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August 2010

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

George Blanchard

Governor

Isaac Gibson

Lt.Governor

GOVERNOR’S REPORT

Greetings to all Tribal members,

want to take this opportunity to give

a hearty welcome to the newly elected

Executive Committee members Isaac

Gibson, Kathy Deere, and Jeff Gibson to

their leadership positions for our Tribe.

I really appreciate the new ideas this

group has brought to our meetings sense

my main interest is moving the Tribe

forward economically and culturally

and providing more and better services

to you, the Tribal members. All three

are presenting some very good ideas in

these areas, and I look forward to a very

productive year for the Tribe.

During the May disaster the employees

of this Tribe really went above and beyond to assist our Tribal members in the

clean up and providing meals to those

in need of help. Their extraordinary

efforts were mirrored by several Tribal

members who volunteered countless

hours to the operation and made it all

possible. Thanks to you all.

At the present time, we are awaiting the

decision of officials in Washington D.C.

regarding the probate hearings involving the CPN’s. As soon as a decision is

heard, we will meet with everyone to

notify you of the decision.

There is an attempt to form a Committee

in the Johnson Community to get development of the area started. A feasibility

study would be required before

Michelle Lopez

Secretary

Kathy Deere

Treasurer

the commitment of Tribal dollars to any

area. If there is a need for a convenience

store in the area we will certainly be the

first to try and find a vendor, or develop

a Tribal store.

In closing, some of our relatives are

not feeling as well as they should. My

thoughts and prayers will be with them

every day at all times.

Thank you,

George Blanchard,

Governor

Lt. GOVERNOR’S REPORT

would like to thank everyone that

supported the new administration in the

recent election. As I have only been on

duty for a month, this report will be limited. We have had several meetings with

Donnie Smith, Fiduciary Trust Officer,

Southern Plains Region. When I came

on board I found out immediately that

the Master Decision Maker for Indian

Probates has made nine (9) recommendations to date, that Native American’s

owning less than 5% interest in AST

trust land that pass away without a will,

be ceded back to the Citizen Potawatomi. We are corresponding with the Office of Special Trustee, former Lieutenant Governor Little Axe and Governor

Blanchard made a trip to Washington,

Jeffrey Gibson

Representative

D.C. to speak with Assistant Secretary

of Indian Affairs, Larry Echo Hawk

in trying to stop this. The Executive

Committee are all united in this effort.

There will be meetings held with information regarding what you can do as

individual tribal members to stop OUR

land from going to the Potawatomi.

Please watch the tribal newsletter for

meeting dates and information.

We are also working on putting together a current transportation improvement plan. Under the organizational

chart that was adopted when I took

office, I have over sight of the self

governance compacts (BIA and IHS).

If you have questions regarding these

programs or any other tribally related

issues, please let me know. I will try

to assist in anyway I can.

I am looking forward to the upcoming

two years. We have some challenges

on our hands and I plan to meet them

head on. Once again, thank you for

your support and I look forward to

working for you as Lieutenant Governor.

Respectfully

/s/

Isaac Gibson, Jr.

Lieutenant Governor

August 2010

SECRETARY’S REPORT

ello Tribal members.

Well it’s been a slow couple of weeks

around here with the new officials getting to know their programs, coworkers

and settling in their offices of choice.

Hopefully we will get on track and

move onward. I look forward to work

with the new officials and hope we can

move this tribe into the next generation

of Economic Development.

I would like to update everyone on the

lowering of the Blood quantum. We the

EC passed the resolution on March 17,

2010 to lower the blood quantum to one

eight, and then I proceeded to calling

the BIA on what the next step would be

for the referendum election and finally

received a call back on July 1, 2010 on

how to proceed. I was to send a copy of

resolution and a letter of intent to the

Regional Director Mr. Deerinwater at

the Anadarko office and that he would

delegate it out to one of the Directors.

Well as of July 13, 2010 we are still

waiting on this to happen and for them

to get back in touch with my office. I

have left numerous voice messages to no

prevail. So as soon as I hear something I

will update you on the progress.

I am currently a volunteer in the AARP

program and would like to update the

members of our tribe about some of the

Legislative Priorities that have been

currently passed.

HB 2776 Effective November 1, 2010:

Lists information that is in the public’s

best interest to know when the caretaker

of a vulnerable adult has been charged

with causing death or near death, including circumstances of the investigation.

HB 2733 was vetoed by Governor and

the language was added in HB 1964,

which was approved, and it went into

effect on July 1, 2010. This language

makes it easier for relatives to petition

and acquire guardianship for minors

and establishes a judicial procedure for

custody by a relative after a parent has

abandoned the child.

SB 1289 Effective November 1, 2010:

August 2010

Amends current law to provide that any

person who has pled guilty or no contest

to, or received a deferred sentence, for a

variety of offenses cannot be hired as a

nurse aide by a long-term care facility or

home health/home care agency.

These are just a few of the Bills that

will go in effect this year and there is

many more to come for Senior Nutrition

Program Funding, Grand parenting and

Long-term Care. Will keep you updated.

There are a couple of other ideas that

the state has to raise revenue by $180

million and they include: expanding

the state’s vehicle insurance verification

program by using cameras mounted

on state highways to record and ticket

motorists driving without insurance;

develop a procedure to collect sales tax

on internet and catalog sales not currently being collected; a new 1 percent

fee insurance companies will pay on

health care claims, which is expected

to generate $78 million and should be

matched 3-1 with federal funds to be

used to stabilize the state’s Medicaid

program. So keep an eye out

Well I hope to have more to talk about on

the Tribal side of news in next month’s

issue.

Thank you Secretary Lopez

TREASURER’S REPORT

Greetings Tribal Members,

irst of all, I want to thank you all

for your vote of confidence in electing

me as your Tribal Treasurer! Appreciate the calls, emails, and support you

have all shown me! NIAWA, Elders for

their delicious meal they prepared for

the “Swearing-In Ceremony”.

Secondly, I extend my congratulations

to the other newly elected officials,

Isaac Gibson, Jr., Lt. Governor and

Jeff Gibson, Representative. All of

us are committed to work together for

the development and enhancement of

our tribal programs and services for

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members.

Our commitment is to work towards

making our Tribe known as a trendsetter

once again!

Thirdly, I’m giving you an update of

my first couple of weeks in the office

of Treasurer. I’m finishing up my last

few weeks at my current job, so I have

been part time here at the Tribal complex

and part time at my other job. Moved

into Governor’s Bldg on the east end;

we have had a special meeting on two

resolutions, (See Resolutions Passed); a

get acquainted meeting with the Finance

Department; Employees Committee’s

Recognition lunch; Pictures taken for

complex, newsletter, and website; All

Nations Bank; Shareholders’ Representative Quarterly with Li Si Nwi Health,

Inc and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal

Health Authority, Inc; Luncheon meeting with Attorney General Office Staff;

Office of Special Trustee concerning

probate court cases; and numerous informal meetings between staff and EC

members.

Lastly, Financial Audit for 2009 is

ready and if you want a copy, please

give me a call. As of December 31,

2009, net assets for the governmental

activities and business-type activities

increased $781,164. Tribe, as a whole,

improved its financial condition from

the prior year. The finance department

deserves a big “Thank You” from us all

in their commitment and diligent manner they have shown in making sure our

processes for tracking and transacting

purposes are kept up to date. Keep up

the excellent work! It takes all of us

working together to make sure we get

our documentation submitted to finance

in a timely manner to get things done!

My office is open door policy, so drop

by and say hello or call me at 275-4030

Ext. 118 and email is kdeere@astribe.

com Thanks and Blessings to all.

Treasurer Deere

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

100%

$1,203,313.94

$228,793.34

$132,485.50

$262,686.85

$310,767.14

August 2010

NOTE:

$190,170.75

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $78,410.36

0.15%

$1,770.00

$110.00

$230.00

$135.00

$795.00

$282.50

$217.50

$1,201,543.94

$228,683.34

$132,255.50

$262,551.85

$310,549.64

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

77.86%

Miscellaneous

The Bond Financing closed May 27,

2010 so the funding for the new health

clinic is complete. With this completion

there is a need for the accounting for the

Li Si Wi Nwi, Health Clinic (formerly

$189,888.25

Thank you,

Belinda Collins, Controller

TOTAL TAXES $77,615.36

If you have any questions or needs,

please call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and

I will be glad to assist you in any way

I can.

Sales (6%)

$6,427.61

$6,733.05

$7,875.54

$8,710.79

$105.09

$19,706.89

$49,558.97

4.12%

Gaming % of free cash $51,581.00

$144,551.00

$266,645.00

$205,410.00

$100,000.00

$168,710.00

$936,897.00

Employee (1%) $10,591.43

$8,094.39

$7,956.42

$13,023.30

$4,585.09

$9,014.19

$53,264.82

4.43%

Severance (8%) $1,337.71

$1,422.00

$3,983.15

$3,993.27

$686.39

$3,256.59

$14,679.11

1.22%

Motor Vehicle

$7,677.61

$13,795.32

$13,902.50

$12,220.72

$8,255.01

$12,245.73

$68,096.89

5.66%

Tobacco Refund $0.00 $15,292.49

$10,187.03

$19,193.77

$18,623.92

$15,749.94

$79,047.15

6.57%

The Indirect Cost Proposal for 2011 is

in final stages with a final review and

completion of an audited trial balance to

accompany the proposal. It is imperative the accounting / bookkeeping be

caught up and continues to stay caught

up so that audits go smoothly so that

Indirect Cost rates will stay up to date as

well. Audits affect the ability to submit

indirect cost proposals which affects

grants. The Indirect Cost proposal target

date is due June 30, 2010 and we should

be able to submit the completed proposal

by July 17, 2010.

This department, as always, would like

to extend a special thanks and note of

appreciation to the Executive Committee for providing the tools, resources

and support to enable the finance staff to

reach the accomplished goals and to continue with this effort. A special thanks

and note of appreciation to Program

Managers and Employees of the Tribe

for their assistance and dedication in our

group effort toward accomplishing our

goal. Now that we are caught up, we

are dedicated to continue our efforts in

this direction.

% OF

JUNE

Our 2009 Audit is complete which

includes the MD&A (Management

Discussion and Analysis) and has been

submitted to the Federal reporting offices. The MD&A report is an informative report within the 2009 Audit;

which is a brief review and explanation

of the Audit. Accounting continues to

stay caught up and Financials are being

completed Quarterly and being reported

to the Department of Interior – June 30,

2010 2nd Quarter 2010 reports will be

submitted as soon as the June books are

closed and by July 31, 2010 at the latest.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance

Department has a very hard working

group of people and it is an honor to

work with them and at the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe. We are all very excited

to welcome the Tribe’s new Treasurer,

Kathy Deere to the Executive Committee and we are very anxious to work

with Ms. Deere as we believe she

brings strong values and governmental

knowledge to the Tribe. The Finance

department welcomes the Tribe’s new

Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson and Representative Jeff Gibson as well. Welcome

to the Tribe, Treasurer Kathy Deere, Lt.

Governor Isaac Gibson, and Representative Jeff Gibson.

JANUARY

he Finance office continues in keeping the day to day activities flowing

efficiently and effectively through communication between the Finance office

and Programs. In working together, we

have found the most time effective and

cost effective processes for transacting business. Thanks to the Executive

Committee and all the programs for

their support and understanding in the

Finance Department’s continued efforts

to stay caught up.

TAX

CATEGORY

the Little Axe Clinic) to have its own

financial reports. The Finance department is working diligently to make that

necessary change and rolling into August, we continue to work on this new

set of books.

FY-2010

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 6/30/2010)

YEAR-TO-DATE

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL MAY

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

AUGUST 2010

REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

Tribal Members

hope everyone is inside and out of the hot weather. If you are working in the heat make sure you are drinking plenty of liquids. I want to thank everyone that supported me in this past Election. It has been nothing but

pure joy being able to work beside the other Executive Committee members and I know it’s too early to say,

but I’m very optimistic that we will move this Tribe in a different direction. So far, I have had some real good

meetings with the directors that are over the programs under me. I intend on meeting with everyone on campus,

because I believe that it just doesn’t take 1 or 5 people to make the tribe successful it takes all the employees!

Next month I will have more time to update you on all the events that are happening within the tribe. I would

like to thank the Employee Committee for welcoming in the newly elected Executive Committee Members with

a meet and greet luncheon, that was served at lunch time and the turnout for the event was very encouraging and

promising. So once again NE-YI-WA! For your support. I look forward to what the future brings to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe!

Representative Jeff Gibson

OFFICIAL ELECTION

RESULTS

FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION

The current Election Commission is as follows:

Sabrina Little Axe

Augustine Johnson

Meredith Wahpekeche

Shirley Adkins

Mary Birdtail

Tina Ciulla

JoAnn Walker

August 2010

Election Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner

Election Secretary

Commission member #1

Commission member #2

Alternate

OFFICIAL ELECTION

RESULTS

August 2010

IS YOUR NAME LISTED BELOW? If so call the Office of the Special Trustee for American

Indians, Trust Beneficiary Call Center’s Toll Free Number is 1-888-678-6836 of Office of the

Special Trustee for American Indians (OST), Southern Plains Regional Office 405-247-1505.

Once OST verifies the information provided by the IIM Beneficiary OST will update their account. In most cases OST is holding funds in the trust beneficiaries IIM account that is derived

from ownership in trust lands.

SOUTHERN PLAINS REGION

NAME

TRIBE

ADDIS, WILLIAM F

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

ADKINS, SHIRLEY R. (JOHNSON)

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

ALFORD, GEORGE W

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

ANDERSON, JEFFREY E

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BALLARD, JAMES W

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BATEMAN, ALBERTA D

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BISHOP, RICHARD P

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BLANCHARD, AMY L

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BLANCHARD, BURTIS C

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BLANCHARD, MARK L

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BOATMAN, JOSHUA P

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BOATMAN, MARK J

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BRASURE, LISA

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BROWN, PAULA A

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BUCKLEY, GERALD W

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BUTLER, COLLEEN L

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

BYERS, JONELL

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

CAMP, ERMA E JONES

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

CANADA, MIKE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

CHUPP, ANGELA M

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

CLARK, GERALD R

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

COODY, ERIN MELODY DELODGE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

COON, WYNONA

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

CUALLAR, PHILEMON JR

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

DANNER, LUNND

LUNN D

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

DELODGE, CHEYENNE MACHELLE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

DELODGE, DWIGHT LEE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

DELODGE, EZRA MANUEL

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

DELODGE, RAYMOND LOUIS

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

DELODGE, WAYNE LEE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

DOHRWARDT, SHERRY A JOHNSON

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

ENGLAND, CONNIE S

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

FOLKS, NORMA C

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

FOREMAN, BILLIE J

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

FOREMAN, MARLENE L (QUEEN)

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

FUQUA, NANCY RAE TIGER

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

GANT, PHILLIP M

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

August 2010

GARRETSON, JANIS M

LASENBERRY, BOBBY J

LIMBAUGH, JODI K

LITTLE, EDWARD T

LITTLE, MICHAEL

LITTLE, RICHARD W

LITTLE JIM, CLINT JASON

LITTLE JR, GILBERT B

LITTLEHEARD, GARY LYNN

LONGHORN, ALLEN B

LONGHORN, EWELL G

LONGHORN, JOEL B

LONGHORN, VINCENT W

LONGMAN, JOHN W

LYNCH, MERLE D

MACK JR, WILLIAM C

MAHSETKY, MAHRIAH

MATNEY, JAMES E

MCDOWELL, FARRELL R

MCGIRT, DOUGLAS

MCGIRT, TRAVIS W

MCGONIGAL, MICHAEL S

MEYER, DOREEN

MILLER, PATRICK C

MILLER, PATRICK M

MOLINA, DEANNE J

MOORE, PATTY N

MORENO, ISABEL (RUIZ)

MORTON, DAVID A

MORTON, LANA S

MORTON, MISTY L

MURDOCK, SANDRA J (BETANZOS)

MUTTALOKE, JOHN W

ONZAHWAH, LAVERNA L

PALACIO, PHYLLIS

PARKER, ELIZABETH I

PETERS, DONALD

PETTY, ERIC M

PHELPS, STEVEN A

REED, MARY A

RIVAS, BECKY MARIE TIGER

ROBB, JAMES F

ROBERTSON, LELAND S

ROBERTSON, MARION J

ROLETTE, LARRY J

ROLETTE, LESLEY P

ROLETE, STACEY L

SALAZAR, TERRY

SALAZAR, THERESA

SALAZAR, TOMMY

SALAZAR, TONY

SALAZAR, TONYA

SCRAPER, BENJAMIN A

SLOAN, JAMES B

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

August 2010

SMITH, ALFRED L

SNYDER, CHRISTINE

SPARKS, ELAINE M

SPOON, CHHRISTINA

SPOON, KENNETH

SPRIGGS, HELEN

SPRIGGS, PHILIP J

SPYBUCK SR, JAMES C

SQUIRE, GWENDALE L

STEWART, LONITA L

STRAIN, CYNTHIA A

STUBBS, ELENA M

SWITCH, CHARLES W

THORPE ESTATE, EHLEN BUMPUS

TIGER, FRANCIS A

TIGER, GERALD WAYNE

TIGER, IDA L (ELLIS)

TIGER, TAMARA DEAN

TYNER, CLAYTON E

TYNER, STEVEN D

TYNER, ZELMA J

UCHIDA, MICHEAL G

UCHIIDA, STEPHEN R

WAHPEKECHE, MEREDITH

WALKER, DOROTHY M

WALLER, ROBERT

WAPSKINEH, SHARON (MOODY)

WASHINGTON, DAVID

WASLEY, LEWIS

WATKINS JR, IRVIN L

WATSON, ALLISON A

WHITE, CYNTHIA D

WILLIAMS, FRANK R

WILLIS, PATRICIA A

WILSON, ADAM L

WIMBISH ESTATE, ROBERT J

WOLFE, HOUSTON H

WOODWARD, ANTHONY E

WYATT, JAMES A

YANDELL, RAYMOND L

August 2010

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIANS, OK

AST EMPLOYEE

he Employee Committee would like to say Thank you to those

employees that brought food to the employee picnic. Thank you to

the Executive committee for their donations for the picnic. Thank

you to the Diabetes department for taking over the responsibility

of the games we had at the picnic. Thank you to the Maintenance

and OEP departments for all their help. Thank you to Title 6 for all

that you did and for the donations. Thank you to Building Blocks

for your help. A special Thank you to Darrell Larney, Andy Warrior,

and Sharon Ponkilla. Everyone that had a hand in helping us

get the picnic together we Thank you. If we have left anyone off

I apologize. We couldn’t have done this without every employee.

We wanted to show you how much you are appreciated and we

hope that everyone had a GREAT time at the picnic.

he annual employee picnic was a blast, many comments that

were heard, was the how much fun everyone had and the food

was great! The heat and humidity was high on that day but it still

seemed to be a wonderful and joyous time for all the employees

to get together at one time. Hopefully this event continues yearly.

The heat is a part of summertime and it will just have to be overlooked! Glendine

Thank you employees:

The Employee Committee

Randy, Mary, Glendine, and Debra

would like to thank all the employees of the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe for their assistance with the annual employee

picnic. When we all come together as one, we can make good

things happen for one another! I encourage everyone to participate in all the activities the employee committee plans. Keep up

the good work! And we will see what else we can come together

and do. Sincerely, Mary Ponkilla

any employees gathered by Shawnee Lake in good spirits

of enjoyment and gratitude. We gathered in a way of fellowshipping with one another with a dinner and games. The “Employee

Picnic” was put on in appreciation for the all the employees who

selflessly give to the Tribe. Absentee Shawnee Tribal programs

are challenged with opportunities for enhancing tribal members.

Many of the employees take on a great task of seeing goals are

achieved and what as a tribe can take on new accomplishments.

There is great deal of responsibility and tasks must be performed

in a timely manner. Sometimes each position may consist of

helping another co-worked to reach the department objectives.

These efforts are appreciated and would like to expressed in a

dinner we call “Employee Picnic”! Randy

August 2010

Commercial

tobacco

took

control.

2010 Red Earth Run

n June 19th, the Healthy Heart program attended the

2010 Red Earth Festival Run. Healthy Heart individuals

participated in the Red Earth 2K walk and one Healthy Heart

individual participated in the 5K run. Over 20 individuals

participated in the event.

The Healthy Heart program attends various statewide walking

events to promote healthy lifestyle activities among program

participants. Research has shown it is possible to reduce

the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes

maintaining a healthy diet and physical activity. During these

events Healthy Heart participants enjoy a fun day of physical

activities and camaraderie with each other.

We are currently recruiting individuals for the Healthy Heart

Program. If you are interested in becoming a member and

would like information regarding the Healthy Heart Program,

please contact Buster Bread at the Little Axe (405) 364-7298

or Chrissy Wiens at Shawnee (405) 878-4702.

The Healthy Heart program’s goal is to reduce to the risk

of cardiovascular disease in American Indians with Type 2

diabetes. We are looking for people who are:

•

Over the age of 18

•

Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

•

American Indian

Take it back.

Big tobacco companies have invaded our communities and

jeopardized the sacred role of tobacco. Right now, we’re

suffering the deadly consequences. But we can fight back.

We can quit commercial tobacco. Because to our people,

tobacco use is sacred. And so is our future.

For FREE help with quitting call the Oklahoma Tobacco

Helpline at 1-800-784-8669. Free patches or gum available.

5.28 in × 10.5 in

Dear Tribal Citizen,

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Board of Directors

determined in 2009 that Contract Health Services, excluding

vision benefits, will not be extended to those residing outside

of the catchment area.

Eligible Tribal Citizens must reside in side the defined catchment area for at least a period of thirty (30) consecutive

days prior to becoming eligible for Contract Health benefits.

The five (5) county catchment area includes Pottawatomie,

Oklahoma, Cleveland, Logan and Lincoln counties.

As an eligible tribal citizen you may still seek direct care

from our tribal clinics regardless of residency. Contact numbers for our tribal clinics are as follows:

Little Axe Medical & Dental Clinic (405) 447-0300

Shawnee Medical Clinic (405) 878-5850

Behavioral Health Services (405) 878-4716

Diabetes & Wellness (405) 360-0698

Should you have any questions regarding this policy or need

assistance in determining your service area provider, please

call (405) 878-4702.

August 2010

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Veterans Association

Schedule of Upcoming

Events

(As of August 2010)

POC:

Administrations Officer

John Vanderburg

405 481-3822

astveterans@gmail.com

AUGUST:

Wednesday, 11TH

AST Veterans Meeting

7PM

Thunderbird Casino (Meeting

room)

15700 East State Highway 9

Norman, OK 73026

SEPTEMBER:

Wednesday, 8TH

AST Veterans Meeting

7PM

Thunderbird Casino (Meeting

room)

15700 East State Highway 9

Norman, OK 73026

OCTOBER:

Wednesday, 13TH

AST Veterans Meeting

7PM

TBA

NOVEMBER:

Saturday, 6TH

Oklahoma Governor/OK Natl’

Guard

Ceremony Honoring Vietnam

Veterans

7PM (Color Guard will assemble

NLT 6:30 pm for a run thru)

Reeves Park – (East Side)

Lawrence Ave.

Norman, OK 73072

Wednesday, 10TH

AST Veterans Meeting

7PM

Thunderbird Casino (Meeting

room)

15700 East State Highway 9

Norman, OK 73026

August 2010

in another way. We have all seen the incidents that are cute but when they become

an eye sore for us, we need to eliminate

the actions. All parents and grandparents

are very proud of their children and grandparents and they should. But who takes

the blame when they do something that

stand out against the way we are raised? I

guess over the years we are all somewhat

to blame but we need to take time to get

these corrected. Our old prayer translated

Saturday, 25TH

by Thomas Wildcat Alford in his book

reminds us to pray to the Great Maker for

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

our life and for our enemies as well. They

fight for what they believe is right and we

do also. But we still pray for them even

when doing battle with the enemy for the

LESSONS WE NEED TO

Great Maker put the people here and

made the needs of necessity from Nature

REMEMBER

for our use and good will. There are lessons about every part of our life and our

position in the tribe. Some as leaders and

Each day I see things that we all know

needs to be fixed. A lot of broken informa- we can't all be the leaders but we still set

examples of what is right and wrong. The

tion that led us into our tribal life. Some

eyes of the young people are very sharp

of the additions that I learned during

and they learn their life styles from the ole

my years of working with many different

people and cultures in their daily routines. models they admire.

The dance arena is not a playground

Our lessons of long ago were very meaningful to our daily lives and structure for u. and the ceremony has a special meaning

I know that the Absentee Shawnee people for all. I am not saying that we need to

be strict as the Army but our conversahave every right to be as strong and

proud of our accomplishments. The "OLD tions with the little people needs to have

a lesson and a reason for the information

PEOPLE" showed us how we do things in

to be remember. For every ten young well

life and what we need to do to keep our

mannered children I see it only takes one

heritage growing.

From the beginning of our childhood the to destroy the image and good thoughts

of a social outing. In my eyes this doesn't

lessons were many and we need to continue to teach our young of today the same say much for my friends, relatives, and

people in general if the conduct of the

principles about life. Each time we lose

some meaning of our tribal ways, life, lore, children isn't acceptable. Look around you

culture and songs, we fall into the category at any of our functions, dances, or meetof letting them become extinct. None of us ings and you will witness what I am writing

about. There are many things and ways

should ever let this happen. This has hapwe can teach the children. I appreciate evpened before in our education and living

eryone that has contributed to the wealth

away at the boarding schools. We were

of knowledge to teach our tribal ways. I

not allowed to speak our language, think

remember once when the drum started a

the Great Maker our way, or practice our

"Flag Song" and two young boys stopped

life from our home and families.

playing football while the singer sang this

From the time of our first light in the

respectful song. He commented how well

world we have been taught to respect, not

only our parents but our way of life. There it did his heart at the display of respect.

This kind of example goes a long way.

are far too many of our young people that

Let's be better role models and teach

seem to have lost the respect of being

our young to be proud and helpful to the

proud of their heritage. I know that if I

image of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of

talked back to my parents or any Elder, I

would have to learn to sit in a different way. Oklahoma. I am sure this information can

fit several instances.

For years we as Elders have been role

models for the young people and not just

Peyagetisemo

to our family. In today's world we let the

Frank Tiger ASTCDIB 1661

kids run loose at the dance grounds and

be destructive, or not respect the sacredness of the meaning of the dance ground

or where we are having the dance. The

money it cost to fix the problem is money

that could have been used to help our tribe

DECEMBER:

Wednesday, 8TH

AST Veterans Christmas

Dinner

7PM

Thunderbird Casino (Meeting

room)

15700 East State Highway 9

Norman, OK 73026

Tribal Historic Preservation Office

here are but a few American Indian figures who continue to garner the historical spotlight—nationally or internationally — as

often as Tecumseh. Historical descriptions of Tecumseh, whether they be by friend or foe, tend to describe him as a man of

exceptional character, energy and determination. While many of his Shawnee brethren, with the exclusion of several groups

of Shawnee in Ohio, were settled west of the Mississippi River, he and his brother, Tenskwatawa, the Prophet, along with their

cohorts from a number of tribes, headquartered their inter-tribal confederacy in a settlement known as Prophetstown in north

central Indiana. This confederacy was formed and led by Tecumseh to resist further American expansion on Indian lands.

During the War of 1812 Tecumseh’s confederacy allied with the British and helped British forces tip the scales in their favor in

battles waged against the Americans. Presently, plans are being made by a number of organizations to observe the upcoming

200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and events are also being planned to commemorate Tecumseh’s role during this period.

Myself, Michael Mann and Eastern Shawnee Rep, Robin Dushane had the opportunity to participate in the first of these

commemorative events thru the symposium, “The Gathering of the Storm: The Rise of the Tecumseh” in Vincennes, Indiana.

This initial symposium was held in Vincennes because before the breakout of the War, Tecumseh came to meet with Indiana

Territory Governor, William Henry Harrison at his residence in Vincennes on two occasions, once in 1810 and again in 1811.

Harrison called for these meetings because he was concerned about reports he was receiving of the increasing numbers of

Indians settling in Prophetstown and the effects of these numbers on Euro-American settlements.

Below is an excerpt of one of several American interpretations of Tecumseh’s speech spoken in Shawnee to Harrison in 1811:

“Brother: I wish you to listen to me well. As I think you do not clearly understand what I before said to you, I will

explain it again. Brother, since the peace war made, you have killed some of the Shawnees, Winnebagoes,

Delawares, and Miamis, and you have taken our land from us, and I do not see how we can remain at peace if

you continue to do so. You try to force the red people to do some injury. It is you that are pushing them on to do

mischief. You endeavor to make distinctions. You wish to prevent the Indians doing as we wish them—to unite,

and let them consider their lands as the common property of the whole; you take tribes aside and advise them

not to come into this measure; and until our design is accomplished we do not wish to accept of your invitation

to go and see the President. The reason I tell you this, you want, by your distinctions of Indian tribes in allotting

to each a particular tract of land, to make them to war with each other. You never see an Indian come and

endeavor to make the white people do so. You are continually driving the red people; when, at last, you will drive

them into the Great Lake, where they can’t either stand or walk.”

A Speech by Tecumseh (Source: Edward Eggleston and L. E. Seelye, Tecumseh and the Shawnee Prophet, Dodd, Mead and

Co., N.Y., 1878, pp. 182—86).

Following this 1811 visit to Vincennes, Tecumseh then journeyed south to encourage the southern tribes to join his movement.

After his departure, Harrison’s impression of Tecumseh is captured in this report:

“The implicit obedience and respect which the followers of Tecumseh pay to him, is really astonishing, and more

than any other circumstances bespeaks him one of those uncommon geniuses which spring up occasionally

to produce revolutions, and overturn the established order of things. If it were not for the vicinity of the United

States, he would perhaps, be the founder of an empire that would rival in glory Mexico or Peru. No difficulties

deter him. For four years he has been in constant motion. You see him today on the Wabash and in a short

time hear of him on the shores of Lake Erie or Michigan, or on the banks of the Mississippi; and wherever he

goes he makes an impression favorable to his purposes.”

Though Tecumseh’s life ended at the Battle of Thames in 1813 and with it his plans for an inter-tribal confederacy, his efforts are

remembered and his bloodline continues through a number of descendants among the Absentee Shawnee today.

If you would like to learn more about the Indiana perspective of Tecumseh and the War of 1812 please check out:

www.thefirstvolley.com

August 2010

The grove where Tecumseh and Harrison met was in front of Harrison's residence. The original grove has been destroyed

by a railroad track and a parking lot for visitors to Harrison's residence.

Governor Harrison's mansion in Vincennes.

August 2010

News from the Elders Corner, July 2010

By: Cynthia Longhorn, Secretary

ur recent hot weather did not deter our Elders from

having their regular monthly meeting, Saturday, July 17,

2010 at the Resource Center in Little Axe. A quorum was

established with twenty-five (25) tribal members present and

thirteen (13) guests present. Elders Council officers were

present, that included Gene Parker, President; Mary Birdtail,

Vice-President, Kathy Deere, Treasurer and Cynthia Longhorn, Secretary. The meeting was called to order at 10:15

and the invocation given by Don Schulenberg, husband of

tribal member, Esteline Schulenberg. Celebrating birthdays

for the month of July were Esteline Schulenberg, Mary Birdtail and Ed Little. Announcements were heard that included

news of Gerry Roller having a recent procedure that will

require several months recuperation. Gerry and Lee Roller's

daughter is recovering from a recent health crisis, also. A

item brought before the Council by President Parker was

the subject of children at the meeting. It was pointed out

the past discussions had indicated that only Elders and their

legal spouses should be in attendance at these meetings.

Next, Dora Citty stated that she would be making and donating a dress for raffle that would be available in August.

Cynthia Longhorn explained to the Council that due to a

malfunction of the copy machine, page tow of the June 26,

2010 minutes was inadvertently left out and was not available for review on this date. A motion to table the Minutes

until next months meeting (August) was made by Serena

Daugherty and seconded by Emily Longman. The motion

carried. Treasurer Kathy Deere presented the financial

report of June 2010 with copies available for those in attendance. The AST balance was given to be $9,944.09 and the

Elders Council was listed as being $3,605.64. A motion to

accept the report as given was made by David Little, Jr. and

seconded by Serena Daugherty.

Special guest speaker was Mr. Donnie Smith, Fudiciary

Trust Officer of the Office of the Special Trustee of the

Southern Plains Region Office, Anadarko. He addressed

tribal members regarding the American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004. Mr. Smith provided some very important

but little known facts about this Act and encouraged AST

members to request and attend Will preparation workshops

and learn how and why some arcels of AST land are being

allowed to be given to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Man

questions about different situations were heard and Mr.

Smith patiently answered all, as time would permit.

Kathy Deere informed those present of the previous month's

requested information about a vendor and price for embroidering the AST logo onto shawls for members of the

Elders Council and passed around a list for those who were

wanting to take advantage of this service. Ed Little asked

about the possibility of acquiring a PA system for use during

our Council meetings. Woody Wilson inquired of the facilities of the Expo Center in Shawnee, site of the November

Pow Wow. The next regular meeting is set for Saturday,

August 21, 2010 at the Title VI Building in Shawnee when a

Bingo and Cake walk will be held at the meeting. A motion

to adjourn was made by Sadie Low and seconded by Trudy

Pickering. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

Following that, door prizes were awarded and a pot luck

dinner was shared by all and then the scheduled fund raiser

Cake/Pie auction was held as well as a 50/50 raffle.

For information on anything in this report, contact Cynthia

Longhorn at (405)273-4137.

THE OFFICES OF THE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

WILL BE CLOSED

MONDAY,

AUGUST 9TH,

IN OBSERVANCE

OF AST DAY.

August 2010

Aguinaga, Joanna Stevens

Alaee, Deena Shabnam

Alford, Donald John

Alford, Janene Flora

Alford, Michael Lee

Allen, Zachary Jerald

Atwara, Rae Lynn

Balch, Tasha Jamie Renee

Ballard, James Wesley

Barbosa Jr., Francisco

Lazaro

Barnes, Alvina Lynn ( Wilson

)

Barnes, Jonna Kay

Barriga, Dana Michelle

Beachem, Lois Marie

Bella-Heim, Katherine Ann

Berry, Michael Wayne

Bettelyoun, Sonia Elaine

Blanchard, Caileah Ann

Blanchard, Christopher Ray

Blanchard, Ervin Lee

Blanchard, Henry Benjamin

Blanchard, Jessica Marie

Blanchard, Kaylee Dawn

Blanchard, Kenneth Leland

Blanchard, Leadra Danae

Blanchard, Luann Delores

Blanchard, Ruth Evelyn

Blanchard, Sandra Lynn

Blanchard, Stacie Faye

Blood, Jeffery Lee

Bond, James Phillip

Boston, Sheila Marie

Boston, Sheldon Shannon

Brady, Crystal Sue

Britt, Nathan Scott

Brokeshoulder, Riley Ann

Brown, Teresa

Buckheart, Phillip Paul

Byers, Dallas Landry

Carlson, Adrianno McBride

Carroll, Wessie Carmen

Carter, Rosa Lee

Casteel, Serenity James

Chambers, Diana Lynn

Chisholm, Anita Sue

Citty, Daniel Keith

Citty, Rachel Danece

Ciulla, Kayla Rena

Clinesmith, Jamie Lenea

Cody, Kristen Renee

Copeland, Matthew Kyle

Cottrell, Lindsay Russell

Crowley, Jessica Ann

Cruz, Briel Lashelle

Curtis, Kenda Janae

Davis, Barbara Ann

Davis, Darrol Everett

Dawsey, Vera Mae

Day, Linda Lee

Delodge, Cheyenne MacHelle

Dodds, Clayton Robert

Downey, Sheila Ann

Drags Wolf, Whirlwind

Draper, Daria Dawn

Durmon, Patrick Duane

Edgmon, Kimberly Ann

Elkins, David Preston

Ellis, Davy Joe

Ellis, Margaret E Starr

Elmore, Braden Lee

England, Randall Blake

Farris, Jaroyce Paul

Felton, Kai Neal Blaze

Felton, Wyatt Cooper

Fixico, Angela Rochelle

Foreman Sr, Leonard Dewayne

Fowler, Sofia Evelyn

Frazier, Kendell Terese

French, Joseph Lee

Frye, Michele Renia

Fuentez, Adriana Esperanza

Galyon ( Cochrane), Joyce

Ann

Garretson, Shawnelle V.

Gibson Jr, Roy Gene

Gibson, Marie Spoon

Gibson, Morgan Lee

Gibson-Hicks, Leila Kay

Gillmore, Tammy Kay

Goodman, Brandon Thomas

Gray, Dora Estelle

Greenfield, David Glenn

Griffin, Armani De`jour

Griffin, Corrine Sue

Hackbarth, Carol Ann

Haney, Carolyn Ann

Harjo Jr., Victor Ray

Harjo, Jason Michael

Harjo, Theresa Michelle

Heatley Jr., Abraham Lee

Herrera Sr., Ruben Pilar

Herrera, Jennifer Marie

Herrera, Renee Christine

Herrod, Lucas Andrew

Hill, Scotty Lee

Holderness, John Lennon

Hood, Steven Mark

Houston III, Gary Dean

Huckaby, Richard Allen

Irvin III, William Jetson

Jackson, Amanda Christine

James, Barbara Cheryl

Jimerson, Dante Romain

Johnson Jr., Robert Anthony

Johnson, Augustine

Johnson, Carrielynn Melissa

Johnson, Crystal Faith

Johnson, Darrell Ray

Johnson, Desiree Cathonel

Johnson, Diana Kay

Johnson, Lisa Marie

Johnson, Nicholas Ray

Johnson, Robin

Johnson, Ronnie Gene

Josytewa, Daniel Dakota

Kaskuske, Clara L.

Kastl, Richard Dean

Katsiaficas, Glenda Joanne

Alford

Kennedy, Rebecca Lea

Kennedy, Willie James

Kinnamon, Alisha Dawn

Kirby, William Anthony

Langston, Nicole Leeann

Larney Jr., Nathaniel Roy

Larney, Darrell Wayne

Larney, Tava Dionne

Latham Sloan, Stone Tecumseh

Liles, Tammy Gayle

Little, Mark Anthony

Little Axe, Angela Renae

Little Axe, Barbara J White

Little Axe, Chastity Lynn

Little Axe, Jamison Sloan

Little Axe, Kimberly Jolene

Little Axe, Mikah Dean

Little Charley, Eldon

Little Charley, Tyera Nicole

Little Creek, Wiley

Little Jim, James Allen

Little Jim, Lorene Little Axe

Little, Earl Lynn

Littlebear, David Allen

Littlebear, Patrick Dale

Littlecreek, Cameron Joseph

Littlecreek, Marrisha Renee

Littlecreek, Richard Lloyd

Littlecreek, Troy Dylan

Littlehead, Montana Dane

Locke, Ericalee Dawn

Logan, Kathleen June

Longden, Marilyn Sue

Longhorn, Gabriel Allen

Longhorn, Keith Warren

Longman, Kirstain Page

Lossie, Amy Laverne

Lovins, Jo Ann

MacK, Devin Lee

MacK, Kylan Cole

Mann, Cecil Ray

Mann, McCann Allen

Mann, Michael Ray

Mann, Stacy Diane

Marquez II, Felipe Herrera

Marshall, Briana Michelle

Marshall, Chris

Marshall, Laura Lee

Martinez Jr., Jose Martin

Martinez, Tecumseh Joaquin

Masquas, Zariyah Jade

Masquat, Cheryl Ann

Masquat, Courtny Shea

Masquat, Lindsay Marie

Maxwell, Darrell Wayne

Mc Daniel, Ashley Nicole

McBride, Caroline Sue

McPherson, Joshua Alan

Megehee, Hunter Buck

Miller, Stacy Elaine

Moore, Amanda Rene`

Moore, Brian Keith

Moreland, Nettie Louise

Morris, Nikolai William

Mossbacher, Myles Anthony

Neugent, Victoria Ann

August 2010

Louise

Neugent, Zaleah Vee

Olinger, Donna Sue

Owens, Alisha Janae

Panther, Jessalynn Rae Ann

Pearl, Melody Leann

Pearl, Roger Allen

Peetoom, Stephanie Dawn

Proctor, Tina Marie

Puckitt, Marilyn Susan

Puckitt, Ryan Paul

Ramirez, Librado Bryan

Ridenour, Lesley Paige

Riedel, Jerri Annette

Rojas Jr., Antonio

Rolette, David Wayne

Ross, James Edward

Rudloff, Derek Chace

Runsabove, Brock Allen

Salazar, Catherine Lynn

Sallee, Melanie Rachele

Sanchez, Janna Lee Anne

Sanchez, Luisa Raquel

Sanchez, Steven Mercedes

Sanchez, Trevor

Schwarz, Shawn Sigmund

Scraper, Margaret Alice

Serena, Shawn Lee

Shawnee, Lyndell Grant

Sinks, Daniel Ray

Sloan, Taya Adalysa Marie

Sloan, Virginia Michelle

Sloat, Brett Marshall

Sloat, Jimmy Wayne

Sloat, Lorraine Gail

Snake, Amber Larae

Spoon Jr., Steven Paul

Spoon, Alexis Cheyenne

Spybuck, Nicole Lynn

Spybuck, Thomas Matthew

Squire Sr., Kenneth Dale

Squire, Suzetta Ann

Starr, Ashley Ann

Starr, Jamie Dawn

Stephens, Crystal Ladawn

Stoliby, Allen Monroe

Strain, Susan Elaine

Stricklin, Olivia Sayson

Sullivan Jr., Thomas Lee

Switch, Cara Cameron

Switch, Melpherd Dewayne

Tallchief, Sierra Marie

Tiger Jr., Leonard Gene

Tiger, Cierra Alayne

Tiger, Lily Martha Ruth

Tiger, Linda Kay

Tiger, Mary Louise

Tolbert, Jocelyn Renee`

Tullius, Ashley Nicole

Tyner, Lewis Blaine

Vaughn, Sandra Kay

Wahpekeche, Joaquin Noah

Warrior Jr., Manuel Anthony

Warrior, Samuel Adrian

Watson, Gregory Doyle

West, Randall Aaron

Whinery, Michelle Lauren

White, Darrel Lee

White, Michael Brooks

White, Violet Joyce

Whitten, Mikayla R.A.C.

Whitten, Tina Louise

Williams Jr, Robert

Williams, Charlotte Virginia

Williams, Deana Michelle

Williams, Derrick Heath

Williams, Jennifer Lee

Williams, Kaysa Lyn

Williams, Susan Elizabeth

Williamson, Jeanie Oldham

Wilson, Alicia Marie

Wilson, Anthony Eugene

Wilson, Debra Ann

Wilson, Deja Lea

Wilson, Esperanza Ashley

Wilson, Sarah Madisen Jane

Wilson, Terry Blaine

Wilson, Tiffany Michele

Wolfe Jr., Zachary Paul

Wolfe, Zachary Paul

Woodward, Anthony Emmett

Woodward, Blake Anthony

Yates, Trevor Todd Thomas

August 2010

HAPPY

BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday to

Nick Gibson

Lindell Shawnee

Darrol Davis

Leonard Foreman

Trevor Yates

We love you guys!

Marvin & Sherry

Happy 8th Birthday Joaquin!!!

August 23

We love you!!

Mommy and Daddy Lance

Happy Birthday Joaquin!!

Love your sisters and brothers:

Skyla, Lliyah, Mikaylah, Robyn,

Shawn, And Silas

WE LOVE YOU,

MOM AND CHARLES

YOUR BROTHER & SISTER

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

CLARA KASKUSKE

LOVE

ALL THE KIDS

Happy 22nd Birthday Lyndell Grant

Shawnee!

Hope you have a wonderful day,

and may it be filled will with lots

surprises

From: Grams, Uncle Gary, Garret

Henry, and Paige

Happy 12th birthday to Kolbie Lee Harjo

on August 7th

We Love You !

Tessa & The Battise Family

Happy 46th Birthday to the worlds

greatest Dad, Gary Gibson and

a Happy Birthday to Darla June

Gatzman the worlds coolest aunt!

May your birthdays be better than

the ones past!!!

Happy Birthday! from,

Garret Henry & Paigey Poo!

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY

ANITA BRYCE

LOVE

MOM AND BOOBER

Happy 40th Anniversary Leroy,

on August 27th.

Love your wife, Henryetta

WISHING YOU A HAPPY

21ST BIRTHDAY

JASON HARJO

Happy 12th Birthday to Montana Dane Littlehead

on August 3rd

We Love You !

Tessa & The Battise Family

In remerbance to our mother Nora Littlehead on

August 10th, who would be turning 80 and

who is still deeply missed.

We Love and Miss you Mom

From the family of Nora Littlehead

Happy 17th Birthday Kristen,

Love: Mom, Dad, Koda, Zeus and

Rebel

Happy Birthday

Allie

From the Media Deparment

TO YOU

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary!

Jerry & Barbara Little Axe

(Dad & Mom)

50 Years of Wedded Bliss since August 11, 1960!

Thanks for making “US” possible and setting the

example of what a Good Marriage should be. Our

memories have been Great!

WE LOVE YOU !

Your "Three Stooges"

Tina, Rena, & Darrell

Big Congrats To our Baby Gurl Jennifer Garcia

on her Graduation and being accepted into

University of North Texas, where she will be

attending this fall.

Love,

Ma, G-ma Beno and

Auntie Jamama

August 2010

Camp Nikoti

FOR THE MONTH OF

AUGUST:

1. Cup

ta pe ki

2. Bowl

ho li ki

3. Spoon

wa pe ya me qi

4. Fork

ge fe fe ki

5. Knife

mi na fe

6. Plates

ho li ki ni

7. Napkin

ki fe to na ho wa

8. Salt

na pe pa me

9. Black Pepper

We fi ke ki ge ki

10.

Pot

Ho ko qi ke

11.

Coffee

Me se ko ge fe wi po

12.

Tea

Me sa se ke wi po

August 2010

amp Nikoti—Summer Youth Leadership Camp 2010,

The Outback…Exploring Excellence has come to an

end. 26 youth participated in activities to strengthen

their leadership and teamwork skills, physical endurance, and cultural identity. We had many guest speakers throughout camp. Our speakers brought important

information to the campers and were excellent mentors.

Everyday was filled with games, learning sessions, guest

speakers, crafts, or field trips. Thank you to everyone

who helped us with camp!

Special thanks to Anita Chisholm—AST Treasurer (June

2008-2010), Sherrie Reynolds—Building Blocks CDC,

Randy Edge—AST MIS Department, Shaun Weigmann—AST OEH, Henrietta Ellis, Alicia Engler, and

Andy Warrior—AST Cultural Preservation Department,

Melissa Lopez and JR Wind—AST ICW Department,

David Haskins—AST Police Department, Jackie Denny,

Linda Gouge, and Kimberly Stephens—AST Domestic

Violence Department, Rick Short—CCDF Consultant,

Meredith Wahpekeche---Little Axe AST.

INFORMATION FROM

THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE’S

INDIAN CHILD WELFARE DEPARTMENT

There have been several questions asked of the Indian Child Welfare

Department that we would like to answer to give a better understanding of Indian Child Welfare (ICW).

Building Blocks C.D.C.

Greetings to all,

uilding

Blocks staff

and children

are excited to

announce our

third month in

the new child

care center. It has been a fantastic and exciting experience

as we are settling in here. With a lot of new technology, learning

tools and a wonderful staff the children are learning so much

and having a lot of opportunities to “learn as they play”. The

children especially enjoy their large playgrounds and the indoor

play area. On Friday’s this summer the children are enjoying

water days outside. Each afternoon they also look forward to

wonderful activities in the indoor play area. This is a wonderful

addition to the Building Blocks center. As August progresses the

school age children will return to public school. Wow, Back to

School time is coming soon. Here at the center we will also be

continuing are new curriculum for the fall. The children will be

learning more new age appropriate developmental, cognitive,

social, emotional, and physical skills here at Building Blocks

Child Development Center. We are looking forward to a lot

of exciting times in our new center and we are very happy to

be a part of the AST complex family. Thanks to everyone for

your support during the past months as we have settled at the

new center.

Come See Us,

Sherrie Reynolds

Acting Director

WHAT IS ICWA?

The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law which sets

federal requirements that apply to state custody proceedings involving an Indian child who is a member of or eligible for membership in

a federally recognized tribe. It protects the best interest of Indian

children and promotes stability and security of Indian tribes and

families. ICWA establishes standards for removal of and placement

of Indian children in foster care or adoptive homes to prevent the

break up of Indian families.

WHEN DOES ICWA APPLY?

ICWA only applies to foster care placement, termination of parental

rights, pre-adoptive placement and adoptive placement of Indian

Children. ICWA does not apply to divorce proceedings, unless the

parental rights are to be terminated, custody proceedings between

parents and family including guardianships, or juvenile delinquency

proceedings. For example, ICWA may apply if an Indian child is

removed from his or her family by the state and placed in foster care.

WHAT CAN I DO IF MY CHILDREN ARE BEING ABUSED?

If there is reason to suspect abuse/neglect of any child, a report to

child protective services (CPS) should be made immediately. If the

child resides on trust land or on a Reservation then that particular

Tribe’s CPS should be contacted. Housing authority houses may

or may not be on Trust land. All other homes would be considered

to be on state land and the State’s Department of Human Services

CPS would need to be contacted and the referral would need to be

made through their agency. Tribal CPS CANNOT (solely) investigate

suspected abuse/neglect on state land.

WHEN DO I CONTACT INDIAN CHILD WELFARE?

The ICW department is here to assist with cases involving the abuse/

neglect/abandonment of an Indian child for that Tribe.

You may contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s ICW Department

any time you may have a question. If the ICW department is unable to assist you directly, best efforts will be made to refer you to

someone who may be able to help.

FREQUENLY USED/REQUESTED NUMBERS:

AST ICW – (405) 275-4030 or (800) 256-3341

Melissa Lopez – ext. 166

JR Wind – ext. 195

AST PD – (405) 275-3200

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) – (405) 943-6457

Oklahoma’s Child Abuse and Neglect 24 Hour Hotline – (800)

522-3511

August 2010

DRIVER’S LICENSE RE-INSTATEMENT

Call Linda or Glenna today

(405) 275-3432

Ask about the DUI Assessments

and our next 10 hour DUI School!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Foster Parents Needed!!!

Can you open your home and heart for a foster child.? Foster parents provide a temporary, safe home for children in

crisis. Foster parents are partners with child welfare workers, lawyers and judges. It is not for everyone but if you

have it in your heart - we need you.

• Can you love and care for a child who comes from a difficult background?

• Can you help a child develop a sense of belonging?

• Are you secure in yourself & your parenting Skills?

• Can you maintain a positive attitude toward a child’s parents?

• Can you love with all your heart & then let go?

FOSTER PARENTS PROVIDE A TEMPORARY, SAFE

HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. THEY ARE PARTNERS

WITH WORKERS, LAWYERS, AND JUDGES. IT IS NOT

FOR EVERYONE! CAN YOU OPEN YOUR HOME AND

HEART FOR A FOSTER CHILD?

NEED A CAR, TRUCK OR SUV

LOW DOWN PAYMENT

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CALL EL DORADO MOTORS @

405-526-4600

AND ASK FOR BIG LARRY OR

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Many children need a loving home and a family to help them

through a very tough time. Please think about it and talk with

your family before you become a foster home. They all need

safe, supportive environments!

If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care,

please contact Melissa Lopez

405-275-4030 ext. 166.

August 2010

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL PHARMACY

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Pharmacy (Shawnee Location) can fill prescriptions

for enrolled tribal citizens only.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Clinic Pharmacy in Little Axe can fill prescriptions for

tribal citizens written by Physicians not located a Tribal Clinic under the following

circumstances:

1. The prescription is for an Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizen who has

established chart at the Little Axe Clinic.

2. The prescription is on the formulary of approved medications and

stocked in

the pharmacy.

If you’d like to submit an ad

or article give us a call at

(405) 598-1279 or send us an

e-mail at

mediadept@astribe.com

The following are a few tips to help us deliver pharmacy services to you more efficiently;

4 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a prescription.

4 Keep us informed of all changes in address, phone number and other contact

information.

4 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up or

needs to be

delivered.

4 If you have any questions concerning your prescription please feel free to call

and talk

to our Pharmacist. They are here to assist you with your pharmaceutical

needs.

ALL ARTICLES WILL BE

SUBMITTED AS

RECEIVED.

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.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Little Axe Clinic • Little Axe Dental Clinic

15702 E. Hwy 9

Norman, Oklahoma 73026

Other Programs available:

• Sanitation Facililties Assistance Program

Applictions 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:

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok 74801

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

Phone: (405) 447-0300 Fax: (405) 447-2250

Clinic Operating Hours

Monday thru Friday

8:00 a.m. - 5:00

p.m.

Weekends/Federal Holidays

Closed

* Clinic and Pharmacy will be closed the

3rd Wednesday of each month

from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

August 2010

The Title VI Staff hopes everyone is keeping hydrated and

cool this summer.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE DAY will be in August, TBA, we will

not be serving or delivering on this day. We will send a note

out when we know something.

Once again would like to remind the homebound that we would

like for them to put an ice pack in your ice chest so that it

would keep your meal & milk from spoiling. Thank You.

If you have any questions you can call us at 405-275-4030

ext.169.

August 2010

Some services that are offered include:

Business Cards

Invitations

Announcements

Calendars

Banners

Logo Designs

Graphics

Brochures

Envelope Designs

Copies

August 2010

FREE Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors still

Available!!

OEH personnel will provide and install smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors for enrolled Absentee

Shawnee tribal members living in Pottawatomie, Cleveland, or Oklahoma County.

Please complete an application/short survey form and schedule a time and date for installation. Application/survey

forms are available at the OEH office and at www.astribe.com.

Please contact OEH at 214-4235 for more information.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Enrollment office

Address Change Request

Date: ____________CDIB# _____________ Birth Date:________________

Full Name:____________________________________________________

New Address:__________________________________________________

City: _________________________State ________Zip Code: ___________

County: ______________________ Home Phone (

)________________

Please Mail to:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Enrollment Office

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK. 74801

Cell Phone (_____)________________

Tribal Member Signature

August 2010

Date

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

PRSRT

STANDARD MAIL

U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 434

Shawnee, OK 74801

of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

return service

requested

2010

TRIBAL PHONE NUMBERS

Tribal Complex

(405) 275-4030

1-800 256-3341

OEP

(405) 273-9966

Building Blocks

(405) 878-0633

Health Programs

(405) 878-4702

1-877-878-4702

Little Axe Clinic

(405) 447-0300

Shawnee Clinic

(405) 878-5850

Shawnee Pharmacy

(405) 878-5859

Behavioral Health

(405) 878-4716

LA Resource Center

(405) 364-7298

(405) 364-7569

LA Cultural Center

(405) 447-3372

AST Police

(405) 275-3200

(405) 275-3432

OEH

(405) 214-4235

AS Housing Authority (405) 273-1050

Thunderbird Casino

(405) 360-9270

1-800-259-LUCK

AST Media Dept

(405) 598-1279

Fax (405) 598-1294

August 2010

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.