoccupied buildings that are not
generating income by standing idle. It is my intention to
bring before the full Executive Committee the issue that
we should lease these structures out to business entities
requiring extra space for their activities.
E-AS-14-45
09/17/14
The Tecumseh Square area is another part of the
Tribe’s holdings not generating income. This too will Recognizes, affirms, and/or ratifies the appointment of Victoria
take a collaborative effort and commitment by the full Armstrong, John E. Fryrear, Tresha D. Spoon, Twila O.
Parker and Gina Gray to the Absentee Shawnee Development
Executive Committee to solve this issue.
Corporation Board of Directors. (Community Development
Financial Institute “CDFI”)
I am starting to hear from interested individuals who
approach me about serving on our boards. I consider E-AS-14-46
09/17/14
this a plus for the Tribe. We need qualified individuals
to serve in this capacity to support our efforts to progress Approves and accepts Ashlynn Nevaeh Panther, Mark Joseph
Johndrow-Boston, Riley JaLisa Monk, Jaxon Eugene Monk,
the Tribe’s interests.
Hayden Loa Martinez and Takota Sun Larney as enrolled
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
I want to hear from you on ideas that you feel are members
as of the date of this resolution.
important and will respond to your written inquiries in
the following month’s newsletter.
To contact me at the Tribal Complex, please write to:
Representative Ken Blanchard
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
Or by phone at: (405) 275-4030 Ext. 202.
E-AS-14-47
09/17/14
Grants membership relinquishment of the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma to Lucas Andrew Herrod. a minor,
provided he is accepted into the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of
Oklahoma.
E-AS-14-48
Respectfully,
Ken Blanchard
09/17/14
Approves the appointment of Dara Thorpe to the Absentee
Shawnee Foster Care Licensing Committee for a Three (3) year
term effective September 17, 2014 and expiring September 17,
2017.
No reports submitted for
Lt. Governor, Secretary,
and Treasurer
E-AS-14-49
09/17/14
Approves the appointment of Glenna Jones to the Absentee
Shawnee Foster Care Licensing Committee for a Two (2) year
term effective September 17, 2014 and expiring September 17,
2016.
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FY-2014
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
FY-2014
(thru 8/31/14) YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
RUN DATE:
09/19/14
RUN DATE:
09/19/14
(thru 8/31/14)
TAX
CATEGORY
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
YEAR-TO-DATE
TOTAL
Sales (6%)
Gaming % of free cash
Employee (1%)
Severance (8%)
Motor Vehicle
Tobacco Refund
$5,532.03 $5,205.95
$250,000.00 $250,000.00
$10,095.26
$602.94
$8,940.31 $7,025.79
$13,670.11 $11,971.21
$9,303.52
$0.00
$6,535.34
$5,180.06
$250,000.00 $150,000.00
$22,804.85
$4,159.08
$6,689.81
$7,561.69
$14,216.75 $11,780.39
$0.00
$0.00
$6,870.96
$300,000.00
$3,805.88
$8,985.65
$9,804.65
$0.00
$4,397.76 $6,237.06
$9,715.49
$50,000.00 $100,000.00 $250,000.00
$24,535.57 $3,805.02 $13,537.64
$10,246.81 $8,556.30
$6,767.94
$15,890.15 $17,011.63 $14,773.49
$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
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$49,674.65
$0.00 $1,600,000.00
$0.00
$83,346.24
$0.00
$64,774.30
$0.00 $109,118.38
$0.00
$9,303.52
TOTAL TAXES
$297,541.23 $274,805.89
$300,246.75
$178,681.22
$329,467.14 $105,070.29 $135,610.01 $294,794.56
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00 $1,916,217.09
$130.00
$65.00
$350.00
$195.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$298,141.23 $274,935.89
$300,311.75
$179,031.22
$329,547.14 $105,210.29 $135,695.01 $294,989.56
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00 $1,917,862.09
Miscellaneous
$600.00
TOTAL COLLECTIONS
$80.00
$140.00
$85.00
% OF TAXES
COLLECTED
$1,645.00
2.59%
83.43%
4.35%
3.38%
5.69%
0.49%
$1,916,217.09
0.09%
100% $1,917,862.09
NOTE:
No reports submitted for Finance Department, Financial Consultant,
and the Cultural Preservation Department.
Police Department
October Monthly Newsletter
September Activities
This month the following activities and/or events occurred:
⊠ Investigator, Jason Brinker was instructor of A1404 Driving Session 2, September 16-19, 2014 at
C.L.E.E.T in ADA, Oklahoma.
⊠ Absentee Shawnee Tribe behavioral health and the tribal police department will be having a Drug
Take Back at the Shawnee Mall September 27, 2014, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cases/Calls
As of September 26, 2014 AST PD had a total of:
57 Cases logged
78 Incoming Calls
1 Community Service Client
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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Building Blocks C.D.C.
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, Ok. 74801
P: (405)878-0633 F: (405)878-0156
Building Blocks News…
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October 5 – 11 is Fire Prevention Week. We are in the process of planning activities to teach the children about fire
safety, as well as schedule a visit from the Shawnee Fire Department.
We will host an open house on Friday, October 24, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This is a chance for all parents
to meet with their child’s teacher, get to know other staff members that help care for their children on a daily basis, and
meet other parents. Teachers are currently compiling items to create a portfolio for each child in their classroom. This
event is also open to the community. Refreshments will be served.
Our teachers will once again bring the children around to trick-or-treat the complex. As you know, the Executive
Committee schedules the date for this event. The children had such a great time last year. We hope to be able to visit all
departments and show off all of our cute, little monsters again!
We currently have 56 children enrolled, 29 of which are Native American. We have a waiting list for each of our
classrooms and are currently enrolling children on these lists. We are always accepting waiting list applications for both
Shawnee and the much anticipated Little Axe center. These may be picked up at our Shawnee location or we can email/
fax them to you. Please call Building Blocks at (405) 878-0633 if you have any questions.
Dates to Remember:
Friday, October 24: Open House from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Thank you,
Billie Thompson
Director
Horse Shoe Bend After School Program
The Horse Shoe Bend after school program started on September 8, 2014. Due to the Coordinator
position being vacant, my staff and I have been rotating through the after school program until someone is hired
to take over the daily duties. We currently have 15 students enrolled and average 10 to 12 students per day. We
do have our Oklahoma Baptist University students back: Rebecca Tyler, Haley Nickerson, Chelsea Cannedy,
Meagan Bauth, and two new OBU Students, Walker Cross and Kelly Burton. We are very fortunate to have these
individuals as our tutors here in the after school program, as each one shows leadership and a willingness to take
on the responsibility of working with each student.
Our hours of operation for this program are
2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
North Rock Creek School will start their own after school program under a 21st Century Grant and it will be open
to all students, Monday thru Friday, from the time school ends until 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. This program will
take place sometime in October. I have discussed this opportunity with Mr. Blake Moody, Superintendent
of North Rock Creek School, and how we could work together to offer both programs to our students. This
will give students the opportunity to utilize one or the other after school program. I am very excited to see that
schools are looking for better ways to give students opportunities to seek extra help in their studies.
If you should have any questions or concerns, I may be reached at 405-275-4030, Ext. 188 or at 405-481-0397.
Thank you,
Governor Butler-Wolfe
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Title VI Menu
2% MILK SERVED DAILY
October 2014
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
7
6
Goulash
Squash
Garlic Bread
Cookie
BBQ Sandwich
Pot. Salad
Cake
12
14
13
19
20
Chef Salad
Eggs, Chez
Crackers
Mandarin Oranges
26
27
Hamburger
Lett, Tom, Onion,
Pickle
Tator Tots
Pudding w/ cookie
9
15
16
Smoked Sausage
Cabbage
Veggies
Bread/Fruit
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Beef Tips w/Noodles
Veggies
Cookie
Not going to be home!!!
Call and let us know at 405-275-4030
ext 169 or notify your driver
Baked Pot.
Chez, Onion, Ham
Veggies
Sour Cream
Mixed Fruit
Biscuit
Sausage Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
General Council
10am
Little Axe Resource
Center
25
24
Cereal
Sausage Patty
Toast
Fresh Fruit
Tamales
Spanish Rice
Chips/Salsa
Apple
31
30
29
18
17
Chicken Strips
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Veggies
Jell-O
Spaghet
w/meat sauce
Green Beans
Breadstick
Salad Bar*
BBQ Chicken
Baked Beans
Veggies
Bread/Peaches
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Pancakes
Sausage Patty
Tropical Fruit
Meatloaf
Mashed pot/Gravy
Black-eyed Peas
Pears
23
22
21
Grits
Ham
Toast
Fruit
10
8
Northern Beans/Ham
Spinach
Cornbread
Plums
Pork Chops
Stuffing
Green beans
Fruit
Frito Chili Pie
Onions/Chez
Cookie
Saturday
4
Chicken Breast
Wild Rice
Veggies
Roll/Crisp
Title VI
Closed for Food Show
Homebound Sack
lunch on Sept. 30th
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Friday
3
2
1
Fish
Mac & Chez
Hushpuppies
Tossed Salad*
Pudding
English Muffins
Ham
Scrambled Eggs
Lunch served monday-thursday 11 am to 1 pm
breakfast served fridays
9 am to 11 am
Title VI Pictures from
the Sac & Fox
Tribal Conference
and Olympics
Just a little bit of information!!!
October 3, World Smile Day
October 15, Global Hand Washing Day
October 25, World Pasta Day
October 28, National Chocolate Day
October 31, HALLOWEEN
Pictures continue on pages 8-9
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Horseshoes
Johnnie Mae
Sadie Low
Free Throws
Softball Throws
Trudy Pickering
2nd Year
Free
Throws
Champ
8
Ramona
McCoy
Stretching before the big game!
Bean Bag Toss
Reta
Harjo
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Governor’s SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Sergeant Scott Wilson
Sgt. Scott Wilson was raised in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. After
high school he went onto to attend the University of Oklahoma.
Scott started his law enforcement career in 1992 with the
Oklahoma Capitol Patrol. Prior to joining the Absentee Shawnee
Tribal Police Department in 2008, he was employed at the FAA.
Thank you Sgt. Wilson, for your dedication and the professionalism
you offer.
Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)!
GOVERNORS SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe will be working with the six program department that she has oversight over and will monthly select an employee that is
deemed to have contributed to their program and to the Absentee Shawnee tribe. The attributes to be considered are: Contributions to the community
and the Tribe; leadership; performance and work ethic; teamwork. It is the intent of the Governor to recognize tribal employees who do a remarkable job
and might not otherwise get recognized for their contributions. This special employee recognition program will be highlighted under my Office as the
SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH program.
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Car Seat Safety
Checkup
Where: Absentee Shawnee Tribe
2025 S. Gordon Cooper, Shawnee, OK
Date: October 28, 2014
Limited Car Seats, Native
Americans with in AST service
area & one per child.
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
For more information call:
Rosie Tall Bear at 405-701-7601
Did you know 9 out of 10 car seats are used incorrectly?
Car seats should be installed snugly & not
move more than one inch when checked at the
Proper use of your child’s car seat can mean the
difference between life & death. Tragedy can be
belt path.
avoided by following these simple rules:
Harness straps should be tight enough so that
Car Seat Basics:
webbing cannot be pinched at the shoulders
Use the vehicle seat belt or lower anchors to
install car seats. Do not use both unless allowed by both the car seat manufacturer & the
vehicle owner’s manual.
Never place a rear-facing car seat in front of
an active air bag.
If a forward-facing car seat is being installed
with lower anchors, a top tether must be used.
Always use top tethers, when available, to install forward-facing car seats.
Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for seat
belt & car seat installation information
Children under the age of 13 should ride in the
back seat.
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Carefully read & follow the installation instructions for all car seats.
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Providing & Promoting Preventative Health
for All Women
Services include:
h Adult immunizations
h Breast & Pelvic Exams
h Mammogram Referral
h Bone Density Studies
Information about:
• Health Promotion
• Quitting Smoking
• Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs
• Nutrition
• Physical Fitness and Exercise
• Controlling Stress and Violence
• Prevention of Pregnancy
• AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Women’s Health Services
Little Axe Health Center
15951 Little Axe Drive . Norman, OK 73026
405.447.0300 . Fax 405.701.7605
www.asthealth.org
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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Injury Prevention Program
The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention
say that if you’re physically active it may help prevent you from
falling. The following activities: Walking, chair exercises and Tai
Chi, can improve your leg strength, balance, coordination and
flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before starting any
of these activities!
Here are some tips on how to stay safe
while getting back into the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
spring of things.
warm-up and
cool down when appropriate.
• Be
sure
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Prevention
Program
• Wear protective gear - i.e. bike helmets, wrist & elbow
The Mayoguards,
Clinic and
the etc.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention say that if
pads,
you’re physically active it may help prevent you from falling. The following
especially
when your
muscles
areimprove
tired your leg strength,
• Rest,
activities:
Walking,
chair exercises
and Tai
Chi, can
balance, coordination and flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before
Prevent
“overuse”
• any
starting
of these
activities! injuries (i.e. stress fractures, tendonitis,
or inflamed
joints)
by safe
not overdoing
exercise.
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tips on how
to stay
while getting
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fractures,
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For
more“overuse”
information
contact:
Rosie
Tall Bear
at 405-701-7601
joints) by not overdoing exercise.
Little Axe Health Center
Condition your body before jumping into new activities at full force.
For more information contact: Rosie Tall Bear at 405-‐701-‐7601 Little Axe Health Cente
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STORM SHELTER APPLICATIONS
The Tribe received a grant from Red Cross to provide storm shelters for tribes who were affected by the May 2013 tornadoes in Pottawatomie,
Cleveland, and Oklahoma Counties. The grant agreement between the Tribe and Red Cross has been formalized and approved by the Executive
Committee by resolution at their regular meeting on September 17, 2014. The grant allows for 92 shelters to be provided to the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe. The Red Cross has indicated that rental property is not eligible for storm shelters, only for those tribal members who own or are buying
their home and can provide documentation that the home is in the tribal member’s name. You must provide also submit copy of your AST CDIB
card with your application.
We are now ready to take applications from tribal members who live in those three counties mentioned above. The Lt. Governor and Treasurer
has compiled a list of tribal members who have been on a waiting list for quite some time that will be provided a shelter, but there are still spaces
available for others who would like to apply.
The application is included in the newsletter, on the website astribe.com, and hard copies will be available at the Tribal Complex receptionist
area. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2014 by COB (5:00 p.m.). Please mail your applications to Absentee Shawnee Tribe, 2025
S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801. If you have questions, please call Emergency Manager work cell phone number (405) 740-1562.
HOME INFORMATION (Check One Only) (Attach copy of Warranty Deed)
Absentee-Shawnee of Oklahoma
New Home
Existing Home
Manufactured Home
Storm Shelter Application
What Type Of Shelter Do You Prefer* (Check Only One)
INSTRUCTIONS
Please fill out this application completely. If a section does not apply to you
please mark as NA. A signature is required to complete this application. Once the
application is completed send the application, including the required documents,
to:
Absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
Also remember to include a copy of your valid CDIB and a copy of your Warranty
Deed along with this application.
Inside Garage
Outside Under Ground
Outside Above Ground
Was Your Home Impacted By Severe Weather Incident Period: May 18, 2013 thru June 2,
2013
Yes
No
If yes explain what the damages were:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name
Mailing Address
HOMEOWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
• The homeowner consents to obtain and provide copies of all construction permits, if
applicable, and for contacting OKIE for the marking of any underground lines and/or
public utilities prior to installation of the storm shelter.
• The homeowner grants permission for the Absentee-Shawnee Trib and its
representatives to enter upon or across lands of the homeowner for the purpose of
carrying out the project.
• The homeowner will assume responsibility for minor soil settlement, if any, around
installed shelter after the installation of the shelter is complete and equipment has been
removed from the site.
• Once the warranty has expired the homeowner will assume responsibility for the
maintenance and repair, if needed, of the storm shelter.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION (read carefully before signing and dating in ink)
I certify that all of the answers given are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief, and they are made in good faith. This certification is made with the knowledge that
the information will be used to determine eligibility to receive storm shelter assistance, and that
false or misleading statements may constitute a violation of eligibility requirements.
Physical Address – If
Different from Mailing
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone Number
County
Secondary Phone Number (Cell)
CDIB Number:
(Attach copy of Tribal Enrollment card)
E-Mail Address
LOCATION OF HOME IF IN A RURAL AREA
Directions To Home*
Include North South (NS)
and East West (EW) County
Road Numbers and
911 Number, If Applicable
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE
(Print Name)
(Sign Name)
“For Office Use Only”
1
Date Application
Was Received:
Shelter Installation Date:
Shelter Inspection Date:
Shelter Inspection Approval Date:
Vendor Payment Date:
Vendor Information:
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number:
License:/Permit:
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Date
2
The AST Diabetes & Wellness Department will be hosting a
Diabetes Support Group
Anyone is welcome to attend!
We encourage anyone with the following to join us:
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes
Metabolic Syndrome
At Risk for Diabetes
Family Member with Diabetes
This event will be a chance for anyone that has been affected by diabetes to come together and talk with other people that know what you are
feeling.
WHEN:
Tuesday October 21st,
2014
5-7 PM
&
WHERE:
AST Resource Center
Spots available to the first 20 people!
Please contact the Diabetes Dept. for more info and to sign up!
405-701-7977
ekey@astribe.com
Light snacks and drinks
will be provided
Pumpkin Carving Contest!
1St Place: Free T Shirt
2nd Place: Free Water Bottle
3rd Place: Free Lunch Bag
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October Birthdays
Abma, Meadow Elisa
Adams, James Michael
Aguinaga, Aaron Juan
Aguirre, Jose Raul
Ahtone, Caylen Evreaux
Alford Jr., Elroy Raymond
Alford, Herbert Vearl
Ardrey, Wanda Marie
Ash, Earl James
Aspen, Andrew James
Atwood, Joseph Eugene
Bailey, Beverly Jean Lovins
Balch, Shannon Eugene
Barnard, Legacy May
Barnett, Charles Wayne
Barriga, Sommer Rae
Battise, Tara Christine
Beach, Brodie Aaron
Beartusk, Jonah Edward
Bell, Caleb Walker
Bell, Elijah Michael
Belvin Jr, Jesse Lee
Bender, Jason Allen
Bettelyoun, Kendall Ray
Bettelyoun, Michael Vincent
Bhandari, Dasan Krishna
Bittle Jr., James Carl
Blackbear, Jorey Rian
Blanchard Jr., George Melvin
Blanchard, Alex Gordon
Blanchard, Bryson Dale
Blanchard, Jared Dillon
Blanchard, Kevin Owen
Blood, Jennifer
Bond, Brandon Curtis
Bradley, Ronald Gene
Brady Jr., Cecil Edgar
Brady, Carlie Noelle
Breedlove, Cynthia Kay
Brittain, Shaye Dawn
Brokeshoulder, Aaron Dean
Brokeshoulder, Randall James
Brown, Kane Alexander
Brown, Kristopher Todd
Bryce, Todd Kaden
Bui, Bennett Van
Byers, Sebastian Michael
Cagle, Sheryl Lynette
Call, Kelly Edward
Campbell, Charlotte Lynn
Carlson, Harley Leann
Carpenter, Glenda Carol
Chapman, Atira Vonne
Chisholm, Candace Lauren
Chupp, Angela Marie
Citty, Dora Mae
Cochrane, Rachel D.
Coddington, Cameron Michael
Coddington, Hailey Elaine
Coleman, Janice Sue
Coley, Sherry Ann
Colungo, Khia Jayde
Cook Jr., Henry James
Coriz, Benjamin Allen
Cottrell, Steven Thomas
Crossley, Burton Jay
Crossley, Jeffery Mark
Cypret, Isaac Matthew
Dalitz, Christi Lynn
Daugherty, Steven Neil
Davis, Brock Mason
Davis, Janice Laverne
Davis, Kimber Lee
Davis, Mary Louise
Davis, Ryan Kyle
Dees, Elizabeth Yvonne
DeLodge, Brendan Joseph
Dezeller, Joyce Fay
Diehl, Chelsea Elizabeth
Doussett, Linda Sue
Dreessen, Laurie Dawn
Dry, Breanna Joyclynn
Dry, Karlee Nicole
Durmon, Ryland Ryder
Eason, Liam Malachi
Eckles, Erick Emmanuel
Eckles, Steven George
Edwards, Shawnee Dawn
Ellis, Allison Krista
Ellis, Henryetta (Blanchard)
Ellis, Kevin Mark
Ellis, Kimberly Marie
Ellis, Linda Jean
England, Connie Sue
Fife, Austin Scott
Foley, Katrina Dawn
Foreman, Eli Zane
Foreman, Sidney Brian
Foreman, Wesley Josiah
Frazier, Anthony Lawrence
Gall, Rebecca Sue
Gibson, Bernice
Gibson, Collin Lane
Gibson, John Arnold
Gibson, Susan Renee
Gibson, Tyler Logan
Gillihan, Layton Douglas
Gilman Jr., Thomas Eugene
Gilman, Tomi-Lynn Sophia
Gonzalez, Kathrine Mary
Green, Angela Dawn
Green, Shai Leigh
Green, Tristin Eaon
Gregory, Derek Ryan
Gregory, Jacob Samuel
Griffin, Craig Robert
Hardeman, Uriah Terez
Harjo, Bryleigh Marie
Harjo, Kaleb Emery
Harjo, Linda Marie
Harjo, Stathan Ray
Harjo, Tatum Kenzie
Harjoe, Dawn Nicole
Haumpy, Lijuan Myki
Hayes, Jaeger Koen
Healy, Shawna Susan
Helvy, Camber Nicole
Herrera, Eian Anthany
Herrera, Manuel Gustava
Herrera, Michael Alexander
Herrera, Rosalynn Macie
Herrin, Susan Rena
Holderness, Nichole Ann
Hood, Nova Dean
Hough, Marrisa Louise
Houston, James Andrew
Huntington, Hayven Irene
Irvin, Timothy Logan
Isaac Sr., William
Jackson, Mary-Ann
Jackson, Thaddeus Ruben
Jimerson III, Robert E
Johnson, David Leroy
Johnson Sr., Josie Ed
Johnson, Chan Van Ness
Johnson, Cheveyo Lachaim Kavi
Johnson, Emma Lee
Johnson, Erica Lynn
Johnson, Jessica Lynn
Johnson, Katie La Rae
Johnson, Manuel Steve
Johnson, Mark
Johnson, Sean Allen
Johnson, Shannon Renay
Johnson, Stevi Mahri
Jones, Kaiya Damon
Jones, Zackery Dene
Kastl, Victoria Autumn
Kauley, Charlotte Jayne
Kelly, Joseph Austin
Kilmer, Brittany Michelle
Kilmer, Ethan Allen
Kirby, Robert Micheal
Kleine, Elizabeth Ann
Kobs, Alexander Francis
La Plant, Isaac Joseph Leigh
Lasenberry, Lawrence Layton Brooks
Lauderdale, Sianna Rayn
Lee, Cortney Raeanne
Leedom, Christopher Donald
Leedom, Melanie Rochelle
Leedom, Stephen Wayne
Lewelling, Avis Jewel
Little Creek, Frank Dwight
Little Jim, Gabriel Clint
Little Jim, Justin Dale
Little Jr., David
Little, Freddie Don
Little, Michael Boyd
Little, Travis Shane
Littlebear, Anthony Karlin
Littlebear, Brett Cason
Littlebear, John
Littlebear, Lois Gwen
Littlecreek, Aaron Dale
Littlecreek, Dalton Dale
Littlecreek, Melissa Richelle
Littlehead, William Douglas
Littlejim, Gracey Lorene
Longhorn, Lance Calvin
Longhorn, Lydia Kye
Longhorn, Ryan Wade
Longhorn, Stephanie Lee
Longhorn, Vernice Correne
Longman Sr., Henry Daniel
Longman, Ciara Lynn
Lossie, Colton Lewis Cain
Lowe, Kerry Denise
Lucas Spybuck, Misty Rosileah
Mack, Dewayne George
Mack, Kailas Dail
MacK, Melissa Ann
Mack, Secote Vholoce
Martinez, Marina Cristine
Masquas, Katlyn Alexzandrea
Matthews, Anthony Edward Scott
Mattingly, Erin Paige
Maxfield, Sky Colisa
Maxwell, Meagan Renee
McBride, Aaron Wayne
McCuddy, Queta Cara
McGuffin, Mary Bradley
Megehee, Shirley Louise
Megehee, William Sean
Mercer, Aidan Jacob
Merrell, Marleigh Jaye
Miller, Anna Mae
Miller, Brody Scott Glenn
Miller, Kale Donovan
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Miller, Scott Alan
Mills, Christy Danielle
Mills, Colby Richard
Monk, Jessica Rita
Morgan, Avin Tyler
Morgan, Letitia Rhea
Morton, Rhianna Elizabeth
Motes, Christopher Cole
Myers, Rachel Johnnice
Neese, Branden Hunter
Newton, Colt Allen
Odell, Edna May Armstrong
Oldham, Rachel Elaine
Onzahwah, Theodora Marie
O'Toole, Chelsey Marie
Panther Hargrove, Leah Dakota
Panther Sr., Donald Eric
Panther, Dakota Eric
Parish, Tambi Dawn
Perryman, John Lewis
Perryman, Lillie D Blanchard
Peter, Terrance Nicholie
Petersen, Marsha Ann
Ponkilla, Brigette Nicole
Powell, David W
Ramirez, Antonio
Ramirez, Helen Marie
Rapos, Christal Nasebewa
Rathbun, Nicholis Lee
Ressler, Linda Kay
Rickard, Janice Renee
Rivas, Becky Marie
Roach, Tanya Emma
Roberts, Jeremiah Dean
Robinson, Janice Marie
Littlecreek
Robison, Burtis Charles
Rock, Patricia Ann
Rolette, Robbin Louise
Rolette, Travis Anthony
Rudloff, Emma Leann
Salazar, Ellen Diesta
Salisbury, Alyssa Rose
Sanchez, Airez Pete
Sanchez, Itzel Itzury
Schulenberg, Justin Michael
Schulenberg, Tina Yvette
Scraper, Benjamin Alexander
Self, Braydon Wayne
Serena, Barbara Jean
Shaffer, Nicholas Keith
Shawnee, Maeliah Lachelle
Shields, Darian Alexandrea
Shirey, Caeden Carlsen
Sloan, Michael Ray
Sloat, Jeromi Wayne
Sloat, Zaurhea Elayne
Smith, Shannon Dana
Spoon Jr., John Wesley
Spoon, Canaan Lee
Spoon, Christina Ann
Spoon, Preston Gabriel
Spoon, Steven Paul
Spriggs, Philip Jeffery
Spybuck, Brandi Christine
Squire, Gwendale Lynn
Stacey, Nils Greg
Starr, Eric Glen
Starr, Tricia Suzanne
Stewart, Wanda Louise
Stone, Donnie Darnell
Sullivan, Pamela Kay
Sultuska, George A
Surface, Ian Robert
Switch Jr., Douglas Vaughn
Switch, Aaron Christopher
Switch, Valerie June
Tallchief, Bobby Eves
Tapia, Carlito Cruz
Taylor Jr., James Robert
Taylor, Amanda Mae Alice
Taylor, Gail Anne
Taylor, Shelly Bennie
Thapa, Blake Lee
Thompson, Brody Patrick
Thorpe III, George
Thorpe Sr., Ronnie Allen
Thorpe, Davis Mackenzie
Thorpe, Derrick James
Thorpe, Taj Robert
Thorpe-Brown, Patricia Ann
Tiger, Aaron Dewayne
Tiger, Anthony John
Tiger, Attison Elaine
Tiger, Cynthia Caylin
Tiger, John Charles
Tiger, Kaley Jean
Tiger, Stormy Sky
Tiger, Waylen Michael Ray
Tolbert, Jaleigh Renee
Torbett, Lori Ann
Turner, Georgie Ann
Tyner, Dwight A.
Upman, Ronald David
Vasquez, Jonathan Louis
Vasquez, Kayla Nicole
Vaughn, Nathan Michael
Voyles, Danielle Rose
Walker, Randall Dean
Warrior Sr., Lucian Jay
Warrior, Necon Andrew
Warrior, Watasha Nichole
Wasley, Lewis Daniel
Watkins III, Irvin Lee
Watson, Aaron Wayne
White, Cynthia Diane
White, David Leroy
White, Evan James
White, Keyle Marie
White, Nicholas Clay
Whittaker, Brantley Jai
Wicks, Raequan DeMario
Wilkerson, Amanda Carol
Wilkerson, Amy Marie
Wilkinson, Briar Arland
Williams, Matthew Lee
Williams, Amber Ann
Williams, Angela Marie
Williams, Charles Scott
Williams, Darlene Kaye
Williams, Timothy J.
Wilson, Bridgette Nicole
Wilson, David Anthony
Wilson, Tanya Ann
Wilson, Terry Wayne
Wilson-Ongaco, Michelle Marie
Wolf, Christian Seminole
Wolfe, Fanya Gayle
Wood, Darla Sue
Woody, Derek Wayne
Wright, Michael Roosevelt
Wright, Raven Roxanne
Wunderlin, Tyler Jay
Wyatt, William Thor
Yandell, Paisley Alexis
Yates, Kaitlin Cheyenne
Justin
Schulenberg
Happy 3rd Birthday
Bryson Dale Blanchard
Tina
Schulenberg
October 3rd
From Don & Estilene Schulenberg
Oct. 19th
October 21st
Rachel Odelham
♥ Momma Shelby, MaMa, PaPa, Gramma
Sis, PaPa Tom, Sheldon, and Shosh Shosh
October 3rd
From Don & Estilene Schuylenberg
Laurie and Darlowe Todd
October 19th
From Don and Estilene Schulenberg
Happy
Birthday
Laurie
Todd!
Oct.6
Happy
Birthday
Darlowe
Todd!
Kimber
Lee!!
F
i
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rom
k
your BFF Jac
Oct.2
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From Don
& Estilene
Schulenberg
WE NOW HAVE A
KIOSK AVAILABLE FOR
APPLICANTS TO FILL
OUT APPLICATONS
ONLINE!
*Located in the lobby of Building #3
ABSENTEE
SHAWNEE TRIBE
HUMAN RESOURCES
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
Visit
www.astribe.com
for current job
openings
Shawnee Office
Little Axe Office
(405)275-1468
John Carrington – x131
Elizabeth Clark – x170
Rachael Lankford – x111
(405)447.0300
Leo Teafatiller – x7638
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FYI: Contract Health Service News
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you
... follow the CHS Guidelines!
Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information
Contract Health Services
for AST members
with Insurance
Contract Health Services
for AST members
without Insurance
Emergency
and
Urgent Care Services
CHS for a currently enrolled AST
member who resides in the defined
catchment area who has insurance such
as Medicare or Private Insurance:
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member
who resides in the defined catchment area
who does not have insurance:
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member
who resides in the defined catchment area
who needs emergent or urgent care:
1.
Complete CHS Patient Update form
and update all information every 6
months.
1.
1.
Call the On-Call nurse at
(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.
2.
2.
Notify CHS at least 48 hours
prior to appointment date for a (COB)
Coordination of Benefits to be sent to
provider
Notify CHS on the next businesss day
or within 72 hours after the ER visit.
Notification does not assure
authorization of payment. However
if you do not notify CHS within 72
hours, your bills will not be paid.
3.
For AST members with no insurance
evidence must exist that the visit was
medically necessary. Medical priorities
have been established for determining
which referrals can be authorized for
payment.
4.
For AST members with insurance,
evidence must exist that a third party
resource has made determination such
services were “emergency care” or
“urgent care” (such evidence may
include payment from private insurance).
In the event that you receive a bill
from a provider, please provide a
copy to CHS. You may leave bills with
Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic
and Glendine Blanchard at the Little
Axe Health Center.
3.
4.
You must apply for any alternate
resources for which you may be
eligible - Medicare,Medicaid,
SoonerCare, insurance, etc.
2.
Complete CHS Patient Update
form and update all information
every 6 months
Inform Provider/HealthFacility that
AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of
last resort.
3.
You must utilize the services provided
within the AST health clinics prior to
being referred out.
In the event that you receive a bill
from a provider, please provide a
copy to CHS. You may leave bills with
Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic
and Glendine Blanchard at the Little
Axe Health Center.
4.
Referrals for outside services must
be sent to CHS. Services must be
medically approved by an AST Health
provider.
5.
An appointment will be scheduled
and a COB will be sent to the outside
provider.
6.
In the event that you receive a bill
from a provider, please provide a
copy to CHS. You may leave bills with
Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic
and Glendine Blanchard at the Little
Axe Health Center.
5.
Flo Mann
Darla Gatzman
Contract Health
Direct Phone Line
405.701.7951
Debi Sloat
Glendine Blanchard
Sharon Ponkilla
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Jayne Werst
Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority
107 North Kimberly
P.O. Box 425
Shawnee, OK 74802-0425
Phone (405)-273-1050
Fax (405)275-0678
Down Payment Assistance Program for
Over Income AST Tribal Members
This program is to provide Over-Income enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members
only with affordable homeownership financing oppportunites. The Over-Income Down
Payment Assistance will include payment of reasonable closing cost associated with the
first mortgage and the ASHA’s second mortgage with the remainder of the money going
toward the down payment. The maximum amount for each homeowner is $5000.00.
Eligibility
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age
Must be enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe with gross incomes over
100% of the median income adjusted for family size to apply
Applicant must be first-‐time homeowner
Primary residences only
Property must be located within the state of Oklahoma
Must be approved for home loan
Dwelling Unit must pass all Housing Quality Standards inspection as well as
Environmental Inspection
For more Program Information, please contact Kimberly
Vermillion at Ext. 260.
Introduction
The information being provided is to help families
understand what programs are offered through the Absentee
Shawnee Housing Authority and how to apply.
Our programs target low income Native American families
who need housing assistance. The programs currently
being provided are Rental, Lease to Own and Down
Payment Assistance.
Application Process
Our process begins with the completion of our housing application.
When completing the application be sure and answer all the
questions that pertain to you and sign all attached forms. If you
should have any questions regarding the application; call or come
by our office and ask our staff in the Programs & Admissions
Department and they would be glad to assist you.
The application will also require documents to be attached in order
to complete the process; which are:
Photo I.D.
CDIB Card
Social Security Card
Birth Certificate
Marriage License/Divorce Decree/Custody Decree (if applicable)
Declaration of Section 214 (form is included with application)
Each household member must provide a birth certificate, social
security card and CDIB card (if enrolled in a federally recognized
tribe). The Housing Authority will conduct a criminal background
check and credit check on all adult household members over the
age of 18. A home visit is the final step in completing your
application.
Subhead. Subh
CONTACT INFORMATION:
107 N. Kimberly
Shawnee, OK 74801
P.O. Box 425
Shawnee, OK 74802-0425
Phone: 405-273-1050
Fax: 405-275-0678
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Eligibility for each program
has income requirements;
please be sure and review
the current income limits on
your application.
We will not be able to
process your application if
you do not meet the income
criteria.
Waiting List
A letter will be mailed out once your application has been
approved notifying you of the date your name was placed on the
waiting list. It is very important to stay in contact and notify the
Housing Authority anytime changes occur in income, household
composition, or contact information.
In the event that your name is next in being offered a home; you
will be notified by letter or phone.
Annual Updates required to remain on the waiting list.
Low Rent Housing
Our low rent housing program is provided to families in need of
housing in the Shawnee and Tecumseh area. Rental houses are
furnished with kitchen appliances, central heat and air, and mini
blinds all throughout.
In the Shawnee area, the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority
has two elderly/handicap communities. These areas have fully
and partial handicap accessible units. A laundry facility is located
in the community for tenant use only.
Tenants in our rental program are provided services through our
Maintenance Department; if any maintenance issues should arise
you would contact the Housing Authority and a crew member will
come and do the repair.
!
The Lease to Own Program is available for any Native
American family who has met our requirements and would like
to purchase a home through the Housing Authority. The
homes offered are ones currently in inventory and owned by
the Housing Authority.
This program is designated for income eligible families who
have been renting but now feel they are ready for the
opportunity to purchase their own home. The application is
the same as the rental; accept the income requirements are
different.
Be sure and specify when completing your
application, that you are applying for the Lease to Own
Program. If you have substantial rental history and meet the
income requirements, your name may be placed on the
waiting list.
This program offers a one-time grant of up to $20,000 to assist
with down payment and/or closing cost to purchase a home and
is designed to make home mortgage payments more affordable
Eligibility Requirements
•
Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age
•
Must be Native American enrolled in a Federally
Recognized Tribe, with priority given to enrolled members of
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma to apply
•
Applicant must qualify as a low-income family, and
must meet minimum income guidelines
•
Applicant must be first-time homeowner
•
Primary residences only
•
Must be approved for home loan
•
Dwelling Unit must pass environmental inspection
!
!
!
MONTHLY RENT IS CALCULATED BY YOUR INCOME
!
OUR LOW RENT UNITS HAVE 1, 2, 3, & 4 BEDROOMS
!
LEASE TO OWN HOMES HAVE 3 & 4 BEDROOMS
Applications are now being accepted for families that are over the
income limits for our IHBG funded programs. Please contact our
Programs & Admissions Department for further details.
NOTE: There is limited homes available for this program.
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All applicants are required to attend a
counseling class conducted by our
Resident Counselor before signing a
lease.
Annual Recertification are required
for Rental/Lease to Own programs
Inspections are performed on our
homes annually
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Recycling Program
RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT
WE ACCEPT.
ALL WHITE PAPER,
ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK
MAIL, FAX PAPER,
MAGAZINES,
NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS.
MATERIAL WE
DO NOT ACCEPT.
TONER, CARBON
PAPER, FOOD
WASTE, AND PLASTIC.
REMEMBER,
WHEN IN DOUBT
THROW IT OUT.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF
OKLAHOMA
OFFICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH &
ENVIRONMENTAL
Office of Environmental
Health & Engineering
• Tribal Housing Improvements Application
The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary,
safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following
criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are
in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must
meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
“To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction,
and Recycling”
The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is
proud to announce the
start of a new recycling
program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The
recycling center is located in the yellow
metal building adjacent
to the OEH Department. The Absentee
Shawnee Tribe (AST)
Recycling Program Program declares that waste
reduction and recycling
are the preferable to the
or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials
from the municipal
waste stream will decrease the flow of solid
waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl-
edge and information
about recycling markets
and market demand as
well as information obtained from various publications and the internet
to comprise an analysis
of material the recycling
program will address at
the start of the program.
AST Recycling Program
Plan establishes a goal
that, by year’s end 2013,
at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced
by the Tribe will be recycled.
THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
c.
Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
d.
Condition of Home
Other Programs available:
• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program
Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.
Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.
Submit completed application to:
PROGRAMS.
2025 S. GORDON
COOPER DR.
SHAWNEE, OK
74801
PHONE: (405) 2144235
FAX: (405) 8784701
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
The AST recycling Program will initially focus
on the following waste
stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,
Assorted office paper,
Phone books, Magazines,
Cardboard, Newspaper,
and Aluminum cans. As
the program and market
develops, other recyclables will be sought.
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
There is a cost associated with recycling,
However, economic,
social, and environmental benefits exceed
these cost.
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13
If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235
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FITNESS CENTER HOURS
Monday—Thursday
6:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
Friday
6:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday
CLOSED
The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness
Center provides state of the art fitness
equipment, including: treadmills,
elliptical cross-trainers, recumbent
bikes, free-weights, kettlebells, and
isolation strength machines. The AST
Fitness Center is available to all Native
Americans and their household family
members. AST employees are also
eligible for membership. The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center strives to deliver a well-trained staff that
seeks to help clients reach their personal fitness and health goals. Our staff takes pride in providing appropriate and educational
fitness training to all clients, providing guidance in developing a successful plan to help prevent or manage diabetes and/or other
health conditions, and providing clients with a fun and positive experience working with our staff. Please take some time to come
by and visit the AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center today!
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Recycling Containers Now Available
OEH now has recycling containers set up for public use. These recycle
containers, which are cardboard only containers,
are located on the south side of the Title VI
building at the main complex and the other
container is located at the northeast corner of the
Little Axe Clinic.
We also have our mobile recycle container
available behind the clinic here at the main complex. We are currently
only accepting cardboard in this container as well.
Register Now!!!
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Little Axe Health Center
Shawnee Clinic
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- Improved access to your health information
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for real-time access to your
health information
For more information on how you can register for the new AST “Follow My Health” Patient Portal,
contact Patient Registration at Little Axe Health Center - 405.447.0300 or Shawnee Clinic - 405.878.4702
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The Caregiver Program and Injury Prevention Program held an
Elder’s Event on September 23, 2014 for National Fall Prevention
Awareness Day. This event was held at the AST Resource Center in
Little Axe. The event included a one mile walk, warm up exercises,
games, educational information and door prizes! Our guest speaker
was Toni Donahoo, Physical Therapist. She also provided balance
assessments to the elders. Thanks to Public Health Nursing who provided Blood Pressure checks, AST Fitness & Diabetes Department.
If you would like more information about the Caregivers Program or
Injury Prevention Program just give us a call at: Sharon Ponkilla,
LPN at 405-701-7630 or Rosie Tall Bear at 405-701-7601.
With heartfelt gratitude...
We would like to thank everyone
for the prayers, love, kindness and
support given to us during our
time of loss. A special thank you we
give to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe
for all of their assistance and to the
wonderful friends and family that
shared memories of our Mother that
will live on forever.
From the children of Margaret
Starr Ellis: Pamela,Tammy,Teri,Quinton Jay, Gail and her
angels beside her Barry and Marian.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
We have all been touched by this devastating
disease
in one way
or another.
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change and our hearts weigh heavy when we hear
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Stay at a healthy
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Get moving with regular physical activity
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Have regular check-ups and cancer screening test
Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health Clinical breast exam
every 3 years for women in their 20’s and 30’s and every year for women 40 and over. Women should know how their breast normally look
and feel and report any breast changes promptly to their health care provider. Breast self exam is an option for women starting their 20’s. The
American Cancer Society offers their number for questions or concerns about cancer: 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
Public Health Nursing is asking that all employees show their support for all affected by Breast Cancer by wearing Pink on Friday
October 17, 2014. If you have someone you want to remember please write their name down and pen it on the back of your shirt that day.
Public Health Nursing will have a booth set up with information on Breast Cancer and Health so come by and pick up a brochure.
Let’s remember all who have been affected by Breast Cancer!!!!
Gloria K Seeley BSN, RN and Kristy McGuire RN Public Health Nursing Dept
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October 1, 2014
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Patient,
An Important Word About The Native American Tax Exemption
Under The New Affordable Care Act Healthcare Law
As of January 1, 2014 every U.S. Citizen must have health insurance or risk facing a new health tax penalty when filing
your taxes. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System encourages all Native American patients, insured or non-insured, to
take action as soon as possible and apply for their Native American Tax Exemption Number, as it is your right as a Native
American. The tax exemption application is now available through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
If you do not file yearly income taxes (if you have too little income and are not required to file) or if you currently have
insurance coverage for 9+ months during the 2014 calendar year, you will not have to take any additional steps (Medicaid,
Medicare, VA, employer-sponsored or private insurance coverage).
You can visit with a Patient Benefit Advocate at Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic to see if you and/
or your family qualify for Medicaid (state insurance coverage) or are eligible for an insurance plan on the Marketplace
(insurance plans that began as a result of the Affordable Care Act) or you may choose to remain without insurance
coverage.
If you choose to remain without insurance coverage and only use Indian health, you need to complete the attached Native
American Tax Exemption form so that you can be “exempt” from the new mandatory insurance requirement and not
receive a bill from the IRS.
This form should be completed for everyone in your household that is Native American and without insurance
coverage (insurance such as Medicaid, Medicare, VA, employer-sponsored insurance or insurance through private insurance
such as Marketplace plans). Native American documentation will need to accompany each household member you are
applying for (See Step 5-“Documents To Support Your Application”). Complete the form and mail it to the address located
in Step 4 at the end of the form. Turnaround time to process your application is approximately 4-6 weeks.
If you need assistance or have questions, a Patient Benefit Advocate can assist you.
Sincerely,
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
15951 Little Axe Drive
Norman, OK 73026
405.447.0300
Shawnee Clinic
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System
2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.878.5850
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“Culture is Prevention Drum Project”
The Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative (MSPI), in cooperation with the Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health
Clinic and AST Cultural Preservation will begin drum making classes where the participants can learn to make pow wow drums,
hand drums, sweat lodge drums and drum sticks. After we make the drums we will begin singing classes and learn our
traditional songs and also learn how to compose new songs in Southern style, northern style, and hand drum round dance
songs. We will have elders and adults that have lived culturally and spiritually with drumming and singing ceremonies as part
of their daily walk on the Red Road (walking in prevention, sobriety, recovery, and wellbriety in the Native Way) come and be
presenters to our participants (youth). We will work hard learning songs and will make 2 drum groups (northern and
southern). We will use our sweatlodge to pray and ask for spiritual guidance while we learn sweatlodge songs. We will have
talking circles learning about the medicine wheel and how culture and spirituality in our lives will help us stay away from
alcohol and drugs. Once we have begun to learn songs we will let the drum group participants have fundraisers to raise money
to travel to pow wows to sing. We will have our own Culture is Prevention Sobriety/Recovery Pow Wow. With the success of
this Drum Project we can look to the future and keep it going with regalia classes and a stomp dance project for shell shakers.
Contact John Soap at the Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health Services at 405-‐878-‐4716. The Drum project classes will be at
the Behavioral Health Conference room on Tuesday nights starting September 2, 2014.
On Saturday September 6, 2014 @ 2:00PM we want to invite all drummers and singers in the Shawnee/Tecumseh area for
a meal and JAM SESSION to show our youth basic drum etiquette and how fun it is to sing and learn songs. Singers please
bring hand drums and let’s show these youth how to “make em dance!” This event will be behind the Behavioral health conference
room.
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Theare
following
are programs
current programs
administered
the Absentee Shawnee
The following
current
administered
bybythe
Tribe Education Department:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:
AST PHARMACY NEWS
These
are brief descriptions
of current
programs.Program
Program guidelines
areare
available
in
Ø Upcoming Pharmacy Department closures are as follows:
These are brief
descriptions
of current
programs.
guidelines
available
ü October 1, 2013 for inventory
hardEducation
copy at theDepartment
Education Department
or for download
at www.astribe.com.
hard copy at the
office oroffice
for download
at www.astribe.com.
ü November 11, 2013 to observe Veteran’s Day
Ø Deliveries of controlled medications are not allowed.
• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of funds
• Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and
Ø Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for members
can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum
of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to Absentee Shawnee portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program expens
limit forfunding
the academic
year.
Tribal citizens with established charts.
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maximum
limit
for the academic year.
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• Zahn Program: established from atrust
trust
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help
with so
medications are ready for pick-‐up, please alert the pharmacy staff and provide
expenses,
and
awards
two
(2)
incentives:
one
for
GED
recipients
and
one
for recipie
High
graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED
us with a current cell phone number.
School
graduates.
Program
has
a
maximum
amount
of
funding
for
graduation
Ø When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours’ notice until pick-‐up. We will and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of fund
expenses.
need your refill number, located above your name on the prescription label, or for graduationexpenses.
• Job Training
Adult
Education Program:
funds for
vocational
training at accredited
the names of your medication in order to fill.
• Job Training
Adult
Education
Program:
funds
for vocational
training
Ø Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription.
vocational institutions.
Program
has a maximum
limit for
the calendar
yearfor
accredited vocational
institutions.
Program
has a funding
maximum
funding
limit
Ø Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number, and other contact
calendar yearororperper
program.
program.
information (changes at registration do not flow to pharmacy).
• Higher •Education:
Incentive
Award
Program:
funds
Higher Education:Education
Education Incentive
Award Program:
funds for
undergraduate degrees,
undergraduate
degrees,
one
associate
or
bachelor
degree,
at
any
accredited
colle
one
associate
or
bachelor
degree,
at
any
accredited
college
or
university.
Funding
Funding
levels are
determined
based
uponand
grade
point
average a
If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by or university.levels
are determined
based
upon grade point
average
full-time
or part-time
full-time or part-time
status.
and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your
status.
pharmaceutical needs!
• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one docto
• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree,
Hours of Operation:
Little Axe: 8am-‐5pm (& 7:30a-‐5:30p Drive-‐Thru) Monday -‐ Friday
• Phone -‐ (405) 292-‐9530
Shawnee: 7am-‐5pm Monday-‐Friday
• Phone – (405) 878-‐5859
degree, and can
fund
graduate
admissions
This
has
fund
and can
fundone
one graduate
admissions
test. Thistest.
program
has program
funding levels
based
levels based upon full-time and part-time status.
•
We are open through the lunch hour!!
upon full-time and part-time status.
• Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School Seniors for Academic
Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High Sch
Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for application submission is March
Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline
31st of each year.
st
application submission is March 31
of each year.
All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.
**BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED W
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All
funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.
THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON OF
All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services
All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on
EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES**
and select Education.
Services and select Education.
-‐Thank you,
For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275-4030, Ext. 121
For Smore
please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275Pharmacy
taff information,
or 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com.
4030, Ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to
tresham@astribe.com.
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know someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is
the most common type of diabetes and affects
millions of Native Americans. Many people are
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Native Americans are twice as likely to develop
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are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often. Getting
into the habit of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes and prevent
complications caused by diabetes.
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as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your daily
meal plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.
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Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries,
tomatoes, fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk
and yogurt. To learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit
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FOSTER CARE
WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER?
Foster care caseworker training involves completing a bachelor's degree
program in social work through a college or university. Students take courses
in psychology, abnormal psychology, sociology, economics, ethics, child
welfare policies and complete a supervised internship.
The child’s Foster Care Worker needs to be a partner with the foster parents
to ensure that each child receives the full spectrum of services provided and/
or arranged by the Department.
Some aspects of this relationship include the following:
• Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the child’s
individual needs, family situation and adjustment to the foster home
• Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the total service
planning process
• Providing the foster parents the opportunity to discuss the child’s
progress and any unmet needs which they assess
• Providing the foster parent with information, support, guidance and
referrals to other professionals on the child’s behalf
• Helping the foster family, when necessary, to identify and obtain
services for the foster child; e.g., medical, educational
• Ensuring that the foster family, on the child’s behalf, has access to all
financial resources available to the child while in foster care.
A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal Courts, Tribal Law
Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and other county services. Indian
Child Welfare’s goal is to ensure the safety of our tribal children when they
placed in foster care. The homes that our tribal children are placed in must
complete Child Welfare Background Check, OSBI Background Check, Income
Verification, Home Study, and a Physical. Our AST foster homes are licensed
by our Foster Care Committee.
F o s t e r C a r e P ay m e n t s a r e a s f o l l o w s :
Why do we need Indian Child Welfare?
Why do we need Tribal Foster Homes?
Foster-Care System Stretched Too Far
Recent news reports reported on July 2 that Sally Schofield, the foster
mother of Logan Marr, was found guilty June 25 of wrapping the 5-yearold's body with 42 feet of duct tape during a "timeout," causing the little
girl to suffocate.
Schofield could face up to 40 years in prison for the child's death.
"The child-welfare system failed Logan Marr in every possible way,"
said Richard Wexler, the executive director of the National Coalition for
Child Protection Reform. "They failed her … by … ignoring her cries of
abuse and they failed her by letting her die in that foster home."
Six weeks before she was killed, Logan was on a visit to her birth mother
when, in the presence of a child-welfare worker hired to supervise the
visit, she complained that her foster mother was hurting her. "She did
this to me and I cried 'cause it hurts me," the child is heard saying on a
videotape, although she isn't seen.
The truth is that we must protect our tribal children; we must protect
them from a system that is overworked and in desperate need of an
overhaul. We must have a voice in the child welfare system for our tribal
children. As tribal child welfare workers there is not a day that goes by
where we are not fighting for the rights of one of our tribal children and
working to make sure that employees of the State are following OICWA
and ICWA. Silence will not ensure the rights of this generation, or the
next generation of Absentee Shawnee Children. The Absentee Shawnee
Foster Care Program is in need of tribal foster care homes for AST children.
A strong tribe must have a system in place to protect the youngest of
its members when they need protection. If we do not have tribal foster
homes, our Absentee Shawnee children go into State homes. We have
not control over these homes; therefore, the children placed in these
homes are more vulnerable. Some will say that no one can love their child
as much as a parent, but when parents are unable to care for their children
properly, we as a tribe need to be there for the children….We must love
that child as their parent.
We use a Native American tradition of the talking
stick. You sit and pass it around and whoever has
the stick has to talk. Some people just hold it.
Others really share.
0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month
6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month
12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month
I n order t o recei v e p a y m e n t, a l l t he a b o v e m u s t b e m e t
a n d t u r n e d i n t o t he state .
O n c e processed state p a y m e n t w i l l b e issued .
Let us be a tribe that protects the youngest of our tribal members,
let us just not say the words, but open our homes to those children
who need us to protect them and offer them safety. If you are
interested in becoming a foster parent please notify:
This is just a little information on what type of work a foster care worker
performs on a daily basis. If you are interested in becoming a foster home,
please call 405-878-4030 ext. 133.
Julie Wilson
AST/CPS/FOSTER CARE
405-878-4702
The Child Welfare Department would like to welcome Glenna Jones and Dara Thorpe as new members of the
Foster Care Committee. We appreciate their dedication and willingness to advocate for our children.
Preservation of American Indian culture starts with protection of our most precious resources -- American Indian children
and families. Only when our children and families are healthy and happy can there be harmony in our world.
Problems Facing American Indian Children and Families
Today, 5.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) live in the United States
•American Indian children have the third highest rate of victimization
•American Indian/Alaska Natives have the highest rate of poverty of any other racial group in the nation
•In 2006, suicide was the leading cause of death for AI/AN males ages 10-14.
•A 2006 study found that, compared to other groups, AI/AN youth have more serious problems with mental health disorders.
•Alcohol-use disorders were more likely among American Indian youths than other racial groups.
•The AI/AN youth population is more affected by gang involvement than any other racial population.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?
Children often get lost in a system that is supposed to protect them when their parents can’t take care of them. They need someone
who can provide a home that is safe. They need their emotional needs met by an adult who can act as if they are their parent. These
children need love, shelter, safety, and a place that they can belong, they need a home. They need to know that they are not alone. If
you are able to provide these things to one of our tribal children please contact: 405-878-4702 (ext. 133) Julie Wilson ICW/FC.
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open your home? If so please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/C
133).
FOSTER CARE
Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or under-representation of certain groups (e.g. racial/
ethnic, gender, age) relative to the group’s proportion in the general population. Reports conducted
in 2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native American children were:
• 3 times more likely to be referred to CPS
• 1.6 times more likely to be removed from their biological homes
• Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over two years
• Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in guardianships
• Less likely to be reunited with their biological parents
The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these children, resulting
in the placement of Native American children in homes that do not share their cultural heritage or
traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our own homes, to do this we need tribal members
to open their homes and their hearts. Are you willing to open your heart? Are you willing to open your
home?
If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133).
Native American youth are facing a crisis. These children are being removed from their homes and placed into the child welfare
system at rates much higher than any other population. Native American children are often placed in homes outside of their
families, tribes, and Native American culture and all this contributes to significant social problems. The story of Native American
people is a complicated one marked by significant trauma and atrocities. Often times this trauma consisted of the removal of
Native American children from their homes on tribal land and sending them to religious and BIA boarding schools. The legacy of
abuse which happened to these young and vulnerable children in many of these schools resulted in overwhelming
intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which interrupted the ability to parent has led directly to the most
current social problems that plague Native American communities today including alcohol/drug abuse, domestic violence, child
abuse, sexual abuse and parenting deficiencies. All of these problems have contributed to the break-‐down of the family unit,
leading to the removal of large numbers of Native American youth from their families. The journey of healing and breaking the
cycles which have been put in place by the historical trauma experienced by generations of Native Americans requires that the
cultural identity for so long denied to these children be returned. Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of
their family of origin and that of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Foster Care is in need of homes for children that
are in our child welfare system. Your participation in being a foster parent helps to ensure that these children have positive
connections to their culture which in helps nurture a positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being willing to do
this, you can be a valuable part of the healing journey that will help strengthen this next generation of Absentee Shawnee
children; in turn, helping those children become the parents that their children will need them to be. Our children are our
future, what will we have our future be? Will you as Absentee Shawnee member do your part if you are able? If you are
interested in becoming a foster parent, please contact Juliann Wilson ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE at 275-‐4030 ext. 133.
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Edwina Butler-Wolfe ............................ 188
(After School Program Director)
HORSE SHOE BEND
ENROLLMENT
Larry Buckley ....................................... 107
Sujata Sturm ......................................... 168
ELECTION COMMISSION
Emily Longman ..................................... 150
EDUCATION
Tresha Spoon ......................................... 121
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES
Kimberly Stephens ................................ 156
Jackie Denny ......................................... 206
Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ............. 235
Melissa Lopez ........................................ 195
Cheri Hardeman ................................... 108
Heather Napier ...................................... 113
CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP
Receptionist ........................................... 301
Joseph Blanchard(Director) .................... 302
Carol Butler ........................................... 303
Colleen Butler........................................ 304
Tracy Wind............................................ 305
Esther Lowden (Gift Shop Manager) ......... 307
Gift Shop ................................................ 308
Cecil Wilson
COURT
Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) .................. 120
Vanessa Ryder ....................................... 139
Luis Almanza......................................... 238
ATTORNEY
Ray Campbell ........................................ 134
TITLE VI
Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ..........169
Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ........................180
Donna Butler ..........................................149
Robert Schoolfield .................................149
Ted Watson ............................................149
TERO
Bridgette Wilson ....................................163
Jeff Gibson .............................................135
TAX COMMISSION / TAG
Alicia Engler...........................................136
Tara Battise ............................................179
Yolanda Williams ..................................137
SOCIAL SERVICES
Annie Wilson (Director) ...........................167
OTHER EXTENSIONS
Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. .................................109
Bldg. 1 Break Rm ..................................185
LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .........................211
Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ............................191
Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Finance Conference Rm ........................171
MAINTENANCE
OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE
Cecil Walker .......................................... 196 All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202
Reta Harjo ............................................. 128 ASEDA ......................................... 878-6782
Stephen Fife ........................................... 176 AST Campus ................................ 275-4030
Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac
Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341
Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca
Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372
Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance
Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633
Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ..................... 211 (Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)
Housing ......................................... 273-1050
MUSIC
Phil Bradley ........................................... 117 Human Resources ........................ 275-1468
Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702
MIS........................................ Helpdesk 400 (Sena Yesslith, Ronelle Bouchard, Julie Wilson)
Rico Coon .............................................. 208 Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220
Michael Berry ....................................... 183 Media(Sherman Tiger) ..................... 598-1279
Josh Gibson ........................................... 209 OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235
Nishant Shrestha ................................... 207 (Kenny Jones, Dennis Burks )
Police Dept.................. 275-3200 / 275-3432
POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432 Thunderbird Casino NRM ......... 360-9270
Brad Jackson (Chief) .............................. 182 Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679
Diane Ponkilla ....................................... 140 Tribal Store (Little Axe) ................. 364-0668
Trent Norton ......................................... 155 Harrah Smokeshop.................454-0055
Anthony Johnson .................................. 141
LITTLE AXE CLINIC
Jason Brinker ........................................ 138
Clinic - Medical ............................ 447-0300
Scott Wilson........................................... 174
After hours ................................... 447-0498
David Spector ........................................ 138
Clinic - Dental .............................. 307-9704
Shawn Crowley ..................................... 147
Diabetes ........................................ 360-0698
Pharmacy...................................... 292-9530
PROCUREMENT
Asaycia Clayton .................................... 178 Resource Center........................... 364-7298
Valentina Jimenez................................. 123 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)
Kayla Ketakea ....................................... 160 SHAWNEE CLINIC
Clinic (Bldg. 17)............................... 878-5850
REALTY
Pharmacy......................................
878-5859
Rachel Howell (Director) ......................... 125
Johnnie Hagan (Probate)......................... 126 Toll free .............................. 1-866-742-4977
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe ... 188 HUMAN RESOURCES
Cora Masquas ................................ 187 John Carrington ................................... 131
Lesa Shaw ....................................... 181 Elizabeth Clark .................................... 170
Rachael Lankford ................................. 111
Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson............. 132 Sue Ann Roberts ................................... 239
Andy Warrior ................................ 189 Direct Number ............................. 275-1468
Mary Billy....................................... 146
Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................... 205 FINANCE
Retha Wilson-Pearman ................. 112 Belinda Collins(Controller) ...................... 162
Genevieve Foster(Asst. Cont.) .................. 161
Secretary Vera M. Dawsey............ 104 Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.)................. 159
Jerry Ann Knox ............................. 186 Jessica Gonzales .................................... 115
Alvina Barnes ................................. 154 Courtney Green .................................... 129
Lea Bettelyoun (Receptionist) ........... 101 Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ........................... 143
Treasurer Leah Bates .................... 118 Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.) .................... 144
Peyton Watson ............................... 119 Dee Wood (Staff Acct. II) .......................... 110
David Deer ............................................. 151
Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II) ............. 175
Representative Ken Blanchard ..... 202
Jennifer Hernandez(Budget Analyst) ....... 213
Leonard Longhorn ........................ 237 Glenna Jones (Grants)....... 878-4702 ext 129
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030
ASEDA
Eddie Brokeshoulder ............................ 148
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