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“Among The Shawnee”

M ay 2015 — V olume 27 N o . 37

From AST Police

Chief Shawn Crowley...

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Executive Committee’s Reports

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I am pleased to notify you that the Absentee Shawnee

Resolutions

Tribal Police Department has donated two of their excess/

surplus vehicles to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office and to the

McLoud Police Department.

Spotlight Employee

Vehicle description: 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (McLoud Police Department)

Buidling Blocks

Vehicle description: 2004 Chevy Impala Sedan (Pott. County Sheriff’s

Office)

Tribal Easter Egg Hunt

I know these vehicles will be great help to the Pottawatomie County

Junior Olympics Form

Sheriff’s Office and to the McLoud Police Department.

Election Commission

Our best wishes to you and your departments for continued success.

From L to R: Tom Pringle, Chief McLoud Police Dept., Mike Booth, Pott. County Sheriff, Shawn

Indian Child Welfare Dept.

Crowley, Chief AST Tribal Police Dept. & Edwina Butler-Wolfe, AST Governor

Cultural Preservation Dept.

Horse Shoe Bend

18 - 19

May Birthdays

Grass Mowing Form

26-27

Foster Care

Health System Update

34-35

Campaign Letters

Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Governor

Issac Gibson

Lt. Governor

Vera M. Dawsey

Secretary

Leah Bates

Treasurer

Kenneth Blanchard

Representative

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

Governor’s Report

Collins retains her position as Controller, regardless of what the General

Council stated. Our Attorney General has not been paid in many months. I

am led to believe this is due to the illegal meeting called by Treasurer Bates,

Lt. Governor Gibson, and Secretary Dawsey who stated they terminated

our Attorney General for them doing their job. Our investments and the

May 2015

financial status of our businesses remain a mystery as do the tax payments

from our casinos. This is not good business. We need to resolve these

Hello my Absentee Shawnee people!

legal issues and move our tribe forward. We need to have our Finance

Since I am a life-long resident in the Shawnee area I try to keep up on department working for the Tribe - not against the Tribe. There are so

current events happening in our City. This past week the City of Shawnee many things we could be doing for the Tribe if we had a clear view of

had their annual garage sales and although we had a brief rain there was our financial picture which could make a significant difference in service

a good turn-out. I always enjoy getting out into the community this time levels, operations, and growth within our infrastructure.

of year as I find it is a good time to visit and see what people are going to

plant. The City of Shawnee was named after our tribe and to me I deem April Meetings

it necessary and fitting that we as a tribe take part in activities and events

Culture

in Shawnee and closely monitor local municipal government actions that

On April 1, 2015 I traveled to the Wyandotte Tribe for an afternoon

could potentially impact our tribe. As an example, you may recall we had meeting with the Eastern Shawnee Tribe, Shawnee Tribe, and the

a tax issue with the City of Shawnee not long ago and although the issue USDA Forest Service. The two Shawnee Tribes signed a Memorandum

isn’t on the front page anymore it could arise again.

of Understanding with the USDA Forest Service on April 1, 2015. We

Over the last few months I have been giving a good deal of thought about were unable to sign at that time as we did not have an AST Resolution in

how we might assist our tribal members who live outside of the Shawnee place authorizing me to enter into that agreement. On April 15, 2015 the

and Little Axe area. Recently I learned of a unique opportunity I would Executive Committee did pass a Resolution authorizing this agreement

like for the tribe to consider as an option to existing healthcare for those to be entered into and I have signed it. The focus of this MOU pertains

tribal members who cannot readily access our healthcare. This is known to our ancestral and historic lands; the ceded territories of the Tribe, as

as Tel-a-doc. This is a provider based program tribal members throughout determined by the Tribe; and the federal public lands existing within these

the nation could access through a phone call or by video conference such lands and territories, known as the Eastern Region of the Forest Service.

as Skype. The idea would be for those tribal members within a family who

I would like to thank Joseph Blanchard, Cultural Director, for his work

don’t have time to go to the doctor, a way to pay for a doctor, someone in relation to this action with the USDA Forest Service.

to transport them to see a doctor or aren’t quite certain they need to see a

Education

doctor they could call an 800 based number and a board certified physician

A services agreement was made with Blake Goodman for him to

could go over their signs and symptoms and make a diagnosis. This is an

coordinate a Soccer program. Blake will be meeting with the administration

alternative and an option to care. It would not be to replace your care,

and staff at Little Axe School to arrange the use of any needed facilities. For

especially if you have a chronic disease.

more information you can contact Tresha Spoon, Education Department,

Recently we learned of a concern within one of grant programs that I

405-275-4030, Ext: 6242.

would like to let you know about as it created quite a few issues. Some

On April 14, 2015 I met with Mr. Robert R. Neu, Superintendent,

of our grants require certifications and/or have specific requirements that

Oklahoma City Public Schools, Dr. Star Yellowfish, Indian Education

have to be met. Our COPS and SORNA grants pay for personnel, training,

Director and Tierney Tinnin, Director of Media Relations. The topic of

equipment, and with community functions. These are vital to the operations

this meeting was the Capitol Hill High School mascot transition. A group

of our law enforcement department. To correct this grant concern we had

of students, faculty, alumni, and tribal representatives worked together

to remove an officer and work with the grant agency so we didn’t lose any

to choose a new name that might best represent what it means to be a

funding. These types of issues aren’t unusual it was just problematic and

Capitol Hill student. They have narrowed the possibilities down to two

could have meant loss of services. I would like to thank Glenna Jones,

names and these are soon be voted on by the students at Capitol Hill High

Grant Writer, and Shawn Crowley, Acting Police Chief, for their work in

School. The Oklahoma City Public School district has 81 schools within

resolving this issue and getting us back on track. This type of team work

the Oklahoma City area and 2,398 are Native American students with 28

is what makes a difference for the Tribe and for the services provided

listed as Absentee Shawnee tribal members.

through those departments.

Also at this April 14th meeting we discussed how the public schools

The Tribe is still working to resolve the serious problems former

and tribes could improve on their communication. I discussed having

leadership and certain current elected leaders have caused our tribe. The

several of our AST programs going into the school systems and reaching

concerns within our Finance department continue to grow and Belinda

out to our tribal students and

assisting with school wide

assemblies.

It is my hope through these

types of joint efforts we will

assist our students as I would

like to hear our tribal students

are doing well and excelling

in their studies and being

recognized for their scholastic

accomplishments and sports

related achievements.

Be Red Cross Ready

Weather Radio Distribution for Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members

May 9, 2015

11:30 AMRadio

– 2:00 Distribution

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for Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members

Horse Shoe Bend Tribal Community Center

46309

May

9, Garrett’s

2015 Lake Road

Johnson, OK

Conclusion

In conclusion, I come to work each day with the hope that today will be

the day our tribe will stand together and not divided.

I have 1.5 months to go. My door is always open (unless I am in a

meeting or at a meeting) and I welcome your visits.

Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the

Future (BFF) - united and together!

Thank you for your support.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Horse Shoe Bend Tribal Community Center

Preparedness

a free

weather radio and FREE FOOD!

46309

Garrett’stips,

Lake

Road

Johnson, OK

Preparing for Emergencies and staying informed is key to helping families recover

emergencies. The American Red Cross and Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be prov

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free weather

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Secretary’s Report

families recover following emergencies. The American Red Cross

and Absentee

Tribe Caitlin

will be

providing

one weather radio

For moreShawnee

information contact

Baker

at caitlin.baker@redcross.org

or 405per household to ensure families get important information before,

during and after weather events. Volunteers will be available to

help you program your new radio. *While supplies last. Must be

present to receive radio*

Hello,

Well the weather has been so unpredictable lately. But you know the

saying “April showers bring May flowers”. If you planted your gardens, I

hope you all receive all the rain you need.

April was Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault month. I attended the

“Break the Silence” rally at the state capital. There were many tribes there

near and far with a lot of information on this issue. This is a big issue in

Indian country. If you know anyone who needs any help, please get with

the domestic violence department. They have all the resources to help in

any situation.

As for all my other programs, they are moving along as expected. I

will be attending the NICWA conference at the end of April in Portland,

Oregon. Some issues have been brought to my attention in the ICW

department, which needs to be addressed immediately. This conference

will give me the opportunity to address them. Hopefully, I will have more

insight of the issue when I return. Information will be available then.

The 75th General Council had a good turnout. We had 92 Tribal

members that attended, which made a quorum. I hope you all enjoyed

your time there and got your questions asked. If you did not get your

question asked and they pertain to my programs, please feel free to call

anytime. I have always said you can call my house (405-307-0954) if you

cannot reach me at the office. Also my direct line to the office is 405-8784525. I am always available to you.

May God continue to look over you and your family!!

For more information contact Caitlin Baker at caitlin.baker@redcross.org or 405-441-0590

THANK YOU FOR MY SHELTER...

Be Red Cross Ready

I would like to thank the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and Red Cross for

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Horse Shoe

Michael

BerryBend Tribal Community Center

46309 Garrett’s Lake Road

Johnson, OK

Preparedness tips, a free weather radio and FREE FOOD!

Preparing for Emergencies and staying informed is key to helping families recover

emergencies. The American Red Cross and Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be prov

radio per household to ensure families get important information before, during an

events. Volunteers will be available to help you program your new radio. *While su

be present to receive radio*

Representative’s Report

Greetings Fellow Tribal Members

As you know, we have just completed the March 20, 2015 runoff election.

This election has narrowed the field of candidates to two candidates for

Governor and two candidates for Secretary.

I encourage to do your civic duty and participate in the June 20, 2015

General Election.

To contact me at the Tribal Complex, please write to:

Representative Ken Blanchard

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

Or by phone at (405) 275-4030 Ext. 6287.

Respectfully,

Ken Blanchard

No reports submitted by Lt. Governor and Treasurer

For more information contact Caitlin Baker at caitlin.baker@redcross.org or 405-

RESOLUTIONS

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan

Priority List

March 2015

Length

(Miles)

Priority No.

Route Number

Route Name

8898

ASTPD Sub-Station Parking

1.0

8824

Building Blocks III Parking

1.0

8865

Alameda/SE 254th St-Camp site

2.0

9327

Franklin Rd to Pott County Line

2.0

8895

East Tecumseh Road

0.6

8890

AST Complex South Cul-de-sac

1.0

8897

Fishmarket Rd & Willow View Rd

4.0

8993

Fishmarket Road

2.0

8899

168th Ave

5.0

4141

Rock Creek Road

3.5

8979

Westech Rd & Crosslin Road

2.75

8975

South Rock Creek Road

4.0

0474

Brangus & River Road

3.0

8996

Kings Road

1.0

8990

Acme Road

2.0

8993

Crosslin Road

3.0

8984

Patterson Road

0.8

8987

South Rangeline Road

2.6

9333

Alameda Dr.

5.6

8994

Wolverine Road

1.0

0116

E1140 Road

1.0

8977

SH 9A

5.0

8982

E1250 Road

1.2

8992

Crosslin Road

0.5

8986

Acme Road

1.2

9325

Sooner Road

12.0

8961

Berry Road

9.0

8972

Franklin Road

13.5

Total Length

91.3

FY-2015

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

YTD

TAX

(thru 3/31/15) COLLECTIONS

RUN DATE:

04/15/15

RUN DATE:

04/15/15

(thru 3/31/15)

TAX

SPONSORED BY AST ELDERS COUNCIL

Sunday, June 7, 2015

WILL PREPARATION CLINIC

DATE: June 2, 2015

10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Where:

LittLe Axe resource center

north of thunderbird cAsino

time:

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: AduLts $5

chiLdren $3 (12 And under)

FEATURING THE FUTURE STARS AND TALENT FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS FOR A FUN AND ENTERTAINING SUNDAY AFTERNOON EVENT

PICNIC LUNCH AND CONCESSION WILL BE AVAILABLE

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

BLDG #2

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE AND CAN SING, DANCE OR PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, BE A PART OF THIS

EXCITING EVENT.

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DRIVE

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74801

NO AGE LIMIT.

Please call Norma (M-F, 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.) to register at:

1-800-658-1497

You must have an appointment to talk to an attorney.

FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CALL THE FOLLOWING:

MEREDITH WAHPEKECHE - (405 )760-2601 or BETTY WATSON - (405) 761-6958

Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit law firm funded principally by the Legal Services Corp. For additional information regarding

other legal services call Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc. 1-800-658-1497.

For more information please contact Eddie Brokeshoulder, Office of Governor at

(405) 275-4030 Ext. 6307.

Cultural Preservation Department

The AST Cultural Preservation Department would like to pass along the following information concerning updates to each of our programs.

Cultural Preservation

In the latter part of March, we presented a Stomp Dance Demonstration at the Resource Center, led by Tribal member Joe Blanchard with assistance

from Colleen Butler. We had a good gathering from the community, with simple discussion about the dynamics of both the men’s and women’s

roles. The next Cultural event will be held the evening of Wednesday, May 27th. I am scheduling it later this month to avoid conflicting with local

Graduations and other activities that occur this time of year.

As I’ve mentioned previously, we still have open positions on the Cultural Advisory Committee. These volunteer positions have a service time

length of two (2) years, where folks provide advice and input on sensitive topics related to our Culture, Language, Traditions and NAGPRA issues. If

you possess the time and capacity, please submit an application and/or resume to the Secretary’s office to express your interest.

After visiting with representatives at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C., we agreed on a tentative date for

all Shawnee to discuss our tribal history and present dance demonstrations. After many phone calls, text messages and emails, the three (3) Tribes of

the Shawnee Nation will collaborate on the program, “Shawnee: Living in Both Worlds”, scheduled for June 12-13. Each group will comment on

the differences and similarities of the respective divisions which comprise each Tribe. We will sponsor several people to represent the Absentee at this

Historic event, to show the World on a National Stage that we are not extinct; we are alive and well, prospering in our region of the U.S.

Recently, there was an Informational Meeting to discuss ideas of how to make the Agenda a success and educate Society of our existence. I provided

details for those interested in making the trip to witness our final product and determine if there was enough interest (people willing to pay) to visit our

Nation’s Capitol.

As always, if you have questions about our skills/traditions classes or would like to lead a demonstration, please call Joseph at Ext. 6310, or send an

email to joseph.blanchard@astribe.com.

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop continues to make progress in sales and new inventory. Recently, we advertised for a Gift Shop Manager and Tribal Member, Ashley

Brokeshoulder was selected to fill the position. She has been with our Department the last two summers serving as an Intern. She graduated from Texas

Tech University this past Fall and we are glad to welcome her to our Staff.

In addition, she has been busy with the Spring order and assisting with other requests for materials as many of our Tribal members prepare for

Ceremonies and want to make new regalia. We will do our best to get orders in but there are some things beyond our control. If you haven’t stopped

by lately, come in and browse around. I think you’ll be surprised at the new product and supplies we have in stock. We aim to please. If we don’t have

what you need, let us know and we may be able to ‘special order’ your request. Also, I received a request to provide a Product List with associated

price. If you would like a copy, call Ashley at Ext. 6343, or contact her by email at ashleyb@astribe.com.

Library

The Library Tech position is still vacant and hasn’t been filled. I’ve had the job posted on our Website and ran it in the Shawnee News-Star. With any

luck, I hope to have a qualified person assisting and scheduling activities before Summer begins. We have a wide variety of resources available for

checkout or your reading leisure. Besides the available book “Checkout”, we also have many magazines, newspapers and journals for your perusal.

If you have any concerns about your informational needs or would like a membership application, please call Ashley at Ext. 6343, or by email at

Ashleyb@astribe.com.

THPO

Our THPO program continues to make great strides and advancements. I hired two (2) additional people, Miranda Cobell and Sherry Tejada as THPO

Specialists. I will have a small Biography and Picture in next month’s newsletter for folks to learn about their Field of Study and other credentials.

At the end of March, all THPO Staff attended the “To Bridge A Gap” (TBAG) Conference, hosted by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe at the Indigo

Sky Casino in Wyandotte, OK. While there, Cecil Wilson and I were on the Agenda and presented on the AST HRT Program. We received many

compliments on our topic and the discussion from our PowerPoint presentation. During Executive Session, I was provided updates on all projects and

other information to my recommendations and suggestions given at last year’s meetings.

This past month, we hosted the HRT Paraprofessional Training, in the Warrior Room at Thunderbird Casino, from April 13th-17th. Instruction was

provided by several of our Archaeological colleagues from the Ouchita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, respectively, and our own AST THPO

staff. At the conclusion, we presented certificates to 8 new people. Again, I want to publicly thank Casino Personnel for assisting and making our

training the success it was. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Finally, I have two (2) other announcements and opportunities for our students and young adults. In partnership with the Shawnee National Forest

in southern Illinois, we will be visiting their site, in either June or July, for a week-long Exposure Camp and a separate Stewardship Program. The first

is open to students interested in exploring Archaeology as a college major and potential career choice. The other is an opportunity to learn about Trail

Making and Land Stewardship techniques. This will be a great chance for immediate employment in the near future at one of several National Forests.

Your concerns are important to us as we continue to provide the best service to our Tribal community. We appreciate and “Thank You” for the

continued support of our Department and Programs. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call my office.

Thank you for your time.

Joseph H. Blanchard

Cultural Preservation Director/

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

joseph.blanchard@astribe.com

(405) 275-4030 ext. 6310

AST Family of Alcoholics Support Group

Meeting times are every Thursday at

6pm-7pm at the Employee/Music

building on the AST complex. Call

Behavioral Health at (405) 878-4716

Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone close. The following questions are

designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon:

THE TIGER FAMILY

REUNION

HAS BEEN

SCHEDULED FOR

MAY 23, 2015

AT THE LITTLE AXE AREA

FROM 10AM TO 10PM

 1. Do you worry about how much someone drinks?

 2. Do you have money problems because of someone else’s drinking?

 3. Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else’s drinking?

 4. Do you feel that if the drinker cared about you, he or she would stop drinking to please you?

BRING YOUR BEST

POTLUCK DISH, DRINKS,

CHAIRS AND GAMES!

 5. Do you blame the drinker’s behavior on his or her companions?

 6. Are plans frequently upset or canceled or meals delayed because of the drinker?

 7. Do you make threats, such as, “If you don’t stop drinking, I’ll leave you”?

 8. Do you secretly try to smell the drinker’s breath?

 9. Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set off a drinking bout?

 10. Have you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker’s behavior?

 11. Are holidays and gatherings spoiled because of drinking?

 12. Have you considered calling the police for help in fear of abuse?

 13. Do you search for hidden alcohol?

 14. Do you ever ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking?

 15. Have you refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?

 16. Do you feel like a failure because you can’t control the drinking?

 17. Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved?

 18. Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the drinker?

 19. Do you feel angry, confused, or depressed most of the time?

ALL FAMILY AND

FRIENDS OF THE

LATE JIM TIGER AND

ANNIE MANN TIGER

ARE ENCOURAGED TO

ATTEND!

If you have any

questions please call

Jan at 405-514-5520...

 20. Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems?

If you have checked any of these questions, Al-Anon or Alateen may be able to help.

Horse Shoe Bend After School Program

Easter Egg Hunt

2015

May 2015 Birthdays

Ahtone, Catlin Ray

Alford, Amy Dianne

Alford, Christian Shawnee

Alford, Magdelena Spaneta

Allen, Lucinda Nicole

Allen, Patricia Ann

Atchico, John Edward

Atwell, David Eugene

Atwood, Reagan Nicole

Barton, Trae Lee

Bateman, Alberta Denise

Bates, Akiane Karee

Baughman, Brenda Jane

Belvin, Justin Ray

Bender, Leal Desma

Bennett, Blake Tristan

Bentley, Curtis Lee

Bettelyoun, Lula Mae

Bigpond, Roy

Black, Timothy Wayne

Blackburn, Gayle Ann

Blanchard, Joey Edward

Blanchard, Caelynn Blu

Blanchard, Dakota Joshua

Blanchard, Glendine

Blanchard, Joseph Henry

Blanchard, Mariana Lillian

Bradley, Jerry Dean

Bradley, Terry Don

Brady, Lynn Marie

Breeding, Sean K. C.

Brinson, Ariana Isabel

Brister, April Angela

Brocksmith, Chole Elizabeth

Brown, Brittany Ciara

Brown, Chelsea Nicole

Bryant III, Chester A.

Buckley, Gerald Wayne

Buckner, June Marie Switch

Bullard, Adam Drew

Bullock, Royce Jaxxon

Bump, Haley Kalyn

Bump, Karli Jessica

Bustamante, Andrea Nadine

Byers, Christian Daniel

Byers, Eric Nelson

Byers, Melissa Sue

Cagle, Alicia Nicole

Campbell, Charles Elbert

Caudillo, James Emanuel Dean

Caudillo, Jamie Lynn Ladeanna

Charley, Arron Michael

Charley, Melloney Ann

Citty, Kathon Clay

Citty, Lindsey Nicole

Clark, Summer Lynn

Clinesmith, Blake Weston

Coddington Jr., Kevin Dwayne

Collett, Bonnie Sue

Colungo, Steven Lee

Combs, Michelle Lynn

Conover, Gloria Jean

Cook, Israel Aaron

Coon, Justin Kyler

Morton, Nora Jane

Coyle, Sarah Michelle

Johnson Harjo, Curtis Ray

Munroe, Douglas

Creamer, Cora Mae Starr

Johnson Jr., Richard Taft

Neese, Lisa Marie

Crenshaw, Jennifer Lois

Johnson, Coree Lee

Neugent, Alena Dee

Cripps, Anita Louise

Johnson, Gabriella Kayann

Neugent, Alisa Marie

Cuellar, Orietta Faith

Johnson, Joshina Leeshay

New Moon, Jake Lee

Dankenbring, Bryce Thomas

Johnson, Michael Scott Isaiah

New Moon, Jennifer Brooke

Davis, Dale Allen

Johnson, Nicholas James

Johnson, Priscilla Grace

Newton, Jessica Ann

Davis, Dannica Butch

Johnson, Tabitha Rose

Noyes, Paula Jo

Deere, Shawneen Estelline

Johnson, Walter Kirby

Oldham, George Lynn

Denny, Jacqueline

Johnson, Whittney Brooke

Onzahwah, Deborah Kay

Dospapas, Verna May

Kaseca, Barry Alvin

Ott-Proctor, Lylli Lee Ann

Downey, Zachary Layne

Kaseca, Kantynn James

Panther, Jeffery Wayne

Elephant Jr., Edward Elmer

Kaseca, Roy James

Parker, Shawn Ian

Ellis, Gregory Scott

Keith, Marshall Collins

Pawpa, Donald Wayne

Ellis, Heather Ann

Kirby-Gibson, Ian Jacob

Pearl, Melvin Joe

Ellis, Holly Diana

Kitchen, Ruben Vincent

Pitner, Kamryn Nicole

Evans, Lisa Michelle

Kmatz, Mindy Lynnette

Powell, Fawn Laverene

Factor, Jaremyah Jamez

Knighten, Cassandra Renea

Powell, Kendall Lynn

Feeling, Lavonna Jean

Kobs, Jennifer Ann

Pyrch, Lauren Karly

Felton, Lacey Rei

Kowitz, Michael Raymond

Raisbeck, David Nathaniel

Fenner, Titan Russell

Leedom, Courtney Dawn

Ramirez Jr., Florentino

Ferrell, Alyssa Kay

Little

Axe,

Sabrina

Ramirez, Elicia Marie-Alka

Ferrell, Amber Nicole

Little Charley, Cheryl Jean

Ramirez, Rylan Ambrose

Ferrer, Joshua Lee

Little Charley, Terry Lee

Reavis, Ricci Donnice

Fife, Gabriel Douglas

Little Creek, Vernon Dale

Roach, Dakota Eugene

Fife, Teresa Laura Irene

Robertson, Rita Jean York

Footracer, Lee Anna Gail Stubb Little, Jadyn Alise

Robison, Morgan Tell

Foreman Jr., Leonard Dewayne Little, Madison Diane

Littlecreek, Anderson Doreece Robison, Thomas Aaron

Foreman, Jacob Collin

Littlecreek, Dakota Dwight

Rochon, Gerald Wayne

Foreman, Jalen Hawke

Littlecreek, Tiffany Nicole

Rock, Micheal Eugene

Fritsch, Joley Marie

Littlecreek,

Tristyn

Denae

Rolette, Domini Antoinette

Galloway, Zachary Adam

Longhorn, Sean Ray

Rolette, Gilbert Earl

Garbarini Jr., Alfred Ralph

Longhorn, Weda Louise

Rolette, Joshua David Michael

Gaut, Crystal Lynne

Lopez Jr, Rolando

Ryan, Royce Liam

Gibson Sr., Roy Gene

Lovins, Audrey Ann

Salazar, Terry Lee

Gibson, David Michael

Lovins, Earl Dean

Salisbury, Lucas Holden

Gibson, Jeffrey Wayne

MacGill, Georgia Sue

Salisbury, Mara Ann

Godwin, Lucy G.

MacK, Rylan Emory

Sanders, Patty Ruth

Gouge, Kara Joe

Malone, Marcus Jerome

Schulenberg, Donald Derek

Granstrom, Cody James

Mann,

Sally

Arlene

Sevier, Elliott Rose

Graves Pyrch, Karen Sue

Masquat Jr., George

Shawnee, Jarrett Lloyd

Graves, Sharol Annette

Masquat, Chelcy Nicole

Shular, Monte Lee

Gray, Branden Tyler

Mathany, Susanne Christine

Smith, Jeremiah Robert

Gray, Dakota Christian

Matthews, Mary Caroline

Smith, Richard Alexander

Greeley, Carsyn Ryan

McAfee, Justin Samuel

Smith, Trenn Talen

Griffin, Diane Sue Berry

McGowan, Patricia Lynn

Smith, Valerie Ann

Hale, Kathy Sue

McMillan, Shelly Kristin

Smith, Vanessa Rae

Hall, Emily Katherine

Medina, Alyssa Pamela Lee

Snake, Norma Louise

Harjo, Eric Wayne

Megehee,

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Dewayne

Soap Jr, John Lee

Harris, Konner Lee Little Charley

Megehee, Tonia Lynn

Soap, Roger Eugene

Haumpy, Taj-ah Billy

Mendoza, Amanda Ranee`

Spicer, Amber Jo

Heath, Spencer Blake

Meyer, Doreen

Spoon Jr., Robert Ray

Hendrick, Luke Michael

Miller, Casey Ryan

Spoon, Joplin Dupre

Henry, Eddie Allen

Miner, Heather Rochelle

Spoon, Landon Joe

Hill, Yvette Carmel

Minesinger, Scott Brooker

Spoon, Lexi Della-Ann

Hood Jr., Warren Weslyon

Mitchell, Desiree Rose

Spriggs, Warren Paul

Hood, Elena Ann

Mondragon,

Angela

Kay

Springer, Delores Ann

Hood, Lisa

Monk, Jaxon Eugene

Spybuck, Easton Cade

Hood, Thomas Edgar

Montgomery, Matthew Schyler Daugherty Squire, Nathan Gene

Humphrey, Carol Lee

Starr III, Henry James

Hunt, Dominique Annastasia Marie Moore, Anniah Faith

Moore, Emily Renee

Starr, Anthony Craig

Hutchinson, Velma Rae

Morgan, Polly A Littlebear

Stevens, Laurence Paul

Irvin, Steven Benjamin

Morton, Jeremiah James

Stewart, Gracie Nicole

Jackson III, Mark Sweeney

Stone Jr., James Lee

Strain, Cynthia Ann

Sultuska, Ella L.

Sultuska, Jerry Wayne

Sultuska, Rodney Steven

Summers, Dorothy Jean Dirt

Surface Jr., Robert Monroe

Szoke, Debra Jean

Talbert, Elania Michelle

Talbert, Elliana Grace Elizabeth

Tallchief IV, Eves

Tallchief, John G.

Taylor, Darwin Jacob

Tebe I, Mavrik West

Thompson, Teresa Renee`

Thornhill, Noah Hunter

Thorpe, Burke James

Thorpe, Sheelby Ahkeynay Jamese

Tiger, Jennifer Diane

Tiger, Roland

Uchida Jr., Stephen Robert

Valdivia, Jenika Nicole

Wakolee, Carmen Jean

Walker, Jo Ann Louise

Wallace, Brenda Gayle

Warrior, Johnnie Andrew

Warrior, Kenneth James

Watkins, Jamie Lynn

Watson,BrittanyLaDawnPaigeDanielle

Watson, Janelle Ilise

Watson, Thomas Aaron

Wesley, Ula Mae Welch

White IV, Charles Daniel

White, Brooklyn Dee

White, Caitlyn Rose

White, Clayton Randall

Wilkerson, Katie Evalyn

Williams, Colton Alexander

Williams, David Christopher

Williams, Heath Floyd

Williams, Ruth Helen

Wilson, Carla Marie

Wilson, Cecil Alan

Wilson, Christopher Blaine

Wilson, Diana Lynn

Wilson, Francis Lynn

Wilson, Helen June

Wilson, Lana Louise

Witt, Ambra Denise

Wolfe Sr., Houston Hugh

Wood, Lillian Kay

Wucinski, Gary Ray

Young, Lynda Renee

Young, Raizo Alexander

Birthday

Wishes...

Happy 23rd

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Momma!!

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HAPPY, HAPPY 7th Birthday.

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Hope you have a blessed and wonderful day!

Love you always,

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May God bless you with many more!

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Kevin and Mom

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So glad you complete our family!!

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When: Saturdays, 8am-12pm

FREE to Sell,

1st Saturday of every month

Trade, or GiveAway Local

Beginning MAY 2nd

Produce

Vendors Needed! The Absentee Shawnee Little Axe Health Clinic

will be hosting a community Farmers Market. Local produce vendors are

needed—location only is being provided, must bring own set-up & products

to either sell, trade or give-away at one’s own discretion.

For more information &/or to sign up as a vendor

please contact Shea Warden at 701-7977.

Registration is required—no fees.

ALL PRODUCE MUST BE

OKLAHOMA GROWN &

MADE, NO EXCEPTIONS.

The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education

Department:

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For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1-800-256-

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Treshato Spoon

4030,

Ext. 6242 or 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com.

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or email

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astrib275e.com

IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR ARTICLE:

Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0558

or send us an e-mail to

stiger@astribe.com

ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE

DUE BY THE

OF THE CURRENT MONTH

Unfortunately, we can only accept one picture per birthday person,

not per birthday wish.

A FRIENDLY

REMINDER:

FEMA Trailer payments

are due on the 5TH of

each month to the

Finance Dept.

Check, cashier’s check

or money orders are

to be made out to

Absentee Shawnee

Tribe Finance Dept./

FEMA payment.

As of February 1, 2015 if

payments are more than

5 days late there will be

a $25.00 late fee.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Maintenance Department

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801

(405) 275-4030

Grass Mowing Application

The following are the requirements for this program:

1. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member

2. Must be 65 years or older

3. Handicap/Disabled

4. Must provide proof of residency

5. All trash, branches, debris must be cleaned out of yard

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weeds eat

applicant’s lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks. Also, the maintenance workers

will not trim trees, shrubs, etc. NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed.

If you have any questions, please contact Reta Harjo at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6249

NAME:

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Injury Prevention Program

The Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention

say that if you’re physically active it may help prevent you from

falling. The following activities: Walking, chair exercises and Tai

Chi, can improve your leg strength, balance, coordination and

flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before starting any

of these activities!

Here are some tips on how to stay safe

while getting back into the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

spring of things.

warm-up and

cool down when appropriate.

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sure

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Program

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pads,

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• Rest,

especially

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muscles

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tired your leg strength,

activities:

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chair exercises

and Tai

Chi, can

balance, coordination and flexibility. Remember to check with your doctor before

• any

Prevent

“overuse”

starting

of these

activities! injuries (i.e. stress fractures, tendonitis,

or inflamed

joints)

by safe

not overdoing

exercise.

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tips on how

to stay

while getting

back into the spring of things.

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sure

warm-up

and

cool

down

when

appropriate

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•

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full force.

•

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Prevent

injuries

(i.e. stress

fractures,

tendonitis,

or inflamed

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more“overuse”

information

contact:

Rosie

Tall Bear

at 405-701-7601

joints) by not overdoing exercise.

Little Axe Health Center

Condition your body before jumping into new activities at full force.

For more information contact: Rosie Tall Bear at 405-‐701-‐7601 Little Axe Health Center

Office of Environmental

Health & Engineering

• Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary,

safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following

criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in

disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet

the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe.

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions

Condition of Home

Other Programs available:

• Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program

Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents

attached before the application will be processed.

Applications are available online on the website: www.astribe.com.

Submit completed application to:

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at (405) 214-4235

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE

ECOMOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

AUTHORITY

SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING

Date: May 30, 2015

Everyone is cordially invited. ASEDA

will provide lunch & drinks.

Time: 10:00 am

AST Resource Center

19070 156th Ave NE (Peebly Rd)

Norman, OK 73026

Come, listen & learn about AST Federal Charter & ASEDA’s vision and strategy plan to provide economic prosperity for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

GOALS: To operate tribally owned

commercial businesses.

RAFFLE DRAWING: Attendees will

have a chance to win a $100 Walmart gift

card!

To Provide job opportunities.

To Provide for efficient & effect utilizations of the Tribe’s resources.

ASEDA MOTTO:

To own, invest in, operate or manage

businesses.

“BUILDING ECONOMIC

PROSPERITY”

Contact Info: Adam, 918-409-7252

or Dan, 405-432-7952

Personal Banking:

AllNations Bank offers a wide range of products and services to meet today’s consumer demand including our

AllNations Bank Free Checking Account; Savings Account; offers

Certificate

of Deposit Accounts; Individual Retirement Accounts; Money

a wide range of products and services to meet today’s

Market; Now Accounts

Consumer

Loans

including

Auto,

Boat

and

more.

AllNations Offers Free ATM/Debit Card with each personal

consumer demand including

account that can be

used

our

Shawnee

Drive

ATM.

addition,

offer a wide selection of Safe Deposit Boxes for rent at

our AllNations Bank Free Checking Account; Savings Account; Certificate of Deposit Accounts; Individual

competitive prices.

Retirement Accounts; Money Market; Now Accounts & Consumer Loans including Auto, Boat and more.

AllNations Offers Free

ATM/Debit

Card -with

each

personal

account

that can

be used at our Shawnee OK

Calumet

Office

Gene

Davis

or Dixie

Smith

405-893-2240;

Drive Up ATM. In addition, we offer a wide

Safe Deposit

114selection

E Main,ofCalumet,

OKBoxes for rent at competitive prices.

Shawnee Office - Contact

Gene Davis

Eugene

Stidham 405-273-0202;

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Details

As Follows:

2023

Gordon

Cooper

Drive,

Shawnee,

Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;

Business Banking:

114 E Main, Calumet, OK

In addition to our Commercial Checking account, AllNations

Bank offers a wide range of products and services to meet today’s business

Shawnee

Office

Gene

or Eugene

Stidham

405-273-0202;

needs including all types of Commercial and Small BusinessDavis

Loans;

Merchant

Services;

Night Depository Drop & More.

2023

S. Gordon

Cooper

Drive,

Shawnee,

Contact

Us for

Details

Follows:

Business Banking: Calumet Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;

114 E Main, Calumet, OK

In addition to our

Commercial

Checking

account,

AllNations

BankStidham

offers a wide

range of products and

Shawnee Office - Gene

Davis

or Eugene

405-273-0202;

2023 S.

Gordon

Cooper

Drive,

Shawnee,

services to meet today’s business

needs

including

all types

of Commercial

and

Small Business Loans;

Banking Hours: Merchant Services; Night Depository Drop & More.

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801Contact Us for Details As Follows:

Lobby Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

Office - Gene Davis or Dixie Smith 405-893-2240;

Drive In Hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM MondayCalumet

- Friday

114 E Main, Calumet, OK

Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon

AllNations Bank

Shawnee Office - Gene Davis or Eugene Stidham 405-273-0202;

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK

Banking Hours:

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801

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

Drive In Hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Fridayemotional 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

Saturday: 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon

offering educational information and referrals.

Lobby Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday

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.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES

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.

PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE

LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK.

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.

WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.

FOSTER CARE

WHAT IS A FOSTER CARE WORKER?

Foster care caseworker training involves completing a

bachelor's degree program in social work through a college

or university. Students take courses in psychology, abnormal

psychology, sociology, economics, ethics, child welfare

policies and complete a supervised internship.

The child’s Foster Care Worker needs to be a partner with

the foster parents to ensure that each child receives the

full spectrum of services provided and/or arranged by the

Department.

Some aspects of this relationship include the following:

• Sharing information on an ongoing basis regarding the

child’s individual needs, family situation and adjustment

to the foster home

• Encouraging the foster parents to participate in the

total service planning process

• Providing the foster parents the opportunity to

discuss the child’s progress and any unmet needs which

they assess

• Providing the foster parent with information, support,

guidance and referrals to other professionals on the

child’s behalf

• Helping the foster family, when necessary, to identify

and obtain services for the foster child; e.g., medical,

educational

• Ensuring that the foster family, on the child’s behalf,

has access to all financial resources available to the child

while in foster care.

A Foster Care Worker works in conjunction with Tribal

Courts, Tribal Law Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs,

and other county services. Indian Child Welfare’s goal is to

ensure the safety of our tribal children when they placed in

foster care. The homes that our tribal children are placed

in must complete Child Welfare Background Check, OSBI

Background Check, Income Verification, Home Study, and a

Physical. Our AST foster homes are licensed by our Foster

Care Committee.

F o s t e r C a r e P ay m e n t s a r e a s f o l l o w s :

0-5 age $14.73 day $441.97 month

6-12 age $17.12 day $513.57 month

12 and over $19.30 day $579.13 month

I N ORDER T O R E C E I V E P A Y M E N T, A L L T HE A B O V E

M U ST B E M E T A N D T U R N E D I N T O T HE S T A T E .

O N C E PROCESSED S T A T E P A Y M E N T W I L L B E ISSUED .

This is just a little information on what type of work a foster

care worker performs on a daily basis. If you are interested

in becoming a foster home, please call 405-878-4030 ext.

133.

Hello Everyone;

I hope that everyone is in good health, with all

of the allergies and various respiratory problems

that have going on. I know I am looking forward

to the Spring weather that has come.

I have not gone on any travels here lately, due

to the various problems that have been created

by various Executive Committee members. I

have been working on research looking in to the

practices of the Department of Human Services

and the methods that they have been using to

place our children. I am also attempting to get

an appointment with the Director of DHS and the

Governor of the state of Oklahoma. Last year at

the ICWA conference in Ft. Lauderdale, I attended

the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee on

American Indian/Alaska Native Children Exposed

to Violence meeting where I gave testimony.

This Committee held meetings in various states

getting testimonies from various agencies, Law

Enforcement, Tribal Leaders, ICW, and Educators

concerning concerning our Native Children. My

point to this is that the Attorney General and

the Bureau of Indian Affairs have re-written the

Guidelines concerning ICWA and from speaking

with ICW workers here the State of Oklahoma,

Department of Human Services have not looked

at the new Guidelines and are continuing to make

their own decisions with out including the families

or the tribes. If anyone would like a copy of the

new guidelines they may come by my office and

we will provide a copy.

I have also have concerns about the Tribal Housing

Authority, so that is more research , which may

or may not be a good thing. There have been

numerous complaints from tribal members and

I would like to know if the guidelines are being

followed. After I finish researching then I will

speak with the Housing Board and start asking

questions.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter. If anyone

has any questions or would like to just come by

to visit, or call, please do.

Home Number is 307-0954, 275-4030, ex. 6289

Thank you, and Be Blessed.

FOSTER CARE

Racial disproportionality is defined as the over-or under-representation of certain groups

(e.g. racial/ethnic, gender, age) relative to the group’s proportion in the general population.

Reports conducted in 2008 showed that, compared to other groups, Native American children

were:

• 3 times more likely to be referred to CPS

• 1.6 times more likely to be removed from their biological homes

• Twice as likely to remain in foster care for over two years

• Less likely to be adopted and more likely to be in guardianships

• Less likely to be reunited with their biological parents

The sad reality is that there are not enough culturally appropriate homes for these children,

resulting in the placement of Native American children in homes that do not share their cultural

heritage or traditions. We want to place “our tribal” children in our own homes, to do this we

need tribal members to open their homes and their hearts. Are you willing to open your heart?

Are you willing to open your home?

If so, please contact Julie Wilson ICW/FC/CPS 878-4702 (ext. 133).

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Native American youth are facing a

crisis. These children are being removed

from their homes and placed into the

child welfare system at rates much

higher than any other population. Native

American children are often placed in

homes outside of their families, tribes,

and Native American culture and all

this contributes to significant social

problems. The story of Native American people is a complicated one

marked by significant trauma and atrocities. Often times this trauma

consisted of the removal of abuse which happened to these young and

vulnerable children in many of these schools resulted in overwhelming

intergenerational trauma and unresolved grief. This trauma which

interrupted the ability to parent has led directly to the most current social

problems that plague Native American communities today including

alcohol/drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse and

parenting deficiencies. All of these problems have contributed to the

break-down of the family unit, leading to the removal of large numbers

of Native American youth from their families. The journey of healing

and breaking the cycles which have been put in place by the historical

trauma experienced by generations of Native Americans requires that

the cultural identity for so long denied to these children be returned.

Native American youth have two distinct influences, that of their family

of origin and that of their caregivers. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Foster

Care is in need of homes for children that are in our child welfare

system. Your participation in being a foster parent helps to ensure that

these children have positive connections to their culture which in helps

nurture a positive sense of identification as a Native American. By being

willing to do this, you can be a valuable part of the healing journey that

will help strengthen this next generation of Absentee Shawnee children;

in turn, helping those children become the parents that their children

will need them to be. Our children are our future, what will we have

our future be? Will you, as Absentee Shawnee member, do your part if

you are able? If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please

contact Juliann Wilson ICW/CPS/FOSTER CARE at 275-4030, ext. 133.

<<<NOTICE>>>

Currently there are three (3) openings on the Foster Care Board. If you are

interested in serving on the board, send your letter of interest to Secretary

Dawsey at the Tribal Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 73801.

Contact Info/Questions:

Cynde at clarkcounsel@cox.net (405) 474-3467

A Weekend of Peace

FAX, Scan or Send REGISTRATION TO:

FAX: (405) 341-3467 SCAN: clarkcounsel@cox.net

Address: VFU, P.O. Box 14355, Oklahoma City, OK 73113

www.VeteransFamiliesUnited.org – our website for more info about us

at the

Forest of Peace

This weekend provides a safe and peaceful

environment for families/loved ones to tell

their stories of how “war comes home”

with others who understand.

Registration Form

A Weekend of Peace

At the

Forest of Peace

Sharing brings the reassurance that we are

not alone. This weekend also offers alternative healing experiences (yoga, aromatherapy,

healing touch and a labyrinth) to gently assist

in managing stress.

May 29-31, 2015

About You:

DATE:

Your Name:

Friday, May 29 (6:00 pm) to

Sunday, May 31 (1:00 pm)

Address:

PLACE: Osage Forest of Peace

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

www.forestofpeace.org

City:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Adult family members/loved ones of veterans

from any conflict (parents, siblings, wives, etc.)

State:

COST: None (Transportation stipend is limited to $25 each way)

Space is limited, so please fill out the registration form and return it to clarkcounsel@cox.net.

You will receive a confirmation upon your registration.

Zip:

For more information, contact clarkcounsel@cox.net

Email:

SPONSORS ARE NEEDED. In order for us to provide this opportunity at no charge to

adult family members of veterans, any donation is welcome.

Please go to http://veteransfamiliesunited.org/donate/ to support this effort!

Phone with area code:

Your relationship to the veteran:

Do you currently have a support system (family,

friends, counseling, spiritual, etc.):

Information Sheet

A Weekend of Peace

In the

Forest of Peace

About the Veteran In your Life:

May 29-31, 2015

Branch of Service:

Purpose of Weekend: For adult family members/loved ones of veterans to

join together for fellowship (sharing our own journey) and to experience a

community of caring and to learn ways to manage stress.

Where: The weekend will be held at the Forest of Peace in Sand Springs,

OK. Go to www.forestofpeace.org for the address and info. You will share

a rustic cabin with another participant in the beautiful Forest.

When: Friday, May 29 (please arrive between 3 and 5:30 pm) To Sunday,

May 31 (we will depart after lunch around 1:00 pm)

What to Bring: Clothing is very casual and comfortable. Please bring

walking shoes. Please bring a SINGLE small item that is special to you

and reminds you of the veteran in your life to share with the group.

**On Sunday, May 31, the veteran in your life may join us at the closing

ceremony at the Forest at 10:30 am.

What to Expect: When you arrive, you will go to the main cabin for your

cabin assignment. You will receive a schedule for the weekend.

There will also be free time to relax. Meals are served in the main cabin in

community style. We will meet together to share, learn, and experience

the healing power of community.

What we Expect: All information shared at the retreat is to be honored

with

Confidentiality. We offer this retreat to provide some options for Healing

and VFU does not endorse nor recommend any specific Technique. VFU

does not guarantee results or outcomes.

Cost: None. $25.00 transportation allowance is offered.

Conflict in which the Veteran Served/Where:

Nature of Veterans Injury:

Emergency Contact Information:

(Who can we call in case there is an emergency while

you are at the Weekend of Peace)

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Food Allergies (if any):

Terms of Retreat Attendance: I agree to all the terms

and conditions listed in the accompanying Retreat

Information Sheet.

___________________________________________

(Your Signature and Date)

Little Axe

Come join us at the AST Resource Center!!!

Free tutoring in all subjects!

Games and activities!

Delinquency prevention!

Healthy lifestyles!

Come join us at the AST Resource

Center!!!

Free Tutoring in all subjects!

Games and activities!

Delinquency Prevention!

Healthy Lifestyles!

And much more!

OPEN TO ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS

And Much More!

Everything is offered at no charge….Little Axe School’s bus will

transport students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and

parents are responsible for picking students up by 6:00 pm.

Open to all Middle School and High School Students

Open to Absentee Shawnee Tribal Students K-5 with a C.D.I.B.

Duration: Starts September 2nd and will run through the school year.

Everything is offered at no charge….Little Axe bus will transport

students to the AST Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents

are responsible for picking students up by 6:00pm.

Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm-6:00pm

For more information and to sign up please contact Blake

Goodman at (405) 364-‐7569.

Dur ation: Star ts September 2nd and will run thr ough the school year.

Monday-Thur sday, 2:45p m-6:00p m

For more information and sign up please contact

Blake Goodman at (405) 364-‐7569

Health System Update - May 2015

YOUTH CPR 2015

L-R: Adrienne Phillips, Cierra Phillips, Kaitlynn Young, Mary Guy,

Mariah Lewis, Mikel Carpenter, and Bryer Phillips

Brandon Butler, Matthew Butler, Judah Redman, Ricky

Redman, Charisma Mullens, Lattisyn Hardeman, Sarah

Redman, and Kristin Kaseca.

The Absentee Shawnee

Health System

is pleased to announce that

plans are being made to open

an Extended Hours Health

Clinic in 2015.

Sierra Ferree, Ben Redman, Nira Herrod, Jordan Harjo,

Ramey Harrison, and Trent Hill.

Coming

soon!

2015

AST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

For counseling information, contact:

Shawnee BH:

Roberta Cooper

(405) 878-4716

Little Axe BH:

Howard Brown

(405)701-7987

The Extended Hours Health

Clinic will be located in the

“old” Little Axe Clinic in the

Casino Parking lot

15702 East HWY 9

Norman, OK 73026

The Extended Hours Health Clinic will be similar to an

“AM/PM” clinic for acute illness or injury needs. The

clinic will be staffed with a Physician, Physician Assistant,

or a Nurse Practitioner. This acute needs clinic is

designed to allow increased access to care for our

patients after the regular Primary Care clinic is closed

and on weekends. If you have an emergent condition

such as chest pain or suspected stroke, please call 911 or

go to the nearest ER. *The Extended Hours Health Clinic

will not be equipped for emergent care.

Coming

soon!

2015

FYI: Contract Health Service News

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health

The AST Contract Health Services Team are here to assist you

... follow the CHS Guidelines!

Get a copy of the CHS Guidelines and update your information

Contract Health Services

for AST members

with Insurance

Contract Health Services

for AST members

without Insurance

Emergency

and

Urgent Care Services

CHS for a currently enrolled AST

member who resides in the defined

catchment area who has insurance such

as Medicare or Private Insurance:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who does not have insurance:

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member

who resides in the defined catchment area

who needs emergent or urgent care:

Complete CHS Patient Update form

and update all information every 6

months.

Call the On-Call nurse at

(405) 447-0300 option 9 for “triage”.

Notify CHS at least 48 hours

prior to appointment date for a (COB)

Coordination of Benefits to be sent to

provider

Notify CHS on the next businesss day

or within 72 hours after the ER visit.

Notification does not assure

authorization of payment. However

if you do not notify CHS within 72

hours, your bills will not be paid.

For AST members with no insurance

evidence must exist that the visit was

medically necessary. Medical priorities

have been established for determining

which referrals can be authorized for

payment.

For AST members with insurance,

evidence must exist that a third party

resource has made determination such

services were “emergency care” or

“urgent care” (such evidence may

include payment from private insurance).

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

You must apply for any alternate

resources for which you may be

eligible - Medicare,Medicaid,

SoonerCare, insurance, etc.

Complete CHS Patient Update

form and update all information

every 6 months

Inform Provider/HealthFacility that

AST CHS is secondary payer/payer of

last resort.

You must utilize the services provided

within the AST health clinics prior to

being referred out.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

Referrals for outside services must

be sent to CHS. Services must be

medically approved by an AST Health

provider.

An appointment will be scheduled

and a COB will be sent to the outside

provider.

In the event that you receive a bill

from a provider, please provide a

copy to CHS. You may leave bills with

Rhonda Kaseca at the Shawnee Clinic

and Glendine Blanchard at the Little

Axe Health Center.

Flo Mann

Darla Gatzman

Contract Health

Direct Phone Line

405.701.7951

Debi Sloat

Glendine Blanchard

Sharon Ponkilla

Jayne Werst

Absentee Shawnee

Tribal Health System

Behavioral Health Services

Office Hours

Monday-thru-Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Little Axe Clinic

Shawnee Clinic

15951 Little Axe Drive

2029 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Norman, OK 73025

Shawnee, OK 74801

Ph. 405-701-7987

Ph. 405-878-4716

Services are offered through:

Little Axe Clinic & Shawnee Clinic for all Federally Recognized Tribes.

www.asthealth.org/patient-portal

New Patient Portal

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System

Little Axe Health Center

Shawnee Clinic

Visit your app store and install

the Follow My Health app

- Improved access to your health information

- Communicate directly with your clinic

- Request an appointment

...and more!

for real-time access to your

health information

For more information on how you can register for the new AST “Follow My Health” Patient Portal,

contact Patient Registration at Little Axe Health Center - 405.447.0300 or Shawnee Clinic - 405.878.4702

AST Health System Announces PlusCare Regular Hours of Operation

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System announces the regular hours of operation for the PlusCare Clinic.



Monday through Friday

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM



Saturday & Sunday

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

For holiday hours, please visit our website at asthealth.org or visit us on Facebook at Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health.

The clinic is located at 15702 East State Highway 9 (the former Little Axe Clinic site), Norman, Oklahoma, and began seeing patients on Monday,

March 30, 2015. The PlusCare Clinic is an acute care facility that will have the ability to treat non-life threatening illnesses and injuries on a walkin basis (no appointment needed). The PlusCare Clinic main number is (405) 447-0477.

This service is extended to existing AST tribal members and other IHS eligible Native Americans who are the ages of 2 years and up. However, if

you are a new (AI/AN) patient to our health system and are in need of our PlusCare services, please bring with you:

1. Your Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB); and

2. A second form of Identification (i.e. Driver’s License or State ID); and

3. If available, health insurance card(s).

After your initial visit, you will be obligated to complete a follow-up visit with either the Little Axe Clinic or Shawnee Clinic to become an

established patient.

Leading Causes of Death

In 2013 in the United States, injuries, including all causes of unintentional and violence-related

injuries combined, accounted for 59% of all deaths among people ages 1–44 years of age—that is

more deaths than non-communicable diseases and infectious diseases combined.

Causes of Death

Injury Deaths Compared to Other Leading Causes of Death for Persons Ages 1–44, United States,

2013

Injury Facts



More than 192,900 deaths from injury in 2013—1 person every 3 minutes.



Leading cause of death for people ages 1–44 in the U.S.



An estimated 31 million emergency department visits for injury in 2013.



An estimated 2.5 million people hospitalized with injury in 2013.



Violence and injuries cost more than $406 billion in medical care and lost productivity each

year.

TWILA O. LONGHORN PARKER FOR ABSENTEE SHAWNEE SECRETARY

I am Twila Parker from the White

Turkey Band of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe. I am running for the Office of

Secretary. My father was Ernest F.

Longhorn, he served as a former Lt.

Governor and then as Representative in

the 1960’s.

When I was discharged from the

U.S. Air Force, I went to the tribe to look

for a job. I was hired at the Community

Health Merger as a nutrition aide to a

Nutritionist. We provided counseling to

Native Americans referred to our service

from the Shawnee IHS Clinic; we also

did demonstrations of low calorie dishes

and even packaged grocery supplies

of sugar-free food samples. But, we

discovered a bigger need for “food baskets for families”. In 1982 (CAP)

Community Action Programs were being phased out, Pauline Wahpepah

and I co-wrote a USDA Grant for a Commodity Food Distribution Program.

Our grant approval was contingent upon receiving a resolution from the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Executive Committee which did not happen.

So I took the Grant Application for USDA to the Sac & Fox’s Executive

Committee who applied for and was awarded the grant from the USDA

for a Food Distribution on Indian Reservations. This is still in existence to

this day and provides a tail gate services to Shawnees in the LA area at the

Resource Center.

Previously, I have had the honor and privilege of serving on various

Boards and Committee’s such as the AST Housing Authority Board for

ten years 1984 to 1994; U.S. Postal Office AA/EEO Committee 1992-93;

Keyworker for Combined Federal Campaign Fall 1994; Loaned Executive

to United Way for federal agencies Dec. 1995; Mailhandler Union Steward;

Primary Union Steward 2000-2011; Site core Team and Safety Committee

and most recently the AST Community Development Financial Initiative

(CDFI). I understand the way Board’s and Committee’s should and could

be run. As Secretary of the Tribe I will follow the Constitution. I will be at

work every week. I will not exhaust our travel fund. I will be professional.

I have over thirty years of professional work experience. In 1977

I enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and received my basic training at the

Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. My first assignment was

Croughton, U.K. England as an Air to Ground Radio Operator I did aircraft

movement, troops, and radio support for Air Force missions. I was radio

operator for all types of aircraft from f-16’s, tanker, kc-135’s, and SR-71’s.

From there I went to Minot ND where I gained Top Secret Clearance to

work in encrypting and was honorably discharged in 1980. From that time

forward I began my career and have continuously worked in a variety

of positions within several federal agencies, i.e. Indian Health Service,

Tinker AFB and U.S. Post Office. All federal jobs were continuous with

no breaks in service or work. When I applied for other federal jobs

with my resume and work history; I was offered jobs at other federal

facilities with higher rates of pay. The Post Office was the highest

rate of pay but also the biggest challenge with physical endurance,

adversarial management, and predominantly male. But being Absentee

Shawnee woman, my dad always taught me your path will sometimes

be hard because there will be no other Indians around to blend in

to. So whether you’re a good worker or bad worker, whether your

considered smart or dumb your co-workers will think all Absentee

Shawnees are like that! So do your best and being female; you’re best

have to be better than the men you work with to be accepted?

I learned from my father, a preacher, that to give is better than to receive.

Thus, I began my earliest work effort as a volunteer and have continued

to give back. In 1985 I received a Special Service Award as a Dental

Receptionist for my Contract Duties over the Denture Program and

over outside dentist’s offices we contracted with for Native American

patients. Then due to my early intervention to appropriately administer

record keeping at our Shawnee IHS Clinic I received a Special Service

Award with a Cash Award from H.C. Townsley, M.D., Area Director of

IHS; served as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of AST Housing

Authority and was certified at Level 1 by NAIHC; researched, interviewed

to ensure that Mailhandler’s grievances were represented and addressed

based on Union standards and received an Outstanding Service Award

from Mailhandler’s Union Local 324; as a Diversity Board Chairman

I helped to develop goals and got input from members this resulted in a

letter of commendation from the OKC District Manager. I also received

a Thank You Letter with pin from Mr. William Henderson, Postmaster

General/CEO in Washington, D.C. Through my leadership increased

participation by over 50% from all levels of craft employees, with area

postal officers in charge, to manager’s levels of active involvement.

To better understand a diverse work force and the challenges it presented

I did what my Dad always stressed to me ‘Get an education’. I had

received on the job experience and military training and felt compelled to

do more. In 1999 I received an Associate’s in Applied Science Business

Administration from Rose State College and was on the VP’s Honor Roll.

In 2003 I graduated from OU with a Bachelor in ‘Focus Administrative

Leadership’ and in 2005 received a Masters in Human Relations. In

2004 I was nominated to the Honor Society of PHI KAPPA PHI and I was

inducted into the Honor Society in April, 2004. The motto of PHI KAPPA

PHI is “Let the love of learning rule humanity” and mission to “recognize

and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to

engage the community of scholars in service to others”.

I have ‘fought the good fight’ for our country. I stand ready to take

on the challenges and opportunities within the tribe. We need individuals

in Office who want to advance our tribe and do so through a professional,

ethical and educated way. I have worked outside of our Tribe and brought

back what I have learned to improve our productivity and efficiency.

I believe that I have done all that I could to be an Ambassador of the

Absentee Shawnee Tribe in every place I have worked and when I served

in the U.S. Air Force. When I received all my awards I was always asked

“what tribe are you?” I always told them proudly I’m Absentee Shawnee

and if you never heard of us, let me tell you the story how we got that

name! I ask for your vote on June 20, 2015.

LETTER TO VOTERS...

JOHN JOHNSON FOR SECRETARY

To say the campaign team is disappointed in the voting

results would be an understatement. Taking a cursory

glance including all the candidates and the ones chosen

for the June 2015 election, it is obvious the Tribe continues

to vote with priority being family, experience and then

education. Unless we, as a Tribe, begin to place an equal

value on experience and education, we will continue to lag

behind other Tribes in all fundamental areas.

I planned to run for Governor quite a few years ago. I

decided this would be my final attempt to garner an elected

position with the Tribe. I choose not to file over and over

again for an elected position with the Tribe. If I lost this

time, I continue with my plans to advance in my career and

provide the best services to the communities at large.

The campaign team closed the Twitter and Facebook

accounts Friday March 27, 2015. In the next two months,

the campaign team will be working on archiving all

campaign materials to be placed in the University of

My name is John Raymond Johnson.

I’m running for the secretary position for the tribe.

I’m asking for you to vote for me in the March 21st primary

election. As a business man I have been in the optical business

for 35 years in which I owned and operated my own optical

dispensary for over 20 years. I recently sold my business and

now have the opportunity to apply my business knowledge

to work in the tribal government. I graduated from Norman

High School and attended Murray State College. I’m a former

member of the Norman rotary club and Norman Business

Association.

Arkansas Archives. It most certainly will be interesting to see where all the candidates are in five years and what the candidates we have chosen, as a Tribe, have accomplished.

I would have loved the opportunity to have worked as your Governor. I thank the people who did vote for me. I most certainly thank the campaign team, Marilyn Byers, Jeanette

Glass, Sharon Hawkins and Theresa Spoon for their efforts and work in this endeavor.

In closing, I want to comment on the upcoming Governor’s race and the two Governor candidates chosen for the June 2015 election, Edwina Butler Wolfe and Jeff Gibson.

Both of them have been in office before. However, Edwina Butler Wolfe has followed the directives of the Tribal membership, has chosen not to ignore those directives nor chosen

to have them interpreted for personal gain. She has accomplished the most in a shorter amount of time than Jeff Gibson.

Let’s be smart. Let us all get behind Edwina Butler Wolfe.

Thanks,

Sabrina Little Axe

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Re-elect me for Governor and Let’s Build For the Future (BFF)!

Hello my Absentee Shawnee people!

In the recent primaries you indicated through your vote who you believed could lead this tribe. It is my

hope that you will re-visit your opinions and look at the work history, professionalism, ethics and whether the

individual you are voting for is running for personal gain or to work for the advancement of this tribe.

I would just like to state that as a proud citizen of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe it has been an honor to serve

you since I took Office in July of 2013. As you have seen in the past 22 months my focal interest has been in large

part centered on educational reform and curriculum advancement. I dedicated over 15 years of my earlier life to

this effort and it is both a strength and great joy to me when I see youth from that time who care to share stories

with me on how my efforts helped to make a difference in their lives. I hope to continue to make a difference in

the lives of our youth and will through the vision I have for all members of our tribe. This vision includes looking

at how we can serve tribal members who reside outside of our current service area and out of state through such

opportunities as Tel-a-Doc. I want to work on a process that develops our investments and re-consider how we,

the tribe, are doing business. I hope to increase funding to departments that add vital services to the tribe and

provide incentives to those employees who have provided excellent services to our people – this is long overdue

here at the tribe. We need to think strategically and approach long term care needs for our elders. We need to

develop a plan of action to invest in our future by restoring or re-building our buildings on our tribal complex.

And last, but by no means least, we need to continue legal discussions on how to expand our land base.

We have so many needs within our tribe and we need to be considering both our short and long term future as a people. I am willing to do that and

have shown that through a proven track record of professionalism and commitment. I will show up each day and do 8 plus hours a day, I will represent

the tribe, I will be ethical, honest and transparent on my actions.

We need the right leaders in Office to make informed changes to make these advancements on behalf of our people. I hope when you go to

the polls in June that you will give careful consideration to the following questions: 1) Whom do I, as a tribal member, want to represent the tribe’s

interests? 2) Who has shown to me their willingness to move the Tribe forward? 3) Who has shown they can advance the Tribe in an honest and ethical

way and do the business of the tribe legally?

Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let’s Build for the Future (BFF) - united and together!

Thank you for your support!

JEFF GIBSON FOR GOVERNOR

Tribal Members,

To be Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, would truly be a prestigious honor. Serving as the

Representative for 4 years allowed me to interact with numerous members to help assist, guide and resolve many

issues they considered important. I am not one to stand here and say that I will do things my way, nor will I say

it has to be my way because “I am the Governor!” I will say that it’s time we take OUR Tribe back in order to

do greater things. It’s time we progress our tribe forward, build a plan of action and have a committee that will

work together for the common good of our AST members as a whole. It’s time to put our tribal members first,

instead of:

Interpreting the Constitution to fit our own needs

77 Causing internal conflict

77 Attempting to divide the tribe

77 Making false Federal accusations of wrongdoing towards other elected EC members

77 Attempting to influence our Judicial system and placing Restraining Orders on other EC

members trying to conduct Tribal business in accordance to the Constitution

77 Attempting to use General Fund Monies above the allocated amount in the appropriated

EC budgets

77 There are many issues that are facing this tribe that have been self-created. These issues are able to be

resolved and will allow the tribe the ability to move on and achieve whatever goals we want to set forth. In the

past 2 years, there have been no goals set, no plans of action set in motion nor any accomplishments achieved that would shine a bright light on our

tribe. This tribal government cannot continue to function like this. We need 1 year, 3 year, 5 year goals in order to determine which path of success we

want for the tribe in all areas of concern: Healthcare, Education, Gaming, Family Assistance, Social Services, Employment and Training Opportunities.

I truly believe that we are missing out on the bigger picture of opportunity. Currently, we have no plan for our future. I have an outlined plan that I

would love to share with the tribe and a working Executive Committee. I want to work with the Executive Committee to pursue a plan, that all 5 have

contributed to, that will focus on future growth and revenue generating. There are so many more opportunities that could help us diversify in helping

us provide the continuing needed services we have for the tribe as a whole. And even help us reach out to the tribal members that live outside our

designated Federal service area.

I ask for your vote on June 20th to be the Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe to bring back the traits of Leadership, Commitment, Accountability

and Respect.

“In order to Lead, one first, must learn how to Follow”

OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR.

SHAWNEE, OK 74801

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

RETURN SERVICE

REQUESTED

Gov.

Lt. Gov.

Secreta

Treas

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe . 6308 FINANCE

Eddie Brokeshoulder ................... 6307 Belinda Collins(Controller) .................... 6283

Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 Genevieve Foster(Asst. Cont.) ................ 6282

Amy Hilderbrand (Pay. Spec.)............... 6280

Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson........... 6253 Jessica Gonzales .................................. 6300

Andy Warrior .............................. 6309 Courtney Green .................................. 6250

Mary Billy..................................... 6267

Jenny Ware (Acct. Pay.) ......................... 6279

Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................. 6325 Holly Davis (Acct. Pay. Spec.).................. 6265

Secretary Vera M. Dawsey.......... 6289 .............................................................. 6295

Jerry Ann Knox ........................... 6306 David Deer ........................................... 6320

Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275 Twyla Blanchard (Staff Acct. II) ........... 6233

Jennifer Hernandez(Budget Analyst) ..... 6228

Treasurer Leah Bates .................. 6239 Glenna Jones (Grants Admin) ................ 6338

Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 Sandra Burnett (Grants) ....................... 6385

Representative Ken Blanchard ... 6287 HUMAN RESOURCES

Leonard Longhorn ...................... 6335 Cheri Hardeman ................................. 6252

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

Alicia Engler.........................................6257

Tara Battise ..........................................6237

...............................................................6258

SOCIAL SERVICES

Annie Wilson (Director) .........................6225

REALTY

...............................................................6246

Johnnie Hagan (Probate) .......................6247

Lea Tsotaddle .......................................6248

PROCUREMENT

Asaycia Clayton ...................................6291

Valentina Jimenez ...............................6244

Kayla Ketakea ......................................6281

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030

MIS

Rico Coon ............................................ 6328

Michael Berry ..................................... 6303

Josh Gibson ......................................... 6329

Nishant Shrestha ................................. 6327

CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM

(Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla)

SHAWNEE CLINIC

Clinic (Bldg. 17) .............................................. 878-5850

Pharmacy ........................................................ 878-5859

Toll free .................................................1-866-742-4977

(Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman)

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

Clinic - Medical............................................... 447-0300

After hours ...................................................... 447-0498

Clinic - Dental ................................................. 307-9704

Diabetes ........................................................... 360-0698

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

Resource Center ............................................. 364-7298

OEH/OEP ..................................... 214-4235

Police Dept.................. 275-3200 / 275-3432

Thunderbird Casino NRM ......... 360-9270

Shawnee Casino ........................... 273-2679

Tribal Store (Little Axe) ................. 364-0668

(Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand)

Housing ......................................... 273-1050

Human Resources ........................ 275-1468

Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702

Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220

Media ............................................ 598-1279

UPDATED: APRIL 8, 2015

OEH

Ken Jones............................................. 8845

Dakota Blanchard ............................... 8843

EDUCATION

Admin Asst./Rec .................................. 6255 Jarrod Lloyd ....................................... 8844

Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242 Evelyn Pablito ..................................... 8847

POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432

ELECTION COMMISSION

Emily Longman ................................... 6271 Shawn Crowley (Chief) ......................... 6302

Diane Ponkilla ..................................... 6261

ENROLLMENT

Trent Norton ....................................... 6276

Larry Buckley ..................................... 6292 Anthony Johnson ................................ 6262

Sujata Sturm ....................................... 6288 Jason Brinker ...................................... 6259

Scott Wilson......................................... 6232

HORSE SHOE BEND

David Spector ...................................... 6266

(After School Program Director)

Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 .............................................................. 6268

Stuart Rollette .............................. 585-1346

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Kimberly Stephens .............................. 6277

Jackie Denny ....................................... 6326

Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ........... 6333

Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6315

DV Advocate........................................ 6224

.............................................................. 6298

Elizabeth Clark .................................. 6296 TERO

Rachael Lankford ............................... 6222 Jeff Gibson ...........................................6284

RECEPTIONIST

Lea Bettelyoun..................................... 4030 Dayna Dick .......................................... 6337

TITLE VI

ICW

Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ........6227

ATTORNEY

Ray Campbell ...................................... 6313 Ronelle Baker ...................................... 8802 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ......................6272

Julie Wilson ........................................ 8803 Donna Butler ........................................6270

COURT

Debra Daugomah ................................ 8804 Robert Schoolfield ...............................6270

Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) ................ 6241

Ted Watson ..........................................6270

Vanessa Ryder ..................................... 6260 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER

.............................................................. 6336 Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310 OTHER EXTENSIONS

Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ...............................6294

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Bldg. 1 Break Rm ................................6305

Receptionist ......................................... 6243 MAINTENANCE

Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................6330

Joseph Blanchard(Director) .................. 6310 Cecil Walker........................................ 6316 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ..........................6311

Carol Butler ......................................... 6319 Reta Harjo ........................................... 6249 Finance Conference Rm ......................6236

Colleen Butler...................................... 6340 Stephen Fife ......................................... 6234

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

Tracy Wind.......................................... 6324 Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac

All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202

Esther Lowden (Gift Shop Manager) ....... 6323 Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca

ASEDA ......................................... 878-6782

Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6245 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance

Gift Shop .............................................. 6273 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ................... 6331 Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341

Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION MUSIC

Building

Blocks ........................... 878-0633

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6238

Heather Napier .................................... 6264

Rep.

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