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THE ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE NEWS

June 2021

Volume 31, No. 06

Filing Period Open for

Election Commission Vacancies

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members,

As of April 17, 2021, The General Council passed a motion to re-open the Candidate filing period

for a Special Election in August 2021. The following position will be on the ballot.

Deputy Election Commissioner

Filling Fee $215.00

3 Year Term

Election Secretary

Filing Fee $133.00

1 (Term ends June 2021)

Commissioner Member #1

Filing Fee $215.00

3 Year Term

Commissioner Member #2

Filing Fee $174.00

2 Year left on Term

Under the Election Ordinance:

Article VI-Elections Section 2

Special Elections shall be conducted by the Election Commission according to Article VI, VII,

and IX of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Constitution.

Due to the timeline, this will be a Special Election. This Election will run like the Annual Election.

The filing period will reopen on June 1, 2021, and close on June 10, 2021 (excluding weekends

and holidays. Request for Absentee Ballot will begin June 1, 2021.

The Election Day will be on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Polls open at 8:00 a.m. and close at

6:00 p.m.

All potential Candidates please consult the Constitution, Election Ordinance, and the Election

Commission Procedure and Policy Manual for qualifications of Candidates.

The Election Commission

Elders Council Provides Care Bags

Left Photo: AST Elders Council Treasurer Rita Robertson and President Twila Parker. Right Photo: AST Elders Council President Twila Parker distributing care bags at Thunderbird Casino..

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Elders Council recently held two drive up events passing out 150 care bags. The bags were passed out May 15th at the

Thunderbird Casino in Norman, OK and May 24th at Title VI in Shawnee, OK The care bags included PPE (face mask, gloves, sanitizer), personal

items and snacks. Elders Council President Twila Parker, said, “ As an Elder of this time, it has become quite apparent that our personal health is the

most important thing in our lives now.” The Elders Council wants to thank the following for donations: Governor John Johnson, Secretary Alicia

Miller, AST Police Chief Brad Gaylord, AST Police Department and AST Interim Emergency Manager Levi Walker.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GOVERNOR’S REPORT

John Johnson, AST Governor

Hello fellow tribal members,

GOVERNOR

John Johnson

As of May 10th, 2021 the tribal

complex has entered into Phase II.

This means that tribal members

are able to make an appointment

to conduct business in person. The

appointments need to be made 24

hours in advance and masks are

still required while on complex.

The future plan is to move to Phase

III on or before July 1st, 2021. With

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Alicia Miller, AST Secretary

Lt. GOVERNOR

Ezra DeLodge

SECRETARY

Alicia Miller

Ho wa se ke sa ke!

The AST CARES Utility Assistance Program has been ongoing

since May 3rd and will conclude

on June 4th so please be sure to

read the program eligibility and

required documents needed for

participation. We want to assist

as many tribal members as possible and the following the outline

of the program information aids

in a smoother process and helps

avoid any potential delays for the

utility assistance payment.

for the new economic stimulus

bill, the American Rescue Plan

(ARP) Act of 2021 signed into law

on March 11, 2021, the tribe has

been attending the Treasury’s virtual information sessions. Tribes

in general are in the process of

submitting required data to the

Treasury so tribes can find out

what their portion will be under

the Tribal government allocation

methodology. Funding, once issued, may be used to: Support the

Public Health Response, Address

Negative Economic Impacts, Provide Equity-Focused Services,

Replace Tribal Government Revenue Loss, Premium Pay for Essential Employees, Water, Sewer and

Broadband Infrastructure. This

TREASURER’S REPORT

Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer

TREASURER

Joseph Blanchard

VACANT

REPRESENTATIVE

Hello friends and family,

As we begin the month of June, I

want to say “Happy Father’s Day!”

to all the dads, stepdads, uncles,

grandpas, sons, nephews, brothers,

or those acting as dad in our community. The need for good role

models is important to the emotional development and upbringing of our children. I cannot say

enough about the men who had a

hand in raising me. Their direction, encouragement and involvement have had a direct influence in

who I’ve become.

The school year has ended

and Summer Break will be in full

swing. This also means Camps

(educational and sports related)

will start up as well. Again, I want

to say “Congratulations!” to all of

our graduates. I’ve enjoyed seeing

all the updates and sharing of information regarding your accomplishments. I know your families

are excited as you’ve reached this

milestone and wish for continued

success.

Since my last submission, a few

things have occurred. Of course,

for those who participated in our

ceremonial Bread Dance activities,

I was happy to see so many people

June 2021

the new CDC guidelines coming

out, we hope we will have the complex open sooner than later. Phase

III will open the tribal complex to

regular business. Please watch the

website for updates.

The Executive Committee established the COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program in response to

the pandemic. This one-time $400

payment will be made to the utility

company of eligible AST enrolled

members. Please get your application turned in before the deadline

of June 4th, 2021.

I would like to congratulate

all the Absentee Shawnee Tribal

members that have recently graduated. This is a huge accomplishment and I wish you nothing but

the best with your future goals.

Please don’t forget the continuation of the 86th General Counsel

meeting. It will be on June 19th,

2021 at 10am at the Thunderbird

Casino in Little Axe. I look forward to seeing everyone there.

relief comes at a time where tribes

have been under an unprecedented strain. These monies will lay

a good foundation for a stronger

recovery from the economic and

health effects of the COVID-19

pandemic and ongoing recession.

The AST Human Resource Department has been working diligently on rolling out an Employee Training Program. This is in

partnership with Gordon Cooper

Vo-tech beginning in the month of

June (via email links). The intended goals are to develop employees

so they can be more productive,

efficient and adaptable in their respective positions. It is also a way to

save money for the tribe by reducing employment issues, decrease

turnover and reducing workman

comp claims. This department is

quickly evolving and adapting well

to implementing contemporary

solutions for outdated practices

all in the name of efficiency purposes. I am quite pleased how this

department is progressing to modernize processes.

Cultural Preservation had a busy

(May) month delivering ceremonial grounds’ rations for the Spring

Bread Dances. This department

is also busy putting together a list

of virtual and hopefully (soon)

in-person, cultural classes such

as yarn belts, ribbon skirts, and

aprons just to name a few. These

classes will be announced soon via

website and social media. We are

excited to announce the Shawnee

Language Dictionary is now accessible for AST tribal members

on the tribal member login on

the AST website. The Gift Shop

is open to patrons however, in order to protect visitors and employees – it is requested that masks be

continually worn while shopping

and they will be limiting capacity

to maintain safe distancing. So

please come visit and check out

their Spring/Summer stock.

We are actively working to fill

the Representative position. We

had an overwhelming response of

tribal applicants. The level of interest, experience and qualifications

have been notable. The EC plans to

fill this vacancy very soon and will

make the appropriate announcement at a future time.

Schools are out, summer is about

to be in full swing and there is

some sense of normalcy in the air.

However, please be sure to continue to take precautions because we

want to see a total end to this pandemic.

attend this event. I tried to make

it to each arbor and visit with our

members. As I said previously,

now that I’m older, I have a greater appreciation and understanding

of the sacrifice our People make

during this special time. The one

observation I noticed was the transition or change that occurred.

The Tribe’s audit has officially begun and the Auditing Firm,

Baker Tilly, has been reviewing

documents and fulfilling their

process…so far, so good. Even

with all the extra work created as

a result of the Pandemic, Finance

Department was able to maintain

data beneficial to our CARES reporting. Once they are complete,

it’ll be a couple months before the

results and observations will be returned to the Tribe. Again, I want

to express my appreciation to the

staff, even with change in leadership, was still able to fulfill their

mission.

Briefly, I want to report on is

the vacant Representative position. First and foremost, I want

to encourage our members to visit

personally with their elected officials. Like many of you, I hear the

rumors and gossip being shared

around the campfires. One of the

Elders reminded me, “I don’t listen

to that mess. If I have questions, I

know who or where to go to get an

answer.” So much is put on social

media outlets, and it spreads like

wildfire, whether it’s true or not.

I would simply say, look at your

source. Most of the inflammatory

information is exactly that, said to

get a rise from you and to evoke a

reaction. For some, Change is difficult. But I can guarantee, we cannot continue to do the same things

we’ve always done and expect a

different result.

Finally, as of this writing, the

application to request funds for

the American Relief Plan (ARP),

has been submitted before the May

24th deadline. This is of more importance to our members since it

deals specifically with our population. A quick reminder regarding

my statement at General Council;

if we receive $33 million, we have

until December 2024 to expend.

The 3 year average results in an $11

million annual budget. Through

consultation and negotiation, the

U.S. Treasury basically approved

each assistance program the AST

utilized last fall.

As always, should you have any

questions, do not hesitate to reach

out to me or my assistant.

Ne yi wa!

‘Til next month - ne yi wa.

Alicia Edwards Miller

Tribal Secretary

Joseph H. Blanchard

June 2021

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Election Commission

Thunderbird Casino is hosting their annual Anniversary

Celebration, the dates are Friday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 4th.

“The decision to postpone another year or go forward was a hard one

to make, there was already preparations being made in January of last

year for a big 2020 celebration and then everything shut down”, says

Thunderbird Casino Marketing Director, Lisa Frazier. Thunderbird

Casinos General Manager, Sam Caruso gave the nod for outdoor

events in early May for the July 4th weekend and from there the

planning has moved quickly.

The pow wow will be two days: Friday night Grand Entry will be

at 7:30pm with contests for Tiny Tots, Juniors, Teens, and Golden

Age. This year we have a drum contest, it will be both nights with the

winners announced on Saturday night. This year Kenneth Blanchard’s

family will take part in the drum contest and the contest is named in

the memory of Lt. Governor Kenneth Blanchard. This year’s head staff

includes Breanna Hill, the current reigning Miss Indian Oklahoma

for Head Lady, the Head Man: BJ Longhorn, Arena Director: Randy

Frazier, and Absentee Shawnee Veterans will serve as our color guard.

The rest of the head staff will be listed in the updated pow wow flyer.

Any interest in arts and crafts and food vendors please contact Pamela

Gibson at 405.360.9270 extension 1202.

Saturday morning on July 3rd the front parking lot will be filled at

9:00am with Classic Cars as the semi-annual Thunderbird Car Show

returns! Car enthusiasts will travel to the Norman casino to show off

their cars, in hopes of winning some cash, large trophy, and bragging

rights.

The Saturday gourd dancing session will take off early afternoon at

2:00pm with supper break at 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Grand Entry will be

at 7:30pm. The evening sky will be lit up with Fireworks at 10:00pm

on Saturday, July 3rd and then soon after the pow wow will conclude.

Sunday, July 4th At 7:00pm there will be a FREE Watermelon feed,

Live Music on the front entrance stage, beer garden and food vendors

in the front parking lot, bring your lawn chairs because you will want

to stay around.

The Thunderbird Casino night sky will light up once again with a

huge fireworks show at 10:00pm.

The 86th Semi-Annual General Council will

reconvene on Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at 10

a.m.

The meeting will be at Thunderbird Casino,

Norman, OK.

June 2021

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ASTHS June 2021 Monthly Update

How Can Native Americans get coverage under the ACA?

Q. How can Native Americans get coverage under the ACA? Are there specific plan options for them?

A. American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) benefit from the Affordable Care Act’s expanded coverage. Most American Indians/Alaska

Natives have incomes that make them eligible for either Medicaid expansion or exchange subsidies. The bad news is that a significant percentage of their low-income

uninsured population lives in states that have not yet expanded Medicaid (of the ten states with the largest Native American populations, four - Oklahoma, Texas, North

Carolina, and South Dakota - have not yet expanded Medicaid. While not available in Oklahoma, in some areas, pilot programs are providing Native Americans with

fully subsidized plans. Oklahoma is expected to begin offering expanded coverage in July 2021, with a June 2021 enrollment opening forecasted).

According to Insurance expert Louise Norris with healthinsurance.org, who observed that no cost-sharing is required for Native Americans who apply for coverage in an

ACA exchange with income between 100-300% federal poverty level, Native Americans are not out-of-pocket and do not have to pay cost-sharing such as deductibles,

copays, and coinsurance on any marketplace plan (note that in states that have expanded Medicaid, Medicaid is available to households with income up to 138% of the

poverty level, so eligibility for subsidized marketplace plans starts above that level rather than 100% of the poverty level).

An AI/AN is also exempt from cost sharing for any health services received directly from “IHS (Indian Health Service), Indian tribe, tribal organization, urban Indian

organization or through the Contract Health Service program.” To be eligible as a Native American, you must be a member of a recognized Indian tribe, band, or nation,

according to the Indian Healthcare Improvement Act.

Until late 2017, the federal government reimbursed insurers for the cost of providing $0 cost-sharing to eligible Native American enrollees. But that was part of the

cost-sharing reduction (CSR) program, and CSR funding was cut off by the Trump administration in October 2017. CMS confirmed that funding to cover the elimination of cost-sharing for eligible Native Americans was eliminated along with the rest of the CSR program’s funding.

To be clear, Native Americans are still eligible for $0 cost-sharing if their income doesn’t exceed 300% of the poverty level (in the lower 48 states, that’s $65,160 for a

family of three in 2021; the limits are higher in Alaska and Hawaii). But the federal government is no longer reimbursing insurers for providing that benefit. Insurers in

most states have added the cost of CSR to premiums (typically, silver-plan premiums) since 2018.

Most of the rate filings don’t specifically address Native American cost-sharing benefits. Insurers that don’t add the cost of Native American CSR to their premiums simply have to absorb that cost, but it’s a much smaller cost than general CSR, given the low percentage of exchange enrollees who qualify for Native American cost-sharing

elimination.

Year-round enrollment! There are rolling monthly open enrollment periods throughout the year for Native Americans who wish to enroll in the exchanges. They are

not limited to enrolling during open enrollment. As long as they enroll by the 15th of the month, their coverage will be effective the first of the following month. As of

2022, HealthCare.gov will grant first-of-the-following-month effective dates for anyone enrolling outside of open enrollment, including Native Americans or anyone else

enrolling during a special enrollment period triggered by a qualifying event.

Extra benefits for Native Americans eligible for Medicaid or CHIP: Native Americans who are eligible for Medicaid or CHIP have some special protections under federal

law:

There are no enrollment fees or cost-sharing (copays, deductibles, etc.) for Native Americans enrolled in CHIP, and some Native American resources and federal payments aren’t counted when determining eligibility for CHIP. Medicaid-eligible Native Americans who are eligible for or receive services from the Indian Health Service

(IHS), tribally-run health plans, or urban Indian health programs (collectively known as I/T/U, referring to the overall Indian Health System) do not have to pay Medicaid premiums or enrollment fees. In addition, if they’ve ever used one of the I/T/U programs, they’re exempt from Medicaid cost-sharing (copays, deductibles, etc.).

As with CHIP, some Native American resources and federal payments are not counted when determining eligibility for Medicaid.

Improvements to existing services: The ACA also made the 1976 Indian Health Care Improvement Act permanent, which enhances and improves the Indian Health

Service. American Indians have access to free health care via IHS, but the services provided by IHS are not all-encompassing – which means that referrals to specialists

outside of the program are common, and often not covered. In addition, many people who qualify for tribal care live far from IHS facilities and are thus realistically

uninsured. So even though Native Americans can get care through IHS, it’s often beneficial to enroll in coverage through the exchange if they can afford to do so. In

some areas, pilot programs are providing Native Americans with fully subsidized plans through the exchange. The health system will be sending flyers and information

cards to all of our patients explaining options and considerations for what they may and may not qualify for. After discussion with one of our trained Patient Benefit

Advisors, you may find that you and your family can access services with more coverage and more control over your health than ever before with these new programs!

Please help us in congratulating our Monthly Employee Award Winners this month! We are proud of all of our professionals and team players, for all they do daily to

make our programs succeed and take care of our patients!

June 2021 Health Employee Awards of the Month

Employee of the Month: Darlene Perryman, HIM Director

Team of the Month: PRC Guidelines Review Team

Special Leadership Award: Glendine Blanchard, PRC Director

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

Executive Director

Remember: “Your mask protects me, my mask protects you, and immunizations protect us all!”

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TITLE VI ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM

During this COVID 19 PANDEMIC: TITLE VI IS ONLY OPEN ON MONDAYS

Mission Statement:

To provide a nutritional meal five days a week to our tribal members and other tribe

affiliated members 55 or older who live in the jurisdiction. We also provide supportive

services to members.

Requirements for the Title VI Program

CDIB card from a federally recognized tribe

55 years or older

Spouses of eligible elders

Complete an intake form

Individuals with disabilities who reside at home with older individuals

eligible for services

HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS:

Elders should only be on the home delivered meal program if they are unable to leave

their homes without great difficulty. Their inability to leave home may be because

illness, disability, or general fragility. They may be home bound because they cannot

ride comfortably in an available vehicle for the time it takes to get to the congregate

site because of their fragility.

CONGREGATE MEAL SITES:

TITLE VI ELDERS WILL DRIVE THRU UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex Building #9,

Shawnee Ok

Congregate Meals are served on Mondays O n l y- 10 am to 2 pm

Title VI Staff

Thomasine Owings, Title VI Director

Lula Bettelyoun, Cook

Donna Butler, Assistant Cook/Driver

Robert Schoolfield, Driver/Maintenance

Ted Watson Jr, Driver/Kitchen Assistant

Guy Kowena, Driver/Kitchen Assistant

Yogurt Berry Bites

Price per recipe: $4.37

Makes 5 servings

3 clusters per serving

Nutrition Facts per serving:

45 calories, 0.5 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol,

25 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates,

1 g fiber, 2 g protein

You will need:

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What to do:

6 ounces low-fat vanilla yogurt

1 cup blueberries (fresh or

frozen)

Baking sheet

Wax paper or foil

Mixing bowl

Mixing spoon

Tablespoon

Small plate

Wash hands; get out

ingredients and utensils.

Line baking sheet with wax

paper or foil.

Mix yogurt and berries.

Scoop out 1 tablespoon

yogurt covered berries and

place onto lined baking sheet.

Freeze clusters.

When ready to ser ve, place 3

Yogurt Berr y Bites on a plate

and enjoy!

Options

Change it up! Tr y Yogurt Berr y Bites with

different berries like blackberries, raspberries or

strawberries. Any mix of several types of berries,

fresh or frozen, works. Plain yogurt or another

flavor might also be tasty!

Together we can prevent diabetes! - www.eagleadventure.com

Material funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Cultural Preservation Department

The Cultural Preservation Department has continued to carry out essential day to day operations to ensure the department continues to function properly. Currently, all staff members are

available either full time or part time in the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gift Shop

We are happy to announce the gift shop is now open to all customers for in-store shopping!

Individuals wanting to shop need to make an appointment with Mrs. Merry Rodriguez, the

Gift Shop Manager. However, to ensure the safety and protect the health of all, the Gift Shop

has implemented the following 5 safety protocols that we ask visitors to follow:

ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS

Social Service is accepting TEA Application on a daily basis and can be found

on the AST website under service-social/service/tea. Then send by email: awilson@astribe.com or NEdwards@astribe.com , fax: (405) 273-7938 or mail:

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee OK 74801.

All are required to cover their mouth and nose with PPE (masks) when shopping in the

Gift Shop.

Occupancy Control – for your safety and the safety of our employees, we are limiting the

number of customers in the gift shop.

a. Only 2 customers will be allowed in at a time

Avoid close contact (Social Distance)

a. Please keep 6 feet between you and other customers

Use hand sanitizer as often as possible

Sorry…NO public restroom is available. Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.

We have an assortment of new merchandise

such as the items featured in the picture to

the left. We also have new shipments from

Pendleton, Nu Trendz and other logo bearing

items en route to the gift shop.

In addition to the new products, we still have

a few Pendleton and Minnetonka items on

sale. So, if you have any questions, please call

Mrs. Rodriguez. She can be reached at (405)

275-4030 ext. 6310.

Library

Currently, the Library is still closed. However, the Ms. Casey Wilson, the Librarian, and I are

looking into ways for patrons to view the library collections online. The Library plans to become a part of the OK Virtual Library Digital Consortium which utilizes OverDrive to get our

collections online. This system will give our patrons access to a large collection of titles as well

as access to exclusive titles unique to the tribe. It will allow us to expand our reach and engage

more patrons.

On May 3rd, Ms. Wilson presented the program Read for Adventure to the youth at Building Blocks II. All youth received a

voucher, for up to 4 people, redeemable for free admission to

the OKC Zoo. We are excited to announce that we have offered

this experience to a total of 48 families so far and will continue to offer this program until we are out of tickets. However,

as the Library is not open to the public or to tribal members

at this time, we will be posting further instructions online. So,

please be on the lookout. Zoo admission vouchers are redeemable through June 30, 2021. To learn more about the program

and for a list of participating libraries, visit www.okczoo.org/

readforadventure.

THPO

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

steadily been receiving Section 106 projects from various Federal Agencies. Over the past

month, the THPO Department has received 61 new Section 106 projects for review. In conjunction with receiving projects, 34 projects have been consulted on. The THPO Department

has also taken part in numerous teleconference calls.

FCC/TCNS

In lieu of the shutdowns from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the incoming

workflow of new and modified telecommunications projects has been steady for the TCNS

program. The THPO Specialist, Ms. Ashley Brokeshoulder, has been busy reviewing, researching and given recommendations to the telecommunications industry. Over the past month,

she has received 107 new telecommunications facility projects for review. In conjunction with

receiving projects, she has reviewed, researched and gave recommendation for the clearance of

92 telecommunications projects.

Social Service is now accepting LIHEAP Application for your electric and

gas this application can be found on the AST website under service-social/

service/LIHEAP. To be eligible for the LIHEAP program you will need to

live in the Cleveland and Pottawatomie Counties and be an enrolled member

of any tribe. Please send all applications by email: awilson@astribe.com or

NEedwards@astribe.com, fax: (405) 273-7938 or mail: 2025 S. Gordon Cooper

Drive, Shawnee OK 74801.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Cultural Preservation Department, in conjunction with the gift shop re-opening, will be

holding a Christmas in July Giveaway. For every $20 spent in the gift shop between June 1st

and July 31st, your name will be added to the wheel for a chance to win 4 different prizes. Be

on the lookout for a flyer for the event on the website and tribal Facebook page.

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

as we continue to make changes to our programs to better serve the Tribal community. My

door is always open so please feel free to contact me, Carol Butler, at 405-275-4030 ext. 6245

or cbutler@astribe.com.

Ask about “AST Preferred Checking” and our debit

card that honors the Absentee Shawnee Tribe!

You can either be an Absentee Shawnee Tribe Member or an Employee of the

Tribe or one of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s businesses. Account features

include:

 Free Value Checks

 .25% rate reduction with auto debit on consumer loan rates

 Interest bearing account

 $25.00 minimum to open the account

 No minimum to earn interest

 No monthly maintenance fee

 Free direct deposit option

 Free ATM/Debit Card

 Free Online Banking & Bill Pay

 Free Online Electronic Banking Statement

 Free check images with statement

 Free 1 year rental of a 3x5 safe deposit box or 6 months free rental of a 5x10 safe

deposit box (based on availability)

 Free Notary Service

 FDIC Insured

Contact bank staff for more information

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

114 E. Main St., Calumet, OK 73014, PH (405) 893-2240

Member

FDIC

Other Social Service Applications that are on line are as follows: General Assistance, Burial Assistance (AST tribal members only), School Clothing Allowance Program (AST tribal members only)

Please make all copies of your documents and attach to all applications. IF you

have any questions, please give Social Service a call at (405) 878-4723 or (405)

488-5162-Social Service cell phone.

Thank you!

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JUNE

BIRTHDAYS

Aguirre Perez Jr., Jose Ricardo

Anderson, Mia Imani

Anderson, Micah RaShawn

Arms, Eva Nikkole

Armstrong, Bobby Joe

Atabaigi, Viktor Arman

Atchico, Kevin Todd

Atwood, Dalana Ann

Barnard, Laython Gauge

Bates, Edwin Gale

Bates, Horace Ray

Beach, Madison Sue

Bear, Wally Eugene

Bell, Patsy Marie

Bell, Sarah Elisabeth

Bender, Leah Daphne Ann

Bigpond, Michael Ray

Bittle, Gavin Jacob

Blackburn, Brittney Renee

Blackburn, Nicole Ann

Blanchard, Catrina Jay

Blanchard, Frances May

Blanchard, Joshua Darand

Blanchard, Mark Leeroy

Blanchard, Ryan Lee

Blanchard, Trinity Morgan

Bluewater, Marty

Boston Jr., Carl Kent

Bowman, Lourie Ann

Bradley, Megan Nicholle

Brady, Amber Dawn

Brady, Payton Lee

Breeding, Landry Parker

Breeding, Oakley Avalon

Brewer, Zelda Sue

Brokeshoulder, Gerald C.

Brown, David Anthony

Brown, Jearldean Louise

Brown, Shedrick Tremain

Brummett, Everett James

Bryant, Christopher Michael

Bui, Robert Dao

Bullard, Carolyn Sue

Bulock, Dolores Lynn

Burgess, Anthony Wayne

Burris, Joyce Ann

Byers, Samuel Ezra

Carpenter, Kortlynn Marie

Catcher, Emma Kay

Charley Jr., Eugene R

Charley, Shawna Tracy

Ciulla, Casimer James

Clark, Christian Eugene

Clark, Mary Esther

Clem, Sherry Michelle

Cobell, Miranda Pauline

Cochrane, Arthur Kent

Coddington, Kevin Dwayne

Coddington, Michael William

Coddington, Nicole Chenoa

Coffee, Bradlee Roy

Conklin, Moira Colleen

Corley, Karyn Louise

Corona, Alyce Karen

Cox, Elizabeth Diane

Creek, Allison Jaine

Creek, Lilly Dean

Creek, Mistie Leann

Creek, Shelia Maria

Crossley, Caroline Dianne

Cruz, Owen Patrick

Cruz-Larney, Leonardo

Dankenbring, Christina Renee

Davis, Gary Brent

Davis, Jeremy Ray

Deer, Brayden Nathaniel

Deer, Channa Racyne

Deere, Dakota Gordon Lee

Delodge Jr., Dwight Lee

DeLodge, Devin Donte Jaylon

Dennison, Lindsey Nicole

Dibler, Jimmy Floyd

Dietrich, Skylar Star

Dodds, Audrey

Douglass, Catalyna Jade

Dunford, Dustin Everett

Durmon, Raven Reese

Eason, Gemini E`lane

Edgmon, Andrew Shawn

Edwards, Christopher John

Ekk, Joyce Lynn Gant

Ellis Jr., Paul Samuel

Ellis, Craig Joseph

Ellis, Kinsley Harper

Ellis, Steven Duane

Felton, Beverly Ann

Fixico, Kyeanna Rochelle

Foreman, Jamie Marie

Foreman, Lisa Ann

Frazier, Lisa Deanne

Fritsch, Cheryl D.

Gant, Phillip Monroe

Garfield, Doreecesha La Shawn

Gibson, Alexis Riley

Gibson, Bryan Scott

Gibson, Kyle Wayne

Gibson, Whitlee Danell Nacole

Gonzalez, Josefa Yolanda

Gonzalez, Kacey Lynn

Grant, Willow Ann-Tremel

Grass, Carmynn Layne

Grass, Gregory Ryan

Grass, Skylur Dain

Groves, Caley Nicole

Guthrie, William Thomas

Hanson, Daylen Joseph

Harjo II, Zackery Colin Dell

Harjo, Samantha MacHel

Harjoe, Theodore Mose

Harris, Rebecca Rose Lillie

Haumpy, Tyuana Senoria

Herrera, Arlene June

Herrera, Jose Alfredo

Herrera, Keziah Corin

Hibdon, Kylee Brooke

Hicks, Lenny Wayne

Hill, Christy Lynn

Hill, Ryan Warren

Holt, Aeriel Christine

Hood, Leah

Horsechief, Rebecca Delia

Houchin, Cynthia Diane

Howe, Flora Jean

Huerta Trevino Jr., Aaron

Huerta-Carrillo, Luke Patrick

Hyde, Ashley Wendell

Ibarra Jr., Luis Ricardo

Irvin, Darlene Gosney

Jackson, Tenain A-Tye

Jackson, Tyson Joel Sweeney

Jacobs, Lowana Gale

Jetto, Aerial Moon

Johnson, Bryan Austin

Johnson, Dane Echogee

Johnson, Hilo Tsotigh

Johnson, John Raymond

Johnson, Joseph Tarron

Johnson, Megan Lucille

Johnson, Nahtanha Kai

Johnson, Tillman Aaron

Johnson, Travis Eric

Kastl, James Edward

Kauley, Hollis Lucille

Kelough, LaChrista Kay

Kickapoo, Brandy Jo

Kilmer Jr., Gregory Keith

Kilmer, Brandon Keith

Kilmer, Michael Houston

Kinley, Taylor Jordan

Kmatz, Zachary Robert

Koontz, Susan Kay

Kowitz, Shelly Anne

Kreis, Brandie Rae

Kupczynski, Mary Lee

Lalehparvaran, Persia Jade

LaPlant, Bailey Paige

LaPlant, Cameron Scott

Larney, Harriet Lee

Larney, Megan June

Larney, Takota Sun

Latzke, Kimberly Nicole

Lawrence, Dylan Zachariah Vaughn Hendrix

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

Longman, Andrea Kay

Lowe, Braylon James

Lowe, Megan Louise

Mack, Justin Wayne

Mack, Kevin Lee

Maddux, David Jacob Tiger

Mahardy, Bradley Gene

Mann, Flora Mae

Mann, Jesse Dale

Mantooth, Marquitta June

Martinac, Susan Renee

Martinez, Jennifer Gail

Masquas, Izaiah Zazueta

Mayfield, Hayden Winona

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

Nice, Isac James

Nicholson, Peggy Mayrie

O’Toole, Lezlie Marie

O’Toole, Ryan Gregory

Olguin, Cynthia Ruth

Ortega, Eileen Marie

Owens, Jaelyn Nevaeh

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

Plunkett, Tobie John

Preciado, Christina Gracella

Presley, Bailey Paige

Proctor, Sonia Danielle

Puckitt, Alyssa Marie

Quarterman, Abel Matthew Tiger

Raisbeck Jr., Christopher Gene

Raisbeck, Christopher Gene

Ramirez, Angel Daniel

Ramirez, Manuela

Ramirez, Tiffany Ann

Ramirez, Virginia

Reading, Gregory Tyler

Respicio, Nicholas Lee

Rides At The Door, Maleah Jane

Riedel, Linda Mae Robinson

Robbins, Ariel Nicole

Robertson, Jimmy

Robertson, Marion James

Rolette, Tyler Austin

Rose, Samaya Maluhia

Russell, Addisyn Skye

Ryder, Holland Thomas

Sanchez, Eder Pavel

Schmidt, Michelle Denise

Schwarz, Fiona Folasade A. E.

Scott, Colton James

Seber, James Eddie

Serena, Nicole Inez Raelynne

Shawnee, Brooklyn Pearl

Shawnee, Lindsay Gael

Shelton, Jamie Cheryl

Shields, Darren

Shrestha, Abhi Chase

Simpson, Lisa Rudine

Simpson, Raechel Rayann

Sipple, Patrick Michael

Skinner, Charitas Susanne

Slayton, Sharon Virginia

June 2021

Sloat, Jerry Ray

Sloat, Shirley Ann

Sloat, Troy Lynn

Smith, Ashley Paige

Smith, Brian Keith

Smith, Chandria Jean

Smith, Christina Sue

Smith, Shad Michael

Snake Floyd, Janet Lynne

Soap-Al Jaser, Margaret Angela

Spoon, Ashley Nicole

Spoon, David Clayton

Spoon, Emalee Roxanne

Spriggs, Donald Ray

Spybuck, Jason Evan

Squire, Donald Ray

Squire, Joseph Lynn

Squire, Leroy Ricky

Stacey, Rosalyn

Starr, Enzo Nathaniel

Steed, Tanner Lane

Steinruck Jr., Harold Eugene

Stephens, Rebecca Pauline

Steves, Gary Wayne

Stewart, Lonita Virginia

Stinger, Jordyn Tyson

Stricklin, Eugene Stanley

Switch, Isaiah Jacob

Switch, Michaela Deanne

Tapia, Gianna Jade

Taylor Martin, Reba Gayle

Tello-Faz, Maribella Elizabeth

Temple, Ginger Lee

Thorpe, Tyrone Guthrie

Tiger, Kwinten Danyl

Tiger, Marisela Rose

Tiger, Nancy Rae

Tiger, Riley Eugene

Tiger-Onzahwah, Preston Zachary

Tillery, Lacey Rochelle

Tilley, Nolan Grant

Tolbert, Janis Lavonne

Turney, Stephen

Uchida, Bryson Harvey

Wahpepah, Brady Maverik

Wahpepah, Pauline White

Warrior, Andrew Keith

Warrior, Luana Christie

Warrior, Lydia Rose

Warrior, Samuel Ryne

Washington, Karen Rose

Washington, Matthew George

Washington, Tatum Stoney

Watkins, Fawn Lil`grass

Watkins, Freddie Lee

Watkins, Jalyne Alexis

Watson Jr., Gregory Doyle

Watson, Katie Jean

Weatherley, Wayne Stephan

Webb, Carter Ellis

Webb, Raven James

Wenholm, Lacey Alexandra

West, Emma Madeline

White, Xander Ralph

Whitethunder, Daelan Takye

Whitney-Coon, Davin Zane

Whitten, David Jaylen Jaice Thomas

Whorton, Nancy Ann

Wietelman, Ebaney Bionca Lynn

Wilkerson, Susan Elaine

Williams, Braylie Audra

Williams, Brianna Shae

Williams, Ethan Beau

Williams, James Robert

Williams, Kaenon Cole

Williams, Kimberly Marie

Williams, Kyree SaVaughn

Wilson, Adilynn Magnolia

Wilson, Hannah Mae

Wilson, Kaden Joseph

Wilson, Marvin Edward

Wilson, Michele Renee

Wilson, Shi Ann Delrae

Wilson, Wesley Sheldon

Winrow Jr., Rodrick Donnell

Winter-Engrav, Katherine Dorene

Witt, Jacob Matthew

Wolfe, Richard Ray

Wright, Shane Allen

Yargee, Katcv Jesse

Yeahpau, Eden Dione

June 2021

www.astribe.com

Happy Birthday

Catalyna Douglass!

You truly are a Blessing from our

Lord and I could not imagine our

life without you. Have a beautiful day and may God continue to

bless you with many more. We

love you!

Love forever Toby and Momma

Mom,

Happy Birthday to you in Heaven!

We miss you so very much, but

you alreday know that.

Always Our Love,

Sherrie & BJ

Granny,

Wishing you a Beautiful Birthday

high in the sky!! We miss you

alot!!

Love Your “Babies”,

Joplin, Jiliyan, Justin

June 9, 1943 - January 8, 2021

Joplin,

Happy 13th Belated Birthday!! You’re

so very much loved and hope your day

was special!!

Love,

Mom

Joplin,

Happy Birthday little brother!! You

totally complete our family!!

Love,

Jiliyan & Justin

Joplin,

Happy Belated 13th Birthday!! Auntie

loves you!!

Love,

Aunt B, C & D

Mom,

Hope you 5-0 was a most beautiful

day!! We love you so very much!!

Happy Belated Birthday!!

Love,

Joplin, Jiliyan & Justin

Justin,

Happy Belated 34th Birthday!! Hope it

was a great one !!

I Love You,

Mom

Justin,

Happy Belated 34th Birthday!! So glad

you’re my nephew!!

Love,

Aunt B

Justin,

Brother we wish you a Happy Belated

Birthday!!

Love Jiliyan & Joplin

Happy Birthday to my only brother,

Greg Watson Jr

May God bless you with many

more and have a wonderful blessed

birthday.

Love You Always,

Your Sister Trina

Sherrie,

Happy Belated 50th Birthday!! Very

special sister you are to me! I love

you very much!

Love,

B Creep

Absentee Shawnee Tribe's Domestic Violence Department

We help with:

Our mission is to:

Domestic Violence

Eliminate violence in

Sexual Assault

Native Country and to

Dating Violence

strengthen

Stalking

Native families to end the

Sex Trafficking

cycle of violence.

Our services are confidential and include:

Happy Birthday to our GREAT Uncle

Greg Watson, Jr

We love you,

Aiyden and Naomii

Joshua and Jacob Foreman placed 2nd in the Pepsi

Bowling Tournament on April 25th, 2021. The

tournament was held at Shawnee Bowl in Shawnee,

Oklahoma. Josh (age 11) will receive at least $100 in

scholarship for the under 12 division. Jacob (age 8)

will receive at least $100 in scholarship as well for the

under 10 division. Josh and Jacob will be representing

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe in the Bowler of the

Year Tournament on May 22nd, at Sooner Bowl in

Norman.

Safety Planning

Emergency Assistance

Court Advocacy

Shelter Placement Assistance

Referrals

Must be intimate partner

related violence and the

victim must be fleeing the

home/situation

Who we serve:

Where we serve:

Natives and non-Natives

LGBTQ2S+

Any Religion

Any income level

EVERYONE

Because we are federally funded

we get to serve all populations

within our *service area, which

includes Cleveland, Oklahoma and

Pottawatomie counties.

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

you.

Office Line 405.273.2888

Fax 405.273.1192

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

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

@ASTRisingWarrior

For emergencies call 911 or AST PD @ 405.275.3200

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

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

FY-2020

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