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THE ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE NEWS

November 2022

Volume 32, No. 11

AST Veterans Receive Eagle Feathers

Absentee Shawnee Veterans Jason

Bender and Elijah Foreman received

eagle feathers from the Grey Snow

Warrior Society. The ceremony was held

October 12th at the AST community

center during the AST Veterans

Association regular monthly meeting.

Grey Snow Warrior Society Vice

Commander Michael Rowe presented

the feathers.

“It’s a big honor for me to present

these eagle feathers. It’s a mark of

distinguishment.” said Rowe. “For

anybody that’s served, it’s a big honor.

You’ve earned them.”

The feathers came from the Grey

Snow Eagle House in Perkins. The

facility was started in 2006. Grey Snow

Eagle House gives long-term care to

permanently injured bald and golden

eagles, provides rehabilitation care to

Oklahoma bald and golden eagles, offers

on and offsite educational opportunities,

and participates in nationwide research

endeavors.

“Eagle feathers are a mark of

distinction. They were always reserved

for warriors.” explained Rowe.

Each type of feather has different types

of meaning. The eagle feather is the

most esteemed. The eagle is the bravest

and strongest of all birds and its feather

is bestowed on the brave warriors who

earned them.

“The eagle feather is a sign of strength,

honor, protection and spirituality of who

we are as native people, Shawnee people.”

said Jason Bender, “It was a great honor

to be presented a warriors eagle feather.”

Happy Veterans Day - November 11th

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GOVERNOR’S REPORT

John Johnson, AST Governor

Hello fellow tribal members,

In a few weeks we will be starting the

holiday season. I know it is hard to believe that it is already that time of year but

I am excited for the holidays and the fun

festivities. I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you get to enjoy

this time with family and friends.

Back on October 1st the tribe held the

89th semi-annual General Council meet-

GOVERNOR

John Johnson

Lt. GOVERNOR

Ezra DeLodge

SECRETARY

Alicia Miller

TREASURER

Joseph Blanchard

LT. GOVERNOR’S REPORT

Ezra DeLodge, AST Lt. Governor

Tribal Members,

Please see below for department updates. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me by email ezrad@

astribe.com, call my office 405-275-4030

x 6253 or cell 405-432-0733.

Maintenance:

The Maintenance Department has completed 31 work orders in the last month

while taking care of the campus grounds.

I would like to say thank you to the Maintenance staff and Housekeepers for all the

hard work they do for the department.

OEH:

In total for 2022 OEH has assisted Tribal members with 72 different septic renovations and installations, water well drilling and installations, well renovations,

and community water connections.

For 2022, we have collected, processed,

and recycled 34 bales of shredded office

paper and cardboard equaling roughly

25.5 tons of recyclable waste that has been

diverted from landfills.

Cleveland County is beginning work on

dining hall parking lot at Camp Nikoti on

the week of October 24th. The parking lot

and entry gate are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year, which will

complete Phase II of the Youth Camp.

We are now accepting bids from general contractors for construction of the

AST Police Safety Center. The deadline

for bidding is October 31st. After bids are

received, we will select a winning bidder

and we plan to break ground on the project in November.

We would like to remind Tribal Members that if they see any activities related

to illegal dumping of trash or other discarded items on Tribal lands to please

contact OEH at the email or phone number listed below.

Jarrod Lloyd

OEH&E Director

jlloyd@astribe.com - (405) 214-4235

BIA Self-Governance

We had the resolution passed in the

Special EC Meeting held on September

27th. Our 477 Plan (Si wi n’wi ke Ni ti mo

wi ke) was submitted on September 29th.

We had a Public Hearing Notice that was

held on October 17th at 6pm in the AST

Health Multipurpose Building that was a

requirement for the plan.

BIA Roads Program

I am very happy to announce the AST

Safety Plan has been finalized. I will be

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Alicia Miller, AST Secretary

REPRESENTATIVE

DeWayne Wilson

Ho wa se ke sa ke!

I love seeing the seasons change, pulling out the winter sweaters and coats, and

watching squirrels run around the yards,

but please be careful of the deer running

across the roads. I am also excited to be

with family during this holiday season. I

hope you also have close kin or friends,

who are your chosen family, to be with

during this time and create wonderful

memories.

By the time you read this November

article, we have yet to go to the polls to

cast our votes for state and national representation. We, as Native people of this

land, have a true opportunity to elect

representatives who are willing to work

with tribes. I have great hope – so let’s

be sure to turn out and vote!! The tribe

is also still waiting to hear the appellate

arguments at the Supreme Court regard-

November 2022

ing at the Thunderbird casino in Little

Axe. The attendance was smaller than

normal but we still had a good meeting.

It was great to see the tribal members that

did attend. The EC gave reports along

with Health and All Nations Bank. If you

were unable to attend, please save a spot

on your calendar for the next General

Council that will be in April 2023.

On the weekend of October 22nd the

Fall Bread Dance was held. I look forward

to this time of year when we have our fall

ceremony and we all come together. It is a

good feeling to come gather with so many

tribal members and I am glad we continue to carry on this tradition.

I want to remind everyone to get out

and Vote on November 8th. If you are a

registered voter, please go and vote on the

many important issues and people that

are up for election. This is your time to

be heard.

As I close I would like to thank all that

have served in the Armed Forces. November 11th is Veterans Day, the day we

celebrate you and your service. In observance of this day the AST campus will be

closed.

meeting with Cross Timbers on applying

for additional safety funds. The deadline

to submit is January 2023. I continue

to work with Cleveland County and some

routes that I will be adding to the TIP. I

have reached out to Pottawatomie County

on some routes in Tecumseh but not having much luck. I would like to get some

of our routes here the Tecumseh/Shawnee

area taken care of.

Any questions or concerns please email

at TwylaB@astribe.com or (405) 2754030.

Driveway Assistance Program

Due to the inflation we are currently

having trouble finding contractors that

can complete driveways for $1800. If the

assessment amount is over $1800 it is the

responsibility of the homeowner to pay

the difference to the contractor. I would

also like to remind those members that

have received assistance, once the driveway is completed; it is the homeowner’s

responsibility for the up keep. We do not

have any additional funds to assist. At

this time we are no longer accepting any

more applications. If you have any questions please contact Donnie Marshall by

email or phone at dmarshall@astribe.com

or (405) 827-4311.

Weatherization:

The weatherization program currently

has 59 applicants on file. Repairs are moving at a good pace, we are completing 2-3

homes a week.

The repairs start with elders first then

other applicants. We are currently working in the Shawnee area and will be in the

Little Axe area by the last week of October.

If you have any questions please feel

free to contact me by e-mail or phone,

dmarshall@astribe or 405-827-4311

Land Management

Land Management has been working at

the youth camp finishing up with the tennis, basketball courts and softball fields.

We continue to work on getting our heater wood split and stack for our wood program. We also been helping out with other

projects that land management has been

included in. If you have any questions or

concerns please email me at cmartinez@

astribe.com or call 405-395-8101.

Agriculture:

In the months of March and April,

2022, the Ag Dept. staff worked with the

staff of the Grants Department to work on

an application to submit for an ANA Social and Economic Development (SEDS)

grant. On September 29th, a notification

was sent to the tribe that the ANA Fund-

ing organization had awarded the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Agriculture Department a 3 year funding opportunity.

In our application, we submitted the

information, objectives, goals and future

daily operations of the program for 2022.

The main goal for the startup program

was based upon a Food Sovereignty Project. The definition of Food Sovereignty is:

Food Sovereignty is the right of people’s

healthy and culturally appropriate food

produced through ecologically sound

and sustainable methods, and their right

to define their own food and agriculture

systems.

A food system of this kind, in which the

people who produce, distribute and consume food also control the mechanisms

and policies of food production and distribution, is the ultimate goal of the day to

day operations of the department.

The Six Pillars of Food Sovereignty have

been the main focus of the department:

Focuses on food for people

Builds knowledge and skills

Works with Nature

Values food providers

Localizes food systems

Puts control locally

Through this grant, in year 1, we are

to reach out/assist 40 individuals/households with the re-introduction or continuation of food sustenance. In year 2,

our total is 70 individuals/households

and in year 3, our total is 100 individuals/

households. To achieve these numbers,

the department staff will continue the

community outreach that was provided

in 2022- plowing and tilling garden plots,

educational classes, food preservation

classes, cooking classes, land management, soil management and any other avenues related to agriculture.

At this point and time of the existence

of the department, we are trying to promote, educate and facilitate the need for

individual food sustenance. Our efforts,

at this time, aren’t to meet market demands and standards, but to assist in providing foods directly from field to table,

hoof to table, pond/lake to table.

Join us on Saturday, December 3rd, for

our 1st Annual Ag Dept. Community

Meeting. Let us share with you what our

operations were in 2022, what our goals

are for 2023, the list of agriculture classes

lined up for 2023 and answer questions

and take suggestions for future ventures.

ing ICWA (which should be around November 9th). I personally am anxiously

waiting how the legal arguments turn out.

The Domestic Violence Department

held activities during the month of October for Domestic Violence Awareness

Month. It was a really good turnout for

the “Cruising Not Bruising” car show

on the tribal campus (behind the courts

building), ne yi wa for all who came out

to support this event to stand against domestic violence and great job to the DV

staff!

The EC monthly meeting was held on

October 19th and we appointed four (4)

judges to the AST Supreme Court and

District Court. Appointments were long

overdue and three out of the four are enrolled tribal members of federally recognized tribes. We also passed a resolution

to join an intertribal agriculture council

and approved applying for a HUD-ICDBG grant for a project at the youth camp.

Human Resources is gearing up for the

2023 open enrollment for employee benefits. This is an annual activity and each

year the process becomes easier and easier

for tribal employees to update their benefits. I anticipate this year’s enrollment

period to be just as smooth. In October,

the HR Department teamed up with the

casino and the health system for an AST

job fair. I have got a rough estimation of

participation but would like a full report

which I will be obtaining soon. There is

discussion of having a 2nd event in the

near future.

I would like to wish each and every

one of you a safe Veteran’s Day, a Happy

Thanksgiving, and Happy Birthday to

those who are celebrating a birthday this

month. ‘Til next month, si li no ke ka no

la. Ne yi wa.

Respectfully,

Lt. Governor DeLodge

Respectfully,

Alicia Miller

Tribal Secretary

(405) 287-5247

November 2022

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TREASURER’S REPORT

Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer

Hello Tribal members, friends, and family:

At the time of this article, preparations

have been made for Fall Bread Dance

ceremonies. Many times over the years,

individuals have asked, “what do I need

to do to be Shawnee?” Besides providing

a little history, I always ask ‘who is your

family?’ The reason is simple because it

provides a way for me on whom to point

them towards. If they aren’t sure, then I

send them over to Cultural Preservation

for a conversation to determine their ancestry. As a cultural practitioner, these

activities are our religion and something

I’ve been fortunate to partake in since a

young child. As Chief Calvin White has

said, “this helps brings balance back to

your life. When you walk through those

woods, the limbs and leaves are brushing

away all the bad things. It’s a time to be

humble.” It is my hope that many of you

took the opportunity to view or participate and you received the blessings.

Recently I returned from a business

trip on behalf of Thunderbird Casino.

REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

DeWayne Wilson, AST Representative

Hello Tribal Members,

I hope everyone is doing well, we have

been blessed that this pandemic is decreasing in its intensity. I hope everyone

enjoys their Thanksgiving Holiday with

family and friends. Stay Healthy

Let`s Go “Rock the Vote” on November

8th, 2022.

Education Department;

In the Education Department, again

we continue to look for ways to assist

our Tribal members who want to further

their educational endeavors. If you are in

need of educational financial assistance,

the Education Department may be able

to assist you in other areas. In Workforce

Development, we have conducted our interviews and selected two candidates for

This was a great networking trip and I

was able to interact with several vendors

who would like to interact with our operation. I have passed along this information to staff so they can make the appropriate decision on the worthiness of the

product; new set of interactive games and

a Hot Seat Lotto associated to the card

area. There is one area I can’t discuss

at the moment but will definitely share

at the right time, if it is approved by the

TEI Board. The Executive Committee is

aware of the People’s concerns and what

has been shared with us in trying to assist

our entity to move forward towards potential future expansion. I plan to attend

the upcoming regular board meeting to

discuss this new information.

A comment was shared with me concerning posts on social media. I typically

don’t reply to these but I wanted to respond to clear up any confusion. It was

suggested my department and I are not

providing accurate data and that I contradicted my General Council report. As

most professionals in the Finance world

are aware, there is a delay in reporting exact information until the previous month

is closed out and then reconciled. The

ARPA monies balance that was provid-

ed was our record at the end of July. The

General Council reports were submitted

by August 30th, to allow time for Media

to order, print, and secure the binding

by the October 1st meeting. I also mentioned at Council, approximately 500

members did not apply for the Summer

Assistance Program. If there are questions related to the balance, Ms. Tina

Ontiveros is the Project Coordinator for

these funds and she can confirm the minimal amount remaining in the member’s

portion.

The final item I will report on this

month is our General Fund. As many

of our members know, the Tribe only

has 1 true revenue source, Thunderbird

Casino. The other options are our Tag

and Tax Program and the C-Store. Tax

office generates income through the sale

of tags, sales tax collection, severance,

tobacco refund, and quarterly fuel tax.

Without the C-Store, we would not be

able to acquire the latter two. In the last

year, C-Store has finally been able to turn

a profit for consecutive months. However, they are not in a position yet to make

dividend payments to the Tribe. The reason I am mentioning these topics is because I am projecting a shortfall in over-

all revenue and what we would spend for

Tribal operations in 2023. In my review,

I have advised the EC the Casino has not

been paying their full appropriations to

the Tribe. We are set to have a meeting

with personnel to discuss this ongoing

problem.

As I close my article for this month, I

want to express my gratitude to our Veterans. From the youngest to the eldest,

they at one time signed the dotted line to

unselfishly agree to protect our way of life.

Native Americans have the highest rate

per capita of any race to proudly serve in

our military forces. As we enter the holiday season, it is a time to be thankful for

all the blessings the Creator has bestowed

upon our Tribe and our families. As

many of us break bread, please remember

those who have lost loved ones, who will

be missing from the table; and think of

those who are sick, hospitalized or incarcerated. It is my hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Eat lots of turkey

and gobble til you wobble.

the HVAC Training Program. As for the

hire of the HVAC position, we are very

excited how this opportunity will provide

an added service to our Tribal members

as well as save our some Tribe funding

that may be used in other programs.

Cultural Preservation Department;

In Cultural Preservation, now that a

Linguist/ Project Coordinator have been

hired, we are making it a priority to making the Shawnee Language accessible to

our Tribal members. The Cultural Preservation Director has filled the Library

Technician/ Gift Shop Assistant position

and is in the process of filling the TCNS

Coordinator position in the near future.

Remember, the month of November is

Native American month and the Cultural

Preservation department will be offering workshops during this month. Some

of the workshop will be Beaded Collar,

Coloring Contest for children and elders,

and Beaded Earrings to name a few.

Gaming Commission;

The Gaming Commission continues to

look for training for its employees and

attend pertinent meetings/ conferences

pertaining to up- dates in the casino

world. Gaming Commissioners` continue to work with the Thunderbird Casino

pertaining to up- dating their (Casino)

policy/ procedures. I continue to attend

the Gaming Commission meetings.

Gaming Commission is waiting on approval from NIGC pertaining to changes

(having three Gaming Commissioners)

of Gaming Ordinance.

Youth Camp;

Construction continues at the Youth

Camp. The playground project has been

completed. We have had meetings with

the construction management company of the tennis/ basketball court projects. The construction manager is in the

process of obtaining three bids for those

projects. Once a decision is made they

will start the construction of tennis/ basketball courts projects. The construction

company continues their discussions

with OEH dept. pertaining to the Youth

Camp entrance and the Dining hall parking lot. The BIA/ Self- Governance Dept.

continue to work with Cleveland Co. pertaining to the road project at the Youth

Camp.

Again, if you have any questions or

concerns about the programs or positions

mentioned in this news article, feel free

to contact my office at (405) 275-4030,

Ext.6239 or by email: dewayne.wilson@

astribe.com.

Neyiwa!

Joseph H. Blanchard

Respectfully,

DeWayne Wilson

Tribal Representative

FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:

The Filing Period for Elective Office in 2023.

A tribal member may file for office, January 1 to January 10 (excluding weekends and holidays). Hours to file are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.

to 5:00 p.m. Potential candidates please consult the Election Ordinance for the procedures and qualifications when running for elective office.

The following positions will be open for the Elections to be held in 2023.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Position Filing Fees

Governor

$590.00

Tribal Secretary

$590.00

Term

4 Year Term

ELECTION COMMISSION

Position Filing Fees

Term

Election Commission Secretary

$174.00

2 Year Term (unexpired term)

Commissioner #2

$215.00

3 Year Term

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

HOMEOWNER

ASSISTANCE FUND

(HAF)

SERVICES

OFFERED

Mortgage Payment

Insurance Payment

Property Charges, such as

Property Taxes

Utility Payment, such as electric,

gas, home energy, water, sewer,

solid waste disposal, and

internet

The maximum amount for this

one-time assistance per

household is up to $8,000.

All assistance will be issued

directly to companies indicated

by the applicant.

FOR MORE

INFORMATION

CALL (405) 275-4030

Ashlynn Gouge, ext 6446

HAF Lead Specialist

AGouge@astribe.com

Taylor Masquas, ext 6440

HAF Specialist

TMasquas@astribe.com

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Agriculture Department

1st Annual

Community Meeting

Saturday December 3rd, 2022

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

AST Multipurpose Building

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicant or Spouse must be at least 18 years of age. (Cohabitant applicants do not have to be legally married.)

Applicant or Spouse must be a homeowner, meaning a

property deed must be provided with the county clerks

stamp from the county in which the applicant resides.

Applicant or Spouse must be a member of a federally

recognized tribe.

If Absentee Shawnee tribal member, residence can be

anywhere within the US.

If tribal member of other tribe, residence must be within

Pottawatomie County.

Annual household income cannot exceed 150% of the

area median income.

Applicant must be able to attest to financial hardship after

January 21, 2020 due directly or indirectly to COVID-19.

Join us for a session of interaction with the staff to discuss

the following:

 Operations of the past year

 Activities

 Classes planned for 2023

 Future agriculture projects- Orchards, Bee Keeping, Honey

production, etc.

 Community garden

 Community suggestions & ideas

Lunch will be provided! Please RSVP by November 28, 2022

Contact: Gabby Rice

(405) 827-6545

Grice@astribe.com

November 2022

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Absentee Shawnee

Language Assessment Survey

The purpose of this survey is to provide a benchmark for the level our Tribal members speak and

understand the Shawnee language. We are in danger of losing the ability to speak, understand

and use our language fluently. Over the past many years we have relied upon only a few of our

First Language speakers to carry us during times of ceremonies, feasts, funerals, and even

everyday conversations. A great many of our First Language speakers have left us, so we must

take advantage of every opportunity with our remaining First Language speakers to learn,

maintain, preserve, and speak our Shawnee language.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your answers will be indicated by circling the

letter under each question.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 878-0633

Fax: (405) 878-0156

Building Blocks II

We have been working on enrollment at Building Blocks II. During October we

enrolled 5 Infants and 1 toddler. We are also expecting to enroll a 2 month old

baby in November. Then, we will have 53 children enrolled in our center.

1) What is your age group?

a) 18 – 24

b) 25 – 34

c) 35 – 44

d) 45 – 54

e) 55 – 64

f) 65 and over

Building Blocks is accepting waiting list applications for all of our ages; 6 weeks

through Pre-K/4 Year Olds. If you are interested in getting your child on our

waiting list please call and we can email you a waiting list application or you may

stop by to fill one out.

2) Do you speak Shawnee? If no, please go to question 6.

a) Yes

b) No

Yeah, we are excited for the news that Building Blocks II will officially be a 3 Star

Center Starting January 1st, 2023.

3) What level of Shawnee do you speak?

a) Native speaker - first language

b) Casual speaker - Can say some phrases and words

c) Limited speaker - Can say a few words

d) Do not speak any Shawnee

Building Blocks will be closed for Veteran’s Day on Friday, November 11th. We are

also closed Thursday & Friday, November 24th & 25th, 2022 for Thanksgiving. We

hope everyone has a very Thankful Holiday.

4) Is Shawnee your first language?

a) Yes

b) No

The holiday season is upon us and Building Blocks Staff and Children are beginning

to do lots of holiday based arts and crafts. The children love doing activities and

projects that they can take home and show their parents.

5) What level of Shawnee do you understand?

a) Full understanding - Conversational

b) Partial understanding - Understand words and phrases

c) Limited understanding - a few words

d) Not at all

Remember that Daylight Savings Time

Ends Sunday, November 6th and set

your clocks back. Have a Safe and Happy

November.

6) Do you have family or relatives that speak and understand Shawnee?

a) Yes

b) No

7) What format would you use as the best method to learn Shawnee?

a) In-person classes

b) Zoom or Skype classes

c) Both

d) Learn on my own

8) In order to practice and retain Shawnee, would you use any of the following:

*Please circle all that apply

a) Mobile app

b) Pre-recorded class sessions on YouTube

c) Pre-recorded class sessions on a podcasts

d) A digital recording device

e) All the above

9) If you were to participate in language classes, what would you consider important to learn

first?

a) Sounds

b) Simple words

c) Simple phrases

d) Conversations

e) How to write

10) Have you participated in Shawnee language classes before?

a) Yes

b) No

11) Were you able to remember and say the words and phrase taught in class?

a) Yes

b) No

12) Do you feel the Shawnee language is worth learning?

a) Yes

b) No

13) Do you feel the Shawnee language is worth saving?

a) Yes

b) No

14) Provide a reason why you believe the Shawnee language is important to the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe.

Absentee

ShawneeTribe

TribeofofOklahoma

Oklahoma

Absentee Shawnee

Building Blocks C.D.C.

Building

Blocks C.D.C.

16051

Lttle Axe Dr.

16051 Little Axe Dr.

Norman,OK

OK73026

73026

Norman,

(405)

360-2710

Fax:

(405) 360-2726

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

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Child Development

Center III, please call (405)360-2710.

Director:

Skye Skye

Foreman,

Assistant Director:

Renee

Richardson.

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Closures: November 24th & 25th for Thanksgiving break.

Our Annual Christmas Program this year will be on Friday, December 2nd @ 7pm at

Our Annual

Christmas Program this year will be on Friday, December

Tecumseh

City Hall.

2 @ 7pm at Tecumseh City Hall.

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Please enjoy the pictures we captured over the past month.

Fall Leaves

Your participation in this survey is greatly appreciated. Ne yi wa! (Thank you)

Please mail surveys back by December 9th to AST Cultural Preservation c/o Scott

Miller, 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801

Autumn

Breeze

Central Tribes Shawnee Area, Inc. (CTSA HEAD START)

Administrative Office

1535 N. McKinley

Shawnee, OK 74801

P: (405) 275-4870

F: (405) 275-9684

Little Feet Big Steps

806 E. Grant

Shawnee, OK 74801

P: (405) 878-5820

F: (405) 275-9684

Early Bird Head Start

111 W. Vine

Cushing, OK 74023

P: (918) 225-1029

F: (918) 225-9969

Yellow Earth Learning Center

920884 S. HWY 99

Stroud, OK 74079

P: (918) 968-9445

F: (918) 968-1763

Parents and Guardians…

Little Feet → Big Steps is enrolling NOW

for the 2022-2023 School Year!!!!

Early Head Start ~ Birth to 3 year olds

Head Start ~ 3 year olds – 5 year olds

Child Care~ Birth to 5 year olds

At CTSA, our goal is to meet the individual needs of ALL of our children – especially those with disabilities.

We offer a fun and exciting programs for your children to learn and grow!

Our qualified and dedicated teachers and staff provide rich learning environments at our centers, where

families and friends are encouraged to volunteer and spend time with their child.

If you have a child or know of a child that would benefit from an interactive,

engaging, stable, and safe learning environment – please call today!!!

We look forward to sharing your child’s learning years with you!!

Little Feet → Big Steps

806 E. Grant St

Shawnee, OK 74801

Ph: (405) 878-5820

Head Start

→

Ages: 3-5

Early Head Start → Ages: Birth to 3

*Extended Day Child Care

available to those who qualify*

Administration for Enrollment Questions

Ph: (405) 275-4870

melaniew@ctsaheadstart.org

Some of our 3 year olds

class making Apple Pies!

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Dementia: What we need to know

Dementia is the progressive loss of

cognitive functioning to an extent that

it interferes with the person's daily life

and activities. It refers to the progressive

cognitive impairment in one or more

cognitive domains; most often learning,

memory, language, executive function,

complex attention, perceptual-motor or

social cognition.

Facts and figures

• Dementia is not a normal part of

aging, but it is more common as

people grow older.

• 55 million people are living with

Alzheimer’s and other dementias

worldwide

• 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's

or another dementia.

• 1 in 9 people with age 65+ in the

US will develop dementia

• More than 6 million Americans

are living with Alzheimer's disease,

and it is the 6th leading cause of

death in the U.S.

• There is lack of awareness although

numbers are increasing.

Risk factors

• Genetics and first degree family

history of dementia, increased age,

female gender

• Unhealthy lifestyles: Lack of

physical activity, unhealthy diet,

smoking, alcohol and other

substance abuse

• Chronic diseases such as obesity,

hypertension, elevated cholesterols,

diabetes etc.

• Mental disorders early in life ,

depression and chronic stress,

traumatic brain injuries

• Smaller

cognitive

reserve:

Cognitive reserve refers to

individual differences in how tasks

are performed that may allow some

people to be more resilient than

others.

Difference between Alzheimer disease

(AD) and dementia

Although these terms are often used

interchangeably, they actually have

different meanings. While dementia

is not a specific disease but a general

term that describes a wide range of

symptoms, Alzheimer's disease (AD)

is a specific brain disease. It is the most

common type of dementia. The other

common neuro degenerative dementias

include

Frontotemporal

dementia

(FTD), Dementia with Lewy Bodies

(DLB), Parkinson’s disease dementia and

vascular dementias.

Common early signs and symptoms of

dementia and Alzheimer’s

Depending on the area of the brain

that's damaged, dementia can affect

people differently and cause different

symptoms. The may include,

• Memory loss: It is the most common

symptom of dementia. Early sign

include difficulty remembering

names of familiar things, recent

events, conversations etc.

• Challenges in planning or solving

problems, including daily activities

and routines, routinely misplacing

possessions.

• Confusion with time or place: they

may wander and get lost even in

familiar places

• Trouble understanding visual

images and spatial relationships

• Difficulty with communication:

difficulty in reading and writing,

trouble expressing ideas and

thoughts,

forgetting

familiar

words, names of family members

•

and objects, repeating questions

etc.

Difficulty with abstract thinking,

multitasking, difficulty managing

finances/bills and numbers.

Poor judgment and decision

making even with everyday life

situations

Changes in mood and personality:

Individuals with Alzheimer's may

get confused, depressed, anxious,

easily upset, fearful, impulsive, and

suspicious or even delusional.

Screening and diagnosis of dementia

There is no single diagnostic test that

can determine if a person has dementia,

and therefore the diagnosis can take a

long time. The diagnosis is made through

a systematic assessment that eliminates

other possible causes of cognitive

changes. Diagnosis of dementia requires

at least two or more mental functions

be impaired enough to interfere with

daily living.

A diagnostic process

may include detailed medical history,

mental status examination, psychiatric

and psychological evaluations, and

neuro imaging studies such as CT

(Computerized Tomography), SPECT

(Single Proton Emission Computed

Tomography), PET (Positive Electron

Tomography) etc.

Do memory issues always mean

dementia?

Not everyone with memory problems

have dementia. There are many other

reasons one may be experiencing memory

and cognitive problems, including aging,

medical or psychiatric illnesses, stress,

adverse effects of medications, alcohol and

substance abuse, nutritional deficiencies,

brain injuries etc. Early detection helps to

eliminate the reversible causes and helps

LET’S KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY!!

initiate treatment to control symptoms at

an early stage and slow down the disease

progression as a whole.

What can we do to help?

There is no cure for dementia, but there

is help.

• Get screening done at the earliest

when dementia is suspected. Early

diagnosis provides better care

options.

• Be aware that medications which

may change disease progression

are available.

• Driving becomes unsafe as

cognition deteriorates. Patients

with a clinical dementia rating

(CDR) score ≥2 are considered

unsafe to drive.

• Risk for fall, wandering and

behavioral issues worsen as the

disease advances.

• Advance directives and other

advance care planning should

be discussed prior to the onset

of moderate or severe dementia,

when possible.

• Maintain dignity, respect, and

quality of life in patients with

dementia.

• Support caregivers: Caregivers of

patients with dementia can suffer

significant stress, particularly as

the patient’s cognitive function

declines or behavioral symptoms

worsen.

Counseling

and

participation in support groups

can be beneficial. It is also helpful

to encourage the caregiver to get

help in sharing the caregiving

burden with other family members

or, if affordable, paid caregivers.

BRAIN GAMES

How is the best way to keep your brain healthy? Following are 5 things in order of

importance that will help.

1. Exercise regularly.

A day equals 24-hours, just give 1-hour a day to exercise and you have 23-hours left

to do whatever you want—think about it! Exercise increases blood flow to the brain

during your physical activity. Commit to 30-60 minutes a few times a week. Any

moderate aerobic activity that increases your heart rate is beneficial.

2. Get plenty of sleep.

It is important that you try to get 7 to 8 consecutive hours of sleep per night, not

fragmented sleep of two or three hour increments. Sleep can boost your overall

memory and brain health.

3. Eat a Mediterranean diet.

What is that?? Well, generally plant-based food. Yes, meat products in moderation,

limited sweet products, olive oil is a common ingredient, herbs and spices used

instead of salt. Bottom line, a Mediterranean diet is good for your ticker. I really like

it, and I think you would, too!!

4. Stay mentally active.

Your brain is similar to a muscle—you need to use it or you lose it! To help keep

your brain sharp, do crossword puzzles, read, pay cards, do jigsaw puzzles. Oh,

working does wonders, too! These are fun things to do—so keep working the brain!!

5. Remain socially involved.

Humans are social creatures! Being with each other to talk and share experiences

nurtures the soul. Social interaction is healthy, like exercise for the brain. So stay

involved.

LATIN SQUARE

PLAY IT: Shade in exactly seven of the empty squares in this grid so that:

(1) There is only one shaded square in each row and in each column.

(2) No shaded squares touch each other, even diagonally, and

(3) The number of shaded squares bordering on the squares containing

figures is equal to the figure in each particular square.

Following is a brain game for your enjoyment. Try it!! Answer is somewhere in the

ASTHS section! That’s it for now!

Stay healthy,

Atheda Fletcher

Grant Project Principle Investigator

Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative

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Unfortunately we can only accept ONE PICTURE PER BIRTHDAY PERSON, not per birthday wish.

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Cultural Preservation Department

Day to day operations have continued to be carried out by each program coordinator to ensure the department as a whole continues to function properly. Following is a

breakdown of each departmental program’s most recent activities.

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop is open! We have two locations for your shopping convenience. Our

Shawnee Gift Shop is located at the complex in the Cultural Preservation building

(building 6), and our Little Axe Gift Shop is located in the lobby of the Little Axe

Health Center. We are open in Shawnee Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and once a

month, usually at the end of the month, in Little Axe from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. However,

from now until the end of December, we will be opening the gift shop in Little Axe

twice a month as Christmas is approaching.

Some inventory that the gift shop recently received can be seen in the pictures to the left. Other items we have

received include coats and gloves, new

blankets, polo shirts, bags, purses, and

cups. We are currently working with

distributors in producing new emblem

barring items such as throw blankets,

portfolios, mouse pads, and patches.

If you haven’t been in our store recently, please stop by either location.

Maybe you will find something you

cannot pass on.

Library

We are happy to announce that we have opened the library to the public! Please help

me in welcoming Ms. Paula Jackson as our new Library Technician/Gift Shop Assistant! Ms. Jackson has been busy organizing and cataloging the books in the library.

To date, she has cataloged over 600 books. Currently, we are looking for new books

particularly those wrote about the Shawnees. If you have any suggestions please reach

out to Ms. Jackson or myself. Also, please be on the lookout in next month’s newsletter

for an article spotlighting different books.

Please come in and visit. We have a wide variety of resources available for checkout,

and many magazines, newspapers and journals for your reading leisure. We look forward to serving your informational needs!

THPO

The THPO Program continues to make great strides and advancements. The THPO

staff has steadily been receiving Section 106 projects from various Federal Agencies.

Over the past month, the THPO Officer, Mrs. Devon Frazier-Smith, has received 315

new Section 106 projects for review. In conjunction with receiving projects, the program has consulted on 20 projects. These projects were completed in 5 of our 25 areas

of interest/states. The THPO and Cultural Preservation Director has also taken part

in 3 teleconference calls as it concerns Section 106 projects as well as NAGPRA cases.

Language

Please help me in welcoming Mr. Scott Miller as our new Language Linguist/Project

Coordinator! Since Mr. Miller’s start date, he has hit the ground running. He has been

working with Media and MIS on technological tools that can be available to tribal

members such as more language content with sound on the website. Please be on the

lookout for this in the coming months. Mr. Miller has also been working with the

other Shawnee Tribes on content sharing. Also, please be on the lookout of a survey

for the language program.

Events

November is Native American Heritage Month!!

We have a few events planned such as coloring contests for the elders and youth,

workshops, and Facebook events. Please be on the look-out for announcements on

the website and Facebook.

Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the continued support of our

department as we continue to make changes to our programs to better serve the Tribal

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

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe's Domestic Violence Department

We help with:

Our mission is to:

Domestic Violence

Eliminate violence in

Sexual Assault

Native Country and to

Dating Violence

strengthen

Stalking

Native families to end the

Sex Trafficking

cycle of violence.

Our services are confidential and include:

Safety Planning

Emergency Assistance

Court Advocacy

Shelter Placement Assistance

Referrals

Must be intimate partner

related violence and the

victim must be fleeing the

home/situation

Who we serve:

Where we serve:

Natives and non-Natives

LGBTQ2S+

Any Religion

Any income level

EVERYONE

Because we are federally funded

we get to serve all populations

within our *service area, which

includes Cleveland, Oklahoma and

Pottawatomie counties.

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

you.

Office Line 405.273.2888

Fax 405.273.1192

Webpage https://www.astribe.com/domestic-violence

Link to intake https://www.astribe.com/forms/victim-intake

@ASTRisingWarrior

For emergencies call 911 or AST PD @ 405.275.3200

This project was supported byGrant No. 2015-TW-AX-0016 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations

expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

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Happy 21st Birthday

Legus Trent Mitchell

He’s a full time student at

Gordon Cooper Votech and

works as a tutor after school

at the AST Building Blocks

after school program.

Happy Birthday

Justin D. Westberry

Hope you have a great

day. Love you, from all

of your family

FALL Maintenance Checklist

Clear Debris from Your HVAC Unit

Fall is the perfect time to clean away leaves, grass, and other

debris that might dirty the components or block airflow.

Review Your Thermostat

As the temperature cools down, remember to adjust your thermostat

settings. If you can set a program, continue to enjoy energy-saving

benefits by making the temperatrue cooler when you are away from

home or asleep.

Deep Clean your Home

Dirt, dust and other allergens are picked up by your HVAC system,

and they may trigger allergies or asthma. Clean your home now and

minimize the irritants spread by your system.

Change your Air Filters

Keep your HVAC system in peak condition by changing out the air

filters every few months. It will help keep the air clean in your home,

improve air flow, and help your HVAC perform more efficiently.

Schedule a Maintenance Check-Up

The best way to ensure your HVAC system is ready for winter is to

invest in professional maintenance. Ask for a thorough inspection

and address any issues before they become big problems.

LEGAL NOTICE

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P H O N E D I R E C T O RY - D I R E C T N U M B E R S

O F F I C E O F T H E T R I B A L S EC R E TA RY

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

AST Complex – (405) 275-4030

Toll Free - 800-256-3341

All Nations Bank…………………………………………(405) 273-0202

Brendle Corner…......……………………………………(405) 447-3372

Building Blocks….........…………………………………(405) 878-0633

Building Blocks III LA….....……………………………(405) 360-2710

Court………………………......…………………………(405) 481-8575

Domestic Violence…………….....………………………(405) 273-2888

Enrollment……………………….....……………………(405) 481-8650

Food Pantry………………………...……………………(405) 481-8640

Gaming Commission………………....…………(405) 360-9270 x1110

Housing Authority………………………………………(405) 275-1050

Human Resources……………………….....……………(405) 275-1468

ICW………………………………………………………(405) 395-4490

Media………………………….…………………………(405) 598-1279

OEH/OEP…………………….…………….…….………(405) 214-4235

Police…………………………………………(405) 275-3200/275-3432

Social Services…………….…………………….…….…(405) 878-4723

Tax Commission…….……………….……………….…(405) 481-8600

Thunderbird Casino Norman…….……….……………(405) 360-9270

Thunderbird Casino Shawnee…………….….…………(405) 273-2679

Tribal Store Little Axe……………………………………(405) 364-0668

The Absentee Shawnee Complex will be Closed

Friday, November 11 - For Veterans Day

Thursday & Friday, November 24 & 25 - For Thanksgiving

No Wait Car Loans

Get same day approvals at AllNations Bank.

If time is money and you have neither to waste, stop by our local branch and let

an auto loan specialist put you back on the road again. With loans this quick and

easy, it doesn't make sense to waste another minute.

PUBLIC NOTICE TO THE AST COMMUNITY

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has limited supply of firewood to provide to Elders 55 and up in the

community. The firewood assistance is available for elders in dire need of this resource to keep warm

and healthy during the winter months.

Please call Land Management 405-395-8101 or email cmartinez@astribe.com. We will have a short

application to fill out for first time elders. For elders that received wood last year, please call and

update. Priority will be given to the elderly members that have limited means to get firewood during this

time.

Delivery time will depend on number of first priority.

WE WILL NOT DELIVER WOOD DURING BAD WEATHER.

2023 Gordon Cooper Dr. • Shawnee, OK 74801 • (405) 273-0202

www.anbok.com

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November 2022

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13 October 2022

AST HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE

Subject: Modifications to Services Effective October 16, 2022

The AST Health System is pleased to announce that we have extended our hours of operations to accommodate

your needs and better serve you. Effective 16th October, 2022 our new operating hours will be as follows:

•

Little Axe Health Center, 405.447.0300: 7:30am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday

Little Axe Health Center Pharmacy, 405.292.9530:

o 8:00am – 8:00pm, Monday – Friday

o 9:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday – Sunday

PlusCare Clinic, 405.447.0477:

o 8:00am – 7:00pm, Monday – Friday

o 9:00am – 4:00pm, Saturday – Sunday

Shawnee Clinic, 405.878.5850: 7:30am – 6:30pm, Monday – Friday

Shawnee Clinic Pharmacy, 405.878.5859:

o 8:00am – 8:00pm, Monday – Friday

o 9:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday

Shawnee Walk-In Clinic, 405.878.5850:

o 8:00am – 7:00pm, Monday – Friday

o 9:00am – 4:00pm, Saturday

p Your Tribe

For any inquiries or any unique medical assistance you may encounter, please coordinate through your primary care

provider or ASTHS Administration by calling 405.447.0300. To stay informed of changes and access the most

current information, please follow the “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System” on Facebook and visit our

website at www.asthealth.org for daily updates. Ne-yi-wa!

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

 Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics are open to the public.

 The eligible age for all vaccines at this event is 12 years

and older.

 Moderna will also be available for ages 18 and older.

 New bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are available for those

that qualify.

 Bivalent vaccines protect against the original COVID-19

and the Omicron Variants.

For inquiries or appointments please call 405.701.719 0

www.asthealth.org

Help Yourself

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SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR A PLAN AT NO COST TO YOU OR THE TRIBE

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care to more people?

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the alzheimer's disease Program initiative and

the absentee shawnee tribal health systems

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DEMENTIA PREVENTION

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November 5th

from 1pm to 4pm

multi - purpose building

IN SHAWNEE.

For ast tribal members & native Americans

Masks are required

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Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System has been nationally recognized for its commitment to improving cardiovascular health

The American Heart Association presents outpatient program achievement awards for proven dedication to ensuring patients have access to best practices that reduce the risk of

heart disease and stroke

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System has received three American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition of its commitment to

reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving our monitoring of and management of high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and blood pressure. The awards recognize

a commitment to following the latest evidence- and science-based care guidelines.

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. High cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and uncontrolled high blood

pressure are leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but with timely diagnosis, research-based treatment, and education, these conditions can be managed.

“We are proud to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our focus on Type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure management, and care,” said Dr. Marty

Lofgren, Medical Director, and Interim Deputy Director. “By participating in these programs, we are able to put the science of the latest clinical guidelines to work improving

the lives of our patients.”

As a participant in the Check, Change. Control Cholesterol, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes programs, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System was recognized after demonstrating

how their organization has committed to improving risk factor management for patients. The outpatient achievement award programs put the unparalleled expertise of the

American Heart Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure the care provided to patients is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines.

This year, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System received these achievement awards:

•

The American Heart Association’s Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™: Participation

The American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes: Participation

Target: BP™: Silver recognition jointly presented by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.

“Addressing Type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure management is key for better cardiovascular health – and critical today, when heart disease and stroke continue

to be leading causes of death for Americans,” said Howard Haft, M.D., MMM, CPE, FACPE, volunteer science expert for the American Heart Association and executive

director of the Maryland Primary Care Program, in Baltimore. “The American Heart Association is pleased to recognize Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System for its

commitment to managing patient risk factors related to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes.”

Michelle Wollenzin, RN, BSN, MSN, MLS

Director of Clinical Services

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Services.

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VETERANS DAY

NOVEMBER 24-25

THANKSGIVING

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ELDER INTAKE FORM

TODAY’S DATE______________________________ REFERRAL SOURCE_____________________

LAST NAME___________________________ FIRST NAME____________________________ MI_____

AST DIABETES & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

DATE OF BIRTH______________________ MALE ____ FEMALE____ VETERAN___YES_____NO

STREET ADDRESS____________________________________________________

CITY___________________ STATE_____

ZIP CODE________ PHONE NUMBER _______________

SINGLE ____MARRIED ____ DIVORCED/SEPARATED

___WIDOWED ___ WIDOWER____

SPOUSE’S NAME______________________________ SPOUSE’S DATE OF BIRTH _______________

NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (1)______________________________PHONE______________

NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (2) ______________________________PHONE _____________

NOVEMBER EVENTS

PRIMARY LANGUAGE

SANDWICH

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DESTRUCTION

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NACHO

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THANKSGIVING

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TRIBAL___

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HOUSING ___ HOUSE ___ APARTMENT ___COMMUNITY HOUSING __OTHER EXPLAIN____________

For every sandwich you eat on sandwich day, do 25 crunches . That

way you can feel a bit healthier.

COMPOSITION ___ LIVES ALONE ___ LIVES WITH SPOUSE ___LIVES WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS

NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD _______

HEALTH HISTORY ___ ASTHMA

___DIABETES

WHO HELPS ___________________________________________

___ALZHEIMER’S

___ARTHRITIS

___CANCER ___DEMINTIA

___CHRONIC PAIN ___HEARING AID ___CHOLESTEROL ___BLOOD PRESSURE

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

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

ARE YOU ENROLLED WITH A DIFFERENT TITLE VI PROGRAM?

When destroying your pumpkin, make sure to use your core to get a

good core exercise.

____ YES ____ NO

For every nacho that you eat, do 10 jumping jacks.

Show respect and thank a veteran for their service.

For ever pickle that you consume, pat yourself on the back for hydrating

yourself. Try eating a pickle after a workout to keep your hydration level

high from sweating during the workout.

IF YES, NAME OF PROGRAM & WHERE LOCATED:________________________________________

HEALTH CONCERNS ___________________________________________________________________

SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING RECEIVED_________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS______________________________________________________

PROVIDE THE DATE OF YOUR VACCINATION COVID

19 1st__________ 2nd_________

BOOSTER__________

Johnson & Johnson __________ FLU__________

For thanksgiving, hit a workout or a walk before consuming your meal.

It will make it easier to enjoy all of the yummy food.

The first successful flyby was completed on this day, giving us the first

pictures to ever document the planet of Mars. In honor of this day work

on perfection your airplane balance exercise.

P.S. November 19th is BEDLAM!

BOOMER SOONER OR GO POKES

November 2022

www.astribe.com

Your Service. Our Mission.

VA WILL BE HOLDING A

Bringing VA Benefits

Home event in your

hometown.

During the event,

you can:

EVENT DATE & TIME/S:

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Speak with a VA

representative

LOCATION:

Get answers to VA

claim and benefits

questions

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Multipurpose Building

2029 James L. Edwards Lane

Shawnee, OK 74801

File your claim

POINT OF CONTACT:

Get same-day decisions

when you share

complete information

Mary Culley-VA, Mary.Culley@va.gov

Michael Gardner-VA, michael.gardner@va.gov

Connie Bottaro-ASTHS, cbottaro@astribe.com

PHONE NUMBER:

Mary Culley-VA (405) 626-3426

Michael Gardner-VA, (405) 456-3808

Connie Bottaro-ASTHS, (405) 701-7629

Wednesday

November 2, 2022

10am-2pm

AST Multi-Purpose Building

2029 James L. Edwards Lane

Shawnee, OK 74801

Help Yourself

Help Your Tribe

Get Same-Day Benefits Assistance!

2023 HEALTH

BENEFITS OPEN

ENROLLMENT

EVENT

The Medicare Annual Enrollment

Period is October 15th - December 7th.

Compare your coverage with the new

benefits available and maximize your

plan for 2023!

Annual Enrollment for the ACA is

November 1st - January 15th. Find out if

you qualify for special health coverage

protections offered to Native Americans

through Marketplace plans!

Questions?

Contact a PBA!

Little Axe Health Center

405-447-0300

Many will qualify to enhance their

coverage with benefits from:

Shawnee Clinic

405-878-5850

Medicare

Marketplace

VA Benefits

DHS

www.asthealth.org

Social Security

SoonerCare

Aging Services

Food & Housing

Giveaways and snacks will

be provided by our Patient

Benefit Advocates and our

Contracted Benefit Advisor

with Legacy Tribal Services.

*While Supplies Last

UPDATED PHARMACY MAIL POLICIES

Please be advised:

It is solely the responsibility of the patient to

confirm the desired shipping address for

mailing of any medication from our Health

System Pharmacies. Failure to do so may

result in shipping delays.

Please ensure all address changes are made

directly with the pharmacy staff regardless of

any changes made elsewhere in the health

system. Not all systems communicate with

each other if changes are made.

As our clinics continue to grow and mail

volume increases, the above policies will help

ensure you continue to receive prompt and

accurate mail delivery of your prescription

medications. We appreciate your

anticipated assistance in this matter.

Thank you!

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November 2022

AST HEALTH SYSTEM DIRECTORY

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

Administration

Business Office

Little Axe Dental

Health Information Management

Lab/X.Ray

Optometry

Patient Benefit Advocates

Primary Care

Public Health

Security

Electronic Health Record

Physical Therapy

Behavioral Health .................................................................................. 405-701-7987

Little Axe Purchased Referred Care ........................................................ 405-701-7951

Diabetes & Wellness ...............................................................................405-701-7977

Pharmacy ...............................................................................................405-292-9530

CompleteCare Home Health................................................................... 405-701-7085

Transportation........................................................................................405-701-7603

SHAWNEE CLINIC ............................405-878-5850 OR 877-878-4702 TOLL FREE

Administration

Business Office

Health Information Management

Lab/X-Ray

Patient Benefit Advocates

Contract Health

Physical Therapy

Primary Care

Public Health

Behavioral Health ...................................................................................405-878-4716

Diabetes & Wellness ...............................................................................405-701-7977

Pharmacy ........................................................ 405-878-5859 OR 866-742-4977TOLL FREE

Transportation........................................................................................405-701-7603

PLUSCARE ............................................................................................... 405-447-0477

GENERAL

AST Resource Center..............................................................................405-364-7298

Corporate Compliance Hotline............................................................... 405-701-7135

Patient Advocate .................................................................................... 405-701-7623

AST Tribal Complex ...............................................................................405-275-4030

AST Tribal Police .................................................................................... 405-275-3200

AST Housing ..........................................................................................405-273-1050

PUZZLE ANSWER

LATIN SQUARE

PLAY IT: Shade in exactly seven of the empty squares in this grid so that:

(1) There is only one shaded square in each row and in each column.

(2) No shaded squares touch each other, even diagonally, and

(3) The number of shaded squares bordering on the squares containing

figures is equal to the figure in each particular square.

$18,768

$38,304

WE CAN HELP

Contact a Patient Benefit Advocate

Little Axe

Shawnee

Health Center

Clinic

405.447.0300

405.878.5850

www.asthealth.org

LATIN SQUARE

PLAY IT: Shade in exactly seven of the empty squares in this grid so that:

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