# The Absentee Shawnee News (2013)

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The Absentee Shawnee News

July 2013

Vol. 27 No. 19

Newly
Elected
Officials
Election Secretary:
Meredith Wahpekeche
Governor:
Edwina Butler-Wolfe
Tribal Secretary:
Vera Gibson Dawsey

Inside This Issue...
Page 2-4
Executive Committee Reports
Page 7
Tero
Page 8
Horse Shoe Bend
Page 9
Music and Building Blocks
Page 14
Ashley Brokeshoulder
Page 15
Congratulations!

Page 16-17
July Birthdays
Page 20
Voter Distribution Map
Page 22
Jim Thorpe Games
Page 26
Red Earth Parade
Page 27
Title VI
Page 31
Shawnee Martinez

Executive Committee

George Blanchard
Governor

Issac Gibson

Teri Reed

Lt. Governor

Secretary

Governor’s

Kathy Deere
Treasurer

Jeffrey Gibson
Representative

Report

Greetings Tribal Members,
I hope this article finds everyone in good health and good spirits.
For friends, family and relatives I hope the same for them also.
I would like to thank all the staff and executive committee for their support and assistance during my tenure in office.
For those positive efforts that required willing participation by all employees here at the complex, I commend them. In areas where joint
cooperation by other entities helped our efforts come to a successful conclusion, I offer my appreciation.
I felt that this was a fruitful learning experience that I can draw upon to continue to assist others in need as I move on to other projects.
This is my final article for the newsletter. It has been an honor and privilege to have served the Tribe these past few years and I offer my most
humble thank you for that unique opportunity.
George Blanchard

Lt. G overnor’s

Report

Since the last report we have had tornadoes; major disasters.
I know that many of you suffered loss of, and damage to your property.
We have tried to do the best we can to assist with cleanup and in other ways
when we have had the means to do so. I know for many of you getting back
to normal, if things will ever be normal again, is a long way down the road.
We wish you the best and we are thinking of you. We were approached by
one of the Pottawatomie County Commissioners who requested the Tribe
assist them in one of the harder hit areas in Pottawatomie County. We
obliged their request to the best we could. It seems that the Pottawatomie
Commissioners are going to be good partners with the tribe on a number
of things. According to the weathermen, the threat of dangerous weather
is over. The heat can also be dangerous so everybody try to stay cool.
We have a young tribal member, Trevor Yates, who fished his way to the
national competion. His mother e-mailed an
article and some photos that will follow this
article. He gets an attaboy for sure. The young
man is doing a great job. We are proud to have
young tribal members making their way to
the top in everything.
Trevor fished in the Central Division
Championship on Lake Sam Rayburn
Reservoir in Lufkin, Texas this past week and
came in first place. Trevor competed against
seven other boys that were representing their
states as state champions. The states that
competed in the Divisional Championship
were from Texas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Kansas,
Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Trevor
from Oklahoma. Trevor won with a five Bass
limit weighing 9 lbs. 13 oz. Trevor was the
only junior angler that brought in a limit on

tournament day. Trevor spent a week on Sam
Rayburn pre fishing before his tournament
trying to figure out what the fish were doing.
He was on fish all week but when it came
tournament day the fish had changed moods
and were not biting like they were earlier in the
week. Trevor fished a Ribbit Frog and a Sprow
Frog all week and stuck with the pattern on
tournament day and it paid off bringing him
a limit to the scales.
He beat his closest competitor by 3 lbs. By
winning the Central Division Championship
Trevor will move on to the National
Championship that will be held in Arkansas.
Trevor will fish against six other boys that won
there Divisional Championship across the
United States. He does not know which lake as
of yet, they will notify him in a couple of weeks
and let him know which lake the tournament
will be held on. Also, Trevor will be fishing in
the Junior National World Finals next month
on Lake Dardanelle in Arkansas next month against close to 120 teams.
You can go to bassmaster.com and see where they interviewed Trevor
and wrote an article about him.
We are still working on the police department’s sub-station. Currently
some of the utilities have to be move and due to the situation in Moore we
have been pushed back on the priority list, which is understandable.
Below please find an e-mail received from Katie Yates regarding Trevor,
the young man that was mentioned above.
Katie Yates Insertion:
“I would like to see if there is any way the tribe could help with some of
the expenses for these two tournaments? Trevor will be spending a week
at both of these tournaments pre fishing and trying to figure out what he

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• Applied for grants to provide free broadband service to native
communities in our area and to update the 5 Year Strategic Plan.
• Worked to establish relationships with State and National
Organizations that work towards the betterment of Native Americans
tribes. Re-established our connection with the National Congress of
American Indians and the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas
and Texas.
• Streamlined the corporation documents, tax IDs, and licenses that
we use to run tribal businesses so that there is a clean line of business
ownership, authority, and accountability.
• Supported economic development activities and other grants.
• Compiled data and reports on our elders (as a group) to better
understand the needs of our elder community. Reports supplied
to housing agencies and to those interesting in serving our elder
communities.
• Developed a summer intern program to preserve our history for
future generations by documenting the lives of tribal members.
• Developed our internal plan for Tobacco Compact negotiations with
the State of Oklahoma and put the systems in place to accomplish the
task.
I worked hard to accomplish as much as I could in the time I had, and
I feel pretty good about what I was able to do. There is still so much to
do and I know the new Executive Committee will work hard to move the
tribe forward. In the world of tribal government, if you aren’t moving
forward, you regress quickly. We need to find innovative ways to move
forward with more/better services for our tribal members. In the world of
tribal government, if you aren’t moving forward, you regress quickly. We
need to find innovative ways to move forward with more/better services
for our tribal members.
Best wishes to the new administration. I’m excited about the future
and what can be accomplished.
Teri Reed
Tribal Secretary
teri@astribe.com
405-275-4030 Ext 104

needs to do come tournament day and the cost of gas and lodging will be
expensive. Anything will help and we appreciate all the tribe has done for him
in the past. Trevor’s dream is to become a professional angler and by winning
tournaments of this caliper he is starting to get recognized by some important
people. We are very proud of Trevor and his accomplishments. Trevor is very
serious about his fishing and he puts in the time and effort it takes to do well
and it’s paying off.
Trevor would like to thank the tribe, his family, and his friends for all of
their support. We will keep you updated with how he is doing throughout the
season.”
Thank you.
Todd, Kate, and Trevor Yates
We hate to see Governor Blanchard and Secretary Reed leave but in
the same instance look forward to working with newly elected Governor
Butler and Secretary Dossey.
Respectfully,
Isaac
Gibson,
Lieutenant Governor

Secretary’s

Report

Greeting Tribal Members:
Thank you for allowing me to serve you for the past two years as your
tribal secretary. During my term, I made a lot of new friends, and I had a
chance to renew some old acquaintances with tribal members that I had
lost touch with over the years. I’m looking forward to my new life in the
private sector and I am excited about the possibilities.
I would like to thank my staff and the employees of the Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe for their help and support during my term. Particularly my
assistant, Jerry Ann Knox, who put off her retirement to help me out
during my term.
The AST employees were invaluable in providing me with insight
about the past and they were courageous in helping me tackle problems
and new projects. Thank you for your assistance.
Accomplishments include:
• Used focus groups and improvement committees to improve
telephone communications. Provided training and instruction to
employees on how to forward their calls to their cell phones if they
were out of the office.
• Ensured the telephone employee directory was updated so tribal
members could leave messages for employees during lunch and after
hours.
• Saved the tribe thousands of dollars in unnecessary fees and charges
in telephone usage charges and unauthorized fees.
• Developed the Big Jim Youth Award program and lead a team in the
implementation of this new program that is open to High School
Seniors nationwide.
• Lead a team to make improvements to the website (ongoing).
• Cleaned out 20 years of trash from the basement area of the main
building and opened a fitness center for employees and guests.
• Secured Indirect Cost funds to replace carpet in Building 1. Old carpeting
had been in place for more than 20 years and was ripped, stained, and
worn out. This reduced tripping hazards for the employees and the
public, and improved air quality.
• Planned, organized, and coordinated the rebuilding of the Harrah
Smoke Shop which opened in March 2013. Incorporated a retail rental
space in the building to provide additional revenue and increase the
value of the property.
• Coordinated the implementation of new gas pumps at our convenience
store and increased gas sales by 33%.
• Upgraded the inventory and POS systems to better manage store
inventory and controls.
• Made improvements to the stores processes so that staffing levels
could be reduced saving the store money. Money saved was reinvested
into the business by upgrading systems and making needed repairs to
broken equipment.
• Reviewed and provided input on saving time/money on countless
practices and work processes for the Tribe.

Treasurer’s

Report

Greetings TRIBAL MEMBERS,
This month I’m doing my newsletter a little differently. May 19, 20,
May 31, 2013, tornados were disastrous to hundreds and maybe thousands
of people of the Little Axe community, Bethel, Carney, Moore, Oklahoma
City, and Shawnee areas. Through all of this traumatic time, people
banded together, helped each other tremendously, and representatives
from other states, loaded semi-trucks, cars, SUVs, whatever could carry
water, clothing, food, tents, tarps, essential things needed to immediately
care for the communities to help and support all the ones displaced. We
want to thank all the volunteers and for donations received. We had so
many people come to support our area such as AST Employees, Executive
Committee, Red Cross, Feed the Children, Counties surrounding the
areas, Girl Scout Troops, Churches, Tribes/Nations, organizations from
many states, etc. I know I have left out many names, but forgive me. The
Heavenly Father/Creator knows who you are and we want to express
sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all for the outpouring of
concern, compassion, and love for your fellow neighbors!
I want to express my sincere condolences to tribal members who have
lost their love ones this month. Congratulations to our newly elected
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe and Secretary Vera Dawsey!
Respectfully yours, Kathy Deere, Tribal Treasurer
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is
to say “thank you”. In between, the leader is a servant.”
~Max De Pree
May God Bless You
Kathy Deer

Finance Department

July 2013

The Finance office continues our efforts in keeping
the day to day activities flowing effectively and efficiently through

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communication between the Finance office and Programs. In working
together, we have found the most time effective and cost effective
processes for transacting business.
The finance department cooked and fed the workers and gave cash
donations for the May 19 and 20th, 2013 tornado victims. In addition, they
worked sorting donations and helping as needed as much as we could
during the much needed relief for disaster victims.
Tribal Members and Native Employees allowing clinic and pharmacy
visits to be claimed on their medical insurance coverage from private
insurance or other coverage is very beneficial to the Tribe’s health systems.
Any cost not paid by your insurance company will be paid by Tribal
health system funds. You will not be asked to pay a deductible or any
charges not covered by your insurance. Using your coverage allows the
health systems to charge your insurance for the service rather than it
being paid in full from the health system funds.
This in turns enhances the entire program and allows more services
to Tribal members. In addition, any funds paid by the Tribe on claims filed
with your insurance helps to meet your deductibles.
The Tribe’s 2010 and 2011 Audits are “unqualified”; which when compared
to an educational grading scale is an A. We are prepared for the 2012 audit
coordinating business entities that will roll up into the tribe’s audit.
We are about to wrap up the 2012 audit. The 2013 Indirect Cost Proposal
was submitted to the National Business Center (NBC) on September 4,
2012. Our rate is up from 17.74% for 2010 to 21.98% for 2011 to 22.35% for 2012,
and 27.39% for 2013. As soon as I have a draft of the 2012 Audit, I will begin
writing the 2014 IDC proposal.
The finance department for 2013 is completing accounting by the 10th
day of the month which has been extended from the 7th allowing the
health finance to provide reports necessary for adjusting inventory and
accounts receivable. Financial reporting for the Health Authority and Li
Si Wi Nwi, Health Inc. boards for Absentee Health Systems, Shawnee and
Little Axe (LSWN) continues. The Finance staff has completed the April
reconciliations for financial reporting. It is imperative the accounting
staff continue to stay ahead of all of the accounting so that audits go
smoothly, so that Indirect Cost rates will stay up to date as well. Indirect
cost proposals cannot be submitted without completed audits as the
audit is used to calculate the proposal. There are many processes in place
in your Tribe’s accounting department that ensure we keep accurate
records of transactions. The Tribe’s accounting processes must be in
compliance with GAAP; (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and
GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and these rules are
updated sometimes annually.
The Tribe currently has compact funds of BIA and I H S, 51 Grants.
In addition, the Tribe operates on a General Fund and an Indirect Cost
Fund. The new clinic building payments are current and have been and
projections are that they will continue to be current going forward.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Finance Department has very hard
working group of people and it is an honor to work with them, the
Treasurer’s office and at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The Finance
Department employs 14: with 7 (50%) being AST Tribal Members, 2 non-AST
tribal members, and 5 (36%) being non-natives. 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 its 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 continued group effort toward accomplishing our goal. If you have
any questions or needs, please call 405-275-4030 ext 162 and I will be glad to
assist you.
Respectfully,
Belinda Collins
Controller

Financial Consultant’s
DISASTER RELIEF

Report

First of all I would like to thank Treasurer Kathy Deere for allowing me
to volunteer at the Relief Center (Little Axe Resource Center), May 30th

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through June 1st . Volunteering made my life richer during those days of
being able to assist in disaster relief efforts for tornado damaged Little
Axe area.
A disaster center was set-up in Little Axe to help and assist victims
affected by the May 19th tornado. Relief agencies were scrambling to
provide shelter, clothing, food and water to survivors, and mental health
counseling.
Being assigned by the AST command center to sign-up volunteer relief
workers each day either as individuals or groups was very intense and
satisfying. The relief center had volunteers from all walks of life and all
parts of the country, school age youth group, church, FEMA, Red Cross,
Tribal emergency management teams and Kevin Meeks, director of
Oklahoma Area Indian Health Service church group. Volunteers were
returning each day to sign-up from groups of one to as many as twenty.
Out-of-state relief organizations provided positive comments to me
personally that Little Axe Relief Center was an efficient and organized
operation than the Moore relief operation.
I would like to thank tribal employees of the Police Department command
center, Linda Day, Asaycia Clayton, co-worker Arlene Herrera, other
employees and friends that I made working with them from the local
community.
Respectfully Submitted,
Eddie Brokeshoulder
Financial Consultant

AST CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE
SEEKING VOLUNTEER TRIBAL MEMBERS
Are you interested in participating and being a part of a better
tomorrow?
Are you an Elder or Youth willing to better the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe, if so please contact: Eddie Brokeshoulder at
405-275-4030 x 148
or eddieb@astribe.com

IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR ARTICLE:
Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405)
481-0558
or send us an e-mail to
stiger@astribe.com
ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE
ARE DUE BY THE 20TH OF THE CURRENT MONTH
Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture
per birthday person, not per birthday wish.

FY-2013
FY-2013
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 5/31/13)

RUN DATE:
06/24/13

Run Date
6/24/13

(thru 5/3/13)
TAX
CATEGORY

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES
TOTAL
COLLECTED

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$33,050.60
$1,272,995.00
$69,596.49
$54,601.61
$69,890.09
$51,392.15

$54,060.06

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$1,551,525.94

$230.00

$155.00

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$1,711.75

0.11%

$294,405.21

$54,215.06

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$1,553,237.69

100%

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

Sales (6%)
$5,320.89
Gaming % of free cash $414,328.00
Employee (1%)
$29,238.39
Severance (8%)
$15,812.22
Motor Vehicle
$14,481.54
Tobacco Refund
$10,087.72

$5,961.53
$408,888.00
$4,799.87
$5,128.09
$13,521.61
$12,244.26

$10,318.20
$225,370.00
$4,314.16
$0.00
$15,001.64
$8,474.55

$5,250.35
$224,409.00
$20,146.42
$21,426.59
$13,851.28
$9,091.57

$6,199.63
$0.00
$11,097.65
$12,234.71
$13,034.02
$11,494.05

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

TOTAL TAXES

$489,268.76

$450,543.36

$263,478.55

$294,175.21

Miscellaneous

$970.00

$250.00

$106.75

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $490,238.76

$450,793.36

$263,585.30

2.13%
81.96%
4.48%
3.52%
4.50%
3.31%
$1,551,525.94

$1,553,237.69

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
CDFI Program
BOARD MEMBER NEEDED
Absentee
Shawnee
TribeTribe CDFI program is establishing a board to help further develop the AST CDFI program into a certified
The Absentee
Shawnee
CDFI
Program
Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

The CDFI board must be a representation of who CDFI will serve, and will consist of five – seven individuals with skills and
BOARD MEMBER
experience in or more areas of business, banking, accounting, business law, marketing, nonprofit management, or fundraising.
NEEDED
If interested in serving in this worthwhile endeavor as a CDFI board member please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to:

wnee Tribe CDFI program is establishing a
Brokeshoulder, CDFI Steering Committee
her develop the AST CDFI program intoEddie
a
ommunity Development Financial Institution Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
must be a representation of who CDFI will
Fax: 405-695-9780
sist of five – seven individuals with skills and
Email: eddieb@astribe.com
more areas of business, banking, accounting,
For more information (FMI): 405-275-4030 x 148
keting, nonprofit management, or fundraising.

ving in this worthwhile endeavor as a CDFI
ase submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to:

shoulder, CDFI Steering Committee
Tribe of Oklahoma
ooper Drive
01
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ion (FMI): 405-275-4030 x 148

==NOTICE==

SALE OF FARMING & GRAZING LEASES
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE
ALLOTTED INDIAN LANDS
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Under Sealed Bids and Oral Auction
July 2, 2013

SEALED BIDS, submitted on Absentee Shawnee Tribe (AST) bid forms, will be received 10:00 a.m., Central Standard Time
(CST), July 2, 2013, at the AST Realty conference room, Shawnee, Oklahoma. Bids will be accepted for the leasing of Allotted
Indian lands located in Potawatomie and Cleveland Counties, Oklahoma, for farming and grazing purposes. A complete list of
tracts and bid forms are available at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s website: www.astribe.com.

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Behavioral Health
“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”
-John Wooden
The Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health program seeks to promote the wellbeing of the “whole person” within the context of their culture. Last
month, many individuals attended the program, sharing their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences in search of greater peace and understanding.
Absentee Shawnee Tribal members, individuals from all federally recognized tribes, and sooner care participants are invited to visit the Shawnee office
or call for a meeting. People who attend often share concerns about drug and alcohol use and uncomfortable feelings such as anger, fear, sadness, and
doubt. They express goals they have for themselves and work together with a counselor and group members (if they choose to do so) to make their
vision a reality.
For additional information or to schedule an appointment:
Alicja “Al” Carter,
LADC Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health
405-878-4716.

Shawnee Clinic
Shawnee Clinic Welcomes Dr. Maria M. Mithlo, M.D.
On July 1, the Shawnee Clinic welcomes Dr. Maria Mithlo. The addition of Dr. Mithlo to the Clinic and Health System is a huge positive. Dr. Mithlo is
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has 27 years of experience. She has 13 years of experience in working for Indian Health Service in Anadarko and
Lawton. Dr. Mithlo will begin seeing patients on July 5th and will be scheduled to see patients from 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Dr. Mithlo is
famous for her “healing hugs”. Her care and dedication to her patients will soon be an integral part of the Shawnee Clinic.
Dr. Pachneerat “Pat” Chainakul, Pediatrician, Dr. Christine Walsh, Internal Medicine, Stacy Curtis P.A.-C, and Dr. Lila Nevrekar, GYN, will continue to
provide excellent care to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal members and the rest of the patient population.

Thank Yous...
HELLO TRIBAL MEMBERS,
The May tornados caused severe damage and devastation for the communities of Little Axe, Shawnee, Bethel, Moore, and Carney. It was amazing to
see how many people here and out of state came together to help and support all the people affected. I was answering phones at the Resource Center
and it was never ending with all the help people were giving. I had people that I had talked to come in from out of state with so many donations, and
staying to help out where ever needed.
Asaycia Clayton was great at inventorying everything that was donated, Brad Jackson who coordinated the cleanup crews and people who came
in to volunteer their services to help, Jackie Denny, Anthony Johnson, Eddie Brokeshoulder, Treasurer Deere, Becky Prewett, Donna Butler, Linda Day,
Secretary Reed, and so many others who unconditionally helped to make sure the victims of the tornados got what they needed, were truly a blessing.
It was amazing how many people from everywhere were opening their hearts and giving in every area possible. As trucks, trailers, cars, and vans came
in people were right there to help get them unloaded.
High school students, college students, families, young people, and even elder people volunteered to help.
I got to work with Lisa Mize from the Oklahoma Defense Force who was just awesome in getting her group out to the people that really needed them.
Pastor Tommy was a person I was in continual contact with who sent donations and aided to get things here the crews needed such as, gloves, rakes,
shovels, tarps, tools, car seats, diapers, you name it, he made sure the things needed got here and even sent people from out of state to get things here.
I will never forget that experience and am thankful I was a small part in helping so many in their time of need. I want to thank you all for helping so
unselfishly.
May God Bless You All.
Respectfully,
Arlene Herrera

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Twila Longhorn Parker for the generous donation of dozens of tribal newspapers from the 90’s!
Mrs. Parker’s donation will help the Tribal Archives to reach its goal of doubling archival holdings in 2013. Her support of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal
Library and Archives is greatly appreciated.
Thank you Twila!
Joshua Shawnee
Tribal Librarian and Archivist
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

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However, still stop by and fill out an application, if you haven’t already done so,
and look at the current job openings. If you have any further questions about the
TERO program or just have a request, you can contact our office anytime Monday
through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm (closed 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch), and we will
be happy to assist you.
Randy Edge (Director) 405-­275-­4030 ext. 135
Carol Butler (Office Assistant) 405-­275-­4030 ext. 163
The following is a list of job openings for some off campus positions posted at
the TERO department:

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

Randy Edge
tero director

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
redge@astribe.com

Bus Person
Host/Hostess
Dishwasher
Cashier
Sales Associate
Customer Service
Backroom Associate
Executive Assistant
Distribution Clerk
Patient Registration Clerk
Teacher Assistant

Phone 405.275.4030 ext. 135 Fax 405.395.9888 Cell 405.432.9859
The Tribal Employment Rights Office also known as TERO is a department
that protects tribal employees’ rights and supports tribal career development.
Within this past month, the TERO department has experienced steady flow of
business We have added 3 new applicants to our database which now brings our
total number of applicants to 571. Of those 3 new applicants, 2 are Absentee
Shawnee Tribal members. We have also helped 47 applicants/guests who have
walked in, called/received 438 phone calls, and referred 25 applicants to various
departments within the tribe as contract workers and applicant to Thunderbird
Entertainment Center.
Besides taking care of daily business, TERO has also been in attendance to
numerous meetings since the last newsletter. On May 21 TERO attended the 3rd
planning meeting for the 36th Annual National TERO Convention at the Hard
Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa. At this meeting, the final agenda and menu for
the convention was discussed. On the following day, May 22 TERO attended the
EEOC training again at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa.
During this meeting, the new EEOC-­Tribal MOU was discussed. Then on
June 11 TERO attended one of the first planning meetings for the 2013 Indian
Education Summit at the Sac and Fox Learning Center in Stroud. During this
meeting, discussion took place about the tentative agenda for the Education
Summit On the following day, June 12 TERO met with Dillon Byrd with
Thunderbird Entertainment Center for future construction and tribal employment
opportunities Finally on June 18 TERO had a meeting with Johnny Sea of AGC
for training and development
In the final weeks of June TERO will be attending several more meetings/
conferences. On June 20 TERO will have a meeting with Mrs. Roberts of the
National Indian Council on Aging to help identify more native elders looking
for employment. Then, from June 29 to July 3, TERO will be attending the
36th Annual National TERO Convention being held at the Hard Rock Hotel and
Casino in Tulsa.
Within the next month of June TERO will also be continuing to take
applications for the construction project of the new Building Blocks Daycare that
will be located in Little Axe. Also, there will be an opportunity to fill out an
application for the National Indian Council on Aging. To fill out an application,
you have to be 55 years of age or older. If you have any other questions concerning
either of these opportunities, please contact our TERO offices to update your
application or put in an application if you are interested.
The TERO department also helps Native Americans with job placement,
employment referrals and we strongly encourage any tribal member or Native
American who may need employment to come to the Absentee Shawnee TERO
department and apply. To become an applicant, the process is simple. First, you
will need to come to the department to pick-­‐up and fill out an application. We
are located in building #1 on the second floor. Second, you will need to provide
the TERO department your CDIB or document to prove your tribal Affiliation
(YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE TO
BECOME AN APPLICANT), your social security card and your Driver’s License
or State ID. Third, you will need to provide the department with any licenses,
credentials, or any other certifications/degrees you have acquired.
In addition to keeping your application on file, we also provide some other
services. TERO holds the responsibility of insuring our applicants have equal
opportunity for employment and receive call backs or letters on all positions
that are applied for. The TERO department also provides/helps our applicants
with job search, referrals, resume assistance, interview tips, and application status.
Further for your convenience, the TERO department also posts al tribal positions,
some local positions, and some positions for the Oklahoma City, Norman, and
Moore areas outside of our offices on bulletin boards and in binders. Currently,
we have close to 10 job openings posted outside of our offices. However, keep in
mind, these job postings are constantly changing and being updated weekly as
positions are filled. So, a job that may be listed below may already have been filled.

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Delivery Driver
Mixer Driver
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Security Officer
Supervisors
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HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
July 2013 News
Horse Shoe Bend Summer Program started on June 3, 2013, and will end on July 18, 2013 we will provide tutoring and physical activities. The first week students
were tutored in Math. There is an average of 15 to 20 students that attend Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am until 12:00 pm.
During the week of June 9 thru 15, the Jim
Thorpe Games was held in the Oklahoma City
Area. Starting off with the Opening Ceremonies
on June 9th at the Remington Park all athletes
participated from the Horse Shoe Bend After
School Program. Tuesday June 11, our boys
and girls 12 and under basketball teams started
their games. The teams played 2 games each on
Tuesday and Wednesday and with the playoffs
on Thursday. The Girls team made the final
Four on Thursday. The track and field was held
at Putnam City High School on Tuesday.

12 and under Girls Basketball
Olivia Stacy
Camryn Green
Alijah Masquas
Alisea Thomas
Katlyn Masquas
Saidey Smith
Alexxis Coon
Katie Wilson, Team Manager

Seminole
Chickasaw
Sac and Fox Nation
Sac and Fox Nation
Absentee Shawnee
Seminole
Sac and Fox Nation
Navajo

Jordan Coody
Ruben Wilson
Gabriel Fife
Austin Bell
Jayden Robinson
Nicholas Shaffer
Kaelan Green
Eryn Johnson
Zerek Harjo
Shawn Nanaeto
Elijah Lena
Gregory Smith

Seminole
Sac and Fox Nation
Absentee Shawnee
Seminole
Seminole
Absentee Shawnee
Chickasaw
Absentee Shawnee
Seminole
Sisseton-­‐Wahpeton Sioux
Comanche Nation
Seminole

12 and Under Boys Basketball

Track and Field Members:
Gabriel Fife
Third Place Shot Put
Alisea Thomas
First Place Girls Shot Put
Alijah Masquas
Second Place Girls Shot Put
Kaitlyn Nanaeto
Third Place Girls 400 Run and Third Place 800 Run
Sac and Fox Nation
Desiree Johnson
Absentee Shawnee
Leila Herrod
Citizen Potawatomi
Coaches: Captain Smith, Stuart Rolette, Randall Watson, Demi Coon, Brittany Coon, Buster Bread, Edwina Butler-­‐Wolfe
I’d like to thank the MSPI Program for their help in paying the entry fees for all the events for our athletes at the Jim Thorpe Games and for the lunches that was donated.
Big thanks to Lt. Governor Isaac Gibson for buying the athletes and parents lunches at McDonalds on June 12, 2013.
I appreciate all the families that traveled with the teams to the Jim Thorpe Games. You are all AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edwina Butler-­‐Wolfe
Director Horse Shoe Bend After School Absentee Shawnee Tribe
405 481-­‐0397

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Music

Young Musicians

Kyle Copeland
The Ringo Star Of The Music World
Kyle is 12 and is working hard to be one of the next
awesome drummers in the music world, He comes to class
every week to learn the drums and enjoys the music lessons
along with his granddad Leroy Downs which is learning to
play the acoustic guitar; Kyle has a natural ability to play the
drums he has been working on his own style each lesson,
all the young folks in the music program are so talented
weather they play the drums or piano or guitar young men
like Kyle are setting an example for all his friends and tribe
he shares his music with his family and that brings all them
closer together and stronger throughout all of life’s struggles
and quest, Kyle Copeland has so much to offer the young
folks in our community and our state I’m so proud to be
helping him become a master musician is my privilege to be
working with so many of our youths and their families that
want to learn music and reach out others through the deep
soul expression’s that only music can cast to everyone they come into contact with throughout their lives’ that’s one of
the reason’s The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has been so supportive of the music program over the past three years, what
started out to be a short skill’s youth program has made such an impact on so many children, Moms and dads and their
grandparents along with all their friends & schools have been benefited by the music program of our wonderful tribe,
We will offer the kids and their families free music lessons all year round We are here to reach out to our community
in hopes to provide an anchor to all The Native American ‘s of Oklahoma.
Thank you all so very much.
Phil Bradley
Music Dir.
405-370-5576 cell call me any time to set your FREE music lessons.
July is here the sun is out and the weather is HOT!!!! Our annual Father’s Day Breakfast,
“Donuts for Dads”, had a great turnout; all the dads really enjoyed their gifts and donuts
with their children. Everybody here is looking forward to the employee picnic. We will be
closed Thursday July 4th to celebrate Independence Day! Hope everyone has a safe and fun
4th. The children just had their pictures done by The Portrait Café here at the center and they
all turned out great, we look forward to our next upcoming picture days this coming fall. Our
AST Dental clinic will be coming for another visit to talk to the children about healthy teeth J.
The camp Nikoti group will be here July 10th to put on a show for the children and we are super
excited and can’t wait to see what they have in store for us this year. The splash pad has been a great hit, the kids love
playing in the water!!! We have a couple new employees joining our team here at Building Blocks and we look forward
to welcoming them. Our enrollment has increased and everyone here is very excited to meet the new children and have
the opportunity to teach and make a difference in each of their lives! We are currently enrolling for our toddler and
three year old classrooms, we hope to have these age groups full within the next month. Field trips have been a BIG hit
with each age group, and the children are enjoying them all. They have went to places like the OKC Zoo for“Zoo Animal”
week, The Gaylord Pickens Cultural Museum and also the Red hawks game at Bricktown Ballpark where they received
souvenir hats and cups plus many other places! A BIG thank you to each parent that has been able to attend their child’s
filed trip, the children definitely enjoy that and we love parent involvement!
Have a GREAT SAFE summer!!! J.

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AllNations Bank
Employees’ Personal Use of Social Media—
How It Can Affect You & Your Employer
A majority of employees have their own Facebook page—or they actively use other
“social media” like MySpace, YouTube, Twitter, or LinkedIn. No matter how “private”
you believe your posted comments are, you should remain aware of how your personal
use of social media can have an impact on your employer, its customer relationships, and
information security.
1. There’s No Expectation of Privacy. Many individuals consider social media
sites to be very “friendly” places, and they like to hang out there. Maybe we
start to feel comfortable that these sites are “private” and “completely safe.” In
reality, there is no way to know how many persons may view the information
or comments that we post—and no way to control what they will do with that
information. As the old expression goes, “Three can keep a secret, if two of
them are dead.” Is it reasonable to assume that someone’s hundreds of “friends”
on Facebook are all such “confidential friends” that they can be relied on to
keep every comment “private”? Here’s a more realistic scenario: If social media
“friends” or “connections” like what you post, they may share it with others. If
they hate it, they also may share it, along with their own comments. If it’s funny
or embarrassing (the more so, the better), they are especially likely to share it.
Think of yourself as “on stage” or “giving an interview” when you post about
yourself, your family, or your job on social media.
2. Many of your colleagues and associates and customers expect you to act
“Professionally” at ALL TIMES. Maybe it’s unfair; but they feel the same way
about school teachers, ministers, doctors, and others in a position of confidence
or respect in the community. It comes with any job. Unfortunately, posts on social
media can’t be viewed as falling only in the “life away from work” category.
Assume that your employer, customers, vendors & associates will be “looking
over your shoulder” at what you post.
3. Before You Hit the “Send” Button, Think Carefully about What You Want to
Say, How You Will Say It, and How Other People Could Interpret or React to
It. Take a few extra minutes to proofread what you have written, to clean it up,
make it clearer, or to delete whatever (on second thought) you maybe shouldn’t
say. (Real example: A young woman posts, “My mama is in a comma.” First,
her mama was not really in a punctuation mark. Second, her mama was not sick;
but the comment greatly surprised and alarmed many of her mama’s friends.
Actually, the boyfriend’s mama in another state—who this woman also called
“mama”—was in a coma.) Be careful to provide the right details!
4. Be Very Careful of the Pictures You Post, the Sites or Web Pages You Link to,
and Who or What You “Like” on Your Social Media Page. You have “freedom of
speech,” but also a need for discretion. Avoid connecting yourself to statements
that are emotional, strongly worded, or inflammatory—for example, avoid
sarcasm, profanity, accusations, insults, prejudice, and off-color or strongly
partisan remarks. (Your close buddies and some customers may enjoy strong
remarks, but other customers are likely to be offended.) When anything is
controversial, there are two sides to the issue! Here’s a good general rule: If you
can’t (or shouldn’t) say something out loud in your place of business, keep it off
your social media page.
5. Never Post While You’re Angry! Individuals very commonly use social media
to “vent” if they’re frustrated or angry, or to get back at someone. Try to avoid
using social media to express animosities or grievances about any subject—
including your job. What you post reaches hundreds of people.
You’re AllNations Bank Family,
Gene, Eugene, Amber, Delaina

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Transit System (2013)
This questionnaire is to gather information
to determine the need for transportation
services within the tribe’s jurisdictional
boundaries.
Services: Monday thru Friday 8:00 – 5:00,
special exceptions for weekends.
We will provide transportation to and from
the following in (VANS OR BUSES):
Clinic (Little Axe)
Clinic (Shawnee)
Wal-Mart
Grocery Stores
Tribal Complex
What other needs do you think you would
have from the transit system?
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Tribal member signature:
Name:
Address:
Contact #:
FHA Transit Coordinator questions call
Mike Wood at 275-4030 Ext.112 or cell
(405) 432-9652.

Are you at risk for diabetes, have diabetes or
know someone who does? Type 2 diabetes is
the most common type of diabetes and affects
millions of Native Americans. Many people
are unaware that they have diabetes or prediabetes. Native Americans are twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes
than others. Some common signs and symptoms include:
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
• Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
Often people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms.

AAA Oklahoma News Release
www.AAA.com
www.facebook.com/AAAOklahoma
www.twitter.com/#!/AAAOklahoma

Contacts:

Chuck Mai
Office: (405) 753-8040
Cell: (405) 209-8260
chuck.mai@aaaok.org

Danial Karnes
Office: (918) 748-1074
Cell: (918) 935-9318
danial.karnes@aaaok.org

Kids, Pets and Hot Cars Left Alone = A Deadly Combination
AAA Oklahoma, May 13 - The consequences of leaving kids or pets in hot cars, even for a
minute, can be deadly. Each year, AAA along with Safe Kids works to prevent children and pets
being left in hot cars by educating the public of the dangers.

Some ways to prevent and manage diabetes is through healthy lifestyle
behaviors. One question that many people with diabetes or pre-diabetes
often ask is “What can I eat?”. The American Diabetes Association states
that you do not have to be deprived or restricted. The key factors are learning
what are the “superfoods”, how much of it you can have and how often.
Getting into the habit of eating a healthy diet helps you manage diabetes
and prevent complications caused by diabetes.

According to data collected by Dr. Jan Null of San Francisco State University, 32 children died
last year after being left in a car. 52 percent of those who died were left not on purpose, but by
mistake.
“Many times we think we can run into a store and be out in 10 minutes with no problem, but in 10
minutes in the heat of the summer, your car’s interior temperature can rise 19 degrees above that
of the outside air,” said Danial Karnes, AAA Oklahoma spokesman.

The following foods are listed on the American Diabetes Association web
site as” superfoods”. Try to incorporate as many of these foods into your
daily meal plan to enhance the nutrient content of your meals.

AAA urges parents and caregivers to put these simple tips to use to make sure no child is left in a
vehicle this summer.
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Never leave a child unattended in a car, even for a minute, even if the windows are tinted
or down. The same recommendation applies to pets and the elderly.
Don’t allow children to play in an unlocked, parked vehicle and never leave car keys
where children have access to them.
Keep doors locked and windows closed at all times, even when the vehicle is in the
garage or on a driveway.
Make sure all children leave the vehicle when you reach your destination. Be certain no
one is inadvertently left behind.
When you first place a child in a car seat in the back seat of the car, also open the glove
compartment door, flip down the passenger side visor or put a purse in the back seat.
These actions can serve as visual reminders that a child is in the back seat. Even better,
place your cell phone on the back seat, too.
If you see a child alone in a locked, parked car, immediately call 9-1-1 for emergency
assistance.

The foods listed have a low glycemic index (causes slower rise in blood
glucose after eating) and provide key nutrients that are lacking in the typical
western diet such as:
• calcium
• magnesium
• potassium
• vitamins A, C, and E.
• fiber
Beans,dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, sweet potatoes, berries,
tomatoes, fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, fat-free milk
and yogurt. To learn more about eating these superfoods and recipes visit
diabetes.org and sign up for Wellness and Healthy Eating classes at the
Little Axe Clinic. Call Sidna McKane to sign up at 405 701-7977.
Source: American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org

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Oklahoma with emergency help on the road, auto travel assistance and a wide range
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AST COUNTRY

ASTAST
PHARMACY
NEWS
PHARMACY NEWS

KITCHEN

 Visit our new, convenient drive-thru at the Little Axe location for refill drop off
or pick up!!
 As of January 1, 2012, Oklahoma State Law mandates that a current, state
issued photo ID be on file for both the patient and the representative picking
up for EVERY fill of ANY controlled medication.
 Deliveries of controlled medications will no longer be allowed.
 Both Shawnee and Little Axe pharmacy locations fill prescriptions for
members of all tribes, but outside prescription orders are restricted to
Absentee Shawnee Tribal citizens with established charts.
 If you would like to receive a text message to your cell phone when your
medications are ready for pick-up, please alert the pharmacy staff and
provide us with a current cell phone number.
 The following are a few tips to help us be more efficient in our delivery of
pharmacy services to you:
 Present insurance cards each time you pick up or drop off a
prescription
 Keep us informed of changes in address, phone number and other
contact information.
 Let the Pharmacy staff know if the prescription is going to be picked up
or needs to be delivered.
 When requesting refills, please provide 24 hours’ notice and either the
refill number, which is located above your name on the prescription
label, or the names of your medication.

Sunday - 7am to 7pm
Monday - 7am to 3pm
Tuesday - 7am to 3pm
Wednesday - 7am to 8pm
Thursday - 7am to 8pm
Friday - 7am to 9pm
Saturday - 7am to 9pm

Early Bird Breakfast
$4.99
2 Eggs/Bacon or Sausage/Hash
Browns
Biscuits & Gravy or Toast & Coffee
(Not valid on Saturday or Sunday. 1 coupon
per customer.With coupon.
No substitutions

Check out our
daily homemade
lunch specials!
Something
different
every day!

If you have any questions at any time, feel free to call either Pharmacy or stop by
and speak with one of our Pharmacy staff. We are happy to assist you with your
pharmaceutical needs!
Hours of Operation:
Little Axe: 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday
Shawnee: 7am-6pm Monday-Friday

Open 7 Days A Week!

We are open through the lunch hour!!

**BOTH PHARMACY DEPARTMENTS ARE CLOSED
WITH THE CLINICS THE FIRST WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON OF EVERY MONTH TO COMPLETE
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES**

366-7220

(In Front of Thunderbird Entertainment Center Next
to AST Smoke Shop)

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Ashley Brokeshoulder is hoping her Red Raiders
get a spot in the postseason.

ICTMN Talks With
Texas Tech Pitcher
Ashley Brokeshoulder

a stellar senior campaign. "I had actually worked
out a lot this past summer and gained a lot of
speed," she said.
Though she's hoping her team can earn a
postseason selection and make some noise in
the tournament, Brokeshoulder also realizes her
student/athletes days are quickly coming to an
end. But she doesn't seem too concerned over
this fact.
"I'm excited to start something new," she said.
That something new is being simply a student.
Brokeshoulder will return to Texas Tech this
August as she will need to complete three more
courses before she graduates from her nutrition
science program. And then after that, she plans
to continue nutrition studies at graduate school.
For that she's considering attending Texas
Tech, University of Colorado or Oklahoma
State University (OSU). Brokeshoulder is from

Peach Springs, Arizona (PSA) Jr. Wildcats Softball Team: Back Row L-­‐R: Coach Lisa Chamberlain, Pitcher/SS/1 Base: Pa
Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Peach
Springs,
Arizona
(PSA)
Jr.
Wildcats
Chamberlain, Coach Vonda Beecher, 3 Base/SS: Brilene Chamberlain. Back Row L-­‐R: 3 Base/1 Base: Sonwai Jackso
Base: Maddy Chamberlain, and Ashley Brokeshoulder.
"I kind of want to be with my family," she said. Softball Catcher/2
Team:
Back
Row L-R: Coach Lisa
“Guns Up”
"That's why I'm looking at OSU." She would also Chamberlain, Pitcher/SS/1st
Payton
Arizona Junior Softball Team Base:
feel rather comfortable staying at Texas Tech.
Chamberlain, Coach Vonda Beecher, 3rd Base/
Ashley Brokeshoulder with American Junior Softball team from Hualapai Tribe in Peach Spr
"I think I would go here even if I wasn't playing
SS:sponsored
Brilene
Row aL-R:
3rd
AZ, recently
by Las Chamberlain.
Vegas University. Coach Back
Lisa Chamberlain
nd Vonda
Beeche
softball," she said.
said their Base/1st
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photograph with Ashley. They also asked her to visit their reservation, which is near the Gr
Base: Maddy Chamberlain, and Ashley
Canyon, this summer for Youth Softball Camp.
when she returns to finish up her current degree

Brokeshoulder.
this August. "I guess I'll be a regular student,

getting a job and focussing on school," she said.
“Guns Up”
Brokeshoulder's hectic softball schedule has
not allowed her to find any sort of part-time job
Arizona Junior Softball Team
during her first four years at the school. "There's
no time," she said. "There's workouts and Ashley Brokeshoulder with American Junior
practise every day."
Softball team from Hualapai Tribe in Peach
Springs, AZ, recently sponsored by Las Vegas
University. Coach Lisa Chamberlain and Vonda
Beecher said their team has followed Ashley’s
softball career and drove up to watch, meet and
take a photograph with Ashley. They also asked
her to visit their reservation, which is near the
Grand Canyon, this summer for Youth Softball
Camp.
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Sam Laskaris
May 04, 2013
Things have not worked out quite according
to plan for Ashley Brokeshoulder during her
senior year at Texas Tech University. Yet
Brokeshoulder, who has Choctaw and Absentee
Shawnee ancestry, is remaining upbeat.
The 22-year-old righthanded pitcher is a member
of the Texas Tech Red Raiders women's softball
team. Brokeshoulder was hoping to have a major
role with the Red Raiders this season. But she
has only seen limited action in her final year of
athletic eligibility because of a pre-season knee
her
injury. Brokeshoulder tore the meniscus in
right knee during a team workout last August.
She still hasn't fully recovered and continues to
receive cortisone shots for her knee.
"I can't really feel much," she said. "And I can't
really do much. I can't really run. I can't do leg
lifting workouts."
Brokeshoulder had originally hoped her knee
would be healed by now.
"I think I tried to come back too early," she said,
adding she resumed practising with her team this

past December. As a result, instead of being one

of the club's key starters, Brokeshoulder has been
forced to accept her role of seeing limited action
when counted upon. She appeared in only eleven
of the Red Raiders'gmaes. She pitched in only
a 15 innings this season, giving up 17 hits. Her
record was 0-2 and her ERA was 5.13. Compare
that to her first three years at Texas Tech where
she had a combined 18-6 record and a 3.31 ERA.
As for the Red Raiders, members of the Big 12
Conference, they got a big win today over No.
22/15 Baylor, their final regular season game.
The win was their first over a ranked team, and it
was their 30th for the season. Their four-season
streak of winning at least 30 games is the longest
in school history. Texas Tech had an overall
record of 30-26. Now they wait to see if they'll

land a postseason spot. The NCAA Selection

Tribal
Member
Ashley
Brokeshoulder,
Texas
Tribal Member Ashley Brokeshoulder, Texas Tech Softball Pitcher, was honored on Senior
D
ay
Show will be held May 12 at 9 p.m/CT. ESPNU
Former
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Shawnee High School pitching standout
Tech
Softball Pitcher, was honored on Senior Former
seniors aat
s they are honored on the Red Raiders’ 2013 Senior Day. The Red Raiders finished the regular
and her jersey #23 framed. Congratulations Ashley on her collegiate career
will air the event. (Check your local listings.)with flowers
Ashley
Brokeshoulder,
right,
season at 30-­‐26
overall. joins her fellow
flowers
and her
Tech University
for ajersey
job well d#23
one. framed.
"We're a young team," Brokeshoulder said. Day with Texas
Congratulations Ashley on her collegiate career Texas Tech seniors as they are honored on the
"We're kind of struggling."

at Texas Tech University
for a job well done.
Red Raiders’ 2013 Senior Day. The Red Raiders
It's a tough situation for Brokeshoulder to

finished the regular season at 30-26 overall
swallow, considering she was pumped to enjoy

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Emily Bryce

Mr.& Mrs. John Raymond Johnson would
like to congratulate their son,

A graduate of Dale 2012, has graduated from Gordon
Cooper as a Precision Machinist and is employed at Horizon
Hydraulics.

Dr. John D. Johnson,

Job Well Done!

First Doctor in Johnson Family!

We’re so proud of you 3’D’s Poppy & Paulette, Mema & Boo

Devin Voyles
A student at Dale Mid-High has received several awards
during the end of
school assembly. The
certificates were for
Excellence in Math,
Science,
Social
Studies, Language
and Drama.

Congratulations Scott Miller!!!

Great Job Making
Straight A’s!
Devin is the son
of David & Janie
Vogles,
Grandson
of Elaine Brown &
Daniel Makaseah.

With proud hearts, we wish you
congratulations on attaining
your MASTERS DEGREE.
We are so proud of our Dad!
~Love you,
Connor and Brody

Shayla Bryce
Shayla has received an
award for reading 25
books this school year,
completing her AR goal.
A student at Dale, she will
be a 4th grader in the fall.
Shayla is the daughter of
Kevin Bryce. A lot of credit
goes to the Horseshoe Bend
After school program for
her success. Stan & Clara
Kaskuske are proud great
grandparents.

Everyday you give me
new reasons to smile. You
have worked so hard and
accomplished so much all the
while showing our children
they too can learn, grow and
realize the best in themselves.
Congratulations baby &
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!
~Your wife,
Alicia (Aly)

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BIRTHDAYS
Alaee, Brandon Keith
Alberty,Langston Deshun
Alford, Bruce Douglas
Alford, Louella Ann
Allen, Cheryl Renee
Almanza, Marcel Andres
Armstrong, Robert Brent
Bailey, Brooke Lynn
Barber,Kristin Lynn
Barriga, Elias Micah
Bateman, Willow Shoshana Rain
Bayliss, Billy Ray
Bayliss, Katherine Anne
Bear, Bonnie Jean
Beaver, Rodney Gene
Bender, Judith Ann
Berry, Ryan Jennings
Birdtail, Mary Evelyn
Bittle, Lillian Kay
Blackbear, Tegan Quinn
Blanchard, Brian Keith
Blanchard, Clayton Lee
Blanchard, Eric Leon
Blanchard, Henry R.
Blanchard, Jamin Dalton
Blanchard, Kason Ryan
Blanchard, Nicholas Adam
Blanchard, Virginia Adele
Bonham, Virginia Doreen
Booth, Randall David
Botone, Lisa Lucille
Bowens, Aarion Tremain
Bradley, Edward H.
Brady, Sharon Kay
Breeding, Hollis Joshua
Brinson, Nicholas Henry
Brocksmith, Ethan James
Brown, Elijah Christopher
Brown, Samuel David
Brown, Tristan John
Bryce, Anita Jean
Bryce, Jacob Desmond
Buckley, Brandon Michael
Buckley, Christopher Maurice
Burkhart Sr, Arthur Elliott
Butler, Donna Ellen
Byers, Marilyn
Byers, Shannon Leon
Byers, Shawn Deeon
Byington, Michelle Hope
Canales, Alexis Marie
Carlson, Tyellissa Lynn
Case, Melissa Susan
Chapline, Isabella Roseanne
Citty, Keith Leon
Citty, Steven Keith
Cochrane Jr., Guy Stanley
Coddington, Corey William
Collett, Savanna Len
Colungo, Darrell Dean
Conner, Daniel Paul
Coody, Erin Melody
Cottrell, Mckinzey Faye
Cox, Jennifer Renee
Craig, Kayla Shawnee
Cruz, Mr. Cameron Jacob
Davis Jr., Anthony Louis
Davis Jr., Edward Leroy
Davis, Adley Reese
Davis, Bryar Nicholas
Davis, Jocelyn Paige
Day, Jennifer Ann
Day, Virginia Rae
Deer, Derrick Wesley
Deer, Elnora Laverne Kaseca
Deer, Ethan Mack
Deer, Jaden Brandon
Deer, Kensington Jaide
Deer, Marissa Caitlin

Deere, Angelina Renee
Deitz, Aimee Rochelle
Delodge, Ezra Manuel
Dennison, Daniele
DeOliveira, Shelly Marie
Detert, Heather Jo
Dixon, Abryana Elizabeth-Marie
Donnell, Patricia Kay
Doussett, Calvin Cecil
Dry, Shavonne Lynn
Ellingsen, Shirley Mae
Ellis, Andee Nicole
Ellis, Charlotte Lynn
Ellis, Chet Herbert
Ellis, Christian Nathanial
Engler, Emily Laiken
Erickson, Tiffany Ranae
Farmer, Christine Bobbie
Felton, Zachary Douglas
Foreman, Amber Lynn
Foreman, Amper Len
Fowler, Cheyenne Deneau
Freeman, Eugene Bryce
French-Hawk, Tracie Lynn
Fritsch, Jerod Wayne
Frye, Williamscott Thomas
Garretson, Donna Kay
Gatzman, Darla Juyne
Gibson, Alan Gerard
Gibson, Donald James
Gibson, Elvis Glenn
Gibson, Gary Lloyd
Gibson, Ryan Edmond
Gibson, Tyler Glen
Gilcrease, Maedia Jean
Gilmore, Linkin Thomas
Gonzales, Gabriella Noel
Goss, Angel Marcus
Goss, Veronica Mae
Graham, Jackie
Granstrom, Karsen Renee
Grass, Cree Breeann
Gurrola, Daniel Alberto
Gutierrez, Devin Anthony
Harjo, Jeanette Marie
Harjo, Michael Ray
Harjo, Sharon Melody
Harjoe, Sonja Denise
Haskins Rich, Donna Paule
Haumpy, Ma-Yia Rahjanae
Hawk, Connor Evan
Haymond, Trisha Lynn
Helvy, Alta Jean
Henshaw, Allen Shawn
Hernandez Thorpe, Genesis Kay
Hernandez, Daezi Viay
Herndon, Martin Clyde
Herrera, John Anthony
Herrera, Michael Lee
Hibdon, Konner Brian
Hicks, Anna Marie
Hood, Dallas James
Hood, Elaina Rae
Hood, Matthew Dean
Hood, Piri Reis
Howe, Reign Phil
Hutchinson, Velma Jo
Hyde, Lester Clark
Ibarra, Lya Lynette
Irvin, Benjamin Raymond
Johnson, Amanda Shaye

Johnson, Amber Dawn
Johnson, Ashley Briann
Johnson, Austin Lee
Johnson, Debra Jean
Johnson, George Lewis
Johnson, Grant Scott
Johnson, Jeremiah Justin
Johnson, Jessie Colt
Johnson, Kyle Dylan
Johnson, Nikki Renee
Johnson, Noreen Dottie
Johnson, Rita Jo
Johnson, Stacey Lynn
Johnson, Steven Boyd
Johnson, Tillman Earl
Jones, Donna Kay (Ellis)
Jones, Teresa Ann Wilson
Judkins, Dyllon Garrett
Kaniatobe, Karen Faith
Kaseca, April Eve
Kaseca, Kanynn Leiann
Kaseca, Kevin Lynn
Kaseca, Russell Franklin
Keith, Andrew Richard
Keith, Brandon Dowe
Kickapoo, Christopher Kerry
Kirby, Lindsay Diane
Kirby, Steven Wayne
Kirby, William Michael
Krauss, Chante’l Emily
Kupczynski,Cora Ashley
Larney, Kathryn Jon-Nicole
Larney, Nathaniel Roy
Larney, Noah Cruz
Larson, Sekoenatha Keegan
Little Axe Jr., Danny
Little Axe, Charlie Pratt
Little Axe, Graci Raquel
Little Axe, Jerry James
Little Jim, Lindsey Marie
Little, Edwin Thomas
Little, Tony Wayne
Littlebear ,Nelson Wayne
Littlecreek, Ephraim Jhames
Littlecreek, Josephine Taylor
Littlecreek, Mychal Shawn
Long, Jordan Lee
Longhorn, Bradley Brian
Longhorn, Ewell Gary
Longhorn, Lee Allen
Longman, Ashley Nicole
Longman, Clayton Dean
Longman, Kristopher Morgan
Longman, William Ashton
Lovins, Wesley Jacob
Lowrance, Rusty Haze
Ludlow, Zoretta Denise
Mack, Felix Wayne
Mack, Malayah Jean
Mackey, Monica Sue
Marquez, Quentin Miles
Martin, Robyn Alexa
Martinez, Jalon Maverick
Martinez, Jasmine Nicole
Martinez, Stephanie Diane
Masquat, Ricky Lee
Masquat, Milania Che’Lee
Maxfield, Lisa Clorean
Maxwell, Alex Ryan
Mayo, Lindsay Destiny
McBride, Wyatt Dean
McCoy, Violet Christine Harry
McCulloch, Erin Corrine
McGee, Michael Shannon
McMahan, Jayden Thomas
McPherson, Erica Nicole
Merrell, Sean Allen
Michaelson, John Edward
Mohawk, McKenzi Jeanne
Mohawk, Travis Gene
Morton, Colette Ellen
Morton, Darrell Jackson
Morton, David Arthur

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Morton, Sara Brianne
Nail, Cullen Chase
Nanaeto, Debra Jaclyn
Neuens, Kathy Marie
Neugent, Louise L.C.
Nguyen-Rojas, Tyler Van
O’Dell, Cody Dewayne
Onzahwah, Alecia Joann
Pack, Camryn Lorraine
Pack, Kristyn Bailey
Patton, Qwentis Adarryl
Patty, Twana Marie Spybuck
Pederson, Rena Kaye Little Axe
Pena, Eric
Perez-Vargas Jr., Juan Manuel
Phillips, Kristian Parker
Pickens, Teddy Ray
Pine, Jaime`Ann
Pine, James Francis
Pine, Kaseon James
Pitner, Sylvia Sue
Ponce, Autumn Dawn
Ponkilla, Carol Ann
Ponkilla, Martin Ned
Ramirez, Antonio Omar
Reid, Rebecca Claire
Roach, Drew Wilson
Robertson, Leland Scott
Robison, Christopher Charles
Rodas Lopez, Monica Leree
Rolette, Makaila Lynn
Rolette, Sharon Sue
Rolland, Vannessa Kay
Ross, Gary Willis
Rudloff, Dylan Cole
Runsabove, Wade Mitchell
Schulenberg, Esteline Sloan
Schwarz, Loretta Jean
Serena, Lisa Lynn
Shane, Vivian Louella
Shawnee, Coltin Dale
Shawnee, Derrick Joel
Shelton, Anthony Pharrell
Shirk, Deborah Ann
Simpson, Shirley Florence
Sims, Vikki Ann
Sloat, John Levi
Smith, Curtis Alan
Smith, Katherine Danene
Smith, Kenneth Lee
Smith, Lauren Ashlee
Smith, Leslie Anne
Smith, Lori Beth
Smith, Luke Alan
Smith, Tina Mae
Snake, Brandon Matthew
Snake, Gerald Kendall
Snake, Jennie Lucy Mohawk
Soap, Austin Jay
Soap, Crystal Diane Moonlight
Soap, Devin Elijah
Solis, Allan Jesus
Spoon, Jordan Leann
Spoon, Ramona Gaye
Spriggs, Chanoa Irene
Spybuck Jr, James Cody
Spybuck, Morganne Faith
Squire, Thomas
Stanley Jr.,Denny Atine
Starr, David Martin
Starr, Sheila Renee
Stephens, AnnaMarie Gene
Stewart, Robert Sterling
Sutton, Sierra Dawn
Switch Sr., Douglas Vaughn
Switch, Kathern Suzzete
Switch, Samuel Tiger
Switch, Voguel Carroll
Talton, Daveon Lee
Tapia, Shawnee Antonio
Taylor, Lena Elaine
Taylor, Nina Gail
Tharp,Deborah Lynne

Thomasee, Lawrence Cy
Thompson, Cheyenne Jada
Thornhill, Taryn MacKenzie
Thorpe, Cyrus James
Thorpe, Jarrett Scott
Thorpe, Sandra Lorene
Tiger Sr., Leonard Gene
Tiger, Ann
Tiger, Annette Renee
Tiger, Francis Allen
Tiger, Hermione Essence
Tiger, Sarah Fawn
Tiger, Sherman Lee
Tiger, Sonya Marie
Tiger, Stephanie Nicole
Tiger, Susan Rochelle
Tiger, Toni Dion
Tsoodle, Arminda Lee
Uchida, Micheal Gene
Vasquez, Rebecca Faye
Wakolee Jr., Brandon David
Wakolee, Bernard Wilson
Wallace, Cierra Shawnae
Wallace, Timothy Scott
Ware, Jenny Ann
Warrior, Daniel Adam
Warrior, Donna Carol (Gibson)
Warrior, Samuel Norbbie
Washington, Walter
Watson, Brian Keith
Watson, Jamie Ann
White Jr., Charles Daniel
White, Amber Mary
White, Logan Riley
White, Thomas Wayne
Whitebird, Shelby Gail
Wilkerson, Skylor Georgeann
Williams, David Arlen
Williams, Jalyn Anissa
Williams, Melanie Marie
Williams, Orin Ray
Williams, Samuel Lee
Willingham, Deidra Marie
Wilson, Justin Dean
Wilson, Marcus Allen
Wilson, Penny Arlene
Wolf Jr. ,Aaron Paul
Wolf, Nevaeh Annalise
Wolfe, Beverly Edwina-Butler
Worley, Tehia Jane
Yates, Katie Ann
Yones, Arthur Ralph

Happy 2013 July Birthdays

Marilyn Byers
Gary Gibson
Shawn Byers
Leila Kaseca
Kevin Kaseca
Amber Foreman
Katie Yates
Coltin Shawnee
Shannon Byers
Nikki Johnson

Enjoy your Special Day!
Blessings to you all.
From Marvin & Sherry

Birthday
Wishes...

Wishing Baby
Susan, Ezra, Erin
and my grandson
Jbub a very
happy birthday
and many many
more!!!
Love, BC

Happy Belated Birthday!!

Brittany Watson

May God Bless you with
many more
birthdays to
come!
Love you
always
Kevin,
Mom
and
Jay

Emily Laiken Engler

July 13th…….????
We Love “U”
From the Alford
Clan in Tulsa
Janene F. Alford

AUSTIN LEE JOHNSON
(JULY 6TH)

To all family

Hope you have the best day ever!
God Bless you with many more birthdays!
Love you always
Uncle Kevin and Aunt Trina
Happy 4th Birthday to our Little Cousin
Love you always
Brittany and Jayden Watson

FROM YOUR MOM AND YOUR
BROTHERS, MICHAEL AND NICK
JOHNSON

To my wonderful children...I love
you with all my heart.
We are wishing you all a very
happy and safe birthday!

From Kevin and Leila Kaseca & Nikki Johnson
Love you all!
Mom and Dad

Jackie Graham
July 16th

From your loving sons, Michael,
Austin, and Nicholas Johnson

You are the bestest mom in
the whole world!

Happy Birthday
Sugarbabie Leiann Kaseca!
Love,
Grandpa Roy and Granny

Stephanie Fixico,
Jamie Watson, Elnora Deer, Russell
Kaseca, Shannon Byers, Shawn Byers
Have a great day!
The Kasecas and Foremans

KANYNN LEIANN KASECA
YOU ARE PRECIOUS!!!
LOVE,
MOM, DAD AND BUBBA

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Camp Nikoti Tribal Youth Program presents...

Melokami Youth Camp 2013

THANK YOU to all tribal program staff who helped make this year’s camp a success and
full of fun for the youth!

Re
cip
e

Mark Your Calendar

Ingredients

•Executive Director of Gaming
• Internal Auditor
• Surveillance Operator
• Teacher – Building Blocks Child Care
• Floater – Building Blocks Child Care
• Physician – Shawnee Clinic
• Dental Hygienist – Little Axe Clinic

Human Resource Department
2025Shawnee
Gordon Cooper
Absentee
Tribe
Drive
Human
Resource
Shawnee,
OK Department
74801
Phone (405) 2754030
Fax (405)Cooper
273-2710Drive
2025 Gordon

Shawnee, OK 74801
Phone – (405) 275-4030
Fax – (405) 273-2710

• Pharmacy Tech
• Radiology Tech- Little Axe Clinic

Lisa Brownell – Director x131
Elizabeth Clark – x 170
Rachael Lankford – x 111

www.astribe.com

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Little Axe Health Center—
Tuesday and Friday at 12:00

6 yellow squash
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 small onions, halved
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Dash pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook onions and carrots in
water for 10 minutes; drain. In a large bowl,
combine oil and seasonings. Add the vegetables;
stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about an
hour.
2. Drain and reserve marinade. Place vegetables on a grill rack or place alternating
vegetables onto skewers. Cover and grill over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes
or until tender. Turn and baste with reserved marinade several times.
Nutritional Information:

-about 6 servings
For each serving:
Calories 97
Fat 6g
Carbohydrates 11g
Fiber 0g
Sodium 28mg
Protein 2g

Diabetes and Wellness Program
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health Clinic

JOB OPENINGS

Zu mb a Dan c e Cla s se s

Shawnee Health Clinic –
Monday and Wednesday at 12:00

Grilled Vegetables

Upcoming Events...

Cultural Preservation Department

The AST Cultural Preservation Department would like to pass along the following information concerning updates to each of
our programs. I’d like to remind Tribal members and employees of the extended hours of the Gift Shop and Library as we are
open until 6 PM Daily, and through the lunch hour. We experimented with opening on Saturdays but found it wasn’t profitable
and re-adjusted the hours. updates to each of our programs. I’d like to remind Tribal members and employees of the extended
hours of the Gift Shop and Library as we are open until 6 PM Daily, and through the lunch hour. We experimented with opening
on Saturdays but found it wasn’t profitable and re-adjusted the hours.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop continues to make progress in sales and new inventory. Word of Mouth is spreading about the types of product
that we are carrying and this is in a constant state of change. A lot of times, we receive goods on Monday and they are sold before
the week is complete. If you haven’t stopped by lately, come in and browse around. I think you’ll be surprised at the new supplies
we have in stock. Almost all our Spring inventory has arrived, minus a few colors in beads or fringe that are on backorder. If we
don’t have what you need, let us know and we may be able to ‘special order’ your request. If you have any questions, please call
Esther at ext. 122, or contact her by email at elowden@astribe.com
Library
We have a variety of resources available for checkout or your reading leisure including: magazines, newspapers and journals.
This past month, our Library and Archives Manager, Josh completed training and received updates at the Association of Tribal
Archives, Libraries, and Museums International Conference in New Mexico. Earlier in the year, he applied for and won a scholarship
to attend at no cost to the Tribe. I’m proud to say we are already on the agenda as Presenters next year and our costs will be
completely paid for again. The Library continues to make progress as we’re seeking State and Federal accreditation. If you have
any concerns or questions about membership or circulation, please call Josh at ext. 122, or by email at jshawnee@astribe.com
Cultural Preservation
Our Cultural program has been assisting in several areas as the summer months are upon us. Like everyone else, we had to adjust
our schedules due to the tornado. However, this hasn’t prevented us from presenting classes for our youth through several of
the Tribe’s other departments. Ms. Esther helped MSPI as she demonstrated to several young people how to hem, make designs,
and fringe a shawl. It is my hope that those of you who participate will be able to take away a new skill upon the completion
of your cultural skills class. Space is limited due to costs and time constraints; please sign up early so that we can make certain
there are enough materials for participants. If you have any questions about the skills classes or would like to teach and lead a
demonstration, please call Joseph at Ext. 203, or send an email to joseph.blanchard@astribe.com
Your concerns are important to us. If you have any questions, please call our offices and someone will be happy to assist you. We
thank you for the continued support of our department as we continue to make changes to our programs, in order to provide the
best service to our customers.
Thank you for your time.
Joseph H. Blanchard
Cultural Preservation Director/ Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
(405) 275-4030 ext. 203

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AST MAINTENANCE DEPT.
NOW TAKING GRASS MOWING
APPLICATIONS

Foster & Adoptive 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?

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Maintenance Department
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
(405) 275-4030

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?

Grass Mowing Application
The following are the requirements for this program:

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!

1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member
2. Must be 65 years or older
3. Handicap/Disabled (Please have letter from doctor
if under age 65)
4. Must provide proof of residency
5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of
yard

If you find yourself and your family interested in Foster Care,
please contact Amanda Lenora, CPS/Foster Care Worker 405-878-4702

ASTribe

Indian Child Welfare Department
FOSTER CARE

This article appears in the Daily Times in Farmington, New Mexico. And even though
this talks about the foster care program and tribal children in foster care, this article can
speak on behalf of what the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Foster Care and other tribes are
going thru. Finding foster homes is a necessary to not only protect AST children but to
also maintain their cultural identity, heritage and traditions. The Absentee is a small tribe
and we should be able to work as ONE TRIBE to care for the AST children. If you have
any questions, contact the ICW department at (405)275-4030.
“Only two foster homes in San Juan County belong to American Indian families, but
more than half of the 85 children in foster care now are American Indian. That means about
40 American Indian youths in the local foster system are living with non-native families.
The Children, Youth and Families Department, charged with placing children in alternate
homes if their own families are deemed unsafe for reasons of abuse or neglect, is having a
hard time finding enough native families for the number of native children in the system.
The department does everything it can to match a child with a family of a similar
background. That doesn’t work when fewer homes than children are in the system, which
means native children more often than not end up in non-native families. This is contrary
to federal policy, which directs the department to make every effort to place children of
American Indian descent in homes that nourish their cultural identity. But without more
native families stepping up to offer a home for children, there is little the department can
do to remedy this situation.
The Indian Child Welfare Act provides four placement options, which the department
must pursue in descending order every time it places a native child. The first option is to
place American Indian children with a relative who can provide a safe environment and
who eventually attains a foster care license. The second option is for a child to be placed
in a family from the same American Indian tribe. The third is for the child to be placed
with a American Indian family not of the same tribe. The final option, and the one the
CYFD most often uses, is matching native children with non-native families that simply
have a foster care license.
This is a loss for children and for potential foster families. It’s also a loss when it comes
to efforts to revitalize native traditions and teach them to the children. We encourage all
native families with the resources that can allow children a home to contact the Children,
Youth and Families Department. Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding things a
family can do.”
In the state of Oklahoma alone, there are almost 3000 Native American children in
the foster care program with a majority of these children placed in non-native placements.
Now imagine if your son, daughter, grand children were placed in another home that
didn’t teach or understand the Absentee Shawnee traditions. What would happen to their
identity, their sense of being a AST, their sense of belonging and being proud of being a
Absentee Shawnee?
The AST ICW dept are in need to foster homes. Emergency homes, temporary homes,
it doesn’t matter. We have made it a goal to get certify at least 5 homes to be foster homes
for the AST. With obtaining more every year from this point on. It takes ONE TRIBE to
care for ONE CHILD. As the great Tecumseh said, “A SINGLE TWIG BREAKS BUT A
BUNDLE OF TWIGS IS STRONG.”
For more information about being a foster home, please contact: Indian Child Welfare
Department (405)878-4702

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The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department
will ONLY mow and weedeat applicants’ lawn.
Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Also, the
maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, etc.
NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed.
If you have any questions, please contact Rita Harjo at
(405) 275-4030 ext. 128.
NAME:_____________________________________
ADDRESS___________________________________
CITY:________________________STATE:________
ZIP:___________
CDIB#:_________________DOB:________________
HOME PHONE:_________________________
MESS PHONE:__________________________
Finding directions to home:
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________

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.

Parenting Quick Tips: Practical Parenting Education
PSSF Program
DE-STRESSING YOUR FAMILY

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
c.
Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions
d.
Condition of Home

No doubt, family life can be stressful! While there’s no way to take stress completely out of

Other Programs available:
• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program
Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed.
Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.
Submit completed application to:

your household, the following tips can make life more relaxing, enjoyable and emotionally
healthy for your whole family:
 Take time daily to talk as a family; encourage open expressions of feelings and emotions;

really listen to each other. (Turn off the tv!!)

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801

 Encourage your family to share their daily stressors.
 Post a large calendar where all family members can write down their schedules.

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

 Look at extra-curricular activities. If children or parents show signs of too much stress,

cut back.
 Set a limit on children’s activities and then let them choose the ones they really want to

do.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

 Hold weekly family meetings to:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Recycling Program

RECYCLING MATERIAL THAT
WE ACCEPT.
ALL WHITE PAPER,
ENVELOPES, COLORED PAPER, JUNK
MAIL, FAX PAPER,
MAGAZINES,
NEWSPAPER, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM CANS.

Look at everyone’s schedule for the week.
Resolve problem areas and conflicts

MATERIAL WE
DO NOT ACCEPT.

Set expectations for sharing the “load”

TONER, CARBON
PAPER, FOOD
WASTE, AND PLASTIC.

 Develop a family priority list. What is really important? What can be let go?

REMEMBER,
WHEN IN DOUBT
THROW IT OUT.

 Set reasonable expectations for yourself and other family members.
 Problem solve….Meals can be nutritious without a lot of work! The world won’t fall

CONTACT
INFORMATION
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE
TRIBE OF
OKLAHOMA

apart if bed isn't made!

OFFICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH &
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS.

 Identify those problems that put stress on everyone, i.e., morning hassles, homework or

bedtimes; work out a solution and stick to it!

2025 S. GORDON
COOPER DR.
SHAWNEE, OK
74801
PHONE: (405) 2144235
FAX: (405) 8784701

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“To Establish a recycling program for municipal waste planning, reduction,
and Recycling”
The Office of Environmental Health and Environmental Program is
proud to announce the
start of a new recycling
program for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. The
recycling center is located in the yellow
metal building adjacent
to the OEH Department. The Absentee
Shawnee Tribe (AST)
Recycling Program Program declares that waste
reduction and recycling
are the preferable to the

or processing of municipal waste, and that removing certain materials

from the municipal
waste stream will decrease the flow of solid
waste to municipal landfills. AST Recycling Program used the knowl-

edge and information
about recycling markets
and market demand as
well as information obtained from various publications and the internet
to comprise an analysis
of material the recycling
program will address at
the start of the program.
AST Recycling Program
Plan establishes a goal
that, by year’s end 2013,
at least 25 % of the recyclable material produced
by the Tribe will be recycled.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
The AST recycling Program will initially focus
on the following waste
stream material; HighGrade shredded paper,
Assorted office paper,

Phone books, Magazines,
Cardboard, Newspaper,
and Aluminum cans. As
the program and market
develops, other recyclables will be sought.

There is a cost associated with recycling,
However, economic,
social, and environmental benefits exceed
these cost.

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Absentee Shawnee
Housing Authority
107 N. Kimberly, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804
Phone: (405) 273-1050

Come in and visit with us about:
v Lease with Option to Purchase
v Rental

DISABILITY BENEFITS
FOR

v Rental for Over Income
v Budget Counseling

2013 AGC of Oklahoma
Education Foundation
Scholarships

WOUNDED WARRIORS
Military service members can get their disability claims

processed quickly by Social Security.
Benefits available through Social Security are different than
those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and
require a separate application.
The expedited process is used for military service members who
become disabled while on active military service on or after
October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.

University of
Oklahoma
Construction Science
Scholarship Interviews
03/29/2013

Andy Rine
IFlintco
NTERVIEWS
Randy Edge
A.S.T. TERO
Ken Robson
OU Construction Science
Division, Director
Doug Tapp
AGC Executive Director of
Oklahoma Building Chapter

www.socialsecurity.gov
or call toll-free, 1-800-772-1213

(for the deaf or hard of hearing, call our TTY
number, 1-800-325-0778)

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26th ANNIVERSARY

THUNDERBIRD CASINO POW WOW
JULY 4-5-6, 2013 • Little Axe, OK
MC: SAMMY “TONE-KEI” WHITE
HEAD MAN DANCER: WOLFY LEITKA
HEAD LADY DANCER: LESLIE REALRIDER
HEAD SINGER: FOREST WALKER
HEAD GOURD DANCER: ADAM PROCTOR
ARENA DIRECTOR: SAM HOWELL
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE COLOR GUARD
SUPPER EVERY EVENING @ 5PM

ARTS AND CRAFT VENDORS WELCOME
CALL: LEONARD LONGHORN 405-481-0674 or
SUE BLANCHARD 405-312-4621
All contestants must be in full regalia and number in full display during
Grand Entry each night and dance July 4th during inter-tribal dancing.
All decisions made by the powwow committee are final.
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AND LOSSES • DRUGS, ALCOHOL ARE PROHIBITED

AST Public Health Nursing Department Programs; Caregiver
Program & Injury Prevention Program Host Elders in Two
Educational Events
AST Public Health grant programs hosted an elder outreach event Friday, November 30 at the AST Little Axe Resource Center. The “Brown Bag Special” elder event focused on medication safety and management, as well as the risk of elder fall injuries that can
contributed to taking medications. A “brown bag” lunch was provided to participants during the speaker presentations. AST Health’s Director of Pharmacy, Nancy Phelps spoke on
medication management and safety. Elders had the opportunity for an extended question
and answer session regarding medications, use of AST pharmacy services and obtaining refills. The Caregiver program provided each participant with a personal wallet record to log
their medication, allergies, doctor and pharmacy information to have available when they
seek medical care. Each participant was given weekly medication planner boxes that Public
Health Nursing provided instructions on and demonstrated use. Additional presentations
on available program services and contact information were given by Behavioral Health Director, Dara Thorpe and Injury Prevention Program Coordinator, Sacha Almanza. Elder
games and physical fitness activities, such as Tai Chi which promotes balance and mobility,
were provided by the Resource Centers physical fitness staff.
The last AST Public Health grant programs elder event was held Thursday, December 20 th
at the Little Axe Resource Center. This “Winter Wellness Land” event included door
prizes, fitness games and highlighted fire safety as weather conditions turn cold. AST physical fitness staff provided games and chair and strength band exercise demonstration to participating elders. Special guests included recently retired Shawnee Fire Department Captain
of 24 years, Billy Mitchell , AST OEH Director Kenny Jones, and OEH Project Coordinator
Dennis Burks. Mr. Mitchell’s presentation included a fire extinguishing safety education
video and a offered a question and answer session concluding the presentation. AST tribal
members are eligible for free Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors, including installation,
through a program offered by the AST OEH staff. Many participants signed up for these
OEH Services.

For more information on
AST OEH Services contact 405.214.4235
or
AST Public Health Nursing Programs

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PARADE

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July 2013
Title VI would like to thank you for your understanding when
we were unable to serve you.

July 2013

July 4th, AST Complex will be closed in celebrating Independence
Day. No lunches will be served or delivered.
Please drink plenty of water and stay cool this summer.
Homebound please let us know when you’re not going to be home
it will save us on time, gas and the driver’s being in the heat.
Thank you to Elders who call in to let us know we appreciate it
so much.

Title VI would like to thank you for your
Any concerns, suggestions or questions please feel free to call us at 405-275-4030 ext 19 or
169. understanding when we were unable to serv
you.
2% MILK SERVED DAILY

July 2013

MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE

July 4th, AST Complex will be closed in
celebrating Independence Day. No lunches
will be served or delivered.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

1

TUESDAY

2

Hamburgers
Lett, Tom, Onions
Pickles
Pork n Beans
Fruit

7

8

3

Soft Taco
Refried Beans
Lett, Tom, Chez
Cinnamon Roll

9

Manwich
Onion Rings
Pickles
Fruit

14

21

THURSDAY

4

10

FRIDAY

5

BBQ Sandwich
Pot. Salad
Chips
Pudding

Beans & Ham
Cornbread
Steak fries
Cake

SATURDAY

6

Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Gravy
Biscuit

11

Enchilada
Casserole
Tossed Salad*
Salsa/Chips
Fruit

13

12

Ham n Chez
Wraps
Tater Tots
Fruit

Sausage Patty
Pancakes
Fruit

Please drink plenty of water and stay cool
this summer. Homebound please let us know
when you’re not going to be home it will sav
us on time, gas and the driver’s being in the
heat. Thank you to Elders who call in to let
us know we appreciate it so much.
15
Chicken Fried Steak
Sandwich
Mac Salad
Chips
Pudding

16

22

23

29

17

Shepard’s Pie
Carrots
Biscuit
Cobbler

Chef Salad
w/ chicken
eggs, chez
Crackers
Cookie

28

WEDNESDAY

24

Spaghetti
w/meat sauce
Tossed Salad*
Garlic Bread
Pears

30

Hot Dogs
w/ Chili
Chips
Cake

18

Salmon Patty
Coleslaw
Mac n Chez
Bread
Fruit

Egg Rolls
Veggies
Rice
Fortune Cookie

31

Beef Fingers
Boiled Pot
Green Beans

NOT GOING TO BE HOME CALL US AT 405-275-4030 EXT 169 OR
NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

Smothered
Pork Chops
Green beans
Bread
Fruit

25
Oven Fried Chicken
Mashed Pot
w/gravy
Veggies
Bread
Fruit

19
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Toast

20

26

27

Biscuit
Gravy
Ham

Goulash
Spinach
Bread
Cookie

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY – THURSDAY 11AM TO 1 PM
BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS
9 AM TO 1 PM

Any concerns, suggestions
or questions plea
27

SAFETY TIPS FROM...
following
are current
programs
administered
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The following
are current
programs
administered
√ Never leave children alone in or aroundThe
Tribe Education
Department:
AbsenteeAbsentee
Shawnee Shawnee
Tribe Education
Department:
cars; not even for a minute.
are brief descriptions
current programs.
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available in hard copy for at the Education Department office or for download at
available inwww.astribe.com.
hard copy for at the Education Department office or for download at
phone, handbag, employee ID or brief
www.astribe.com.
case, etc., on the floor board in the back
Academic (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of
funds can
be used assists
for school-related
athletic
program
expenses.
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for the academic year.
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expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High
door of your vehicle every time you reach Zahn Program:
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funds for graduation
vocational expenses.
training at accredited
Program Adult
has a maximum
of funding
been left behind. This will soon become a School graduates.
vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or
program.
habit. We call this the “Look Before You Job TrainingperAdult
Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited
vocational
institutions
.
Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or
Lock” campaign.
Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate
per program.degrees, one associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university.
√ Keep a large stuffed animal in the child's
Funding levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time
status. Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate
car seat when it’s not occupied. When the Higher Education:
degrees, one associates or bachelors degree, at any accredited college or university.
child is placed in the seat, put the stuffed Funding levelsGraduate
Scholarship
funds
foraverage
one master’s
degree or
doctoral degree,
are determined
basedProgram:
upon grade
point
and full-time
or one
part-time
and can fund for one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based
animal in the front passenger seat. It's a status. upon full-time and part-time status.
visual reminder that anytime the stuffed Graduate
Scholarship
funds for one
master’s
one doctoral degree,
All funding
is basedProgram:
upon the availability
of funds
at thedegree
time oforapplication.
animal is up front you know the child is in and can fund for one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based
uponAttention:
full-time and part-time status.
the back seat in a child safety seat.
All funding isIfbased
uponconsidering
the availability
of funds
at thefortime
application.
√ Make arrangements with your child’s
you are
taking
courses
theofspring
2012 semester, please contact the
Education Department as soon as possible.
day care center or babysitter that you will
Attention:
All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on
always call if your child will not be there
Services and select Education.
on a particular day as scheduled.
If you are considering taking courses for the spring 2012 semester, please contact the
Education Department
soon as possible.
For moreasinformation,
please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275√ Keep vehicles locked at all times; even
4030 ext. 121 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to
in the garage or driveway and always set
All applications
and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on
tresham@astribe.com.
Services
and
select
Education.
your parking brake.
AST Education Department; Big Jim Youth Award applications
√ Keys and/or remote openers should never
For moreThe
information,
please
Tresha
Spoon at
275- applications
Absentee Shawnee
Tribe’scall
Education
Department
will (405)
begin accepting
be left within reach of children.
4030 ext.for121
1-800-256-3341
or email to
the or
following
awards:
√ Make sure all child passengers have left
tresham@astribe.com.
Big Jim Academic Achievement Award (Male and Female)
the vehicle after it is parked.
Big Jim Athlete of the Year (Male and Female)
√ When a child is missing, check vehicles
High school Seniors of both genders within the 50 United States are eligible to apply
and car trunks immediately.
for these awards for the 2012/2013 school year. Applications will be accepted from
√ If you see a child alone in a vehicle, get
January 1 to March 1, 2013 by US mail or email, official transcripts must be mailed. The
official application form will be available at www.astribe.com under the Education
involved. If they are hot or seem sick,
Department. The $1000.00 award is in the form of a scholarship to the college or
get them out as quickly as possible. Call
university where the award recipient will attend for the fall 2013 semester.
911 or your local emergency number
Individuals are encouraged to nominate deserving high school Seniors. You may
immediately.
nominate yourself. Please refer to the application for required documents. Eligible
nominations will be judged by a panel of (non-AST) experts assembled specifically for
√ Be especially careful about keeping
this purpose. The intent is to bring together an unbiased group of experts to evaluate the
children safe in and around cars during
applicants in an impartial and unbiased environment. Their decisions are final with
respect
to all matters concerning these awards. Awards will be announced in May
busy times, schedule changes and periods
2013.
of crisis or holidays.
Award recipients will be recognized as the 2012/2013 Big Jim Academic Achievement
√ Use drive-thru services when available.
Award winner or the Big Jim Athlete of the Year. In addition to this recognition the
(restaurants, banks, pharmacies, dry
award recipients will receive a $1000.00 scholarship to be used towards their
education
and the advancement of their career.
cleaners, etc.)
√ Use your debit or credit card to pay for
Questions on these awards program should be addressed to:
gas at the pump.
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Education Department
c/o Tresha Spoon
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 Ext 121
youthaward@astribe.com

For additional information about ways to
keep children safe in and around vehicles,
visit our website at www.KidsAndCars.org.
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Common Signs of Alcohol Poisoning
One of the frequent first signs of alcohol poisoning is nausea followed by
vomiting.
Essentially, these signs are warning signals from the body informing the
individual that he or she has ingested more alcohol than his or her body can
metabolize.

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The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Promoting Safe and Stable Families
would like to provide some information about child abuse, warning signs
and tips on how you can help to prevent the abuse of a child from www.
preventchildabuse.org.

Facts about Child Abuse

What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
• Physical abuse – an injury to a child that is not an accident, may include:
hitting, punching, beating, burning, biting, kicking, cutting, shaking, or
any action that physically harms a child.
• Emotional abuse – maltreatment of a child that may involve criticizing, insulting, yelling,
The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Promoting Safe and Stable
swearing, manipulating, rejecting or withholding love.
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like including
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about
• Sexual abuse – any sexual
activity with
a child,
exhibitionism,
photographs
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videos, pornography, prostitution, fondling, or rape.
how you can help to prevent the abuse of a child from www.preventchildabuse.org
• Neglect – failure to provide for a child’s basic physical, emotional, medical or educational
needs.
Facts about Child Abuse
Who Abuses Children?
Most often the abuser is someone the child knows, such as a parent, relative, neighbor or friend
of the family.
What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
Where Does Child Abuse Happen?
Wherever children are, where they live,Physical
sleep, learn
or–play.
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Victim Advocacy
How Often Does Child Abuse Occur?
burning, biting, kicking, cutting, shaking, or any action that physically harms a child.
Each year, close to 3 million reports of suspected abuse is filed in the United States. Many more
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cases never get reported. One victim
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manipulating, rejecting or withholding love.
domestic violence and sexual assault, stalking and dating/violence. Each
Warning
Signs of Abuse
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activity
a child,
including
exhibitionism, photographs or videos,
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• Nervous around adults or afraid of certain adults
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behavior or school performance
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Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating
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children
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where they live, sleep, learn or play.
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black eyes
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violence in emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to
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• Faded bruises or healing How
injuries
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either receive housing or utility assistance.
• Injuries that do not match the explanation
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• Difficulty walking or sitting,
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reported. One victim of child abuse is one too many!
The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Vio• Sexual knowledge or behavior beyond what is normal for the child’s age
• Running away from home
lence. Participants have up to two years to obtain education and job skills
Warning Signs of Abuse
Possible signs of neglect:
needed to begin a new life. Services include case management, counseling,
• Frequently missing school
Children
who are abused may show physical and behavioral signs. You may be a child’s only lifeline to safety.
• Begging for or stealing money
or food
and transportation. There area four homes all equipped with furniture and
• Lacking needed medical or
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paycare
attention to the treatment of children around you. Child abuse is everyone’s business. If you suspect a
basic household items.
• Being frequently dirty child is being abused or neglected in Oklahoma, call 1-800-522-3511.
• Using alcohol or other drugs
Referral Assistance
• Saying there is no one at home to take care of him or her
Children who have been abused or neglected may be:
Possible signs of emotional abuse:
Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of
• Acting overly mature or immature for the child’s age
additional services outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Do• Extreme changes in behavior  Nervous around adults or afraid of certain adults
 development
Reluctant to go home
• Delays in physical or emotional
mestic Violence Program.
• Attempted suicide
 Very passive and withdrawn—or aggressive and disruptive
• Lack of emotional attachment to the parent.
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or complaining
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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DEPARTMENT

The AST DV Sexual Assault Program is on-call 24 hours per day to provide emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to sexual assault
survivors at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The
Program also serves as a resource center to the community by offering educational information and referrals.
Shelter Placement Assistance
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing.
Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be available.
Community Outreach
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and non-Tribal communities.

communities, like domestic violence and gang violence. These signs don’t prove that a child is
being abused. But they could be a signal that the child and his or her family may need help. If
you know of and or suspect a child is being abuse, call the hotline at 1-800-522-3511 or the ICW
department at 405-878-4702.

Ten Ways to Help Prevent Child Abuse

Be a nurturing parent.
• Children need to know that they are special, loved and capable of following their dreams.
Help a friend, neighbor or relative.
• Being a parent isn’t easy. Offer a helping hand take care of the children, so the parent(s)
can rest or spend time together.
Help yourself.
• When the big and little problems of your everyday life pile up to the point you feel
overwhelmed and out of control – take time out. Don’t take it out on your kid.
If your baby cries…
• It can be frustrating to hear your baby cry. Learn what to do if your baby won’t stop
crying. Never shake a baby – shaking a child may result in severe injury or death.
Get involved.
• Ask your community leaders, clergy, library and schools to develop services to meet the
needs of healthy children and families.
Help to develop parenting resources at your local library.
Promote programs in school.
• Teaching children, parents and teachers prevention strategies can help to keep children
safe.
Monitor your child’s television and video viewing.
• Watching violent films and TV programs can harm young children.
Volunteer at a local child abuse prevention program.
• For information about volunteer opportunities, call 1.800.CHILDREN.
Report suspected abuse or neglect.
• If you have reason to believe a child has been or may be harmed, call your local department
of children and family services or your local police department.

For any questions regarding any of the above services please
contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at
(405) 275-4030.

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Native American Players Connect With Oklahoma Family
During WAPL
By Lisa D. Mickey
June 18, 2013
Lisa D. Mickey is a Florida-based freelance writer whose work has previously appeared on USGA websites.

©USGA/Joel Kowsky

NORMAN, Okla. – This week’s U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links was more than a national championship for at
least two contestants in the field.
Coming to Oklahoma was a family reunion for Shawnee Martinez, 19, of Modesto, Calif., and Erika Salinas, 23, of
Sacramento, Calif. It was a chance for each player to meet and spend time with their respective Native American families.
It also was a time for each of the players – who met for the first time at this week’s championship – to feel a sense of
community through a deep family heritage.
“It’s been good to be here because it almost feels like home,” said Martinez, who is part Mexican and a member of the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe. “This is where my family’s land is and it feels good to be among so many other people like me.”
“I wish I could learn more about our heritage, but I’m so far away from other Native Americans in California,” said
Martinez, a sophomore at Long Beach S

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3A7579be4a5d690702. Public record. Not legal advice.