# po ki mi we ke se fe wa (2018)

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June

THE

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Absentee Shawnee News
June 2018

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www. astribe.com

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Volume 29, No. 06

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“Among the Shawnee”

The General Council Meeting has been rescheduled for June 2, 2018 in the Tribal Complex
Multipurpose building: 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee, OK, 74873 at 10:00am.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Recognized
Among First Self-Governance Tribes

Left to Right: Lt. Governor John Johnson, AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Scott Miller, Wynona Coon

Albuquerque, New Mexico – On April 22, 2018,

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma was recognized as being one of the first 14 tribes to sign
a self-governance compact with the Department of
Health and Human Services/Indian Health Service.
The tribe was also recognized on April 24th as one
of the first seven tribes to sign a compact with the
Department of Interior/Bureau of Indian Affairs.
This recognition was part of a celebration for the
30th anniversary of Tribal Self-Governance at the
2018 Tribal Self-Governance Annual Consultation

Conference.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe compacted programs,
services, functions and activities under the provisions of Title III, Demonstration Project, under Public Law 93-638 from both the Department of Interior
in November of 1990 and Indian Health Service in
1994. Tribal self-governance is a result of Public
Law 93-638, as amended, otherwise known as the
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance
Act of 1975. ISDEAA is a tribally driven initiative
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2

Governor’s Report

5

Absentee Sample Ballot

7

Elder’s Corner

8

AST Health Update

11

From the Doc’s Notebook

13

Shawnee History

14

Title VI

20

Birthdays

22

Celebrations

24

Constitution Committee

25

Emergency Management

26

Diabetes & Wellness

28

Alzheimer’s Awareness

32

CCDF Programs

33

Services

34

Tax Collections

35

Enrollment

37

Candidate Debate

Check out out the
Kidz Zone, our NEW!
monthly page just for kids!
Page 39

Tribal Members:
The Run Off Election will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018. The voting polls will be located at the Little Axe Resource
Center on Peebly Road and at the Police Department building on the Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The polls
will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at both locations.
A sample ballot is published on page 5.

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Government

Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

John Johnson

Ezra Delodge

Leah Bender

Anthony Johnson

Governor

Lt. Governor

Secretary

Treasurer

Representative

Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com

Governor’s Report
By AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe
Hello Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members
Summer is approaching fast, as the weather we are experiencing is very warm.
Hope that everyone has had a chance to have their AC serviced before the hot
weather settles in. Our maintenance department has been very busy with grass
mowing.
I want to begin by talking about the travel that I have experienced the past month.
NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION:
Secretary Delodge, Treasure Bender and I traveled to Las Vegas to the National
Indian Gaming Trade Show on April 17, 2018 and I returned home 12:25 am on
Friday, April 20, 2018. The purpose of the travel was to get a better understanding of Ball and Dice and also Sports Betting. As you know the Ball and Dice Bill
has passed and has been approved by the Governor of Oklahoma. Now, the AST
Executive Committee will have to pass a resolution for approval for us to implement it into our Casinos. Then, it will be sent to the Department of Interior (DOI)
for their approval and they will publish in the Federal Register. That’s how we
will know it was passed by DOI. Here is a list of sessions that I attended while I
was at the Tradeshow.
Employee Theft in the Gaming Industry – Schemes, Red Flags, Prevention, also
Fraud.
Sports Betting in Tribal Country
Innovation in Skill Gaming: Where we’re at and where it’s going
Business and Politics of Cannabis: A Tribal P.O.V.

One of the sessions was a very interesting one and that was Fraud. Fraud was
described as a Fraud Triangle which is Pressure/Incentive, Rationalization, and
Opportunity.
Pressure/ Incentive – A situation that may prompt an employee to feel he/she
needs to commit a fraudulent act. Such as: gambling debts, medical expenses,
lifestyle wants, substance abuse, divorce or greed.
Rationalization – The person’s ability to reconcile his/her actions with common
and/or personal interpretations of decency, morality, integrity and honesty.
Such as: The fraud is for a noble cause; the individual “deserves” the additional
pay; they are just ‘borrowing’ the money and have every intention of paying it
back.
Opportunity – The circumstances that allow an employee to commit fraud with
little or no chance of detection.
Such as: weak or non-existent internal controls, poor oversight.
You can observe, and be aware of, pressures and rationalizations – but you can
control opportunities!
Some of the demographics of an employee:
The greatest fraud frequency: Ranges from age 36-45, employed 1-5 years, higher level, male, at least one college degree, works in accounting, no prior criminal
background, median of $100,000 - $200,000.
Largest Frauds:
Ages 56-60, employed 10+ years, executive, postgraduate degree, male, no prior
criminal background, median of $480,000.
Gender:

Women in Tribal Gaming

U.S. – 58% Male, 42% Female
Median - $156,000 Male, $89,000 Female.

FRAUD

The top five behavioral red flags:

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Government

Living beyond means;
Personal financial difficulties;
Unusually close with vendor or customer;
Control issues, unwillingness to share duties;
a “Wheeler-dealer” attitude.
This session was very in depth with fraud, schemes, red flags and prevention. I just
shared a small portion of the session.
AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSULTATIONS:
Tresha Spoon, AST Education Director and I have been very busy with the schools
consultations with the area schools. The Kickapoo Tribe, Citizen Potawatomi Nation and our tribe have teamed up together to take part in the consultations. I would
like to thank those tribes for standing with us on these consultations.
Consultations are required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that came
into place in 2015. The public schools are to meet with tribal nations to report the
spending of the federal funds the schools receive from the Federal Government. In
Oklahoma there are 406 public schools that receive Title VI funds and 177 public
schools that receive 40,000 dollars or more Title VI money. The entire state of
Oklahoma receives 24 million of Title VI money.
Governor’s Meetings in the Months of April and May
April
16th

Webinar National Advisory Council on Indian Education
(NACIE) 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
1:00 pm Li Si WI NWI Shareholders Meeting

17th

Travel to Las Vegas National Indian Gaming Association Trade
Show

18th

Las Vegas NIGA

19th – 20th
Traveled back to OKC. Arrived in OKC 12:30 a.m. Friday
morning.
20th

12:00 pm Luncheon Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech, Legislative
Shawnee Forward

21st

Elders Meeting – Little Axe

22nd

Travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico, Self-Governance
Consultation Conference
30th Year Anniversary of being a Self-Governance Tribe.

23rd – 26th

Self-Governance New Mexico

26th

Travel back to OKC

27th

Lunch with Executive Committee - discussion of re-scheduling
General Council Meeting,
And other discussions. Lt. Governor Johnson, Secretary De
Lodge, Treasurer Bender.

29th

12:30 pm Charter School Meeting

30th

An 8:30 am Oversight breakfast meeting with Program
Directors that I oversee.
10:30 am CTSA Meeting
5:30 pm TEC., Inc. Board Meeting

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Government

MAY
1ST

10:00 am - Meeting land into trust
12:00 pm - Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech Luncheon with Senator
Lankford

2nd

10:00 am - McLoud Public School Consultation at the Kickapoo
Tribal Complex
12:00 pm - Lunch at the Grand Casino Transportation Meeting
gave my comments
2:00 pm - Meeting with Small Company (Feasibility Study)

3rd

10:00 am - North Rock Creek School Consultation
11:30 am -Tecumseh School Parent Committee Meeting
3:00 pm - Law Enforcement Agreement State Capital
6:00 pm - Community Meeting Little Axe Resource Community
Center

5th

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Absentee Shawnee Candidate Debate
Hosted by the White Turkey Band
Candidates:
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
Ken Blanchard – Present
Andy Warrior – Not Present
TREASURE:
Phillip Ellis – Present
Leah Bender – Present
REPRESENTATIVE:
Atheda Fletcher – Present
Anthony Johnson – Not Present

7th

10:00 am - Meeting

8th

2:00 pm - Executive Committee Meeting with Health Board
(INFORMAL NOT OFFICIAL MEETING) an information meeting

9th

6:00 pm Big Jim Award Meeting

16th

9:00 am - United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas
Meeting

17th

10:00 am -Tecumseh Public School Consultation
2:00 pm - Meeting Linda Gouge and Dave Brave Heart, Tribal
Tech, LLC

EXPRESSIONS
For those families who lost a loved one this month, I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss.
CONCLUSION
I appreciate tribal members that have come by my office or called with their
concerns. My door is open unless I am in a meeting or attending a meeting elsewhere.
Help me make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the Future
(BFF). United and together!

June 2018

June 2018

Election

SAMPLE

BALLOT

Please tear off F

BALLOT
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
RUN OFF ELECTION
JUNE 16, 2018
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cast your vote by placing an [x] or [ü] mark in the box next
to the candidate of your choice.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
LT. GOVERNOR (2 Year Term)
Kenneth Blanchard -------------------------- [ ]

ELECTION COMMISSION
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (3 Year Term)

Shirley Adkins----------------[

]

Andrew Warrior ----------------------------- [ ]
TREASURER (2 Year Term)
Phillip Steven Ellis ------------------------- [ ]

COMMISSION MEMBER #1
No One Filed

Leah D. Bender ----------------------------- [ ]
REPRESENTATIVE (2 Year Term)
Atheda W. Fletcher ------------------------- [ ]
Anthony “Tadpole” Johnson -------------- [ ]
MEMBERSHIP ORDINANCE REFERENDUM QUESTION
On October 18, 2017 and February 1, 2018, the Executive Committee authorized, by resolutions
E-AS-2017-70 and E-AS-2018-08, the following measure to be placed on the ballot for a
referendum vote.
AST-GC-2018-01: This measure amends the Membership Ordinance approved by referendum
on March 20, 1999 and Resolution E-AS-1999-43, to update the requirements for membership,
membership applications, relinquishment of membership and appeals. This Membership
Ordinance will make the blood quantum consistent with the Constitutional requirement of 1/8th
and revise the application, relinquishment and appeal processes as approved by the Executive
Committee through E-AS-2017-70. A yes vote will adopt the amendments to the Membership
Ordinance as proposed.

YES

[

]

NO

[

]

Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Behavioral Health Services

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FROM THE ELECTION
COMMISSION:
APPROPRIATE POLL BEHAVIOR
According to the Election Ordinance Article VIII Section 1 –
The official polling sites and adjoining Tribal Grounds are neutral grounds, therefore, there shall be no campaigning or loitering on Election Day by any person. It shall be the duty of the
Election Commission to request that Tribal police, be present
at each polling place and be responsible for maintaining order,
prevent campaigning, and loitering during the election process.
In order to comply we suggest that you do not campaign in any
fashion.
For Examples:
No: “vote for. . .”sticker on cars;
campaign clothing;
disbursement of campaign material;
counseling as to who to vote for.
Do not loiter at poll site:
Arrive;
1.
2.
Register;
3.
Vote;
4.
Exit.
Unless there is a line each voter should be at the poll no more
than 10 minutes, outside of
voter booth. Each voter may take all the time they need to read
the ballot to vote in the private booth but should not “visit”
with Commissioners or other voters at the poll site.
Any visiting of voters must occur outside of the Poll Site and
adjoining Tribal grounds.

WHITE BISON, Inc.
A Cultural Approach to Personal Recovery
Substance Abuse

Voting Polls close at 6:00 p.m. Voter has to be in line in order
to vote.

Wellbriety Group Meetings
Facilitator: John Soap, LPC

E v e r y T h u r s d a y 5 :3 0 p m -6 :3 0 p m
Shawnee Multipurpose Building
(east of the Shawnee Clinic, Bldg. 16)

F o r f u r t h e r in f o r m a t i o n , c o n t a c t :
Shawnee Behavioral Health Services:
John 405-878-4716
Little Axe Behavioral Health Services:
Dara 405-701-7987

Policies and Procedures states:
There shall be no campaigning on property of polling site.
This includes signs, person to person, clothing, etc. or within 200 ft. of the polling site. (On Election Day all signs must
be over 200 ft. away from the edge of tribal property that
contain poll sites.)

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Self-Governance
continued from page 1
made possible through Congressional authorization
and the federal government’s legal trust responsibility to federally recognized tribes. Self-Governance
was proposed by Tribes who, twelve years after passage of P.L. 93-638 continued to be frustrated with
the federal Indian bureaucracy as exhibited by the
BIA and early IHS.
Self-Governance is fundamentally designed to
provide Tribal governments with more control and
decision-making authority over the federal financial
resources provided for the benefit of Indian people.
More importantly, Self-Governance fosters the shaping of a “new partnership” between Indian Tribes
and the United States in their government-to­government relationships. The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 provided
the opportunity for Tribal governments to exercise
their sovereignty with minimal federal intrusion and
involvement.
Today, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe is compacted under Title IV and Title V of ISDEAA with all
the rights and privileges granted up to and through
P.L. 93-638, as amended. As a Self-Governance
tribe, ISDEAA has helped to set the foundation for a
stronger tribal government in allowing the Absentee
Shawnee and other compacted tribes to determine
their path.
Through compacts, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe
can effectively redesign programs, services, functions, and activities to fit membership health and
welfare needs. Funding agreements with the BIA
and IHS allows for the tribe to provide services to its
membership. The services the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe has compacted from the DOI/BIA include: Education, Tribal Enrollment, Realty, Social Services,
Indian Child Welfare, Law Enforcement, Tribal
Court, and Tribal Roads. The tribe’s compact with
HHS/IHS has allowed the tribe to provide an array
of health services to the tribal membership. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System has two clinics, two after hours clinics, Optometry department,
Behavioral Health department, Physical Therapy,
Public Health Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiology, Diabetes Program, health transportation, and Contract
Health Service. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has
one of the most comprehensive health programs for
a tribe its size in the United States. If it were not
for the tribe’s participation in the Tribal Self-Governance Program, the Absentee Shawnee would not
have control of our future.

June 2018

Local

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT · ART VENDORS · CONCESSION · PANEL DISCUSSIONS · ZOMBIES
VS HUMANS TAG · COSPLAY CONTESTS · BOUNCE HOUSES · AND MORE!

WHO IS INVITED?
Everyone! All Ages!
Free Admission &
Open to Public!
WHEN
Saturday, June 30th, 2018
1:00PM-6:00PM
WHERE
Thunderbird Casino
Event Center
15700 E. St. Hwy. 9
Norman, OK 73026

EVENT SCHEDULE
1PM PERFORMANCE

Saylor Woodmansee

1:30PM GAMING REGISTRATION
$2.00 Entry
3PM NATIVE ARTISTS PANEL
Arigon Starr · Johnnie Diacon
Tom Farris · Roy Boney Jr.

5PM COSPLAY CONTESTS
$5.00 Entry

Tiny Tots (0-5) · Youth (6-12)
Teen (13-19) · Adult (20+)

Winners of Teen and Adult cosplay contests receive tickets to
Tulsa 2018!

$30/vendor space— contact Devon Frazier, dfrazier@astribe.com, (405) 275-4030 ext. 6243 · Please use eventcenter entrance; to enter casino, must be 18 years of age. · Specific terms and conditions apply to cosplay outfits &
accessories, contact for guidelines. Event attendance is a privilege, not a right! Hosted by Absentee Shawnee
Cultural Preservation Department through the IMLS Grant. Event proceeds to benefit native youth literacy programs.

June 2018

Local

Elder’s Corner

By Atheda Fletcher

Greetings!!
Well, April showers have past and May flowers are blooming! The weather
was great for the Elders Council members’ day-trip to Muskogee and Chouteau on Saturday, April 28. But, unfortunately, bad freeze weather had the
group change their original plans to attend the Azalea Festival to a back-up
plan to visit the Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee.
Leaving early morning from Little Axe via Shawnee to our first stop, the
Five Civilized Tribes Museum in Muskogee. This museum is dedicated to
preserving the art, history and culture of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw,
Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole Tribes. Members enjoyed a self-guided tour
through two floors of artifacts, artwork and historical information for these
five tribes. We were fortunate to see artwork featured in “Art Under the Oaks
Competitive Show”. The show featured the art work of many Five Civilized

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Tribes artists from around the country. The Elders Council members were invited to participate in the voting for the “People’s Choice Award”. The artist
with the most votes would win a ribbon and cash award.
Miller’s Eating Place, Chouteau, was up next. Upon arrival, we were
greeted with a “not so good aroma”—it being a dairy farm! But, once we entered the restaurant, what a wonderful aroma! Freshly baked bread and pies.
The Elders Council members were treated to a wonderful home-cooked, family-style meal! Everything tasted so good and was served piping hot—it was,
indeed, enjoyed by all.
The trip homeward was uneventful and relaxing. A special thank you goes
out to the volunteer drivers—Lloyd Deere and Robert Schoolfield. Also, included in this special thank you are Mark Rogers and Wynona Coon for their
help in securing our transportation for this Elders Council members’ trip.
The Elders Council hosted two guest speakers at the April meeting:
1) Andy Warrior, AST Wildland Fire Resources, who spoke on prescribed
burns.
2) Linda Gouge who provided information on a new grant, Native Connection, which targets youth. She invited the Elders Council members to
co-partner in two upcoming events:
•
Grant Oversight Director’s visit, May 17, 12-1:30 p.m.—members
would meet the director and have lunch with him at the clinic in Little Axe.
The goal--Elders to share their thoughts and knowledge of the community.
•
Amy Sturgis, Historian and Author of a book on Tecumseh, June 23,
who will speak after the regular monthly meeting of the Elders Council.

Prizes:
Rules:
1. The contest is open to youth ages (1224).
2. Poster will be 18”x24”. The poster will be
provided and can be pick up in
Shawnee Behavioral Health or
Little Axe Behavioral Health.
3. Contestant may use any medium (i.e.,
crayons, watercolors, charcoal, pastel,
pencil) No Glitter.
4. Only ONE entry per youth.
5. The poster submitted must be the student’s original art work and lettering.
6. Posters are judged based on originality,
message impact, and visual appeal.

Two categories for the poster contest:
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1st and 2nd place winners are selected for
each age category (ages 12-17 and 18-24).
1st Place- $50.00 Gift Card
- AST Backpack with Art Supplies
2nd Place- Movie Tickets (2) with a Gift Bag

All entries will be displayed at different events.
 All Posters will be displayed at the Amy Sturgis
Author Visit June 23rd at the Resource Center
 September Suicide Prevention Event
* Posters become the property of AST Native
Connections Grant.
* Winners will be notified of the date, time and
place for recognition.

How to register:

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Behavioral
Health Services
Linda Gouge
405-701-7989
lindag@astribe.com
Victoria Andrews
405-701-7995
vandrews@astribe.com

“This flyer was developed under a grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.”

Ms. Gouge stated that the main goal is to reach out to youths and get the
youth connected with elders. It is anticipated that they will engage 1,500
youth throughout the year on various activities.
Additional items to report on are: 1) the members continue to work on
the Guidelines, 2) the drawings for the shawls were conducted at the April
meeting due to the postponement of the General Council. The winners were:
Noel Whatley, Mia Little, Andi Porch, Lisa Levi and Betty Watson. Congratulations to these winners of such beautiful shawls.
The Elders Council members encourage all AST Tribal Members to vote
in the upcoming election on Saturday, June 16.
My quote for this month is: Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get
run over if you just sit there.

Having problems with mold in your home? Here are a few things you
can do to fix the problem.


Check for plumbing leaks. Fix any leaks as soon as possible.



Ventilate your living space by running a fan or opening a window.



Clean any moldy hard surfaces with detergent and water and dry
completely.



Replace any absorbent materials, such as ceiling tiles or carpet, if
they become moldy.

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ASTHS June 2018
Monthly Update
By Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC
Executive Director

The AST Health System will be having preventative
testing and other health awareness programs for Men’s
Health Month in June this year, so please participate in
the various programs to ensure you are staying abreast of
the most current prevention and health programs available
for the men in your family! The CDC has put out several
warnings regarding the threat of diseases transmitted by
mosquitos, ticks, and fleas this summer, so please use appropriate repellents for your family and don’t forget your
pets either! CDC officials have noted that, “the numbers
on some of these diseases have gone to astronomical levels,” so being forewarned is being foretold. If you suspect
any illness related to bites from mosquitos, ticks, and fleas
with outdoor activities, please see your family physician
for appropriate testing and diagnosis. The health system
will also be conducting the annual health fair on July 13th
again this year and we are very excited for another year
of health and wellness being showcased at our LittleAxe
Clinic!
The internship program is in its second year for 2018,
whereby Native American AST Tribal students will have
the opportunity to experience the entire health system’s
operations, work in a paid position throughout the summer months, and graduate the program with both work
experience in the healthcare setting as well as a letter of
recommendation from the health system for successful
completion of the program. Graduation of the program
culminates with a ceremony with parents and friends celebrating their accomplishment. The goal of the program
is to attract tribal youth in high school or recently graduating high school into health career fields and professional careers by exposing them to these various health
professions and helping them decide early on what may
be of interest to them and vector them into a future within
the health programs.
We are always thankful and very proud of our outstanding star performers, and thank them all for their
contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and
the tribe! Employee Awards and awardees are listed below. The AST Health System always strives to make your
health its top priority, and you all make a difference for
our health system and the health and wellness of all of
our patients!

listed below. The AST Health System always strives to make your health its top priority, and you all make a
June 2018
difference for our health system and the health and wellness of all of our patients!

Health

Health Employee Awards of the Month for May
Employee of the Month
Team of the Month
Special Leadership Award

Autumn Felton, Admin
Health IT Team
Chris Larkin, Home Health/Compliance & Michelle Wollenzin, Public Health

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

JUNE

2018 JUNIO

www.infantcrisis.org/babymobile
405-528-3663

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

LUNES

MARTES

MIERCOLES

JUEVES

VIERNES
1
Spero Project Jamie's Landing
1701 NW 46th St.
OKC 73118
10am - 2pm

Community Market
120 S Center St.
Shawnee 74801
10am - 2pm

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5

6

Variety Care Lafayette
500 SW 44th
OKC 73109
10am - 2pm

NSO WIC
3530 N MacArthur
OKC 73122
11am - 3pm

Norman Head Start
1333 W Main St.
Norman 73069
11am - 3pm

8
Country Boy Market
18450 Oklahoma 9
Norman, OK 73026
10am – 2pm

Mustang Library
1201 N Mustang Rd.
Mustang 73064
10am - 2pm

El Reno Health Dept.
100 S Rock Island
El Reno 73036
10am - 2pm

Seminole COCAA
315 E Broadway Ave.
Seminole 74868
10am - 2pm

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14

15

Variety Care Straka
1025 Straka Terrace
OKC 73139
10am - 2pm

WCD WIC OKC
7001 S Western
OKC 73139
10am - 2pm

Noble Public Library
204 N 5th St.
Noble 73068
10am - 1pm

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CLOSED

Mercy Primary Care - Guthrie
2919 S Division
Guthrie 73044
10am - 2pm

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CERRADO

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Variety Care Lafayette
500 SW 44th
OKC 73109
10am - 2pm

Mary Mahoney
12716 NE 36th St.
Spencer 73084
1pm - 3pm

WCD WIC El Reno
1629 E Hwy 66, Ste D
El Reno 73036
10am - 2pm

Lincoln Health Dept.
101 Meadow Ln,
Chandler 74834
10am - 2pm

Moore FRC
2635 N Sheilds
Moore 73160
10am-2pm

Norman CCHD
250 12th Ave. NE
Norman 73071
11am - 2pm

Yukon Integris Hospital
1201 Health Center Pkwy.
Yukon 73099
10am - 2pm

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Sheperd Center, 10-12
2328 NW 25th St, 73107

Variety Care Straka
1025 Straka Terrace
OKC 73139
10am - 2pm

Variety Care Portland, 1-3
5320 N Portland, 73112

20

Community Market
120 S Center St.
Shawnee 74801
10am - 2pm

Guiding Right WIC
1420 NE 23rd St.
OKC 73111
10am - 1pm

Moore Public Library
225 S Howard Ave.
Moore 73160
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tecumseh Public Library
114 Broadway
Tecumseh 74873
1pm - 4pm

Norman Public Library - Central
225 N Webster Ave.
Norman 73069
10am - 1pm

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Low Rent Housing
Health
• Over
Income AST member Down Payment & Closing
Assistance
• College Housing Assistance
• Home Rehab Program
• Storm Shelter Assistance
• Transitional Housing
• Over-Income Rental Housing

Family of Faith Christian School
8th Grade Girls Basketball Team
OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!

June 2018

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June 2018 - Scheduled Closings
Date:

Time(s)
Locations:
Closed:
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES
th
Wed., Jun 6
All AST Health facilities CLOSED
Noon to 5
st
(1 Wed of
- PlusCare Clinic & Shawnee Clinic Ext Hours will OPEN at 5p until 9p
PLEASE
PM CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE
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(last patient accepted at 8:30p)
Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade

Basketball Champ
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basketball team took state at the
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OCSSA 2A class state championship
Congratulations Abbe!!!!

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Honoring Our Past
With Promise for
Our Future
LIFE is Beautiful
Living Meth Free

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C O N T R A C T H E A LT H S E R V I C E S N E W S
The AST Contract Health Services
Team is here to assist you.

Please follow the CHS guidelines.
Keep a copy on hand
and update your information.

EMERGENCY AND URGENT
CARE SERVICES
CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who
resides in the defined catchment area and needs
emergent or urgent care.
1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300,
option 9 for triage.
2. Notify CHS on the next business day or within
72 hours after your ER visit. Notification does not
assure authorization of payment. However, if you
do not notify CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not
be paid.
3. For AST members with no insurance, evidence
must exist that your visit was medically necessary.
Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment.
4. For AST members with insurance, evidence
must exist that a third-party resource has made the
determination such services were “emergency care”
or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include payment from private insurance.
5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills
at the Little Axe Health Center CHS office or the
Shawnee Clinic CHS office.

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES
FOR AST MEMBERS
WITH INSURANCE

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES
FOR AST MEMBERS
WITHOUT INSURANCE

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and has Medicare or private insurance.

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who
resides in the defined catchment area and does not
have insurance.

1. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please
visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe
Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular
hours of operation.

1. You must apply for all resources available to you,
such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, auto insurance and
other personal injury or liability coverage. CHS staff
and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you
with the application process for alternate resources.
Failure to exhaust available or potentially available
alternate resources may result in denial of payment.

For new AST tribal members, to become established
for CHS services, please make an appointment to
see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the
Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during
regular hours of operation.
2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment
date for a Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be
sent to the provider.
3. Inform provider/health facility that AST CHS is a
secondary payer/payer of last resort.
4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider,
please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at
the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.

EASY ACCESS
Contract Health Services is conveniently
located in Little Axe Health Center and in
Shawnee Clinic, Building 16.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Closed on Holidays
All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm.

2. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please
visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe
Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular
hours of operation.
For new AST tribal members, to become established
for CHS services, please make an appointment to
see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the
Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during
regular hours of operation.
3. You must utilize the services provided within AST
health clinics prior to being referred out.
4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to CHS.
Services must be medically approved by an AST
Health provider and/or CMMR Committee.
5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will
be sent to the outside provider.
6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider,
please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at
the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.

I M P O RTA N T C O N TAC TS

BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES
Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT
Little Axe Health Center

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT
Shawnee Clinic

Glendine Blanchard, CHS Coordinator
Darla Gatzman, CH Technician
Chelle Foreman, Medical Claims Examiner
Lena Carol, CH Technician
Kareena Deere, CH Technician/Medical Records

Debi Sloat, CHS Coordinator/RN
Sharon Littlecreek, Patient Care Manager/LPN
Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients
Kelly Armstrong, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN
Jennifer Wells, CH Technician
Melinda Ferrell, PBA, Dental Referrals

Flo Mann, CH Specialist, AST Patients/LPN
Laurie Webber, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN
Carrie Stanley, CH Specialist, Medicaid patients/
Medical Assistant

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER CHS

SHAWNEE CLINIC CHS

405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts)
405.447.0300 (Secondary)

405.878.5850 (Primary)
405.878.4702 (Secondary)

HEALTH SYSTEM

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From The Doctor’s Notebook:
Responsibility
Bruce Stafford, Diplomate ABFM, NBPAS
Deputy Medical Director
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

It is a privilege to work with some wonderful people, both colleagues and
patients here at the Shawnee Tribal Health System. My work environment
allows my patient care be more involved and to a deeper extent than I have
ever done. I find this to be very satisfying. However, my relationships sometimes lead to much distress. I have a small character flaw, I worry …a lot,
about my patients and this has led me to lose sleep at times.
I have never liked the idea of seeing a patient for a problem, giving them a
pill and then in essence saying “see you later.” I alone have a panel of well
over 600 patients (as do other colleagues). The physical condutions of those
patients range from being absolutely healthy to being quite serious. The
people with serious medical issues typically have a treatment needs list that
is substantial.
The state of medical care in this country has forced doctors to see more and
more patients while spending less and less time with them. This can be a
recipe for disaster. I have said quite often to physicians I come into contact
with outside of my work environment that I work in the greatest place in
the world. I am afforded the luxury of spending time with patients and am
able to get to know them in great detail; which is another benefit I have not
experienced before.
As a patient, you seek medical care and we do our best to manage and care
for you. There are many branches of medicine and different types of providers. For example, physician extenders work at times alongside physicians
and in places like urgent care facilities. They see and things like treat sore
throats, colds and the flu. Then, there are physicians who work in various
areas of specialty in clinic like ours. When you come in to see me with
significant high blood pressure for instance, I am going to get your history,
your family history, your medication history and a host of things, including
labs that will help me manage your high blood pressure. I am, of course
going to do an exam that, in some cases can point to the reason for your
problem. Sometimes, as the case may be a patient may be interested only
in me dealing with an issue of immediate concern, or as we know it their
“chief complaint.” They don’t want me to mention that their blood pressure
is too high, or that they need a colonoscopy, or perhaps their blood sugar
indicates diabetes. In one instance I had a patient get irritated with me for
mentioning very poor dental health. When that occurs all I have to do is
document that they do not wish me to address those things. My bases are
covered and that patient is now left to their own devices. I will tell you in
passing, that when in private practice years ago I had a patient flatly refuse
to get a colonoscopy. He told me to my face – “I ain’t getting one of them.” I
admitted him to the hospital 9 months later of colon cancer that by that time
had become untreatable. I often wonder if I could have caught something in
time. I lost sleep over that.
Once you have seen me you are now my patient. More than likely you are
continuing to see me because you have confidence in what I do. The other
part of this story is that YOU have a
responsibility as well. When I treat a disease process it now becomes my
responsibility to monitor your progress. When I issue a prescription for a

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medication to control, let’s say high blood pressure I will likely do labs
to monitor things like liver function, kidney function and the like. This
where you come in - I ask that you keep your contact information up to
date so my nurse does not have call all over the country trying to track
you down to tell you something important. I also expect that when I ask
you to follow up in 3 months, 6 months, or whatever you will do that. In
the last 30 days I have had been fired by 3 patients who did not like the
idea that they were asked to come in for follow up in order to obtain refills
on their medications. They, perhaps just do not understand that by issuing
those medications or care instructions I am now responsible, at least in
part for their outcome. No physician wants to hear that a patient has had
to go to the ER because of a medication reaction or adverse effect because
in many instances those things can be avoided with proper follow up and
surveillance. I also expect you to go to the lab when those are ordered.
You see, we cannot fully assess control of diabetes without surveillance
labs.
Without belaboring the point let me just conclude by saying - when you
come to see me or any of my colleagues the story does not end when you
leave the clinic. Follow up means exactly that. It is your responsibility to
return when asked. It is your responsibility to go to the lab when asked. It
is your responsibility to keep your contact information current. If that is
something you feel you cannot do all you need to do is inform your provider so a proper notation can be placed in your medical record. Please
understand then why lack of responsibility on your part results in your
medication not being be refilled and there is a negative impact on your
health picture. Don’t become someone I lose sleep over…

You’re getting a new Medicare card!
Cards will be mailed between April 2018 – April 2019
You asked, and we listened. You’re getting a new Medicare card! Between April
2018 and April 2019, we’ll be removing Social Security numbers from Medicare
cards and mailing each person a new card. This will help keep your information
more secure and help protect your identity.
You’ll get a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you, and it will only be
used for your Medicare coverage. The new card won’t change your coverage or
benefits. You’ll get more information from Medicare when your new card
is mailed.

Here’s how you can get ready:
■ Make sure your mailing address is up to date. If your address needs to be
corrected, contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount or 1-800-772-1213.
TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.
■ Beware of anyone who contacts you about your new Medicare card. We’ll
never ask you to give us personal or private information to get your new
Medicare Number and card.
■ Understand that mailing everyone a new card will take some time. Your card
might arrive at a different time than your friend’s or neighbor’s.

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continue to flourish. I understand the need for our employees to
Phillip S. Ellis for Tribal Treasurer letfeelthem
secure in their positions and enjoy stability in their jobs. I do have
the technical ability to perform as the treasurer but more importantly I
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believe what really separates me from the current treasurer is that I have
Over the past six months, I’ve written about myself and a variety of topics
and issues that I’ve felt were important to our Tribe. Yet, those topics and
issues are not inclusive of matters affecting our Tribe. Matters such as
how to provide for our members outside the service area, allocation of our
resources to best serve the needs of the AST organization and our members, protection of our federal funding, future compact negotiations, etc. are
equally important; and the list goes on and on.

the understanding, wisdom, judgement, and common sense to function as
a member of the Executive Committee in matters and issues other than
finance or accounting.

In summation, on June 16th, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for the
future destiny of our Tribe. You’ll have a choice between two candidates
for treasurer. Just two. The current treasurer, Leah Bender, and myself.
Please consider each candidate’s qualifications for holding this specialized position. Please consider what each candidate for the treasurer’s
I sincerely believe that I have the background, skill set, and leadership abil- position has written over the past five or six months. Please consider
ity to be a good treasurer, lead the departments under that treasurer’s of- what each candidate for the treasurer’s position said at the AST forum on
fice, and work collaboratively with others within the AST organizational May 5th in Shawnee.
umbrella. Equally important, is that I possess the ability to work with and
communicate effectively with the private sector and outside governmental Sincerely,
entities both of which will be vitally important in our future. I understand Phillip S. Ellis
the need for our internal governmental operations to function properly and phillie2829@gmail.com
smoothly and I will work toward that goal. I understand the need to grow 918-703-7528
our economic development and for those operations that are flourishing to

You’re invited to our annual Open House event!
Friday, May 25, 2018
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Building Blocks III
16051 Little Axe Drive
Norman, OK 73026
(405) 360-2710
FREE REFRESHMENTS

FUN GAMES

FACE PAINTING

AST HEALTH SYSTEM INFORMATION TABLE
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!

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who were innocent of the
Shawnee History: traders,
crime.
Thirteen colonists were killed by
Chief Hokolesqua a small
band of warriors led by Seneca-Cayuga leader, Logan, in response
“Cornstalk”
to the eleven American Indian lives
While not much is known about
Hokolesqua’s early life, it is believed he was most likely born in
Pennsylvania around 1720, and
moved to Ohio in the 1730s during a
large migration of Shawnee people.
Hokolesqua is described as handsome and charismatic. Many who
witnessed his speeches call him one
of the greatest orators of his time.
His name means “blade of corn,”
and thus was called “Cornstalk” by
English speakers. He was respected
by his people and his enemies alike
as a great war chief, and is today
considered among the most significant and influential chiefs in Shawnee history.
His first significant mention in history is in 1756, when he led raiding
parties to attack English settlements
and drive them out of Shawnee territory. It is said that the English welcomed the natives into their village
and were promptly slaughtered.
He also sided with the French
during the French and Indian War,
and participated in Pontiac’s Rebellion in 1673. In 1764, Colonel Henry Bouquet seized several hostages,
including Hokolesqua, to ensure the
Shawnee would sign a peace treaty
to end the rebellion. The Shawnee
agreed to no longer oppose the English.
Despite this, violence continued
between the two as English settlements appeared deeper into Shawnee territories. Being a man of his
word, Hokolesqua attempted to
ease tensions peacefully. On May 3,
1774, eleven members of Ohio Seneca-Cayuga were killed by a group
of English colonists. The Seneca-Cayuga and Shawnee demanded
retribution. Hokolesqua, however,
promised protection to English fur

lost. Captain John Connolly, commander of Fort Pitt, prepared to retaliate with the support of Lord Dunmore, the royal governor of Virginia.
While Pennsylvania militia entered
Ohio Country and destroyed seven
Seneca-Cayuga villages, Lord Dunmore sent 1,000 men to West Virginia
to build a fort to attack the Shawnee.
Hokolesqua sent 1,000 of his own
warriors to drive Dunmore’s forces
from the region, resulting in the Battle
of Point Pleasant on October 10, 1774.
The Shawnee warriors were driven back, and Dunmore offered to talk
peace. During peace negotiations,
however, Virginia militia destroyed
several Shawnee villages. The Shawnee quickly agreed to terms before
there could be more bloodshed. They
agreed to give up ownership of all
lands east and south of the Ohio River, to return all white captives, and to
not attack English colonists travelling
on the river.
While Hokolesqua would honor
this treaty for the remainder of his life,
the majority of Shawnee did not. By
1777 the Revolutionary War was in
full swing, and the British urged the
Shawnee to take up arms against colonists to drive them out of their land.
Hokolesqua and his son, Elinipsico,
travelled to an American fort in Point
Pleasant to warn them of the impending attack. While there, the Shawnee
killed an American soldier, and Hokolesqua and his son were murdered in
retaliation.
It is said that with his dying breath,
Hokolesqua placed a curse upon the
land, known as “Cornstalk’s Curse.”
The curse is taken seriously by many
and is blamed for a slew of natural disasters and unfortunate accidents that
have seemed to plague the area over
the centuries.

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Title VI Menu

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
1

3

10

17

24

4

Chicken Strips
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Beets
Apricots
11
Hot Dog
Pork n Beans
Chips
Mandarin Oranges
18

Hamburger
LTOP
Waffle Fries
Ice Cream

25

Grilled Chez
Sandwich
Chicken Noodle
Soup
Pineapples

5

Lasagna
Tossed Salad*
Green Beans
Pears
12
Pork Chop
Stuffing
Brussel Sprouts
Jell-O

6

13

19

20

26

27

Baked Chicken
Spinach
Salad Bar*
Peaches

Turkey Breast
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Veggies
Plums

Beef Tips
& Noodles
Veggies
Applesauce
Baked Pot
Chez, Onions
Broc & Chez
Pudding

Beans
Steak fries
Onions
Cookie

Chicken
Fettuccine Alfredo
Green Beans
Mixed Fruit

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!
CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030
EXT 6227 or 6270
OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

7

Chili
Sliced Carrots
Cracker
Cake

Oatmeal
Sausage Patty
Fruit

8

Saturday
2

9

14

BBQ Chicken
Cucumber& Onion
Baked Beans
Fruit

Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Toast
Fruit
15
Cereal
Boiled Egg
Banana
Sausage Patty

21

22

23

28

29

30

Chef Salad
Ham, Chez, Eggs
Pears
Crackers

Roast
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Carrots
Roll

Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Gravy
Biscuit

Ham
Scrambled Eggs
English Muffin
Fruit

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AST Elders
Council
10 am
LARC

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM
BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

9AM TO 11AM

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

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T
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Vtested and KENNETH
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trustworth
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candidate

JUNE 16

BLANCHARD
Lt. GOVERNOR

405-329-7517

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Title VI Department
2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr
Shawnee OK 74801
405-275-4030

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Andrew Warrior for
Lt. Governor
CDIB # _______

Dear Tribal Members,
My name is Andrew Warrior and I am a candiGrass Mowing Application
D.O.B.________
date the position of Lt. Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. I have worked for the tribe
The Following are the requirements for this program:
since January, 2003 to present in several capacities, beginning as the Resource Center Direc1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Member
tor, then the Director of Cultural Preservation
2. Must be 55 years and older
3. Must be an Title VI Member (have an current intake form for the current year 2018
and for the last eight as the Project Coordinator
4. Handicap/Disabled
for the Lt. Governor’s office. The focus of each
5. Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill must be in applicant’s name)
of these positions was to guide tribal members
6. NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed
in their search of assistance, educate the tribal
members on how the tribe provides these serThe Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weed eat applicant’s lawn.
Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Also, the maintenance workers will
vices, and assist in the coordination of multiple
not trim trees or shrubs.
departments to provide necessary services.
During my employment with the tribe, I have
If you have any questions, please contact Dos Owings at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6227
gained valuable knowledge of tribal operations, budget creation and management, and
NAME: __________________________________________________
understand both the authorities and limitations
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________
of tribal and federal regulations to provide services to our tribal members. I have a full underCITY: _______________________
STATE:___________
ZIP: _______
standing of the duties and responsibilities of the
HOME PHONE: ____________________ MESSAGE PHONE: ________________
Lieutenant Governor and those of the Executive
Committee to uphold our tribal laws in accorEMAIL: ______________________________________________________
dance with our Constitution. It is a necessity for
the Executive Committee to work together in
FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME:
___________________________________________________________________ this day and time with all the issues tribes face
___________________________________________________________________ today. Working together will define the type of
___________________________________________________________________ leaders and leadership the tribe needs and also
project a positive direction for our tribal government.
*DISCLAIMER
Maintenance will not move any items that are in the way of them mowing your yard so if you
I am asking for your vote on Saturday, June
are able or can get some help in getting your yard cleaned, will be very much helpful in
16th. Your vote for me would ensure the conmaintaining your yard.
tinuation of the services that the Lt. Governor’s
office currently provides. My ability to work
with the other Executive Committee members
will enable us to collectively generate opportunities to expand and create new services.
Feel free to call me, (405)249-7357, or I will be
more than happy to sit and visit with you, whenever and wherever.

Free Music Lessons
Guitar • Bass • Piano • Drums

Available to all Native Americans w/CDIB#
For details, call Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health • 405-878-4716

Thank you for your support.
Andrew Warrior

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe donates $5,000, helping the
Shawnee Public School District place 23 automated
external defibrillators (AEDs) across its campuses.

R to L: Brent Houston, Asst Superintendent, La Rita Haffey, R.N., MSN.ed, District Nurse
Coordinator; Edwina Butler-Wolfe, AST Governor; Meggan Wilson, Executive Director
of Academic Services; Dr. April Grace, Superintendent; Jennifer Steggman, CFO.

An AED device is a transportable machine that
restores an individual’s heart rhythm by sending an electric shock through the chest. These
portable devices have the potential to save lives.
According to the Oklahoma State Department
of Health, heart disease is the leading cause of
death in Oklahoma, accounting for nearly 1 in
4 deaths. Additionally, Dr. Edward Martin from
the Oklahoma Heart Institute said 2009 data
ranked Oklahoma as No. 3 in the nation for cardiovascular-related deaths.
“It gives us good opportunity — something that
we didn’t have in place before, something we
really didn’t have the money for, but it really
makes our schools safer,” said Shawnee Public
Schools’ PR and Communications Coordinator
Brittany Watts.
The district averages 4,000 students, and school
administration plans to place these potentially
life-saving AEDs in schools and public spaces.
Oklahoma is one of the leaders in AED awareness, with thanks to the efforts of Sen Susan
Paddack, who pushed for Oklahoma AED legislation in the memory of two young boys who
died during sports events at school. The Zachary
Eckles and Luke Davis Automated External Defibrillators in Schools Act, passed in 2008.

According to La Rita Haffey R.N. MSN.ed the
District Nurse Health Coordinator providing
AED’s in our school district can more than double a victim’s chance of survival with early defibrillation. Only half of sudden cardiac arrest
victims will initially need a shock, but all require
high-quality CPR. The Zoll AEDs we purchased
will guide rescuers in performing high-quality
CPR and will deliver a shock if needed. The
technology of this AED provides real-time feedback on rate and depth of chest compressions
and supports rescuers with integrated text, voice,
and visual prompts until EMS arrives. Having
the AED’s ensures the safety of not only the students but the staff and visitors.
With the gracious donations we purchased 23
AED’s to cover 11 locations throughout the district. Installation of the units will begin next
week. All Shawnee Public School staff will be
trained on the use of the AEDs at the beginning
of the 2018 – 2019 school year.
We cannot thank Absentee Shawnee Tribe for
their generous donation to the Shawnee Public
School District.
Shawnee Public Schools provided $20,000 to
fund this project along with $10,000 in outside
funding.

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Summer
Youth WIOA
Program
applications are available from Secretary’s office. You can also email
the office to request an application
be emailed or mailed to you. Applications are due by June 1st and the
program is open to AST youth and
young adults, ages 14-23; the program can also serve youth or young
adult other members of federally
recognized tribes. If you would like
to request an application, please
email Dr. Carolyn Dunn in the Secretary’s office (cdunn@astribe.com)
or call at 275-4030 x 6306, or come
by the office to pick one up.

American Red
Cross Blood Drive
June 11
Absentee Shawnee Tribe and the
American Red Cross are hosting an
upcoming blood drive. Please join
our lifesaving mission and schedule
an appointment today!
The drive will be held on Monday,
June 11th and located at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal complex: 2029
S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee,
OK, 74801, in the Multipurpose
building. Donations will be accepted
from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
The need for blood is constant and
only volunteer donors can fulfill that
need for patients in our community.
Nationwide, someone needs a unit of
blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most
of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Download the Red Cross Blood
Donor App on the App Store, Google
Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999.
Schedule appointments, get rewards
and invite friends to join you on a
lifesaving team.
For any additional information
contact Courtney Plumley cplumley@astribe.com

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immediately taking office, I will
Atheda W. Fletcher for Tribal Representative •provide Upon
a complete analysis and update on all curDear Absentee
Shawnee Tribal
Members:
I am appealing to
each AST member to
consider each candidate’s credentials
and experience when
making your decision on who to vote
for in the upcoming AST election on
June 16. Everything
we care about as
tribal members—our
tribe’s future prosperity, protection of
our heritage, culture and traditions, and the opportunities we want for our children and our children’s children depends on having the strongest possible leaders in
place to secure the future of our tribe.
Since we can never be sure of what the future may
bring, I believe that today’s leaders, more than ever, need
to be able to navigate a challenging and ever changing
environment to ensure that their tribal traditions, culture
and sovereignty are protected. Therefore, we need our
leaders to be highly committed and dedicated to performing the duties of the office for which they have been
elected.
As a candidate for Tribal Representative, I was invited to participate in a Debate organized by the White
Turkey Band. I attended with full anticipation of having
to answer tough questions. I looked forward to debating my opponent, but alas, he did not show and did not
inform the organizers that he would not participate. I
believe this indicates a lack of respect for all tribal members and our election process. I further believe this is
a pattern that occurs far too often in our tribal government. These types of events are held for the benefit of
all tribal members. As candidates, it is our responsibility to show up and participate; provide information to
tribal members; give tribal members the opportunity to
speak about the issues that are of concern to them; ask
questions about the candidate’s position on issues and to
show their commitment and sincerity in their pursuit for
the tribal position. I hope that by showing up and participating in this event, I have shown tribal members that I
will not shy away from difficult things--they can count
on me. I will not waiver in my duties and will always be
committed to doing the right thing.
Take a look at other Oklahoma tribes that are thriving! Our tribe can be just as successful, but only if we
have the right leaders in place. With the pace and complexity of business today, it is a significant challenge for
tribal leaders to operate and sustain long-term success,

especially if a leader does not possess business experience and skills. I am concerned that our tribe
is stagnant and has fallen behind in every category
that is needed for a tribe to be successful. If the
practice of putting leaders in office that are lacking
in basic business acumen continues, our Tribe will
continue to fall short in the business arena. I have
the experience and business skills that can help
our Tribe and not just as the Tribal Representative
but in all business areas of the tribe.
Leaders never hold leadership for themselves,
they hold it on behalf of someone else—the tribal
members! A leader is there to serve the people.
Being a great leader involves doing the hard things
that most people don’t want to do! And as a leader, guess what! They are accountable and should
be held accountable.
If elected, my promise:
•
I will diligently work to protect our language, traditions and culture!
•
My door will always be open to all Tribal
members; I will be transparent in all of my tribal
business affairs; and I will listen to what Tribal
members have to say.
•
I will keep all Tribal members informed
on the activities, projects and plans that are the
responsibility of the Tribal Representative. I will
provide progress reports, budgetary information
and the activities conducted by Cultural Preservation and Human Resources.

rent operations and projects under the direction of
the Tribal Representative.
I will do everything within my power to
•
improve the operations in every area for our Tribe.
I possess the experience and skills to undertake
this task and cooperatively work with other tribal
leaders. It takes teamwork to be successful!
•
I will be unbiased in all my decision-making. I will never make a decision based on anything other than the facts.
There are many challenges that our Tribe faces today and these challenges must be overcome
through a higher level of cooperation and management. I will invest the time necessary to help
establish clear goals and a firm direction for our
Tribe. I will bring my business perspective to the
Tribe.
As I have said previously, our Tribe has come
to a critical crossroad. Never has it been more important to elect a person who can represent your
voice; someone who will act in the Tribe’s best
interest; go the extra mile to protect our heritage,
culture, traditions, services and assets. I believe
that I am capable of meeting the challenge. Please
vote for me in the upcoming election.
Thank you,
Atheda W. Fletcher
athedafletcher@gmail.com
(405) 481-6939

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Saturday, June 9 at 1 p.m. • Saturday, June 9 at 1 p.m. • Saturday, June 9 at 1 p.m. • Saturday, June 9 at 1 p.m. •

15 Pow-Wow

th Tinker Inter-Tribal Council
Annual
FREE FAMILY FUN!
Honoring Our Veteran Warriors

Saturday, June 9

Program begins at 1 p.m.

Joe B. Barnes Regional Park

Midwest City, Oklahoma • 8700 E. Reno Ave.
(Between Midwest and Douglas Blvds on East Reno)

Free family fun. Open to the public.

Open invitation to all veteran organizations & princesses • Bring your chair or blankets
Honored Veteran:
Rick Perrier (Air Force; Air National Guard)
Master of Ceremonies: Eastman Switch
Head Singer:
Jason Goodblanket
Head Man Dancer:
Wichita Blain (Navy)
Head Lady Dancer:
Lena Nells (Army)
Head Gourd Dancer: Thomas Morris, Jr. (Air Force)
Geremy Johnson
Arena Director:
Seminole Nation Honor Guard
Color Guard:

Arts & Craft Vendor Information:
Susan Cody: 405.736.3775
Between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ONLY

Visit us on Facebook:

/TinkerInterTribalCouncil

Event Program
1 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.

Gourd Dance
Supper Break
Gourd Dance
Grand Entry

“No Specials After Grand Entry”
Tiny Tot Exhibition (0-5)

Contests: (Ages: 18 - 54)

Men’s Straight/Traditional
Men’s Fancy Dance
Men’s Golden Age (55+)
Women’s Southern Cloth/Buckskin
Women’s Jingle/Fancy Shawl
Women’s Golden Age (55+)

Pow-wow will commence rain or shine

Sponsored by: Tinker Inter-Tribal Council and the City of Midwest City Parks & Recreation Department
Tinker Inter-Tribal Council not responsible for accidents, injuries, or thefts.
No alcohol or drugs allowed. Security provided by the City of Midwest City Police Department.

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June Birthdays
Aguirre Perez Jr., Jose Ricardo
Creek, Allison Jaine
Anderson, Micah RaShawn
Creek, Shelia Maria
Arms, Eva Nikkole
Crossley, Caroline Dianne
Armstrong, Bobby Joe
Cruz, Owen Patrick
Atabaigi, Victor Arman
Cruz-Larney, Leonardo
Atchico, Kevin Todd
Dankenbring, Christina Renee
Atwood, Dalana Ann
Davis, Gary Brent
Barnard, Laython Gauge
Davis, Jeremy Ray
Bates, Darwin Lee
Deer, Brayden Nathaniel
Bates, Edwin Gale
Deer, Channa Racyne
Bates, Horace Ray
Deere, Dakota Gordon Lee
Batson-Walker, Keziah Corin
Delodge Jr., Dwight Lee
Beach, Madison Sue
DeLodge, Devin Donte Jaylon
Bear, Wally Eugene
Dennison, Lindsey Nicole
Bell, Patsy Marie Rolette
Dibler, Jimmy Floyd
Bell, Sarah Elisabeth
Dietrich, Skylar Star
Bender, Leah Daphne Ann
Dodds, Audrey Scroggins
Bigpond, Michael Ray
Douglass, Catalyna Jade
Bittle, Gavin Jacob
Dunford, Dustin Everett
Blackburn, Brittney Renee
Durmon, Raven Reese
Blackburn, Nicole Ann
Eason, Gemini E`lane
Blanchard, Catrina Jay
Edgmon, Andrew Shawn
Blanchard, Frances May
Edwards, Christopher John
Blanchard, Joshua Darand
Ekk, Joyce Lynn Gant
Blanchard, Mark Leeroy
Ellis Jr., Paul Samuel
Blanchard, Ryan Lee
Ellis, Craig Joseph
Blanchard, Trinity Morgan
Ellis, Kinsley Harper
Bluewater, Marty
Ellis, Steven Duane
Boston Jr., Carl Kent
Felton, Beverly Ann
Bowman, Lourie Ann
Finley, Charles Christopher
Bradley, Megan Nicholle
Fixico, Kyeanna Rochelle
Breeding, Landry Parker
Flippen, Gale Sue
Brewer, Zelda Sue
Foreman, Jamie Marie
Brokeshoulder, Gerald C.
Foreman, Lisa Ann
Brown, David Anthony
Frazier, Lisa Deanne
Brown, Jearldean Louise
Fritsch, Cheryl D. Sloat
Brown, Shedrick Tremain
Gant, Phillip Monroe
Bryant, Christopher Michael
Garcia, Jennifer Gail
Bui, Robert Dao
Garfield, Doreecesha La Shawn
Bullard, Carolyn Sue
Gibson, Alexis Riley
Burgess, Anthony Wayne
Gibson, Bryan Scott
Burris, Joyce Ann
Gibson, Kyle Wayne
Byers, Samuel Ezra
Gibson, Whitlee Danell Nacole
Carpenter, Kortlynn Marie
Gonzalez, Kacey Lynn
Charley Jr., Eugene R
Grant, Willow Ann-Tremel
Charley, Shawna Tracy
Grass, Carmynn Layne
Chasteen, Patricia Marie Haskins Grass, Gregory Ryan
Ciulla, Casimer James
Grass, Skylur Dain
Clark, Christian Eugene
Groves, Caley Nicole
Clark, Mary Esther
Groves, Megan June
Clem, Sherry Michelle
Guthrie, William Thomas
Cobell, Miranda Pauline
Hanson, Daylen Joseph
Cochrane, Arthur Kent
Harjo II, Zackery Colin Dell
Coddington, Kevin Dwayne
Harjo, Samantha MacHel
Coddington, Michael William
Harjoe, Theodore Mose
Coddington, Nicole Chenoa
Harris, Rebecca Rose Lillie
Coffee, Bradlee Roy
Haumpy, Tyuana Senoria
Corpus, Alyce Karen
Herrera, Arlene June
Cox, Elizabeth Diane
Herrera, Jose Alfredo

Hibdon, Kylee Brooke
Hicks, Lenny Wayne
Hill, Ryan Warren
Hood, Flora Jean
Hood, Leah
Horsechief, Rebecca Delia
Houchin, Cynthia Diane
Hyde, Ashley Wendell
Ibarra Jr., Luis Ricardo
Irvin, Darlene Gosney
Jackson, Tenain A-Tye
Jackson, Tyson Joel Sweeney
Jacobs-Creek, Mistie Leann
Jetto, Aerial Moon
Johnson, Bryan Austin
Johnson, Dane Echogee
Johnson, Hilo Tsotigh
Johnson, John Raymond
Johnson, Joseph Tarron
Johnson, Katie Jean
Johnson, Megan Lucille
Johnson, Nahtanha Kai
Johnson, Tillman Aaron
Johnson, Travis Eric
Kastl, James Edward
Kauley, Hollis Lucille
Kelough, LaChrista Kay
Ketakea, Ashley Paige
Kilmer Jr, Gregory Keith
Kilmer, Brandon Keith
Kilmer, Michael Houston
Kinley, Taylor Jordan
Kmatz, Zachary Robert
Koontz, Susan Kay
Kowitz, Shelly Anne
Kupczynski, Mary Lee
Lalehparvaran, Persia Jade
LaPlant, Bailey Paige
LaPlant, Cameron Scott
Larney, Harriet Lee
Larney, Takota Sun
Latzke, Kimberly Nicole
Leitka, MacKlyn Chappell
Lewis, Mariah Nicole
Lewis, Mark Stephen
Lewis, Skylar Dean Cooksey
Lime, Andrew Barry
Little Axe, Arianna Danielle
Little Axe, Claude Tyner
Little Axe, Lisa Annette
Little Charley, Virgil Ray
Little Creek, Calvin Dale
Little, Anthony Ray
Littlebear Sr., Michael
Littlebear, Marquitta Annette
Littlecreek, Arnold Kent
Littlecreek, Christopher
Dwight
Littlecreek, Drew Michelle
Littlecreek, Talani Rose
Lockhart, Mandy Anna Lynn
Longhorn, Darrell Eugene

June 2018
Longman, Andrea Kay
Low, Sadie Louise
Lowe, Braylon James
Lowe, Megan Louise
MacK, Justin Wayne
Mack, Kevin Lee
Mahardy, Bradley Gene
Mann, Flora Mae
Mann, Jesse Dale
Mantooth, Marquitta June
Martinac, Susan Renee
Masquas, Izaiah Zazueta
Mayfield, Hayden Winona
McCollom, Brandy Jo
McGuire, Kelsey Nicole
McKeel, Melissa Jean
McMahan, Camdyn Rae
McMillen, Mitchell Thomas
McReynolds, Justin Joel
Melton, Kalen Mykel
Mendoza, Elizabeth Ranae
Michaelson, Carol Sue Morton
Michaelson, James Ross
Mickleburgh, Dorothy Jean
Miller, Cutlass Ray
Minesinger, Sara Danielle
Mitchell, Trevor Micah David
Mohawk, Galen Leroy
Mohawk, William Douglas
Montgomery, Richard Henry Aaron
Moore, Jordan LaShell
Morgan, Alissa Ann
Morton, Madison Skye
Morton, Misty Lynn
Morton, Rachel Raynell
Mullins, Mirissa Bethany
Murdock, Wisper Dawn
Murry Jr., Steven Ray
Neconie, Dasia Lynnelle
Nelson, Taylor Paige
Newton, Christy Lynn
Nice, Isac James
Nicholson, Peggy Mayrie Welch
O’Toole, Ryan Gregory
Olguin, Cynthia Ruth
Onzahwah, David Levi
Ortega, Eileen Marie
Owens, Jaelyn Nevaeh
Patton, Kimberly Marie
Payne, Riley Erin
Pearce, Eileen
Pearson, Etta Axe Washington
Perez, Brenda Irene
Petty, John Eric Matthew
Pine, Rita Ann
Pine-Chapline, Annabelle Rose
Pitchford, Lyria MaKaila DeAnn
Plunkett, Tobie John
Preciado, Christina Gracella
Presley, Bailey Paige
Proctor, Sonia Danielle
Puckitt, Alyssa Marie

June 2018

Celebrations

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Iowa
Tribe of
Oklahoma
Quarterman,
Abel Matthew
Tiger
Taylor Martin,Vocational
Reba Gayle
Raisbeck Jr., Christopher
Gene
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Maribella
Rehabilitation Program Elizabeth
Raisbeck, Christopher Gene
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Ramirez, Angel Daniel
Tiger, Emma Kay
Ramirez, Manuela
Tiger, Gerald
Ramirez, Tiffany Ann
Tiger, Kwinten Danyl
Reading, Gregory Tyler
Tiger, Marisela Rose
Respicio, Nicholas Lee
Tiger, Nancy Rae
Rides At The Door, Maleah Jane Tiger, Riley Eugene
Riedel, Linda Mae Robinson
Tiger-Onzahwah, Preston ZachRobbins, Ariel Nicole
ary
Robertson,
Jimmy
Tillery, Lacey Rochelle
History:
Robertson,
Marion
James
Tilley, Nolan Grant
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational serRolette, Tyler
Austin
Tolbert,
Janis
Lavonne
vices to American Indians since 1994, and transition
services
to students
since 2009. Our goal
is to develop
and provide specialized services
to AmericanStephen
Indian students with a disability. We
Ryan, Moria
Colleen
Turney,
want to help these students that are making a transition from high school to work or who are
Ryder, Holland
Thomaseducation.
Uchida, Bryson Harvey
seeking post-secondary
Sanchez, Services
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Pavel
Wahpepah, Brady Maverik
Can Be Provided:
Sanchez, Depending
Josefa Yolanda
Wahpepah,
Pauline
on an individual’s needs and goals,
will determine which
servicesWhite
are best for you.
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services that we can provideWalley,
include testing
fees such asGale
SATs & ACTs, assistive
Schmidt, However,
Michelle
Lowana
devices, evaluations, and various other services.
Scott, Colton
James
Warrior, Andrew Keith
Qualifications:
Seber, James
Eddie
Warrior, Luana Christie
Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school,
Serena, Nicole
Inez
Raelynne
Warrior,
and must reside in one of the seven counties
served by the Lydia
Iowa TribeRose
Vocational RehabilitaProgram. You
must also provide documentation
of your disability
and this
can include a
Shawnee,tion
Brooklyn
Pearl
Washington,
Karen
Rose
statement or the IEP or 504 plan from your school.
Shawnee,doctor’s
Lindsay
Gael
Washington, Matthew George
Counties We Serve:
Shelton, Jamie
Cheryl
Washington, Tatum Stoney
Kay, Noble, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Lincoln, and Logan
Shields, Darren
Watkins, Fawn Lil`grass
Shrestha, Abhi Iowa
Chase
Watkins, Freddie
Lee
Tribe of Oklahoma
Contact: Christa McClellan
Rehabilitation Program
Phone: Alexis
405-547-5721
Simpson, Vocational
Lisa Rudine
Watkins,
Jalyne
P.O. Box 728
Toll Free: 1-888-336-4692
OK 74059
E-mail: cmcclellan@iowanation.org
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Rayann
Watson Jr., Gregory
Doyle
Sipple, Patrick Michael WE ARE ON THE INTERNET:
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Carter Ellis
Skinner, Charitas Susanne
Webb, Raven James
Slayton, Brandie Rae
Wenholm, Lacey Alexandra
Slayton, Sharon Virginia
West, Emma Madeline
Sloat, Jerry Ray
White, Xander Ralph
Sloat, Shirley Ann
Whitethunder, Daelan Takye
Sloat, Troy Lynn
Whitney-Coon, Davin Zane
Sloat-O’Toole, Lezlie Marie
Whitten, David J. J. Thomas
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational
You design your own customized IndividuSmith, Brian Keith
Wietelman, Ebaney Bionca Lynn
alized Plan of Employment (IPE) with our
Rehabilitation (ITOVR) Program has
• Counsel and Guidance about Training
help.
provided vocational services to Native
and Education after H.S.
Smith, Chandria Jean
Williams, Braylie Audra
Americans consumers since 1994, and
• Assistive Devices (Hearing Aids, Walkers,
transition services to students since 2004.
Eyeglasses, Learning Devices, etc.)
Smith, Christina Sue
Williams, Brianna Shae
For years, our goal has been to empower
• Tuition Assistance
Native American with disabilities, consistent
• Testing Fees (ACT/SAT)
• Are you an enrolled member of a
Smith, Shad Michael
Williams, Ethan Beau
• Work Clothing for New Jobs
with their individual strengths, resources,
federally recognized tribe?
• Career Assessments
priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities,
Snake Floyd, Janet Lynne
Williams, James Robert
• Are you a Junior/Senior in High School?
• Physical or Mental Evaluations
and
informed
choice,
to
prepare
for
the
Need to schedule an appointment? Ask a question? View labtransition
results?
• Resume Building, Interview Etiquette,
• Do you reside in our services area?
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Margaret Angela Williams, Kaenon Cole
etc.
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the app
secondary school.
• Disability documentation from a Doctor,
• Other Various Services
Now,
Little Axe HealthWilliams,
Center and
Shawnee
Clinic patients can
connect
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Nicole
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Physician or Mental Health Provider
on iPhone or
noting disability and impediments?
Spoon, Davidwith
Clayton
Wilson,
Adilynn
Magnolia
their health records
and care
providers
via our real-time,Transition
secure
paServices
help Native American
• An IEP or 504 Plan may bev accepted
high school junior and seniors with disabiliAndroid for
as proof.
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Wilson, Hannah Mae
ties continue their education, train for a job
tientRay
portal. Go to www.asthealth.org/patient-portal
to register.
real-time access
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Evan
Wilson, Kaden Joseph
For more help, call your clinic, and we’ll walk you through it.
to your health
Squire, Donald Ray
Wilson, Marvin Edward
Squire, Joseph Lynn
Wilson, Michele Renee
information
Squire, Leroy Ricky
Wilson, Shi Ann Delrae
ITOVR provide their services to any
Stacey, Rosalyn
Wesley Sheldon
member of a Federally recognized tribe
HEALTHWilson,
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residing in the seven counties as shown
Steinruck Jr., Harold Eugene
Winegar, Juanita Jean
in this image.
Stephens, Rebecca Pauline
Winrow Jr., Rodrick Donnell
Steves, Gary Wayne
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Stewart, Lonita
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Celebrations

June 2018

Me and your dad are so proud of
All of your accomplishments
in
Congratulations
Jamie!
High School. Jamie is involved
Midwest
City High School
In National Honor Society, 4.0 club,
2017-2018
Valedictorian!
Indian National Honor Society, Senior
Your
and I areBomber
so proud
of all of your
ClassDad
Treasurer,
News,
accomplishments in High School. Jamie
Student Council, Rotary, Spanish and
is involved in the National Honor Society,
German
Club.
She is also
ranked
7thStuin
Senior
Class
Treasurer,
Bomber
News,
her class.
Jamie
is planning
on German
dent
Council,
Rotary,
Spanish and
Club.
She
is
also
ranked
7th
in
heraclass.
attending OBU in the fall pursuing
Jamie
is
planning
on
attending
OBU
in the
bachelor's degree in Political Science,
fall, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in PolitThen
plan onthen
pursuing
degree.
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Science,
plans aonlaw
pursuing
a law

degree.
Love You,

Love You,
Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad

Montana Dane

Littlehead,

We are all so very proud of
you for all you have accomplished. You can do anything
you set your mind to.
YOU ARE BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE,
STONGER THAN YOU SEEM, SMARTER THAN
YOU THINK, & LOVED MORE THAN YOU
KNOW. Get It Girl! LOVE YOU!

From Your Whole Family

Congratulations Shoshanna!

On Saturday May 4, Shoshanna Louise Johnson received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. Shoshanna double majored
in Strategic Communications and Organizational Communications, with a minor in Journalism. Shoshanna
has secured a full-time position and after a vacation
to Thailand, plans on pursuing her master’s degree.
Shoshanna is the grand-daughter of Joann Louise
Walker and the late Jerome Dean Johnson. Shoshanna
has put a smile on many faces and her family is proud
to celebrate in her accomplishment.

Share your Celebrations!!!
Call AST Media at 405-598-1279 or email
your request to stiger@astribe.com by the
15th of the preceding month.
Only 1 picture can be used per celebration.

If you choose to visit our office and we are not present,
please leave your requests in the mail box.

June 2018

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Teen Tribal Member Honors AST Colors and Logo on Race Car
I wanted to send you all a picture of my
son Xavier (RACE) Shelton with his car
#45s freshly painted and ready to go. As
soon as the paint was dry he was honored
to place our tribe logo on both sides, as
well as on the dash. Knowing it was done
with tribe approval means the world to us.
He is very proud to be Absentee Shawnee

and feels very fortunate to have an opportunity to show it. This Saturday is set to be
his fist race, needless to say we are very excited, and we hope that near or far you all
are cheering him on.
Have a wonderful day,
Jamie Shelton

AST Tribe
Member Stevi
Johnson continues to strive
for excellence
in Academics and Extra-Curricular
activities
AST member Stevi Johnson is a seventh grader at
Longfellow Middle School in Norman. She recently
concluded a successful track and field season with
Mid-South Conference championships in the 800
and 1600 meter runs.
Stevi recently attended the year end sports banquet where she was named the Most Valuable Player in both Cross-Country and Track and Field.
On April 26, Stevi won the 7th Generation Youth
Advocacy award presented at the 2018 Tribal Public Health Conference held in Norman. As the recipient, Stevi demonstrated exemplary leadership
while educating and advocating for healthier lifestyles within the Native youth population. Stevi is
also president of the National Junior Honor Society, plays basketball, violin in orchestra and in the
Gifted and Talented program. She is the reigning Jr
Ms Sac and Fox Princess and will travel to Orlando, Florida in July to attend the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America conference, where
she will receive additional advocacy training.
Stevi’s family is most proud of her compassion
and commitment to excellence.

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June 2018

CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE STUDY GROUP (CCSG)
(FORMERLY CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMITTEE)

Elect Joseph Blanchard
Monthly report for April 22, 2018, held bers, can turn in their letter of intent and
District 27 Representative
our monthly meeting at the newly-re- Executive Committee will make decimodeled LA Community Center in Little
Axe, OK, west of AST C-store. We had
a total of seven (7) members. Two were
absent. We discussed the new website
that is currently in process for accessibility to tribal members. This website will
be for questions, contacting committee
members, current events concerning the
Constitution Committee Study Group
(CCSG), community and CCSG meetings, etc.
A progress report on Executive Committee Legislative Resolution voted by
the General Council meeting members
on October 29, 2017, establishing us
as a formal committee with the current
nine (9) members with a 2018 budget of
$16,321.77 for April-December. Also,
another six (6) members will have time
to submit letters of intent to the Tribal Secretary by May 31, 2018. A total
of 15 members will be on the CCSG
with increased budget for rest of year of
$32,643.54. All interested tribal mem-

sion to appoint to the CCSG committee.
Each CCSG member in attendance will
be paid a stipend of $75 per monthly
meeting. Voted in legislative session, we
were established by Legislative Resolution, LAS-2018-04, certified on April 11,
2018. There were some minor spelling
and omission corrections needed on the
resolution. But it has been corrected as
of May 10, 2018. But, still needing certification signatures such as Governor and
Secretary on corrected LAS-2018-04.
Discussion on general council report for
April 14, 2018, which was cancelled. So,
at the next general council meeting, a report of CCSG progress to the tribal members will be given.
Time this report goes to press, CCSG
will have had their May 20, 2018, monthly meeting, LA community center bldg,
4pm. A report will be in the next issue of
newsletter.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Deere, Chairman

Joseph Blanchard poses with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Executive Committee.
L to R: Secretary Ezra DeLodge, Representative Anthony Johnson,
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Joseph Blanchard, and Lt. Governor John Johnson.

VOTE June 26th! • VOTE June 26th!

Choose a determined, hardworking
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Buys Moose Lodge man who can help find a solution to
meet the unique specialized needs
of our community.
• Educated Leader
• Advocate and Voice for Your
Concerns
• Determined and Compassionate
Community Member
• Methodical and Pragmatic
• Hardworking and Dependable
Lt. Governor John Johnson, Secretary Ezra Delodge, and Represen• Devout Father, Farmer, and
tative Anthony Johnson finalize the tribal purchase of the Moose
Coach
Lodge.
L to R: Cliff Archer, Lt. Governor John Johnson, Gordon Dehaven,
• Proud Absentee Shawnee
Secretary Ezra Delodge, and Representative Anthony Johnson.

June 2018

Emergency Management

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temperatures in many areas across the country •
Keep a familiar object, like a stuffed toy, in
Never leave children, dis- time
shooting well above 90 degrees, vehicles will heat up your child’s car seat. When you remove it to buckle
faster.
up your child, place the object in the front seat. It will
abled adults or pets in exponentially
That makes it vitally important to be aware of the serve as a reminder to always check the back seat for
dangers that vehicles—especially hot ones—pose to your child.
parked vehicles!
children, because tragedies can, and do, happen.
•
Never let kids play in an unattended vehicle
Each year, dozens of children and untold numbers of
pets left in parked vehicles die from hyperthermia,
which occurs when the body absorbs more heat than
it can handle. Hyperthermia can occur even on a
mild day with temperatures in the 70s. Studies have
shown that the temperature inside a parked vehicle
can rapidly rise to a dangerous level for children, pets
and even adults. Leaving the windows slightly open
does not significantly decrease the heating rate. The
younger the child the more severe the effects because
their bodies have not developed the ability to efficiently regulate its internal temperature. (Credit: National Weather Service)
Kids and Hot Cars Turn Into Tragedy
Losing a child is one of life’s greatest tragedies. For
the parents, family, friends, and loved ones…for everyone involved. It’s especially hard when the death
was preventable.
Most people don’t realize that a child’s body temperature can rise up to five times faster than an adult’s.
Heatstroke begins when the core body temperature
reaches around 104 degrees; death can follow in a
child when that temperature reaches 107 degrees.
Even with moderate temperatures outside, the inside of a car can heat up to well above 110 degrees in
minutes. But with warmer months upon us, and day-

In fact, from 1998-2017, 742 children across the
nation died due to heatstroke in a hot vehicle. On average, a child dies every 10 days from vehicular heatstroke, with an average of 37 children per year. Such
deaths are the leading cause of non-crash vehicle-related fatalities for children 14 and younger. Just as
tragic, over half (54%) of the child heatstroke deaths
occurred after the child was forgotten in the vehicle
by a parent or caregiver.
No parent ever thinks that it can happen to them,
but a quietly sleeping child in the back seat can be
forgotten, even by a great parent. And part-time caregivers who are unaccustomed to regularly transporting children can be especially prone to forgetting;
indeed, many of these tragic incidents are associated
with a change in the parents’ daily routine.
That’s why all adults should always remember
to “Look Before You Lock” to make sure there are
no children left in the vehicle. Some other simple reminders include:
Write a reminder note about the child and put
•
it on the car door or dashboard to see it when you
leave the vehicle.
•
Set a reminder on your cell phone to alert
you to check that you dropped your child off at daycare.
•
Place a purse, briefcase, or cell phone next to
the child’s car seat to remind yourself that your child
is in the car.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

or leave a child alone in a car, even if you leave the
windows partly open or the air conditioning on—
even for just a few minutes. Also, keep car keys away
from where children can reach them.
f you are not a parent or caregiver, you still have an
important role to play. If you happen to see a child
alone in a hot vehicle, make sure the child is okay and
responsive. If the child appears to be okay, quickly do
everything you can to locate the parents.
If the child is not responsive or appears to be in distress, call 911 immediately and follow their directions. When the child is out of the vehicle, cool the
child rapidly (not with an ice bath, but by spraying
with cool water).
Sometimes bystanders are reluctant to get involved; surveys suggest that 63 percent of adults just
assume the parents will be right back. But what if
they aren’t?
Bystanders should know that many states have “Good
Samaritan” laws that protect them from lawsuits for
helping a person in an emergency. So if you happen
to see a child alone in a hot car, do not hesitate—
please act before it’s too late!
We need parents, caregivers and bystanders all
working together to help end these tragic heatstroke
deaths—because hot cars kill children.
(Credit: NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY SAFETY)

911
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Police, Fire, Ambulance
State of Oklahoma

TRIBAL POLICE
TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER

405-275-3200
405-740-1562 (Cell)

Absentee Shawnee
Absentee Shawnee

SHERIFF
CITY POLICE
CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.

405-273-1727
405-273-2121
405-273-5272
405-273-2157

Pottawatomie County
Shawnee
Shawnee
Pottawatomie County

SHERIFF
CITY POLICE
HEALTH DEPT.

405-701-8888
405-321-1600
405-749-1591

Cleveland County
Norman
Cleveland County

OG&E

Report Power Outage

CANADIAN VALLEY

405-272-9595
1-800-522-6870
405-382-3680

DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
HIGHWAY PATROL

1-800-522-0206
405-425-4385

State of Oklahoma
Road Conditions

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
HEARTLINE EMERGENCY

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Diabetes & Wellness

Chrissy Wiens
Physical Activities Specialist

Buster Bread
Fitness Manager

Brandon Goodman
Fitness Technician

June 2018

The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center provides state of the art fitness equipment to help you reach your fitness
goals. The AST Fitness Center is available to AST Diabetes Program patients, all Native Americans and their household
family members, and the AST employees. Our goal is to provide appropriate and educational fitness training to all AST
diabetes patients while promoting a safe, fun, and positive experience. Take some time to come by and visit the Diabetes and
Wellness Fitness Center today! For more information, please contact Buster Bread or Chrissy Wiens at (405) 364-7298.

McKenna Watson
Fitness Technician

AST Diabetes and Wellness Program
The goal of the diabetes and wellness program is to provide a supportive resource to tribal members who are currently diagnosed
with diabetes, or at risk and seeking information and/or support for diabetes and personal health. The program will offer guidance
on healthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, exercise tips including workout classes with our two certified trainers, and keys
to reducing stress.
The AST Resource Center fitness room hours are:
Monday-Friday
6:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday
CLOSED
For more information on the many exciting opportunities available for our tribal community please call our clinic at 405-7017977 or visit our website at www.asthealth.org (Then navigate to our Diabetes and Wellness section under the services section.)

June 2018

Diabetes & Wellness

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

Zumba Fitness
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Strength Circuit
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Strength Circuit
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Zumba Fitness
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Core-N-More Wednesday
12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.
Chrissy Wiens
LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
De-Stress Friday
2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Buster Bread
LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
Strength Circuit
5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe Resource Center

“Core-N-More”- This session will target all regions of the core
and will provide a balanced workout for muscle groups that
assist in movement and balance.

Aerobic Circuit
5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe Resource Center

“Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at
developing strength through pre-determined training stations.

“Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing
techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system.

“De-Stress”- This session aims to assist participants in utilizing
flexibility training to improve muscular flexibility and to induce
relaxation for stress relief.

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Alzheimer’s &
Brain Awareness
Month
Dementia, as defined by the Alzheimer’s Association, is a general term for the decline in mental
ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer’s causes problems with memory,
thought processes, and behaviors.
All though increased age is the greatest known risk
factor, Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging.
Alzheimer’s affects over 5 million Americans. Of
those, around 200,000 are younger than 65 years
old and affected by early-onset symptoms. About
2/3 of those diagnosed with the disease are women.
Alzheimer’s is also the 6th leading cause of death
in the United States.
Ten early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s are:
1. Memory Loss that disrupts daily life: forgetting
recent information, important dates or events, or
asking the same questions over and over.
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems; difficulty concentrating or taking much longer than
normal to perform simple tasks.
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks; trouble
driving to familiar locations.
4. Confusion with time or place; forgetting where
you are or how you got there.
5. Trouble understanding visual images and special
relationships; difficulty reading or judging distances.
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing; struggle to find the right words for objects,
calling objects by the wrong names.
7. Misplacing items and unable to retrace your
steps in an attempt to locate.
8. Decreased or poor judgment dealing with money
or hygiene; telemarketing scams, not bathing.
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities: may
be due to noticing changes in mood, personality or
memory.
10. Changes in mood or personality; being overly
confused, anxious, suspicious, or fearful.
There is treatment available to help manage symptoms but there is currently no known cure. There is
research being done to develop treatments to improve the quality of life for those affected by the
disease. Alzheimer’s worsens over time, so that is
why it is important to report any signs and symp-

Diabetes & Wellness
toms or suspicion of the disease to your health care
provider. The earlier the disease is detected, the
more option you are to have to explore treatments
to relieve symptoms.
There is an estimated 16 million people in the
United States currently providing unpaid care for
a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. The ASTHS currently has a Native American Caregiver Support Program to assist those
caregivers with resources, gaining access to available services, counseling, supplemental services to
assist with caregiving responsibilities, and respite
care. For more information contact Deidre Yarbrough, RN, Caregiver Coordinator at 405-7017190.
For more information about Alzheimer’s and other dementias, visit the Alzheimer’s Association at
www.alz.org. The Alzheimer’s Association also
has a 24/7 helpline 1-800-272-3900.
Source: www.alz.org
Men’s Health Month
On average, men live about 5 years less than women. Men visit the doctor’s office about ½ the amount
of times as women do for preventative screenings.
Men have a higher death rate for the leading causes of death including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and suicide. Due to these startling facts, Men’s

June 2018
Health Month was created to heighten the awareness of
preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
Women can be involved in Men’s Health Month by encouraging a male in your life to schedule an appointment
with their provider for preventative screenings. Ways
men can participate:
• Eat healthy-start small by adding one fruit and vegetable to your diet each day
• Get moving-play with your kids or grandkids, take the
stairs instead of the elevator, work in the yard, or participate in a sport.
• Make prevention a priority-get regular checkups from
your health care provider. Regular screenings are important in the early detection and prevention of problems
with blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and prostate
health. All of these problems can lead to disease and
even death.
Friday, June 15th is designated as “Wear Blue Day” to
bring awareness to Men’s Health. Participate by wearing
blue and posting your picture to social media using the
hashtag #Show UsYourBlue.
For more information on Men’s Health visit www.menshealthmonth.org or www.menshealthnetwork.org or
contact ASTHS Public Health Nursing Department at
405-447-0300.
Source: www.menshealthmonth.org

June 2018

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HIRING
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BUILD YOUR
CAREER WITH
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OPEN POSITIONS

We are looking for qualified
candidates to join our team.
We have open positions for both
the Shawnee Campus and Little
Axe Health Clinic. 

Desktop Support Technician
Shawnee Campus
Patient Registration Clerk
Shawnee Clinic



Groundskeeper -Seasonal
Shawnee Campus
Procurement Clerk II
Shawnee Campus
Indian Child Welfare Director
Shawnee

Food Prep Assistant
Little Axe Building Blocks Child Care
LPN
Little Axe Health Clinic
Medical Assistant
PlusCare Clinic – Little Axe
RN Case Manager
Little Axe Health Clinic
Physical Therapist Assistant
Little Axe Health Clinic

ICW/PSSF Worker
Shawnee

Dental Hygienist
Little Axe Health Clinic

Master Teacher
Shawnee Building Blocks Child Care

Dental Assistant
Little Axe Health Clinic

Floater Full Time (3)
Shawnee & Little Axe Building Blocks
Child Care

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Thunderbird Casino



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For More Information

Assistant Teacher
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Local

AST enters into Cooperation Agreement with
Lincoln and Pottawatomie
Counties
After a long pursuit, Absentee Shawnee
Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe and Tribal Police Chief Brad Gaylord met with the
Joint Committee on State Tribal Relations
on May 3rd, 2018.
The purpose of this meeting was to gain
approval for an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between the Absentee
Shawnee tribe, the Lincoln County Sherriff’s department, and the Pottawatomie
County District Attorney. These agreements provide guidelines that allow participants to work together and share resources
for the betterment of their communities.
AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe and Tribal Police
It is the hope that such a resolution can
Chief Brad Gaylord pose with a member of the Joint
help address the dramatic rise in drug-relatCommittee on State Tribal Relations.
ed crime at the state and local level.

2018 PROGRAMS

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES
PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE
LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE, OK.
WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

June 2018

June 2018

Local

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June is Men's Health Month
awareness | prevention | education | family

01

Eat Healthy. Start by taking small
steps like saying no to super-sizing
and yes to a healthy breakfast. Eat
many different types of foods to
get all the vitamins and minerals
you need. Add at least one fruit and
vegetable to every meal.

100%

Women are 100% more likely than
men to visit the doctor for annual
exams and preventive services.

1 2
in

1 in 2 men are
diagnosed with
cancer in their
lifetime compared
to 1 in 3 women.

02

Get Moving. Play with your kids or
grandkids. Take the stairs instead
of the elevator. Do yard work. Play
a sport. Keep comfortable walking
shoes handy at work and in the car.
Most importantly, choose activities
that you enjoy to stay motivated.

1994

On May 31, 1994
President Clinton
signed the bill establishing National
Men’s Health Week.

“Recognizing and preventing men’s health
problems is not just a man’s issue. Because of
its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and
sisters, men’s health is truly a family issue.”
Congressman Bill Richardson (May 1994)
In 2000 there were fewer
than 80 men for every 100
women by the time they
reach age 65 – 74.

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03

Make Prevention a Priority.
Many health conditions can be
prevented or detected early with
regular checkups from your healthcare
provider. Regular screenings may
include blood pressure, cholesterol,
glucose, prostate health and more.

Online Resources
Men’s Health Month
menshealthmonth.org
Men’s Health Network
menshealthnetwork.org
Get It Checked
getitchecked.com
Talking About Men’s Health Blog
talkingaboutmenshealth.com
Women Against Prostate Cancer
womenagainstprostatecancer.org

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CCDF

Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager
Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870
1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801

June 2018

FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:
POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND

NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED)

Child Care Development Fund
(CCDF) Programs
June 2018
The CCDF Programs would
like to congratulate all of our
students for making it through
the school year. This year provided a unique experience with
the teacher walkout throughout
the state of Oklahoma. We
are glad we were able to assist
families with care during this
time in the Little Axe and
Shawnee areas.
We had end of the year events
for the students who attend the
ASPs and were able to celebrate a year of hard work and
dedication to learning. With
the closing of the school year,
the After School Programs will
end until the fall. The Shawnee and Horseshoe Bend locations will re-open when school
starts. Be on the lookout for
information regarding those
programs if you are interested

ulum and staying abreast of
in enrollment.
all training and requirements
The CCDF Programs will be
to maintain higher levels of
offering a Summer School
care. We strive to be the best
Age Program this year. It will
and be better than the best
be similar to the program last
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
every
year but will remain on the
Shawnee,day.
OK 74801
(405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225
If you are interested in any
AST Complex instead of HSB.
of these programs or have
We are currently in the process
any questions please feel free
of onboarding the staff and
to contact me at the number
finalizing the enrollment. We
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has completed the renewal *TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR
ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS*
period for a majority of our
Note: You may be asked to provide supporting
clients. As of May, we will be
documentation for verification purposes.
placing new applicants on a
waiting list. Due to the availability of funds, a limited number of applicants are approved
during one funding cycle.
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1-4 YEARS
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5-8
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ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy
The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide
emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and
throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by
offering educational information and referrals.
Transitional Housing
The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual
Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a
new life.
Court Advocacy
Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and
appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.
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.
Housing and Utility Assistance
Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in
emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility
assistance.
Referral Assistance
Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services
outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.
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.
For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe
of Oklahoma
Child Care Development
Fund Programs
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
P: (405) 432-8411
F: (405) 878-0156

June 2018

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS
APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A)
(A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE)

ELIGIBILITY
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ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

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18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

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UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME)

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TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
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SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

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CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

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CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE

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CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY,
UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.)

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UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE
WORKER

APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com

HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE
SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES

ATTENTION
OILS

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
Oklahoma
Indian
Legal Services
the Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe. will be at the Tribal Court House,

TRIBAL MEMBERS!!!

Bldg.
#3 each
month onin
theyour
2nd Thursday
from 9am-12pm.
When
mailing
application
for

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:
a.
Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly
b.
Income
Oklahoma
IndianSize/Overcrowded
Legal Services (OILS)
is a nonprofit
organization
c.
Family
Living
Conditions
d.
Condition
of
Home
that provides free legal services to low income Native Americans

any assistance through the Social Service Department, Please DO NOT send
in
Oklahoma.
To beavailable:
eligible for services you must fall within OILS
Other
Programs
original
CDIB,
Drivers
License
and Social
•Sanitation
Facilities
Assistance
Program
income
guidelines.
Applications need to be completed and all necessary
Security
cards.
Please
attachwillcopies
documents
attached
before
the application
be processed.
Contact
information:
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ID’s
only; ifonline
you on
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Applications
are available
www.astribe.com.
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Telephone: (405) 943-6457
please call
(405)
275-4030,
ext. 6225 or
Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe Complex
Telephone: (800) 658-1497

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13
If6255.
you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at
Facsimile: (405) 917-7060
(405) 214-4235

THE OFFICE
OF
STUDY
ON
PUBLIC
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)
HEALTH,
WELLNESS
AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN
TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the
health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level
by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To
qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must
be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside
within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland,
Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership
by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease
The Absentee
Tribe
is supporting
Agreement
through Shawnee
the Absentee
Shawnee
Tribe Realitya
Department. Proof of income is not required.
grassroots
initiated research study on public safety,
The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of
health
and wellness
affecting
Indian women.
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a water wells,
new city or rural
water connections,
replacement
of
city
or
rural
water
service
lines,
new
wastewater
septic
research
was requested by Indian women and
systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/
tribal
leaders
consultations
held systems
with the
renovation
of cityduring
sewer lines
and water treatment
as
needed.
We
are
not
funded
to
perform
annual
pumping
of
septic
U.S. Department of Justice and through separate
tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance.
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congressional
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having water
or wastewaterdelegates.
issues or building
a
new
home
and
need
services
please
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by
our
office
and
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out an OEH&E application for assistance.
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public
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available online at www.astribe.com and at the
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ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy
The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide
emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and
throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by
offering educational information and referrals.
Transitional Housing
The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual
Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a
new life.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225

Court Advocacy
Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and
appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders.
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.

Funded through SAHMSA Native Connections Grant in providing

Housing and Utility Assistance
Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in
emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility
assistance.

support by:

• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE
• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE
• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD
• NOTARIZED TITLE
• NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
• LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments)
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Extending an out outreach through community partnerships to inPLEASE
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Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services
outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program.

informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal
and Non-Tribal communities.



*TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR
ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS*
Note: You may be asked to provide supporting
documentation for verification purposes.

• VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE
• VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE
• CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD
• PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION
*ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE
VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE
THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS
FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER*

1-4 YEARS
5-8 YEARS
9-12 YEARS
13-16 YEARS
17- OVER YEARS

$0.25 A DAY

Increasing the participation of youth, parents, tribal leaders, and
health providers in developing mental health service and treatment
options based on the cultural values and practice of the Native
38 community.

For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.

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Easing the impacts of substance use, mental health illnesses, and
trauma in native communities.

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Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood.

If you would like to know more about this program,
please contact us!
Linda Gouge
Grant Coordinator
(405)701-7988

Victoria Andrews
Grant Assistant
(405)701-7995

Little Axe Health Center
Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health, Inc.
15951 Little Axe Drive
Norman, OK 73026
“This flyer was developed under a grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions
expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.”

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or any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee
June
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• Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card
money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee f
returned checks will be charged.
RENEWING BY MAIL:
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TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25%
money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee
returned checks will be charged.
NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS
Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE
TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25%

RENEWALS
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Fee = TAG PRICE
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