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Volume 29, No. 10 “Among the Shawnee”

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

OU Hosts Native Nations Leaders at

Historic Reception - September 17, 2018 2-5 EC Reports

L to R: Principal Chief Greg Chilcoat, Seminol Nation of Oklahoma; Chairman Matthew Komalty, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; Principal Chief Bill John Baker, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma; Chief Ron Sparkman, Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; Chairman David

Pacheco, Jr., Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma; Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; Governor

Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation; Principal Chief James Floyd, Muscogee (Creek) Nation; Chairperson Tamara Francis, Caddo

Nation of Oklahoma; James L. Gallogly, President of the University of Oklahoma; Chairman William Nelson,Comanche Nation of

Oklahoma; Chief Craig Harper, Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma; Chairman John Shotton, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians.

It was a historic gathering at the

University of Oklahoma, when

OU President James L. Gallogly

invited the leaders of the thirty-nine Native Nations in Oklahoma to a reception in honor of

those nation’s sovereign status

and the institution-to-institution

relationship the university shares

with each.

Surrounded by the flags of all

of Oklahoma’s Native Nations,

the event was held on Tuesday

at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of

Art Sandy Bell Gallery, and was

attended by leaders of 13 Native

Nations, along with university

executives.

Attending tribal leaders included Edwina Butler-Wolfe, governor of the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma;

Tamara Francies, chairperson of

the Caddo Nation; Bill John Bak-

er, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation; Bill Anoatubby, governor of the Chickasaw Nation;

Sara Jane Smallwood, director

of Government Relations, on behalf of Chief Gary Batton of the

Choctaw Nation; William Nelson, chairman of the Comanche

Nation; David Pacheco, chairman of the Kickapoo Nation;

Matthew Komalty, //continued

on page 6.

AST Health Update

Wellness Calendar

Diabetes & Wellness Kitchen

Tribal Police Agreement

Elders’ Corner

Title VI Menu

Birthdays

CCDF

Building Blocks

CCSG

Bullying Prevention

Cultural Preservation

Procurement

Services

Tax Collections

Enrollment

Letter to the Editor

Emergency Management

Kids Zone

Community meeting recordings available at www.astribe.com

The General Council Meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2018 in the Tribal

Complex Multipurpose building: 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee, OK, 74873 at 10:00am.

Executive Committee

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Executive Committee

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

Kenneth Blanchard

John Johnson

Phillip Ellis

Atheda Fletcher

Governor

Lt. Governor

Secretary

Treasurer

Representative

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

Governor’s Report

By AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe

405 275-4030, Ext: 6308

405 481-0397 Cell Number (tribal)

Hello Tribal People.

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying this fine weather we have been having. I

would like to mention the General Council Meeting has been set for October 27, 2018

at 10:00 a.m. in the Multi- Purpose Building on the Absentee Shawnee Complex. The

AST Health Clinic will be giving flu shots at General Council. We need to be thinking

about the upcoming flu season. It will be here before we know it and I hope everyone will

consider the flu immunization.

I have attended several meetings over the past month and want to share with you some

of the decisions being made that will affect our tribe.

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Reorganization:

President Trump signed an Executive Order 13781 on March 1, 2017 for Federal

agencies to examine ways it could reorganize to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and

accountability. The Secretary of the Department of Interior (DOI) recently announced

his vision to establish 13 unified regional office boundaries across all the Department of

Interiors Bureaus that includes Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).

The Department of Interior is taking careful consideration on how the BIA regions

and functions may be included in this reorganization. There has been many Consultation

Sessions across Indian Country. A listening session was conducted in Tulsa, Oklahoma

on June 27, 2017 in which I was present, and spoke of the reorganization and how it was

going to affect the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and all the Tribes in Oklahoma.

The most recent meeting in Oklahoma was held on August 7, 2018 at the Embassy

Suites in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tribal Leaders across Oklahoma spoke up, opposing this reorganization and how it will not be a good move for the tribes.

The current status on the Department of Interior:

There is no written Reorganization Plan yet. But it is coming down the pipeline soon;

draft maps have been developed by DOI of unified regions. With this draft map, it puts

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe in the Arkansas - Rio Grande - Texas Gulf Region 7. This

Reorganization Plan should be on every tribe in Oklahoma’s radar. Tribes should unify

and take part in the consultations and write comments to the DOI.

The Department of Interior is proposing to bring all bureaus together under 13 regions.

As it stands today there are 9 bureaus in 61 regions.

On September 7, 2018 there was a follow up to the August 7th BIA Reorganization

meeting. Tribal Leaders from Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribe, Apache Tribe, Pawnee Nation of

Oklahoma, Comanche Tribe, Wichita & Affiliated Tribes of Oklahoma, Delaware Nation

of Oklahoma, Kaw Nation and Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. During

this meeting we had a lengthy discussion on the Reorganization Plan. We drafted and

finalized an opposition letter to the Department of the Interior Reorganization. A list of

concerns that we brought up, were sent with a letter are listed:

• Tribal Sovereignty is always our highest concern

• The reorganization is not for the benefit of Indian People/Country

• Concerns that jobs at the Southern Plains Regional Office will be lost,

approximately 125 jobs

• Concerns that jobs at the Riverside Indian School will be lost, approximately

80 jobs

• No indication as to how it would affect our Indian Child Welfare Programs and

the children being served

• How would trust services be affected?

• Concerns of how Trust and Fee Land issues would be addressed

• Unsure of how the Fire Programs will be affected

• Unsure how our court systems would be affected

- CFR Court

- Probates

• Unsure of how information technology will be impacted at the local level

- TAAMS

- FBMS

These are just a few of the concerns the Tribal Leaders listed at the September 7, 2018

meeting.

A letter and the list of concerns was completed and sent to the Department of the

Interior Reorganization.

I would like to thank President Terri Parton, of the Wichita & Affiliated Tribes of

Oklahoma for spearheading this meeting. We had over half of the Tribes in the Southern

Plains Region to sign the letter of opposition to their plan.

Sovereign Community Charter School

On August 23rd, 2018 the State Board of Education met for their monthly meeting.

During the Public Comment Session there were about a dozen supporters for the passage

of a Federal Charter School. The Sovereign Community School was an agenda item for

October 2018

Executive Committee

the State Board to pass or not to pass. I was asked to speak in support of the Sovereign

Community School. The School stands to become the first of its kind in Oklahoma. As

proposed, the school would support 525 students, who could come from any of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations as well as other ethnicities. The academic program would include

engagement in Native American culture, language and tradition, not specific to any tribe.

The Daily Oklahoman Newspaper mentioned a statement that I made in my speech.

“Sovereign Community School can be a statewide example of how to incorporate a child’s

culture into the curriculum”. I am happy to write that by the end of the State Board of

Education a vote was conducted with the results of voting in favor or not being in favor.

The school was passed by a vote of 5 -2, with Superintendent Joy Hoffmeister and Board

Member Cathryn Franks to vote against the Sovereign Community School.

Governor August and September Meetings

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9:00 am. 35th Annual National Tribal Health Conference at the Cox Center, OKC

19th

9:00 am. Charter School Meeting

10:00 am. Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Expressions

For those families who lost a loved one this month, I offer my sincere condolences to

you and your family on your lose.

Conclusion:

I appreciate tribal members that have come by my office or called with their concerns.

My door is open unless I am in a meeting or attending a meeting elsewhere.

Help me make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the Future (BFF)

United and together!

August

21st

9:30 am. Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (USDA) at the

CPN Grand Casino

2:00 pm. United States Attorney Western District Meeting (ATOKA)

23rd

9:30 am. State Board of Education, OKC

24th

11:00 am. Employee Committee Meeting, AST Campus

3:00 pm. The University of Oklahoma Acting Tribal Liaison Officer Meeting

25th

10:00 am. Saturday started the process of License for Medical Marijuana

1:00 pm. Invite from Principle Chief Kay Rhoads to be present at the Sac and

Fox Council Meeting on behalf of the CTSA Head Start Program

27th

9:00 am. CTSA Board Meeting held in the Governor Conference Room

1:00 pm. CTSA Board and Staff Meeting held in the Governor Conference Room

with D.C. Representative of Head Start Program

28th

9:00 am. BIA Meeting with Ken Reinfield, D.C. Office in the Governor Conference Room

3:00 pm. finished the process of License for Medical Marijuana

29th

11:30 am. Oklahoma Council on Economic Education Luncheon held at the

Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, OKC

1:00 pm. CTSA Executive Director, Board Member, DC Representative Meeting

30th

4:00 pm – 6:00 PM. Oscar Rose College Forum Moderators for Oklahoma

Candidates Forum on Indian Education

31st

Absentee Shawnee Day Complex Closed

September

4th

9:00 am. Executive Committee Meeting (weekly meeting)

7th

9:30 am. BIA Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

10th

8:30 am. Laser Fiche Meeting, in Governor Office

9:00 am. Executive Committee Meeting (weekly meeting)

6:00 pm. United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Board Member

Meeting Stroud, Oklahoma

11th

11:30 am. Lunch Meeting in Norman

2:00 pm. Native Nations Reception for Tribal Leaders, President James L. Gallogly

6:00 pm. Absentee Shawnee Language Class Multi-Purpose Building, Shawnee, OK

14th

11:00 am. Employee Committee Meeting

17th

9:00 am. Monthly Directors Meeting. Present: Building Blocks III, Media, Education,

CCDF/ASP, Building Blocks II, Court, Social Services, Absentee Shawnee Housing,

Gaming Commission, Thunderbird Casino, Domestic Violence, Health, Police,

Maintenance, Tax Commission.Executive Committee Present: Lt. Governor Blanchard,

Secretary Johnson, Treasurer Ellis, Governor Butler-Wolfe.

Not Present: Finance, Procurement, Reality, Title VI, OEH, MIS, ICW, Human Resource,

Cultural Preservation, Enrollment. Executive Committee Absent: Representative Fletcher

(Cultural Summit Meeting)

17th

2:30 pm. State Capital Meeting with Governor Fallin (photo)

L to R Back Row: Governor Reggie Wassana, Cheyenne & Arapaho, Chairman Bobby Komardley, Apache Tribe, President Bruce Pratt, Pawnee Nation, Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Governor Absentee Shawnee Tribe, Cruz Maldonado, Kaw Nation, Chairman William Nelson, Comanche Nation,

Front Row sitting in chairs; President Terri Parton, Wichita & Affiliated Tribes of Oklahoma, President Deborah Dotson, Delaware Nation of Oklahoma.

Executive Committee

A Financial Look Into our Health Program

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By Phillip Ellis

AST Treasurer

As one of the shareholder’s representatives for our AST Health System, I

have been working closely with the AST Health Board and the management

team. Upon hearing the high praise from their last annual audit, I looked

back 5 years to review the progress of our health program. The AST Health

System has seen consistent year over year growth in revenues with a 56%

growth of 3rd party collections from 2013 - 2017. As of Aug. of 2018, our

health program is on track to outperform our 3rd party revenue collections

yet again. With increased revenues come many opportunities to expand and

generate more services for our tribal members.

Increased Revenues

Year over Year

56% Growth over the past 5 years

Increased Revenues = Increased Services & Access

Under the management leadership of Mark Rogers and with the AST

board member guidance of Sandra Vaughn and Melpherd Switch, our AST

health system has shown great resilience in a tumultuous industry. Over the

last 5 years, the AST health organization has thrived in revenue growth and

has remained a stable, financially healthy organization. It is essential that

our programs and entities that provide stable services and display financial

growth be protected and nurtured.

The financial stability and growth in our health program has produced

multiple benefits to our tribe and to our membership including, but not limited to:

➢

Increased medical services / enhanced health programs for our tribal

members and Native American community

➢

Increased access for tribal members: addition of Plus Care &

Extended Care for after hours and weekend healthcare needs

➢

Increased and stabilized medical providers, displaying the strongest

tenure in AST health program history

➢

Increased contract support services for AST tribal members with al

most 100% approval rate of medical necessary care; a rarity in tribal

health

➢

Increased patient satisfaction from 74% to 98% with a positive year

over year trend; Inclusive of a decreasing monthly average

complaint

➢

Intentional growth in AST tribal member employment; increasing

from 10% to 27% of health program workforce. AST members are

also prominent in medical providers and leadership positions.

➢

Health intern program – Investment in the future for AST tribal

members. Over the last 2 years, Mr. Rogers has provided over 12

tribal members an internship for multiple health professions.

➢

Recently developed and acted on an accelerated plan to pay off the

LSWN joint venture early.

October 2018

Representative’s Report

Executive Committee

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By Atheda W. Fletcher

AST Representative

Greetings Tribal Members!

The time is flying by and it seems that there are

not enough hours in the day to accomplish all that I

have in front of me. I have been diligently working

each day with the three (3) programs that are my responsibility, and I readily see the effort and commit- Upon completion of our NAGPRA consultation, we

ment staff members bring to work each and every were invited to visit Master Potter, Richard Zane’s

EPRESENTATIVE’s report

day. I am so lucky to have staff members who un- home and work shop. Cultural Preservation will

derstand that teamwork is a necessary component for be inviting Mr. Zane to Shawnee to give a pottery

etings Tribal Members!

success and they bring it each and every day! They class and provide historical information regarding

time is flying by and it seems that there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish all that I

the Shawnees and their pottery. As soon as we have

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and the various activities developed for tribal mem- announcement of the class. We will host this event

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Cultural Preservation

Suhaila Nease

Kimberlee Billie

Ashley Brokeshoulder

Devon Frazier

Merry Rodriquez

Kyra Underwood

Human Resources

Elizabeth Snow

Casey Adams

Hailey Scroggins

Youth Camp

Ken Jones

The following information provides information

on the activities and/or events that I participated in

since my last report.

ve attended several meetings since my last report, but will only highlight the ones that I believe hold

I have attended several meetings since my last

most importance.

report, but will only highlight the ones that I believe

ive American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Consultation, Wyandotte, OK

holdShawnee

the most

importance.

Eastern

tribe hosted

the NAGPRA consultation event conducted by representatives of the

cinnati Museum, Bob Genheimer, Tyler Swinney and Matthew Manninen. To summarize this act,

National Association of Tribal Historical PreserGPRA was enacted in 1990 to address the rights of Indian tribes to Native American cultural items,

vation Officers (NATHPO) Conference, SuquaNative

American

Graves

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vide their tribe’s position on the various issues involved with NAGPRA. The topics discussed involved

Tribe

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museum’s processes, status of sites, complications encountered, documentation and collection. It is

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10. The theme of the conference was “Tribal Conevent

by representatives

our cultural resources that are critical to the vitality of our traditions.

of the Cincinnati Museum, Bob Genheimer, Tyler sultation in Indian Country” which focused on fedSwinney and Matthew Manninen. To summarize eral agencies’ efforts to engage Indian tribes. There

this act, NAGPRA was enacted in 1990 to address were “60 federally recognized tribes” in attendance.

the rights of Indian tribes to Native American cul- Our first day, Suhaila Nease and I participated in a

tural items, including human remains, funerary ob- field trip of the Suquamish Port Madison Reservajects, and sacred objects. There were five (5) fed- tion that provided historical overview of the tribe.

erally recognized tribes that the Cincinnati Museum Interesting fact, the City of Seattle is named after

staff consulted with during their travels to Oklaho- their1 famous leader, Chief Seattle. The next four

ma—Shawnees, Delaware, Kaw, Ponca, and Osage. days was filled with back-to-back meetings covering

Representatives from each tribe attended this con- tribal historic preservation priorities, updates from

sultation to provide their tribe’s position on the var- various agencies and too many other categories to

ious issues involved with NAGPRA. The topics mention due to limited space. This was an informadiscussed involved the museum’s processes, status tive and awakening to all the initiatives that are in

of sites, complications encountered, documentation front of our leaders and tribal members as they work

and collection. It is Cultural Preservation’s mission with federal agencies.

To wrap up the event, a Cultural Night was hosted

to ensure that the Absentee Shawnee tribe has input

the Suquamish tribe where a dinner of traditional

into the protection of our cultural resources that are

foods was prepared by Suquamish community memcritical to the vitality of our traditions.

following information provides information on the activities and/or events that I participated in

ce my last report.

Human Resources: I am currently working on

benefit plans with the Human Resources Department

in preparation for 2019 open enrollment. The HR

Department is finalizing work on the 401K audit and

assisting the health programs in an audit. In combination of managing day-to-day issues, the HR Department staff is working on projects to enhance the

HR function. During the month of August HR processed 86 applications, had 21 vacant positions and

filled 12 positions.

Youth Camp: Work on the youth camp is static due to various administrative processes that must

be completed before any new work can start. We

will have a more comprehensive update on the youth

camp for General Council in October.

Quote: The best preparation for tomorrow is doing

your best today!

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chairman of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma; James Floyd, principal chief

of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation; John Shotton, chairman of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians; Ron Sparkman, chief of the Shawnee Tribe; Craig

Harper, chief of the Peoria Tribe of Indians; and Greg Chilcoat, principal

chief of the Seminole Nation.

University officials in attendance included John Schumann, president of

OU-Tulsa; Jason Sanders, senior vice president and provost of OU Health

Sciences Center; Kyle Harper, senior vice president and provost of OU’s

Norman campus, along with many vice presidents and deans.

Following an opening prayer in Cherokee by Christine Armer, a Native

American Studies faculty member, and a flag song presented by members

of Sigma Nu Alpha Gamma, Amanda Cobb-Greetham, chair of the Department of Native American Studies in the OU College of Arts and Sciences

and director of the Native Nations Center, said the historic event stemmed

from the University’s growing efforts “to deepen and grow our relationship

with Oklahoma’s Native sovereigns.” Cobb-Greetham highlighted the work

of the recently launched Native Nations Center as part of these efforts, and

she then introduced other OU executives and student leadership, including

Acting Tribal Liaison Johnny Poolaw, Director of American Indian Student

Recruitment Jarrod Tahsequah, Director of American Indian Student Life

Breanna Faris, and President of the American Indian Student Association

Katee Colbert, each of whom welcomed the visiting officials and shared

their roles and work as part of the OU community.

Gallogly welcomed the guests to the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. He

began by sharing the story of his life, moving from Canada to Alaska and

across the United States before completing his degree at OU College of

Law.

He shared the familiar story of David Ross Boyd, who, it is said, arrived

on a barren plain and exclaimed, “What possibilities!” Only, according to

Gallogy, it wasn’t a barren prairie. It was peopled with Native citizens. He

stated that he thought David Ross Boyd missed something. He could have

looked a little closer and welcomed the people brought to this place to the

family.

“Today, we’re taking the opportunity to say hello to so many Nations

that have been our neighbors for so many years and embracing all of these

wonderful flags and all of these dignitaries in this room. Today, we reach out

to all of these neighbors.

“This is a historic event today. Our goal today is incredibly simple: turn

a page, get a fresh start, be a good neighbor, break bread with some old

friends and some new friends and be welcoming.”

Following his remarks, Mr. and Miss Indian OU and other student leaders

presented the visiting officials with commemorative gifts made for the leaders, crafted from wood collected from the university’s grounds and sculpted

by the OU College of Architecture. Following a final honor song, Gallogly

and the attending officials gathered for group photos. After the event, tribal

leaders were invited to an OU Native Nations Center open house to meet

with OU faculty, staff and students who shared information about OU’s Native American programs and services.

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, an

annual reminder for the nation to practice the daily

habits that promote healthy teeth and gums.

Little Axe Health Clinic Dental Department

would like to remind everyone to practice daily

habits that promote healthy teeth and gums.

October 2018

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Contact the Domestic Violence

Department for information

405-273-2888

Health

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ASTHS October Monthly Update

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

AST Health Systems Executive Director

The health system will be sponsoring annual Breast Cancer Awareness events at both

the Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinics, complete with refreshments, and lots

of breast cancer awareness information. The 5th Annual Zombie Run will be held this

month, with more people than ever anticipated to participate in an evening of family

friendly activities including music, health education, wellness activities, and good ole’

fashion Halloween fun with our Trunk or Treat! We hope to see you there! As the flu

season rapidly approaches, it is imperative you get your flu shot. Several flu shots will

be given out at the free flu shot clinic provided at the General Council meeting in October, and we will also be providing the flu shot at all of our clinics with nurse visits. Tests

for the flu are indicating it has arrived early again beginning in September, so please

ensure you and your family are protected. The health system encourages everyone in the

community to stay healthy this year by utilizing good personal hygiene, especially with

good hand sanitation procedures.

We are excited at the continued success of the MyDNA effort! Special thanks to the

parents and elders for making this a great program in spreading positive prevention mesASTHS

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Award:

John

his outstanding

of hope and sobriety Thank

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each

other,

taking

care

ofSoap,

ourCounselor,

internalforand

externalmessage

customers/patients.

you all

community and within Indian Country, we appreciate his dedication and efforts! The health employees continue to

forourmaking

an important difference in the lives and health of all of our health system’s

accomplish outstanding feats for our patients and for each other, taking care of our internal and external

patients!

customers/patients. Thank you all for making an important difference in the lives and health of all of our health

system’s patients!

September 2018 Employees of the Month:

Employee of the Month

Team of the Month

Special Leadership Award

Sharon Littlecreek, PRC LittleAxe Clinic

Youth Prevention Fair Team

John Soap, Counselor, Shawnee

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

Executive Director

October 2018

Congratulations

Abbe!!!!

Health

October 2018

• Lease to Own Homes

• Low Rent Housing

• Over Income AST member Down Payment & Closing

Assistance

• College Housing Assistance

• Home Rehab Program

• Storm Shelter Assistance

Transitional

Housing

October •2018

- Scheduled

Closings

• Over-Income Rental Housing

Locations:

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Family of Faith Christian School

8th Grade Girls Basketball Team

OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!

Date Closed:

Time(s)

Closed:

Wed., Oct 3rd

(1st Wed of Month)

All AST Health facilities CLOSED

NoonINFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES

FOR

-Shawnee Clinic OPENS at 5 PM until 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM).

to 5 PM

-PlusCare Clinic OPENS at 5 PM until 9 PM (last patient at 8:30 PM).

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

Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade

* In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead for possible health system closure or delay:

Basketball Champ

Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477

SHAWNEE,

AST Tribal Member

Abbe Owings, An 8th grad

LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN

♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings

of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016

**Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee

Shawnee

Tribal Health”,

February

13th, 2016,

basketball team On

won

the OCSSA

Abbe

Twitter @ASTHealthWEBSITE:

& on ASTHS website

at www.asthealth.org

WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

Owings and the 8th grade girls

Honoring Our Past

With Promise for

Our Future

LIFE is Beautiful

Living Meth Free

class 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

basketball team took state at the

OCSSA 2A class state championship

Congratulations Abbe!!!!

PROUD MOMMA-‐Dos Owings

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October 2018

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October 2018

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C O N T R A C T H E A LT H S E R V I C E S N E W S

The AST Contract Health Services

Team is here to assist you.

Please follow the CHS guidelines.

Keep a copy on hand

and update your information.

EMERGENCY AND URGENT

CARE SERVICES

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who

resides in the defined catchment area and needs

emergent or urgent care.

1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300,

option 9 for triage.

2. Notify CHS on the next business day or within

72 hours after your ER visit. Notification does not

assure authorization of payment. However, if you

do not notify CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not

be paid.

3. For AST members with no insurance, evidence

must exist that your visit was medically necessary.

Medical priorities have been established for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment.

4. For AST members with insurance, evidence

must exist that a third-party resource has made the

determination such services were “emergency care”

or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include payment from private insurance.

5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills

at the Little Axe Health Center CHS office or the

Shawnee Clinic CHS office.

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES

FOR AST MEMBERS

WITH INSURANCE

CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES

FOR AST MEMBERS

WITHOUT INSURANCE

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

CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who

resides in the defined catchment area and does not

have insurance.

1. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please

visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe

Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular

hours of operation.

1. You must apply for all resources available to you,

such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, auto insurance and

other personal injury or liability coverage. CHS staff

and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you

with the application process for alternate resources.

Failure to exhaust available or potentially available

alternate resources may result in denial of payment.

For new AST tribal members, to become established

for CHS services, please make an appointment to

see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the

Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during

regular hours of operation.

2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment

date for a Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be

sent to the provider.

3. Inform provider/health facility that AST CHS is a

secondary payer/payer of last resort.

4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider,

please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at

the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.

EASY ACCESS

Contract Health Services is conveniently

located in Little Axe Health Center and in

Shawnee Clinic, Building 16.

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Closed on Holidays

All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm.

2. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please

visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe

Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular

hours of operation.

For new AST tribal members, to become established

for CHS services, please make an appointment to

see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the

Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during

regular hours of operation.

3. You must utilize the services provided within AST

health clinics prior to being referred out.

4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to CHS.

Services must be medically approved by an AST

Health provider and/or CMMR Committee.

5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will

be sent to the outside provider.

6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider,

please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at

the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic.

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

BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES

Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT

Little Axe Health Center

REFERRAL MANAGEMENT

Shawnee Clinic

Glendine Blanchard, CHS Coordinator

Darla Gatzman, CH Technician

Chelle Foreman, Medical Claims Examiner

Lena Carol, CH Technician

Kareena Deere, CH Technician/Medical Records

Debi Sloat, CHS Coordinator/RN

Sharon Littlecreek, Patient Care Manager/LPN

Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients

Kelly Armstrong, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN

Jennifer Wells, CH Technician

Melinda Ferrell, PBA, Dental Referrals

Flo Mann, CH Specialist, AST Patients/LPN

Laurie Webber, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN

Carrie Stanley, CH Specialist, Medicaid patients/

Medical Assistant

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER CHS

SHAWNEE CLINIC CHS

405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts)

405.447.0300 (Secondary)

405.878.5850 (Primary)

405.878.4702 (Secondary)

HEALTH SYSTEM

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Chrissy Wiens

Physical Activities Specialist

Buster Bread

Fitness Manager

Brandon Goodman

Fitness Technician

October 2018

The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center provides state of the art fitness equipment to help you reach your fitness

goals. The AST Fitness Center is available to AST Diabetes Program patients, all Native Americans and their household

family members, and the AST employees. Our goal is to provide appropriate and educational fitness training to all AST

diabetes patients while promoting a safe, fun, and positive experience. Take some time to come by and visit the Diabetes and

Wellness Fitness Center today! For more information, please contact Buster Bread or Chrissy Wiens at (405) 364-7298.

McKenna Watson

Fitness Technician

AST Diabetes and Wellness Program

The goal of the diabetes and wellness program is to provide a supportive resource to tribal members who are currently diagnosed

with diabetes, or at risk and seeking information and/or support for diabetes and personal health. The program will offer guidance

on healthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, exercise tips including workout classes with our two certified trainers, and keys

to reducing stress.

The AST Resource Center fitness room hours are:

Monday-Friday

6:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday

9:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday

CLOSED

For more information on the many exciting opportunities available for our tribal community please call our clinic at 405-7017977 or visit our website at www.asthealth.org (Then navigate to our Diabetes and Wellness section under the services section.)

Health

October 2018

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

Zumba Fitness

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Strength Circuit

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Strength Circuit

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Zumba Fitness

6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.

Chrissy Wiens

Little Axe Resource Center

Hula Hoop Fitness Wednesday

12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

Chrissy Wiens

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Resistance Friday

2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

Buster Bread

LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY

Strength Circuit

5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

Aerobic Circuit

5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Buster Bread

Little Axe Resource Center

“Hula Hoop Fitness”- Come join this session to learn how to use

the hula hoop to improve abdominal, hip, lower back, and leg

strength.

“Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at

developing strength through pre-determined training stations.

“Resistance”- Resistance training uses apparatus such as tubing,

weights, and kettlebells to help increase the strength, anaerobic

power, and tone or size of muscles.

“Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing

techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system.

Free Music Lessons

Guitar • Bass • Piano • Drums

Available to all Native Americans w/CDIB#

For details, call Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health • 405-878-4716

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October 2018

From the Diabetes & Wellness Kitchen…

Fall is here, and that can only mean one thing…comfort food season is

upon us! Sadly, comfort food tends to be unhealthy. These dishes are

typically deep-fried, creamy, buttery, high-calorie and high in saturated

fats. As temperatures drop and the holidays approach, these foods tend

to start sounding pretty tasty. Oftentimes, as “comfort foods” increase,

so do our waist lines. However, this does not always have to be the

case!

No foods are “off limits”, but watching portion sizes and frequency of

these comfort foods can help to prevent unnecessary weight gain. Try

using a smaller plate, bowl, or glass; sometimes it helps to limit the

plate to 9 inches or less. By using a smaller plate, portions will look

larger and you will consume less food. Also, limit yourself to only one

plate of food. If you think you are still hungry, wait 20 minutes before

going back for a second helping. To prevent temptation of overeating,

immediately put leftovers away in the fridge or freezer for another day.

By focusing on portion size and eating these foods in moderation, these

comfort foods to be included in our life in a healthy way. This way, you

can make your famous mac and cheese and eat it too!

Also, try creating “lighter” options of your favorite comfort foods.

Making a few healthy swaps can make all the difference in the nutrition value of a meal.

Comfort Food Swaps:

1. Try making sloppy joes or burgers with lean ground turkey, bison or

elk, and serve on a whole wheat bun or lettuce “bun”.

2. Swap non-fat plain yogurt for sour cream or mayonnaise in salads,

sandwiches, or on toppings.

3. When making pasta dishes or mac and cheese, use whole wheat

noodles, opt for lower fat cheese, ricotta, or yogurt. Instead of heavy

cream, use

evaporated skim milk in a cream sauce dish, such as pasta. Finally,

throw in some extra veggies, such as, spinach, onions, bell peppers, or

zucchini!

4. Make a quick and healthy pizza. Top a whole wheat tortilla with low

sodium tomato or marinara sauce, low fat cheese, turkey pepperoni,

and leftover diced veggies (mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions are

always a great option).

5. Revamp your mashed potatoes. Substitute vegetable or chicken

stock for the cream in mashed potatoes. Cut the amount of margarine

or butter in half.

6. Give meatloaf an upgrade, by using oats instead of bread crumbs,

adding diced veggies (like, grated carrots, minced onion and bell peppers), and using lean ground turkey.

7. Swap the classic lasagna noodles for layering thin strips of zucchini

or yellow summer squash.

8. Instead of frying potatoes in lard or grease, roast diced potatoes

(about the size of a quarter), in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20-25

minutes. Season with low sodium seasoning, such as, Mrs. DASH.

9. Substitute spaghetti squash for the noodles in spaghetti. Prepare your

own lower sodium marinara using canned low sodium tomato sauce,

tomato paste, and seasonings.

Recipe: Spaghetti Squash with Marinara

Spaghetti Squash: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds, and then brush both sides with olive oil. Put the

squash, cut-side up, in a baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.

Roast 20 minutes, then uncover and continue roasting until the squash is tender, about 35 more minutes. Use a fork to scrape the spaghetti squash flesh into

strands; transfer to a large bowl. Divide the squash among bowls and top each

with some meatballs, sauce and parmesan cheese if desired.

Recipe: Turkey Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 medium onion

kosher salt

pepper

1/2 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

8 oz. mushrooms

2 clove garlic

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1/4 c. quick-cooking oats

2 tsp. fresh thyme

2 tbsp. grated Parmesan

1 1/4 lb. ground turkey breast or extra-lean ground turkey

2 c. low-sodium marinara sauce

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium

heat. Add the onion, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook,

covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes; stir in the parsley.

Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and their liquid is nearly evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, 2 tablespoons water,

and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir in the oats and thyme. Add the turkey, sprinkle with the Parmesan, and mix to combine.

Fold in the mushroom mixture. Form the mixture into 24 balls and place on a

foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.

Warm the marinara sauce in a large skillet. Toss the meatballs in the sauce to

coat. Serve with a salad, if desired.

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Iowa Fall

Festival

Invitation

By Lavonda Youngman

Iowa tribe of Oklahoma

A special thank you to all those who came to the first ever Behavioral Health Youth

Prevention Fair sponsored by, Native Connection and MSPI Grants. Also, to those who

set up booths to give information to the youth from our communities, and to the

AST Education Department for providing the food.

You are invited to the

exciting two-day Iowa

tribe Annual Fall Festival, featuring a host of

carnival-themed

fun.

The kids can compete

in rounds of laser tag

before experiencing the

adrenaline rush of the

on-site carnival rides. A

variety of carnival food

will keep your group

well-fed, too, especially with an assortment of

over 20 different funnel

cake flavors. The event

will be held at the Iowa

tribe Powwow Grounds

on October 26 and 27,

2018, from 6PM-12AM

on Friday, and 3PM12AM on Saturday.

Groups may skip the

ticket line with prepay ticket purchases

for one-day or two-day

tickets! Admission fee

covers all rides and laser tag.

We look forward to seeing you and your group

at the Fall Festival. For

more information, feel

free to contact lyoungman@iowanation.org

or 405-880-1097.

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Thunderbird

Casino Report

In September the Thunderbird Casino, Norman property had several highlights to mention; VIP events for selected high end slot

guests, offered weekly daily promotions for

seniors, hot seats for slot play, Crimson Cash

which is a football themed game, offered digital slot tournaments and hosted the classic

country artist Mickey Gilley in concert which

was well attended.

Not to be outdone the Thunderbird Casino, Shawnee location, the smaller of the two

properties offered slot tournaments, senior

bingo, four nights of hot seats and Jeep entries, patrons could earn additional entries by

playing with their Player’s Club card. Both

casinos have a weekly promotion for Absentee Shawnee Tribal members, which is $10 in

slot play beginning on Sunday and available

each week. All you need to do is sign up for a

Player’s Club card, show valid ID, show your

AST Tribal Card, and be 18+ years of age to

enter the casino.

As we go to print the Shawnee casino location will give away a 2018 Jeep on September

29th to one lucky winner but that is not the end

of vehicle promotions. A 2018 electric Blue

Ford Mustang is being delivered October 1st

for the next big drawing and anyone playing

at the Shawnee location can earn entries by

playing with their Player’s Club card in the

machine at every visit. The Mustang drawing

will be on November 30th, good luck!

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October 2018

Tribal Police

Enter Agreement with

Cleveland County

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Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police and the Cleveland

County Sheriff’s Office have entered into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement. This agreement Reminder:

allows both the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and

Cleveland County Sherriff’s Office to respond to

• All trust land transactions must come through the Realty Office.

calls without

whether

onother

Statetrust

land land

or Tribal

• delay

Sales and/or

any

transactions must be authorized by the Realty Department and approved by the BIA.

Trust lands.

• Any trust land transactions not involving the Realty Department are invalid.

• worked

Please keep

current

the Office of the Special Trustee for Indians @ 1-888-678-6836. This will allow proper notification

“We’ve

well addresses

with Tribal

Policewith

Chief

made

landowners

new

leases

Brad Gaylord in the past and admired his profes- and other information.

• Please keep addresses current with the Absentee Shawnee Enrollment Department. This allows the Realty Department to crosssionalism,” said

Cleveland County Sheriff Todd

reference landowner addresses with the OST.

Gibson. “This

partnership

will increase effective• lease

visit www.indiantrust.com

whereabouts unknown/Oklahoma/Absentee Shawnee Tribe, to see if you or your relatives are on this

ness in investigating

cases and protecting and servlist.

• Gift

deed transactions

will sometimes

take time to get approved from the BIA.

ing the public,

particularly

when crimes

•

Negotiated

sales

must

the proper Lprocedures

to ensure

the(AST

transaction

considered

for approval.

to R: William

Norman

Attorneyis General)

Cleveland

County Undersheriff Blake Green,

cross both sides of Tribal borders. We appreciate

• A family member of a deceased landowner

must

initiate

the

probate

process.

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe of the Absentee AST Police Chief Brad Gaylord, AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Oklahoma Governor Mary

Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma for reaching out to Fallin, Cleveland County Sheriff Todd Gibson, Chief of Staff Chris Benge.

If anyone has any questions, please contact the Realty Department @ (405) 275-4030.

us.”

This is one more barrier removed that will prePROBATE MISSION STATEMENT

vent criminals, wanted persons, or fugitives from

justice,The

fromprimary

hiding behind

boundarmissionjurisdictional

of the Division

of the Probate is to compile inventories of the Indian Trust Assets and family information, and to

ies. This

agreement

also streamlines

law

coordinate

the timely

distribution

of enforcetrust assets with the Office of Hearings and Appeals, Land Titles and Records Office and the Office of

Trustee.

ment Special

response

where the closest officer, regardless

of which agency he/she works for, can respond and

The Division of Probate gathers information regarding decedent’s family and property and prepares it for adjudication by the Office of

address

criminal activity.

Hearings and Appeals (OHA). AfterDeadline

OHA issues a probate

order

the Division works with is

otherJune

trust offices,

such

as the Office of Special

for

applications

2016

Furthermore,

resources Indians

from both

Trustee for American

anddepartments

the Land Titles and Records Office to distribute assets.

can be shared rather than duplicated (manpower,

For

more information, visit Haskell Indian

In order

for this toetc.)

happen,

the family

of the decedent will need to contact the Absentee Shawnee Real Estate Division (Probate) to start the

specialized

equipment,

creating

efficiency

probate

website at www.haskell.edu.

within

a jointprocess.

response. All of theseNations

cooperative ef- University

Cleveland County Sheriff Todd Gibson and Absentee Shaw- Absentee Shawnee Tribe Governor Edwina Butforts will ensure the highest level of public safety nee Tribal Police Chief Brad Gaylord meeting with AST Tribal ler-Wolfe and Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin

youboth

have

any questions,

please contact

Lea Tsotaddle

at 405-275-4030

Governor

Edwina Butler-Wolfe

and Governor ext.

Mary 6248.

Fallin in

for allShould

residents,

native

and non-native.

Realty Department

NOW Accepting Applications

For

Fall 2016

recognition of the agreement.

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 15th OF THE CURRENT MONTH

UnfortUnately, we can only accept one pictUre per birthday person,

not per birthday wish.

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Elder’s Corner

By AST Elder Council Officers

Greetings,

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1-ATTENTION AST TRIBAL VETERANS! If you are interested in attending

a special event, in your Honor; Monday,

November 12, 2018. Please contact AST

Elder Event Coordinator, Wynona Coon,

either call or text, Cell: 405-481-3506.

2- A position is open on the Elders’ Council for a Treasurer, due to resignation of

current Treasurer. Please call Elders’ Officers for details.

The Elders’ Council has the following

events for the rest of the year:

» Fall Raffle-23 items donated and handmade such as jewelry, gift cards, blanket,

pottery, t-shirts, etc. Deadline date to return tickets is Saturday, 10-20-18. Winners will be displayed on a board at AST

Elders’ Table, General Council Mtg, 1027-18.

» Red Earth Annual Christmas Tree Event,

OKC, Red Earth Museum

» Thanksgiving Dinner w/Veterans, Yellow Rose Theater in OKC

» Planning a one day Trip

» Christmas Baskets for Elders

» Christmas Dinner, 12-15-18

» Christmas Fruit, nuts, and candy sacks

for Elders

If you are fifty (50) and up, we meet every third (3rd) Saturday of the month, and

meetings are alternating locations at Little

Axe Resource Center or Title VI Building in Shawnee. We usually have potluck

lunch every monthly meeting (Unless otherwise posted).

Next meeting is Saturday, 10-20-18, Resource Ctr in Little Axe, November 17,

2018, Title VI Bldg, Shawnee, and December 15, 2018, Resource Center in Little Axe.

Hope to see more AST Elders at the

monthly meetings!

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October 2018

AST ELDER FALL RAFFLE TICKET SALES, 9-20-18

Each ticket sells for a $1.00 each @ 25 tickets =$25.00

MONEY FOR TICKETS DUE: SATURDAY, 10-20-18

DRAWING AT GENERAL COUNCIL, 10-27-18

Fundraiser for upcoming Elder events: Yellow Rose Theatre w/Veterans and

Annual Christmas Activities.

TWENTY-TWO (22) RAFFLE ITEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1-WHITE INDIAN DESIGN FLEECE BLANKET

1-PINK MULTI-COLORED FLOWER SHAWL

2-BLACK T-SHIRTS WITH PINK RIBBON, SIZE MEDIUM

1-$25 Wal Mart GIFT CARD and 2- $30 Cracker Barrel Gift Cards

4-PAIR OF EARRINGS, ASSORTED COLORS

1-ORANGE RIBBON BEADED HEADBAND

1-TURQUOISE ANGEL/FEATHER DESIGN TISSUE BOX HOLDER WITH TISSUE

1-POTTERY TURTLE BUSINESS CARD HOLDER

1-GREEN HANDMADE BEADED NECKLACE WITH COPPER FEATHER

1-BLACK AND CLEAR HANDMADE BEADED NECKLACE WITH SILVER FEATHER

1-TURQUOISE HANDMADE BEADED NECKLACE WITH GOLD FEATHER

1-RED, WHITE, & BLACK HANDMADE BEADED NECKLACE WITH GOLD FEATHER

1-NAVY BLUE, HANDMADE BEADED NECKLACE WITH SILVER FEATHER

1-PINK CLEAR HANDMADE BEADED NECKLACE WITH GOLD FEATHER

1-BLACK AND WHITE BRACELET WITH EARRINGS SET

1-BEADED NECKLACE WITH TURTLE PENDANT

1-BEADED HUMMINGBIRD KEYCHAIR

If you have any questions or need more tickets, call, text, leave phone message for Kathy

Deere, 405-637-8248 or Shirley Adkins, 405-778-9353.

Thank you and SELL, SELL those raffle tickets!

Title VI Menu

October 2018

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Baked Chicken

Stuffing

Black-eyed Peas

Prunes

Hot Dog

Pork n Beans

Chips

Apple

Smoked Sausage

Bell Pepper n Onions

Bread

Pudding

Salisbury Steak

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Peas n Carrots

Mixed Fruit

Sliced Ham

Scalloped Pot

Veggies

Pineapples

Chicken Strips

Mashed Pot/Gravy

Brussel Sprouts

Pudding

Cold Cut Sandwich

Mac Salad

Chips

Orange

Manwich

Pickles Onions

Tator Tots

Tamale

Spanish Rice

Peaches

Baked Zita

Tossed Salad*

Green Beans

Apricots

Wednesday

Thursday

Title VI Closed

Attending

Food Show

Chicken Fry Sandwich

LTOP

Baked Chips

Jell-O

Chicken Pot Pie

Veggies

Biscuit

Pears

Beef Tips & Noodles

Veggies

Tossed Salad*

Mandarin Oranges

NOT GOING TO BE HOME?!

CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030

EXT 6227 or 6270

OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

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Beans

Steak fries

Spinach

Cornbread

Soft Tacos

LTC

Refried Beans

Chips/Salsa

Ribs

Pot. Salad

Baked Beans

Roll

Mixed Fruit

Roast

Potatoes, carrots

Roll

Fluff

English Muffin

Ham

Scrambled Eggs

Fruit

Scrambled Eggs

Sausage Gravy

Biscuit

Bacon

Toast

Scrambled Eggs

Fruit

AST

General Council

10 am

Multi-Purpose Bldg.

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

October 3, Title VI Staff will be attending

the Food Show- no lunch will be served or

delivered. Homebound will receive a sack

lunch on the 2nd.

October 27, General Council 10 am at the

Multi-Purpose Building

Breast Cancer Awareness

Oatmeal

Fruit

Sausage Patty

Saturday

TBA

Title VI News

October 31, TBA more details later in the

month but hope you can attend!!!

Friday

Domestic Violence Awareness

9AM TO 11AM

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Celebrations

October BIRTHDAYS

Abma, Meadow Elisa

Abma, Raven Roxanne

Adams, James Michael

Aguinaga, Aaron Juan

Aguirre, Jose Raul

Ahtone, Caylen Evreaux

Alford Jr., Elroy Raymond

Alford, Herbert Vearl

Anderson, Charlie Beckett

Anderson, Jenna Elizabeth

Ardrey, Wanda Marie

Armendariz, Christy Ann Louise

Ash, Earl James

Aspen, Andrew James

Atwood, Joseph Eugene

Bailey, Beverly Jean Loving

Balch, Shannon Eugene

Barnard, Legacy May

Barriga, Sommer Rae

Battise, Tara Christine

Beach, Brodie Aaron

Beartusk, Jonah Edward

Bell, Caleb Walker

Bell, Elijah Michael

Belvin Jr, Jessey Lee

Bender, Jason Allen

Bettelyoun, Kendall Ray

Bettelyoun, Michael Vincent

Bhandari, Dasan Krishna

Bittle Jr., James Carl

Bittle, Ketcher Austin

Bittle, Trinity Morgan

Blackbear, Jorey Rian

Blanchard Jr., George Melvin

Blanchard, Alex Gordon

Blanchard, Bryson Dale

Blanchard, Ellie Jo

Blanchard, Jared Dillon

Blanchard, Kevin Owen

Blood, Jennifer

Bond, Brandon Curtis

Bradley, Michael Joseph

Brady Jr., Cecil Edgar

Brady, Carlie Noelle

Breedlove, Cynthia Kay

Brittain, Shaye Dawn

Brokeshoulder, Aaron Dean

Brokeshoulder, Randall James

Brooks, Nathanael Shawnee

Brown, Kane Alexander

Brown, Kristopher Todd

Bryce, Todd Kaden

Buckley, Dillon Wayne

Bui, Bennett Van

Burggraf, Thaddeus Todd Lee

Byers, Sebastian Michael

Cagle, Sheryl Lynette

Call, Kelly Edward

Campbell, Camber Nicole

Campbell, Charlotte Lynn

Carlson, Harley Leann

Carolina, Jarric Dequan

Carpenter, Glenda Carol

Caudillo, Natalie Adelle

Chapman, Atira Vonne

Chisholm, Candace Lauren

Chupp, Angela Marie

Citty, Dora Mae

Coddington, Cameron Michael

Coddington, Hailey Elaine

Cody, Aidan Jacob

Coleman, Janice Sue

Coley, Sherry Ann

Colungo, Khia Jayde

Cook Jr., Henry James

Coriz, Benjamin Allen

Cottrell, Steven Thomas

Crossley, Burton Jay

Crossley, Jeffery Mark

Cypret, Isaac Matthew

Dalitz, Christi Lynn

Daugherty, Steven Neil

Davis, Brock Mason

Davis, Kimber Lee

Davis, Mary Louise

Davis, Rain E.

Davis, Ryan Kyle

Davis, Scarlett Marie

Deere, Josiah Ahinska

Dees, Elizabeth Yvonne

DeLodge, Brendan Joseph

Diehl, Chelsea Elizabeth

Dominguez, Stormy Sky

Dry, Breanna Joyclynn

Dry, Karlee Nicole

Durmon, Ryland Ryder

Eason, Liam Malachi

Eckles, Steven George

Edwards, Shawnee Dawn

Ellis, Allison Krista

Ellis, Henryetta ( Blanchard )

Ellis, Kevin Mark

Ellis, Kimberly Marie

Ellis, Linda Jean

Fife, Austin Scott

Foley, Katrina Dawn

Foreman, Eli Zane

Foreman, Sidney Brian

Foreman, Wesley Josiah

Frazier, Anthony Lawrence

Gall, Rebecca Sue

Gibson, Bernice

Gibson, Collin Lane

Gibson, John Arnold

Gibson, Susan Renee

Gibson, Tyler Logan

October 2018

Kauley, Charlotte Jayne

Kelly, Joseph Austin

Kilmer, Brittany Michelle

Gillihan, Layton Douglas

Kilmer, Ethan Allen

Gillmore, Jamie Mack

Kirby, Robert Micheal

Gilman Jr., Thomas Eugene

Kleine, Elizabeth Ann

Gilman, Tomi-Lynn Sophia

Kobs, Alexander Francis

Gonzales, Cortney Raeanne

Kringlen, Zaine Aloysius

Gonzalez, Kathrine Mary

La Plant, Isaac Joseph Leigh

Green, Angela Dawn

Laplante, Amanda Carol

Green, Shai Leigh

Lasenberry, Lawrence Layton Brooks

Green, Tristin Eaon

Lauderdale, Sianna Rayn

Gregory, Derek Ryan

Leath, Alexander Jake

Gregory, Jacob Samuel

Leatherman, Rosalie Helen Marie- Ann

Griffin, Craig Robert

Leedom, Christopher Donald

Hardeman, Uriah Terez

Leedom, Melanie Rochelle

Harjo, Bryleigh Marie

Leedom, Stephen Wayne

Harjo, Kaleb Emery

Lewelling, Avis Jewel

Harjo, Linda Marie

Little Creek, Frank Dwight

Harjo, Stathan Ray

Little Jim, Gabriel Clint

Harjo, Tatum Kenzie

Little Jim, Justin Dale

Harjoe, Dawn Nicole

Little, Freddie Don

Haumpy, Lijuan Myki

Little, Michael Boyd

Hayes, Jaeger Koen

Little, Travis Shane

Healy, Shawna Susan

Littlebear, Anthony Karlin

Herrera Jr., Robert Manuel

Littlebear, Brett Cason

Herrera, Eian Anthany

Littlebear, Lois Gwen

Herrera, Michael Alexander

Littlecreek, Aaron Dale

Herrera, Rosalynn Macie

Littlecreek, Dalton Dale

Herrin, Susan Rena

Littlecreek, Melissa Richelle

Hockemeyer, Azlynn Marie

Littlehead, William Douglas

Nicole

Littlejim, Gracey Lorene

Holderness, Nichole Ann

Longhorn, Lance Calvin

Hood, Nova Dean

Longhorn, Lydia Kye

Hough, Marrisa Louise

Longhorn, Ryan Wade

Houston, James Andrew

Longhorn, Stephanie Lee

Huerta, Martin Thomas

Longhorn, Vernice Correne

Hunt, Janice-Marie Littlecreek

Longman Sr., Henry Daniel

Huntington, Hayven Irene

Longman, Ciara Lynn

Irvin, Timothy Logan

Lossie, Colton Lewis Cain

Isaac Sr., William

Lowe, Kerry Denise

Jackson, Mary-Ann

Lucas Spybuck, Misty Rosileah

Jimerson III, Robert E

Mack, Dewayne George

Johnson # 039752, David Leroy

MacK, Jaslynn Marie

Johnson Sr., Josie Ed

Mack, Kailas Dail

Johnson, Chan Van Ness

MacK, Melissa Ann

Johnson, Cheveyo Lachaim Kavi Mack, Secote Vholoce

Johnson, Emma Lee

Martinez, Marina Cristine

Johnson, Erica Lynn

Masquas, Katlyn Alexzandrea

Johnson, Jessica Lynn

Matthews, Anthony Edward Scott

Johnson, Katie La Rae

Mattingly, Erin Paige

Johnson, Manuel Steve

Maxfield, Sky Colisa

Johnson, Mark

Maxwell, Meagan Renee

Johnson, Patience Mackenzie

McBride, Aaron Wayne

Minnie

McBride, Lillian Kaye

Johnson, Sean Allen

McCuddy, Queta Cara

Johnson, Shannon Renay

McGuffin, Mary Bradley

Johnson, Stevi Mahri

Megehee, Ms. Shirley Louise

Jones, Kaiya Damon

Megehee, William Sean

Jones, Zackery Dene

Merrell, Marleigh Jaye

Kastl, Victoria Autumn

Miller, Anna Mae

October 2018

Miller, Brody Scott Glenn

Miller, Kale Donovan

Miller, Scott Alan

Mills, Colby Richard

Monk, Jessica Rita

Montgomery, Jessica Lynn

Morgan, Avin Tyler

Morgan, Letitia Rhea

Morton, Rhianna Elizabeth

Motes, Christopher Cole

Myers, Rachel Johnnice

Neese, Branden Hunter

Newton, Colt Allen

O’Toole, Chelsey Marie

Odell, Edna May Armstrong

Oldham, Blake Wayne

Oldham, Rachel Elaine

Onzahwah, Glorious Serinity

Onzahwah, Theodora Marie

Panther Hargrove, Leah Dakota

Panther Sr., Donald Eric

Panther, Dakota Eric

Parish, Tambi Dawn

Parker, Royce Ahle

Perryman, John Lewis

Perryman, Lillie D Blanchard

Peter, Terrance Nicholie

Petersen, Marsha Ann

Pine, Kyler Evan

Ponkilla, Brigette Nicole

Powell, David W

Raadmae, Brian David

Ramirez, Antonio

Rapos, Christal Nasebewa

Rathbun, Nicholis Lee

Ressler, Linda Kay

Rickard, Janice Renee

Rivas, Becky Marie

Roach, Tanya Emma

Robison, Burtis Charles

Rock, Patricia Ann

Rolette, Robbin Louise

Rolette, Travis Anthony

Rudloff, Emma Leann

Salazar, Ellen Diesta

Salisbury, Alyssa Rose

Sanchez, Airez Pete

Sanchez, Itzel Itzury

Scarberry, Valerie June

Schulenberg, Justin Michael

Schulenberg, Tina Yvette

Scraper, Benjamin Alexander

Self, Braydon Wayne

Serena, Barbara Jean

Shaffer, Nicholas Keith

Shawnee, Maeliah Lachelle

Shields, Darian Alexandrea

Shirey, Caeden Carlsen

Sloan, Michael Ray

Sloat, Jeromi Wayne

Sloat, Zaurhea Elayne

Celebrations

Smith, Shannon Dana

Spoon Jr., John Wesley

Spoon, Canaan Lee

Spoon, Christina Ann

Spoon, Preston Gabriel

Spoon, Steven Paul

Spriggs, Philip Jeffery

Spybuck, Brandi Christine

Squire, Gwendale Lynn

Stacey, Nils Greg

Starr, Eric Glen

Starr, Tricia Suzanne

Stewart, Wanda Louise

Stone, Donnie Darnell

Sullivan, Pamela Kay

Sultuska, George A

Surface, Ian Robert

Switch Jr., Douglas Vaughn

Switch, Aaron Christopher

Tallchief, Bobby Eves

Tapia, Carlito Cruz

Taylor Jr., James Robert

Taylor, Amanda Mae Alice

Taylor, Gail Anne

Taylor, Shelly Bennie

Thapa, Blake Lee

Thompson, Brody Patrick

Thompson, Wyatt Dane

Thorpe III, George

Thorpe Sr., Ronnie Allen

Thorpe, Davis Mackenzie

Thorpe, Derrick James

Thorpe, Taj Robert

Thorpe-Brown, Patricia Ann

Tiger, Aaron Dewayne

Tiger, Anthony John

Tiger, Attison Elaine

Tiger, Cynthia Caylin

Tiger, John Charles

Tiger, Kaley Jean

Tiger, Waylen Michael Ray

Todd, Laurie Dawn

Tolbert, Jaleigh Renee

Torbett, Lori Ann

Turner, Georgie Ann

Tyner, Dwight A.

Upman, Ronald David

Vasquez, Jonathan Louis

Vasquez, Kayla Nicole

Vaughn, Nathan Michael

Voyles, Danielle Rose

Walker, Randall Dean

Walley, Erik Austin

Walley, Steve Allen

Warrior Sr., Lucian Jay

Warrior, Necon Andrew

Warrior, Watasha Nichole

Wasley, Lewis Daniel

Watkins III, Irvin Lee

Watson, Aaron Wayne

White, Cynthia Diane

ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ko te

White, David Leroy

White, Eli Abbott

White, Evan James

White, Keyle Marie

White, Nicholas Clay

Whittaker, Blake Matthew

Whittaker, Brantley Jai

Wicks, Raequan DeMario

Wilkerson, Amy Marie

Wilkinson, Briar Arland

Williams #547504, Matthew Lee

Williams, Amber Ann

Williams, Angela Marie

Williams, Charles Scott

Williams, Darlene Kaye

Williams, Timothy J.

Williams, Timothy John

Willis, Christy Danielle

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational

Rehabilitation (ITOVR) Program has

provided vocational services to Native

Americans consumers since 1994, and

transition services to students since 2004.

For years, our goal has been to empower

Native American with disabilities, consistent

with their individual strengths, resources,

priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities,

and informed choice, to prepare for the

transition from school to work or postsecondary school.

Transition Services help Native American

high school junior and seniors with disabilities continue their education, train for a job

ITOVR provide their services to any

member of a Federally recognized tribe

residing in the seven counties as shown

in this image.

Wills, Chevelle Adyson

Wilson, Bridgette Nicole

Wilson, Cadense Raydale

Wilson, David Anthony

Wilson, Linda Sue

Wilson, Tanya Ann

Wilson, Terry Wayne

Wilson-Ongaco, Michelle Marie

Wolf, Christian Seminole

Wolf, Mariana Julianne

Wolfe, Fanya Gayle

Wood, Darla Sue

Woody, Derek Wayne

Wright, Michael Roosevelt

Wunderlin, Tyler Jay

Wyatt, William Thor

Yandell, Paisley Alexis

Yates, Kaitlin Cheyenne

You design your own customized Individualized Plan of Employment (IPE) with our

help.

• Are you an enrolled member of a

federally recognized tribe?

• Are you a Junior/Senior in High School?

• Do you reside in our services area?

• Disability documentation from a Doctor,

Physician or Mental Health Provider

noting disability and impediments?

• An IEP or 504 Plan may bev accepted

as proof.

• Counsel and Guidance about Training

and Education after H.S.

• Assistive Devices (Hearing Aids, Walkers,

Eyeglasses, Learning Devices, etc.)

• Tuition Assistance

• Testing Fees (ACT/SAT)

• Work Clothing for New Jobs

• Career Assessments

• Physical or Mental Evaluations

• Resume Building, Interview Etiquette,

etc.

• Other Various Services

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Celebrations

Happy Birthday

Zeckias and Jessie Lee

Tony-R

O-Destiny

From BO & Henry

October 2018

Alex,

Happy 600Oth

Birthday!!!

Robert Jimerson III

Happy Birthday!!!!

October 22, 1976

Love, your Sis,

Magan Jimerson

Local

October 2018

Absentee Shawnee Tribe says goodbye to longThe LORD

is my shepherd,

I lack nothing.

time Tribal

employee,

Twyla

Blanchard

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

August 30, 2018

he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right

paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I

walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no

evil, for you are with me; your rod and your

staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table

before me in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will

follow me all the days of my life, and I will

dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Psalms 23

ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne fe we

In Loving Memory

Raymond Louis DeLodge

Blessed our family January 23, 1982

Left this earth September 5, 2018

Photo-(L to R) Sec-Raymond Johnson, Rep-Atheda Flecther, Gov-Edwina Butler-Wolfe,Twila Blanchard and Treasurer-Phillip Ellis.

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right

paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I

walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no

evil, for you are with me; your rod and your

staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table

before me in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness and love will

follow me all the days of my life, and I will

Call ASTdwell

Media

at 405-598-1279

or email

in the house

of the LORD forever.

your request to stiger@astribe.com by the

Share your Celebrations!!!

15th of the preceding month.

Psalms 23

Only 1 picture can be used per celebration.

If you choose to visit our office and we are not present,

please leave your requests in the mail box.

The Family of

Raymond Delodge

Would like to thank the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for all of their

with our loved

one.

InhelpLoving

Memory

From the AST Maintenance, AST

police, Social services, Sec John

Johnson and family & friends

that came out helped out in our

time of need.

Nee/yaw/way

Thank you.

Raymond Louis DeLodge

CCDF

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Child Care Development

Fund (CCDF) Programs

October 2018

Briana Ponkilla

CCDF Coordinator

The Afterschool Programs at Horseshoe Bend

and on the Tribal Complex are up and running. We

have hired some new tutors to help the children

with homework and after school activities. HSB

ASP is still accepting AST Students who attend

North Rock Creek schools. ASP Shawnee is limited on the number of spots we have due to transportation limitations so we now have a waiting

list for spots as they come available. We will be

having fall festivities in the month of October and

November.

The CCDF Subsidy Program is going through

their recertification period. With the new CCDF

October 2018

final rule guidelines, we will now be doing 12

month eligibility periods instead of 6 months.

This helps with continuity of care which the US

Congress said was one of the keys in authorizing

the bill. This allows families to continue with

their provider in times of temporary changes and

does not penalize the children for parent’s eligibility hurdles. Families are asked to report major

changes that may positively affect their eligibility, for example if their income changes and their

co-payment can be lowered then they report those

changes. Information regarding the child care

subsidy can be found on the astribe.com website

under Services and then the Child Care tab. You

can also email or call me if you have any questions

at 405.432.8411.

Both Building Blocks centers are accepting

waiting list applications. The centers will enroll

as spots become available so they are constantly

working to get children enrolled. Both centers are

also taking applications for staff to include Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Floaters. If you know

of someone who has experience in child care or is

interested in a career in the field please ask them

to fill out an application. We try to be competitive

to the local child care providers in salary and benefits.

Our goals through the CCDF grant, Building Blocks

enterprise and the After School Programs is to provide

quality child care to Native and non-native children in

our communities. We do this by our innovative ideas

on curriculum and staying abreast of all training and requirements to maintain higher levels of care. We strive

to be the best and be better than the best every day.

If you are interested in any of these programs or have

any questions please feel free to contact me at the number above or by email, briana.ponkilla@astribe.com.

Ni yi wa! (Thank you)

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Oklahoma

Child Care Development

Fund Programs

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

P: (405) 432-8411

F: (405) 878-0156

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Child Care

Development Fund Programs

La-pe-we-ki-wa ho-ge-wa-pe-fa-yi mi-ti-ge

“Lifelong Learning Begins Here.”

Program Services:

 Building Blocks Child Development

Center II- Shawnee, OK- Tribally

Operated Child Care Center

 Building Blocks Child Development

Center III- Little Axe, OK- Tribally

Operated Child Care Center

 AST Child Care Subsidy ProgramChild Care Assistance

 AST After School ProgramHorseshoe Bend Community- After

School Care

 AST After School Program- AST

Complex, Shawnee- After School

Care

 For information about these

services please visit the AST

website at

www.astribe.com/Childcare



Contact information:



BBCDCII-Shawnee (405)878-0633

Email: ecrawford@astribe.com



BBCDCIII- Little Axe (405)360-2710

Email: rebeccaj@astribe.com



AST Child Care Subsidy (405)432-8411

Email: briana.ponkilla@astribe.com



AST ASP- HSB (405)432-8411

Email: lanora.buswell@astribe.com



AST ASP-Shawnee (405)432-8411

Email: lanora.buswell@astribe.com

October 2018

CCDF

Little Axe

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 students in Middle School and High

School

Open to Absentee Shawnee Tribal Students K-5th with

a C.D.I.B.

Everything is offered with no charge….Little

Axe bus will transport students to the AST

Resource Center on Peebly Road and parents are

responsible for picking students up at 6:30pm.

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Building Blocks III

October Newsletter

By Rebecca Jones

Interim Director

Building Blocks III has once again had

a very busy month with some changes that

have taken place. We have welcomed our

new Interim Director, Rebecca Jones, with

open arms. We are all looking forward to

what the future may hold for us and may it

come with happiness and great success.

In September, we held our Grandparent’s

Day event for all of our wonderful grandparents. We had a great turn out! We served

a variety of delicious foods. We certainly enjoyed getting to spend time with our

grandparents and also getting to know more

about our families we have here at Building

Blocks III.

On September 15th, our staff is looking

forward to attending the 2018 Fall Conference for OCCA. We wish them safe travels.

We will be having our fall festival on Friday

October 26th, 2018. The children will trick

–or – treat the health complex and will then

have their parties in their classrooms. We

are also looking forward to hosting a Halloween Carnival at 4:00 pm.

With all our love,

Rebecca Jones, Interim Director

Stacy Battige, Assistant Director &

Building Blocks III Staff

Duration: Starts August 13th and will run through the school year.

Monday-Thursday, 3:45pm-6:30pm

For more information and sign up please contact

Blake Goodman at (405) 364-7569

BUILDING BLOCKS

Dates to Remember:

Friday, October 26

Fall Festival

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Constitution Committee Study

Group (CCSG)

October Newsletter Report

Local

By Kathy Deere, Vice-Chairman

shwneturtle@gmail

Phone: 405-637-8248

GREETINGS:

The Constitution Committee Study Group (“CCSG”) Monthly meeting will

be held monthly every fourth Sunday. Next meeting will be October 28, 2018,

at 3:00 p.m. at the Little Axe Community Building, AST members are welcome to attend. We appreciate all the questions and comments!

CCSG website is available at https://astccsg.squarespace.com. The intent is

for the AST members to be informed concerning CCSG meetings, minutes,

budget, and community meetings. If you have comments, questions, suggestions, you can visit our website for the informational updates on the progress.

At the printing of this article, we met four (4) times for the month of September. We have met three (3) on Tuesday nights and a regular paid stipend meeting of $75.00. All other meetings are volunteered time in order to complete

2018 draft constitution for the attorneys’ review.

The AST Constitution Committee Study Group (“CCSG”) Community

Meeting has held three (3) meetings. First community meeting met on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the AST Multipurpose Health Building,

Shawnee, Oklahoma. Maybe because of the weather, we didn't have too many

members attend! We appreciated the ones, who did show up and gave us a

few comments and questions.

Second Community meeting was held at the AST Resource Center, Thursday, August 26, 2018, 6:30 pm, LA Resource Center, Little Axe, OK. Total

of 30 people came out and we appreciate all the questions that were asked.

Will put the questions and answers on the CCSG’s website: https://astccsq.

squarespace..com

The third will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As of this printing, we haven’t

had the community meeting yet.

A PowerPoint presentation along, with current constitution, draft legislation Organizational chart, and frequently asked questions is available on the

CCSGs website at https://astccsq.squarespace.com

Special thanks to Lt. Governor’s Office in providing the refreshments for the

second meeting and support! Also, want to thank Governor Butler-Wolfe for

providing the refreshments for the Tulsa Community Meeting.

The following items were discussed at our CCSG monthly meetings:

• Legislative tour with the Chickasaw Nation postponed until October due

illness.

• Referendum Vote on removing the BIA, Secretary of Interior, Two (2) articles in the constitution. This needs to be done to revise the AST Constitution

to separate the Legislative and Executive branches. The draft resolution was

presented to the Executive Committee Members monthly meeting, Wednesday, 10-19-18. The ECs next step is to submit paperwork to BIA for the Secretarial Election.

October 2018

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Cultural Preservation

Cultural Preservation Report

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

October 2018

Shawnee Language Class

By Suhaila Nease

GRANT INFORMATION

We have not been awarded any new grants at this time.

EVENTS

September 11, 2018 - Shawnee Language Class – AST Health Multipurpose Building

September 17, 2018 – AST Elders Field Trip to the Eastern Shawnee Tribe’s History Summit at the Indigo Sky Casino in Wyandotte,

Oklahoma

TRAININGS/MEETINGS

August 28-29, 2018 – The Osage Nation in Pawhuska, OK hosted a

meeting with the Mark Twain National Forest and several Oklahoma tribes regarding a Programmatic Agreement for Section 106. CP

Director attended.

September 4-5, 2018 – The Eastern Shawnee Tribe in Wyandotte,

OK hosted a meeting with the Cincinnati Museum Center and several Oklahoma tribes for a follow up NAGPRA consultation. The CP

Director and the Tribal Representative attended.

September 10-14, 2018 –The National Association of Historic Preservation Officers held their annual conference in Suquamish, WA.

The CP Director and the Tribal Representative attended.

September 18, 2018 –Quarterly conference call with the USFS R9

Tribal Homelands Workgroup. The CP Director joined the call.

GIFT SHOP

The Gift shop is awaiting the last few shipments of inventory items

just in time for the holidays. We offer layaway plans and employee

charges. CP staff is actively working on a gift shop expansion into

the Little Axe Health Clinic. We will keep everyone posted on dates.

We are hopeful to be up and running by the holidays.

LANGUAGE PRESERVATION

It is our mission to provide opportunities that will ensure our tribe’s

language survives for future generations. CP is actively researching

language grants for 2019. A grant will provide a monetary advantage that can assist our work toward preserving and protecting our

language.

WHAT’S COMING UP

• Planning activities for Native American Heritage Month

• Seeking tribal members interested in seasonal heritage paraprofessional work in the U.S. Forest Service

• The U.S. Army in search for families of children buried at Carlisle

September 11, 2018 - The Cultural Preservation Department hosted a language class at the

Health Multipurpose Building in Shawnee. The instructor was Shawnee tribal member, Eric Wensman.

AST Diabetes & Wellness Program provided healthy snacks for the class. We are currently working on

a schedule to conduct these classes on a regular basis. Please watch for updates.

Heritage Paraprofessional Training

Cultural Preservation

May 2018 - The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Cultural Preservation staff members, Suhaila Nease and

Ashley Brokeshoulder, participated in the U.S. Forest Service Heritage Paraprofessional Training that

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

was hosted by the Shawnee Tribe in Miami, OK.

Employee Spotlight

Our Gift Shop, Merry Rodriguez, has worked for the Tribe since

May 2016 and has been a great addition to our department. Her job as

Gift Shop Manager involves everything from sales, advertising, and inventory. Her main focus is to ensure customer satisfaction and to generate revenue for the tribe.

Merry maintains direct communication with our various vendors

for merchandise purchasing. She logs and tracks all incoming and outgoing inventory in order to gage our profits and losses for the shop. She

reports all daily sales to the finance department through an excel spreadsheet. All of this information is also input in our Point of Sale software

which she also utilized for reporting.

One of her greatest strengths is customer service. Many of you

have had the pleasure to visit with her in the shop and are aware of her

pleasant demeanor. She is always willing to assist and go above and beyond for her customers. She is happy to take requests from tribal members on what they want to see in the shop.

In addition to working as Gift Shop Manager, she also oversees

the department staff when the director is out of the office. She is familiar

with the day to day processes and ensures the department is operating as

it should. She also offers insight on the planning stages of all cultural

classes and is always willing to help out where she is needed.

Please watch for upcoming events in our Tribal newsletter and on

the web. Stop in and check us out! Let us know how we can serve you.

Please contact Merry at:

mrodriguez@astribe.com 405-275-4030 Ext. 6310

Pictured above:

Gift Shop Manager,

Merry Rodriguez

Local

October 2018

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2018 PROGRAMS

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES

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

LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE, OK.

WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

“ S e e t h e Pe r s o n N o t t h e D i s a b i l i t y ”

History:

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians since 1994, and transition services to students since 2009. Our goal

is to develop and provide specialized services to American Indian students with a disability. We

want to help these students that are making a transition from high school to work or who are

seeking post-secondary education.

Services Than Can Be Provided:

Depending on an individual’s needs and goals, will determine which services are best for you.

However, some services that we can provide include testing fees such as SATs & ACTs, assistive

devices, evaluations, and various other services.

Qualifications:

Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school,

and must reside in one of the seven counties served by the Iowa Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Program. You must also provide documentation of your disability and this can include a

doctor’s statement or the IEP or 504 plan from your school.

Counties We Serve:

Kay, Noble, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Lincoln, and Logan

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

Vocational Rehabilitation Program

P.O. Box 728

Perkins, OK 74059

Contact: Christa McClellan

Phone: 405-547-5721

Toll Free: 1-888-336-4692

E-mail: cmcclellan@iowanation.org

WE ARE ON THE INTERNET: www.bahkhoje.com

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Childhood friend donates book

to the AST Library

L to R: Devon Frazier, Irene Belyeu, Donna Ellis-Jones

L to R: Stuart Belyeu, Irene Belyeu, Donna Ellis-Jones, Devon Frazier

Irene Belyeu grew up living next to the Ellis Family, Absentee Shawnee

members. Her memories include the friendship of Charlie Ellis and her

brother, Russell, who spent time together walking to school, hunting,

and playing games.

When they grew up, Russell moved to California, where he worked

on farms and shipyards. He eventually joined the Army and died fighting in WWII. Charlie Ellis named his son “Russell” in his honor.

Remembering the Ellis family and other Absentee Shawnee friends,

Irene obtained the book: Civilization, and the Story of the Absentee

Shawnee, and has chosen to donate it to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.

The book gives a snapshot of Absentee Shawnee history and culture

from the perspective of Thomas Wildcat Alford, the great-grandson of

Chief Tecumseh.

Civilization is now available in the Absentee Shawnee Library at the

tribal complex.

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Procurement

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Procurement Department

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Amy Guffey

Tara Battise

The Procurement office continues our efforts in keeping the day to day

activities flowing efficiently and effectively through communication. We

are staffed with 3 great hard working individuals that each brings different skill sets to the department.

Amy Guffey is our Procurement Clerk II, she is responsible for

all Travel, Registration and Bookings. She comes from a background of

management in travel with her previous employer.

Tara Battise is our Procurement Clerk I, her responsibilities consist

marriage, divorce,

(i.e.(ie:marriage,

divorce, etc.)

etc.) need

need totobebeupdated

updated

Misty Griffith

through enrollment, BEFORE any new

registrations or renewals can be processed.

of everyday purchasing, receiving and inventory of products. Please feel

free to contact her for all your purchasing needs.

Misty Griffith is our new Procurement Director; she brings her knowledge of Finance, Business and negotiations to help ensure a productive

cycle within the Procurement Department. Once again we would like to

thank the Executive Committee and all the Departments for their support

and understanding in efforts to stay on top of the constant flow of business.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe

Behavioral Health Services

WHITE BISON, Inc.

A Cultural Approach to Personal Recovery

Substance Abuse

Wellbriety Group Meetings

Facilitator: John Soap, LPC

Every Thursday 5:30pm -6:30pm

Shawnee Multipurpose Building

(east of the Shawnee Clinic, Bldg. 16)

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Services

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS

APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A)

(A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE)

ELIGIBILITY

ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

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

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

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE

CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY,

UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.)

UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE

WORKER

APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com

HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE

SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES

ATTENTION

OILS

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

•Tribal Housing Improvements Application

The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing

sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by

utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need”

tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still

suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the

eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by

Oklahoma

Indian

Legal Services

the Absentee

Shawnee

Tribe. will be at the Tribal Court House,

TRIBAL MEMBERS!!!

Bldg.

#3 each

month onin

theyour

2nd Thursday

from 9am-12pm.

When

mailing

application

for

THIP list all applicants by a priority list:

Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly

Income

Oklahoma

IndianSize/Overcrowded

Legal Services (OILS)

is a nonprofit

organization

Family

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Condition

Home

that provides free legal services to low income Native Americans

any assistance through the Social Service Department, Please DO NOT send

Oklahoma.

To beavailable:

eligible for services you must fall within OILS

Other

Programs

original

CDIB,

Drivers

License

and Social

•Sanitation

Facilities

Assistance

Program

income

guidelines.

Applications need to be completed and all necessary

Security

cards.

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attachwillcopies

documents

attached

before

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be processed.

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S. Gordon

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Shawnee,

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Telephone: (405) 943-6457

please call

(405)

275-4030,

ext. 6225 or

Absentee

Shawnee

Tribe Complex

Telephone: (800) 658-1497

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13

If6255.

you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at

Facsimile: (405) 917-7060

(405) 214-4235

THE OFFICE

STUDY

PUBLIC

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

& ENGINEERING (OEH&E)

HEALTH,

WELLNESS

AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN

TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the

health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level

by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To

qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must

be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside

within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland,

Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership

by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease

The Absentee

Tribe

is supporting

Agreement

through Shawnee

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Shawnee

Tribe Realitya

Department. Proof of income is not required.

grassroots

initiated research study on public safety,

The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of

health

and wellness

affecting

Indian women.

This

a water wells,

new city or rural

water connections,

replacement

city

rural

water

service

lines,

new

wastewater

septic

research

was requested by Indian women and

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held systems

with the

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needed.

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perform

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septic

U.S. Department of Justice and through separate

tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance.

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living

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