# si ta we ke se fe wa (2018) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Ab7f1a8f72e36d5c3 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text October THE si ta we ke se fe wa Absentee Shawnee News October 2018 • www. astribe.com • li si wi nwi 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. 8 AST Health Update 13 Wellness Calendar 14 Diabetes & Wellness Kitchen 17 Tribal Police Agreement 18 Elders’ Corner 19 Title VI Menu 20 Birthdays 24 CCDF 25 Building Blocks 26 CCSG 27 Bullying Prevention 28 Cultural Preservation 32 Procurement 33 Services 34 Tax Collections 35 Enrollment 36 Letter to the Editor 38 Emergency Management 39 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 2 ne se we October 2018 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 ne fe we 18th 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 3 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 4 ne ya we 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 October 2018 Representative’s Report Executive Committee ne ya li ne 5 bers at the House of Awakened Culture. 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 excellence indaytheir work and they e inare front committed of me. I have beento diligently working each with the three (3) programs that are my ponsibility, and I readily to see the effort andmore commitment staff to members to work each andaevery date and time tied down, we will make advance are striving deliver value eachbring program . I am so lucky to have staff members who understand that teamwork is a necessary component for and the various activities developed for tribal mem- announcement of the class. We will host this event cess and they bring it each and every day! They are committed to excellence in their work and they bers. Thank youto each teams! I and appreciate you developed each and striving to deliver more value program the various activities for tribal during Native American Indian Heritage Month, Nombers. Thankday! you teams! I appreciate you each and every day! vember. Stay tuned! every 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 Protection and Repatriuding human remains, funerary objects, and sacred objects. There were five (5) federally recognized mish, WA ation Act (NAGPRA) Consultation, Wyandotte, es that the Cincinnati Museum staff consulted with during their travels to Oklahoma—Shawnees, aware, Kaw, Ponca, and Osage. Representatives from each tribe attended this consultation to This conference was hosted by the Suquamish OK vide their tribe’s position on the various issues involved with NAGPRA. The topics discussed involved Tribe of Washington during the week of September The Eastern Shawnee tribe hosted the NAGPRA museum’s processes, status of sites, complications encountered, documentation and collection. It is turalconsultation Preservation’s mission to ensureconducted that the Absentee Shawnee tribe has input into the protection 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 by 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! 6 na ko ta wi fe Local October 2018 OU Tribal Leaders’ Reception continued from Front Page 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 Local ne se wi fe Contact the Domestic Violence Department for information 405-273-2888 7 Health 8 fe wa se ke fe 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 October 2018 sages for youth to avoid underage drinking and provideMonthly education toUpdate our community on ill-effects of prescription drug addiction, more now than ever with the national opioid crisis. If you know of tribal member who is annual homebound andAwareness needs assistance medTheany health system will be sponsoring Breast Cancer events at both the Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinics, complete with refreshments, and lots of breast ically, including home health services, please contact administration at (405) 701-7621 cancer awareness information. The 5th Annual Zombie Run will be held this month, with more so we can assist as best possible with resources or coordinate assistance for these mempeople than ever anticipated to participate in an evening of family friendly activities including bers in health need.education, Thankwellness you all for making entireHalloween staff and employees feel appreciated music, activities, and good our ole’ fashion fun with our Trunk or Treat! We hope to seefor you using there! Asall theof flu our season rapidly approaches, it is imperative you get your flu shot. Several flu shots will be given and wonderful services! 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 andvaluable your family asset are protected. health system in the Our health system’s most is our The people! They encourages continueeveryone to illustrate community tofor stay our healthy this year by utilizing good personal hygiene, especially hand sanitation procedures. excellence tribal health system and patient care! with I’mgood always impressed with and We proud of our outstanding starofperformers, andSpecial again thistomonth, weandthank them all are excited at the continued success the MyDNA effort! thanks the parents elders for making this a great program in spreading positive prevention messages for youth to avoid underage drinking and provide for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee to our community on ill-effects of prescription drug addiction, more now than ever with the national opioid ofeducation the month in October for health was Sharon Littlecreek, for her efforts at seeking crisis. If you know of any tribal member who is homebound and needs assistance medically, including home health additional funding as the health system continues to as grow in seeking out reimburseservices, please contact administration at (405) 701-7621 so we can assist best possible with resources or coordinate assistance for these members in need. Thank you all for making our entire staff and employees feel appreciated and for ment for catastrophic health emergency fund (CHEF) cases funding from the area office; using all of our wonderful services! October Team of the Month: Behavioral Health’s Youth Prevention Fair at the health Our health system’s most valuable asset is our people!array They continue to illustrate excellence for our tribal multi-purpose building with an impressive of events for the community thishealth year system and patient care! I’m always impressed with and proud of our outstanding star performers, and again this inmonth, promoting prevention programs; and the October Special Leadership Award: John we thank them all for their contributions to our patients, their fellow employees, and the tribe! Employee of the Soap, for his message of hope andadditional sobriety carried monthCounselor, in October for health wasoutstanding Sharon Littlecreek, for her efforts at seeking funding as the throughout health system continues to grow inand seeking out reimbursement for catastrophic emergencyhis funddedication (CHEF) cases funding from the our community within Indian Country, we health appreciate and efforts! area office; October Team of the Month: Behavioral Health’s Youth Prevention Fair at the health multi-purpose building The health employees continue to accomplish outstanding feats for our patients and for with an impressive array of events for the community this year in promoting prevention programs; and the October Special Leadership Award: John his outstanding of hope and sobriety Thank carried throughout 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: ge yi ki te fe 9 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 OK ♥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 10 ma ti fe Health October 2018 Health October 2018 ma ti fe ki-te ne ko te 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 11 12 ma ti fe ki-te ne se we Health 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 ma ti fe ki-te ne fe we MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center 13 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 14 ma ti fe ki-te ne ya we Health 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. October 2018 Local ma ti fe ki-te ne ya li ne 15 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. 16 ma ti fe ki-te na ko ta wi fe 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! Local October 2018 October 2018 Tribal Police Enter Agreement with Cleveland County Local ma ti fe ki-te ne se we fe 17 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 to be made to landowners on 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 follow 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 1, 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. 29 18 ma ti fe ki-te fe wa se ke fe 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! Local 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 2 1 Baked Chicken Stuffing Black-eyed Peas Prunes Hot Dog Pork n Beans Chips Apple 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29 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 9 Cold Cut Sandwich Mac Salad Chips Orange 16 23 30 Manwich Pickles Onions Tator Tots Cookie Tamale Spanish Rice Peaches Baked Zita Tossed Salad* Green Beans Apricots 3 10 Wednesday Thursday Title VI Closed Attending Food Show 4 Chicken Fry Sandwich LTOP Baked Chips Jell-O 5 11 12 Chicken Pot Pie Veggies Biscuit Pears 17 Beef Tips & Noodles Veggies Tossed Salad* Mandarin Oranges 18 24 25 31 NOT GOING TO BE HOME?! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER ma ti fe ki-te ge yi ki te fe 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 26 English Muffin Ham Scrambled Eggs Fruit Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit Bacon Toast Scrambled Eggs Fruit 6 13 20 27 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 19 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 19 20 ne se wi pe ti ke 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. 21 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 22 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se we 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, 1 2 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 23 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 1 2 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 24 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya we 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. ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya li ne 25 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 26 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te na ko ta wi fe 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 October 2018 Local ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se wi fe 27 28 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-te fe wa se ke fe 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 ne se wi pe ti ke ki-tege yi ki te fe 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 29 30 ne fe wi pe ti ke Local October 2018 October 2018 Local ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ko te 31 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. 32 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se we Procurement October 2018 Procurement Department Did You Know..... Did You Know…… Anyname name changes changes that Any thatmay mayoccur occur 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 through enrollment, BEFORE any new registrations or renewals can be processed. 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) F o r fu rth e r in fo rm a tio n , c o n ta c t: S h a w n e e B e h a v io ra l H e a lth S e rv ic e s : J o h n 4 0 5 -8 7 8 -4 7 1 6 L ittle A x e B e h a vio ra l H e a lth S e rvic e s: D a ra 4 0 5 -7 0 1 -7 9 8 7 Services October 2018 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne fe we 33 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: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income Oklahoma IndianSize/Overcrowded Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization c. Family Living Conditions d. Condition of Home that provides free legal services to low income Native Americans any assistance through the Social Service Department, Please DO NOT send in Oklahoma. To beavailable: eligible for services you must fall within OILS Other Programs original CDIB, Drivers License and Social •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program income guidelines. Applications need to be completed and all necessary Security cards. Please attachwillcopies documents attached before the application be processed. Contact information: of your ID’s only; ifonline you on aretheinwebsite: the office Applications are available www.astribe.com. copiesOklahoma will be made.to:Absentee ShawIndian Legal Services (OILS) Submit completed application neeOffice Tribe is not responsible for lost ID’s 4200 Perimeter Center Dr.,&Ste 222 of Environmental Health Engineering Tribe of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OKany 73112 in the Absentee mail.2025 If Shawnee you have questions, S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 Telephone: (405) 943-6457 please call (405) 275-4030, ext. 6225 or Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Telephone: (800) 658-1497 Office of Environmental Health & Engineering, Building 13 If6255. you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at Facsimile: (405) 917-7060 (405) 214-4235 THE OFFICE OF STUDY ON PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) HEALTH, WELLNESS AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease The Absentee Tribe is supporting Agreement through Shawnee the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realitya Department. Proof of income is not required. grassroots initiated research study on public safety, The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of health and wellness affecting Indian women. This a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic research was requested by Indian women and systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ tribal leaders consultations held systems with the renovation of cityduring sewer lines and water treatment as needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic U.S. Department of Justice and through separate tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance. visits toarevarious congressional These If you having water or wastewaterdelegates. issues or building a new home and need services please come by our office and fill advocacy efforts caused Congress to mandate the out an OEH&E application for assistance. National Institute (NIJ) tohousing conduct a If your home is underof theJustice management of any authority and has not study been paid off, you do qualifysafety, national baseline focusing on not public for assistance. Applications for this program are public health and wellness needs of Indian women available online at www.astribe.com and at the living tribal lands. OEH&Eon building. 34 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya we FY-2018 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 8/31/2018) Zahn • ZP ahn rogr P arog m estab aAcad m: •• : r Academ expenses, expenses, and awards and aw • Taxes and portion A fun and exciting program for your child to learn and grow! Our qualified and School School graduates. graduates. Prog expe Program • Job • T Job rain T ing rain A ing du lt A dedicated staff provide rich learning environments where parents are encouraged vocational vocational institutions. year. • institut Zahn to volunteer! If you are interested in our program, please contact our office in program. program. graduat • Zahn • Higher • Higher Education: Education E your area to complete an application. October 2018 degrees, degrees, one associate oneand asso on some levelslevels are determined are determi b for grad GED • you! G• radua Gradua te Sch te olSc arsh h oi lp a We look forward to sharing your child’s learning years with •one Job T can fund can fund one graduate gra maxi time and time part-time and part-time statu accredi • Job In our Shawnee location, we have two available options: Early Head Start calenda • Bi • g B Jiim g J Y im outh Y ou A tw h train (Birth to 3), & Head Start (3 up to 5). Both Norman and Cushing are strictly Academic Academic •stAchiev Higher stAchievemen fund March March 31 of 31each of yea eac Head Start Programs (3 up to 5). • undergr High YEAR-TO-DATE OF TAXES All funding All funding is based is%based upon the a orupon univ If you would like more information regarding our programs or for u full-tim JUNE to apply, JULY please AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL COLLECTED All applications All applications and guidelin andaccre gu contact: Services Services and select and select Education Educ • Gradu Shawnee Main Office: Enrollment ManagerShawnee Center: Center Supervisorupon Sherry Marsh (405) 275-4870 Stacey Osborne (405) degree, For more For more information, information, please pl •3.24% Grad 878-5820 $288.07 $11,720.63 $6,189.49 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $63,243.16 levels 3341 3341 or email or email to tresh toatm re@ sh a as m trb @ one d 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 1533 N $150,000.00McKinley, $200,000.00 Shawnee $200,000.0074801 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500,000.00 76.80%prog • Big J sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org $9,736.28 $15,069.86 $3,605.08 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $91,922.09 4.71% Seniors • applica Big $690.38 Cushing $552.41 $0.00Supervisor$0.00 $0.00Center: Center $0.00 Supervisor$0.00 $15,765.88 0.81%Scho Center: Center Norman Wava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy Porter $13,052.06(405) $13,910.94 $15,005.34 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $129,975.35 All funding 6.66%Dead is 447-0381 FY-2018 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (through 08/31/2018) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY Sales (6%) $6,955.22 $128.33 $20,250.34 $16,709.62 $1,001.46 Gaming % of free cash $150,000.00 $300,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 Employee (1%) $11,386.59 $11,609.31 $11,506.02 $13,835.58 $15,173.37 Severance (8%) $4,549.73 $3,384.15 $2,620.73 $2,103.29 $1,865.19 Motor Vehicle $11,963.40 $18,890.16 $20,352.65 $17,819.28 $18,981.52 Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.) $35,258.38 $0.00 $0.00 $33,471.68 $0.00 Tobacco Refund $4,367.11 $4,026.41 $3,903.11 $6,090.62 $6,785.14 TOTAL TAXES 111 W Vine, 74023 $35,705.25 $0.00 $0.00Cushing$0.00 Norman 73069 $6,562.88 $4,695.91 $9,716.49 $0.00 $224,480.43 $338,038.36 $258,632.85 $240,030.07 $193,806.68 $227,467.48 Miscellaneous Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 1535 $228,614.98 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 $240,418.61 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 516 Iowa St., $0.00 $104,435.31 $0.00 $0.00 FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: $46,147.67 $1,535.56 $224,602.93 $338,181.01 $258,931.10 $240,238.07 $194,104.93 $227,638.48 $240,555.87 $228,772.63 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT $1,953,025.02 $142.65 $298.25 $208.00 $298.25 $171.00 $137.26 5.35% 2.36% All funding is Attention: Applications All application applicatio $1,951,489.46 All Services and s POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND $157.65 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $122.50 TOTAL COLLECTIONS $0.00 $0.00 NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) For more infor For more 0.08%infor 800-256-3341 100% Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by offering educational information and referrals. Transitional Housing The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a new life. 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225 Court Advocacy Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. Shelter Placement Assistance The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be available. Funded through SAHMSA Native Connections Grant in providing Housing and Utility Assistance Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility assistance. support by: • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • NOTARIZED TITLE • NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or PURCHASE AGREEMENT • LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments) • LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien) F Extending an out outreach through community partnerships to inPLEASE crease awareness of Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in the Community Outreach community. LOCATED The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings,  Referral Assistance Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and Non-Tribal communities.  *TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS* Note: You may be asked to provide supporting documentation for verification purposes. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION *ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER* 1-4 YEARS 5-8 YEARS 9-12 YEARS 13-16 YEARS 17- OVER YEARS $0.25 A DAY Increasing the participation of youth, parents, tribal leaders, and health providers in developing mental health service and treatment options based on the cultural values and practice of the Native 38 community. For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. $85 $75 $55 $35 $15  Easing the impacts of substance use, mental health illnesses, and trauma in native communities.  Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood. If you would like to know more about this program, please contact us! Linda Gouge Grant Coordinator (405)701-7988 Victoria Andrews Grant Assistant (405)701-7995 Little Axe Health Center Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health, Inc. 15951 Little Axe Drive Norman, OK 73026 “This flyer was developed under a grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.” W October 2018 Housing Shelter Placement and UtilityAssistance Assistance Enrollment he Absentee Tribe’sviolence, Domesticsexual Violence Program worksand/or with other within ssists victimsShawnee of domestic assault, stalking, datingshelters violence in klahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for mergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility esistance. victim and children may also be available. Enrollment Updates: Housing and Utility Assistance Referral Assistance ssists victims ofEnrollment domestic violence, sexualtohasthose assault, and/or violence in • with The department obtained director, Erica ssists providing community resources whostalking, area new in need of dating additional services Masquat, and new enrollment Specialist Fallon Jackson. WIA or utility mergency situations. assistance may Tribe’s allow for a victimViolence to either Program. receive housing utside the scope of theThis Absentee Shawnee Domestic worker Kamryn Pritner can also help assist tribal members in our sistance. department. Community Outreach ReferralViolence AssistanceProgram offers educational trainings, he •AbsenteeWeShawnee Tribe’s with Domestic ask in joining other departments that you update all ssists with information providing community resources to those who are needawareness of additional formational displays, and community events in order to provide more to bothservices Tribal that pertains to your new tribal in CDIB card with utside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. Enrollment. nd Non-Tribal communities. Please help enrollment keep all information current. Update your ad- Did You Know.. . Did You Know…… Did You Know.. . Didchanges You Know…… Any name Any name changes that thatmay mayoccur occur marriage, divorce, etc. ) need to be updated (ie: Any name changes that may occur (i.e. marriage, ) needmayto beoccur updated Any namedivorce, changesetc.that BEFORE anybe updated new through enrollment, marriage, divorce, etc. ) need to (ie: new (i.ethrough . marriage,enrollment, divorce, etc.BEFORE ) need to beanyupdated or renewalsBEFORE can beany processed. registrations new through enrollment, registrations or renewals can be processed. through enrollment, BEFORE any new PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFIC FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. PLEASEWEBSITE: CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFIC WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. 38 or dress, any questions any of theand above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee photo,regarding phone number, CDIB Card. ribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. 35 FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES Enrollment has relocated to building 1 second floor. Please Direct all Cap inquiries toplease the Enrollment office from Outreach or •any questions regarding anyPer ofCommunity the above services contact the Absentee Shawnee now on. Enrollment will aid with 2005/2006 Trust Fund Per Cap, he Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, ribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. and 2016 Rama Per Cap. See enrollment’s web page for formational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal applications and W-9 Form nd Non-Tribal communities. ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne ya li ne WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM How to Get a Tag 38 NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION* Any new motor vehicle registrations mustHow be donetoinGet persona Tag by the Tribal Member. The fol list of required documents you must have for new motor vehicle registration(s). TITLE VEHICLE REGISTRATION* NEW• MOTOR SALEregistrations OR SALES must CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY applicable) Any•newBILL motorOFvehicle be done in person by theFORM Tribal(ifMember. The fo ABSENTEE SHAWNEE list of• required documents you mustTRIBAL have forENROLLMENT new motor vehicleCARD registration(s). •• OKLAHOMA TITLE INSURANCE VERIFICATION •• VALID DRIVER LICENSE ENTRY FORM (if applicable) BILL OFOKLAHOMA SALE OR SALES CONTRACTLIEN • ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD REGISTRATION RENEWAL • OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION There are two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for renew • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE RENEWING IN PERSON: REGISTRATION RENEWAL Registration There are• twoCurrent (2) options available.Certificate The following is a list of required documents for renew • Oklahoma Insurance Verification •RENEWING Valid Oklahoma Driver License IN PERSON: •• Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card Current Registration Certificate • Oklahoma Insurance Verification RENEWING BY MAIL: 36 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te na ko ta wi fe In Your Corner A letter to the Editor Greetings my fellow AST Tribal Members, Opinion October 2018 tions should be made to the elders’ homes/hospitals/nursing homes or wherever they may be residing, NOT finding and implementing new programs/ventures. This should be left to the Governor and Lt. Governor, with the ultimate decision made by the Governor. The Treasurer should be taking care of Tribal finance and proMy sending this important statement is in regards to our Execu- vide needed financial aid for programs that are ALREADY in tive Committee members’ responsibilities. I would like to make place with approval from all Executive Committee members. you, as an AST member, aware of this. The Secretary should take minutes from the Executive ComMy feelings for the Lt. Governor’s responsibility is that he/she mittee meetings. When a meeting is convened, old minutes is to work closely with our Tribal Governor to discuss new busi- are read to discuss old business BEFORE any new business is ness ventures to present to the Executive Committee members presented. and decide as a GROUP on any major items. The Governor then at his/her discretion should be knowledgeable enough to Thank you AST Tribal members for taking the time to read approve/disapprove these business ventures. this and letting me voice my opinion. The Representative should be concerned about our Tribal El- A Very Concerned AST Tribal Member ders’ needs and relay findings to the proper programs. Visita- Local October 2018 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ne se wi fe Office of Environmental Health Brownfield Response Progra m What is a Brownfield? The EPA defines a brownfield site as “...real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, controlled substances, petroleum or petroleum products, or is mine-scarred land.” Do you possibly have a Brownfield site on your land? Typical Brownfield Sites Include:  Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes  Burned Homes  Buried Dump Sites  Open Dump Sites  A Large Amount of Tires  Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites  Barrels of Unknown Substances  Old Service Stations  Oil Storage Facilities  Oil/Gas Well Sites  Old Dry Cleaning Businesses If it’s possible that you have a Brownfield site on your property, or if you know of a possible Brownfield site, please contact: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Brownfield Response Program 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 ( 405) 214-4235 AST.Environmental.Programs@astribe.com Follow us on Facebook to view and comment on current and upcoming projects www.facebook.com/ ast.environmental.programs 37 38 ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te fe wa se ke fe Life Saving Skills Linda Day Emergency Managment Coordinator Police Dept: 405-275-3200 Cell: 405-740-1562 lday@astribe.com www.Ready.gov encourages awareness about common household hazards and encourages families and communities to prepare for and protect against disasters and severe weather events by learning Life Saving Skills. What You Should Know About Life Saving Skills • Know basic preparedness skills to protect your family and home. • Eliminate common electrical and fire hazards around your house and property. • Install smoke, carbon monoxide, and natural gas alarms and test them monthly. • Teach children what to do when they hear smoke, carbon monoxide, and natural gas alarms. • Place natural gas detectors on every level of your home and test them monthly. • Know how to turn off utilities like natural gas in your home. • Talk to your landlord or building manager about evacuation routes and fire safety. • Develop and practice a family communication plan and discuss it with your family. • Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car. • Pay attention to alerts and warnings. Emergency Management October 2018 • Know two ways out of your home in the event of a fire and practice evacuation plans. • Set some money aside from your income in case of an emergency. You Are the Help Until Help Arrives Learn 5 simple steps that may save a life: Call 9-1-1 – Stay Safe—Stop the Bleedings—Position the Injured—Provide Comfort Why get involved when someone is badly injured? According to a recent National Academies of Science study, trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under age 46. Life-threatening injuries require immediate action to prevent an injured person from dying. Those nearest to someone with life-threatening injuries are best positioned to provide first care. Teachers Knowledge Empowers! Are you and your students ready for an emergency? Read. gov for kids has safety tips for the classroom. Curriculum is available to download. Students can play games and learn, and they can test their emergency know-how when they find themselves in the heart of the action and seek out items for their own emergency kit. Embedded with real-world connections, these multidisciplinary lessons teach what to do before, during, and after an emergency while fostering critical 21st-century skills such as problem solving, teamwork, creativity, leadership, and communication. Download this supplemental curriculum for grades 1-12 and engage your students with three lessons of inquiry-driven, project-based, and differentiated learning activities aligned to core subject standards. EMERGENCY NUMBERS 911 211 Police, Fire, Ambulance State of Oklahoma TRIBAL POLICE TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER 405-275-3200 405-740-1562 (Cell) Absentee Shawnee Absentee Shawnee SHERIFF CITY POLICE CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. 405-273-1727 405-273-2121 405-273-5272 405-273-2157 Pottawatomie County Shawnee Shawnee Pottawatomie County SHERIFF CITY POLICE HEALTH DEPT. 405-701-8888 405-321-1600 405-749-1591 Cleveland County Norman Cleveland County OG&E Report Power Outage CANADIAN VALLEY 405-272-9595 1-800-522-6870 405-382-3680 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HIGHWAY PATROL 1-800-522-0206 405-425-4385 State of Oklahoma Road Conditions EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE HEARTLINE EMERGENCY Power Outage Kidz Zone October 2018 October si ta we ke se fe wa (sah-tay-wee-kee-sthway) ne fe wi pe ti ke ki-te ge yi ki te fe AST KIDZ ZONE COMPASS ROSE Spookytown Map YA PA PO NE KA KE The residents of Spookytown are planning for a fun Halloween night. Help them tell their friends where all of events are located. Don’t forget to write your answers in Shawnee! YA TI KO FI KE YA PI KE SE MO KE Zombie Dance Hall 39 YA LI WI QA KE Mr. Crow’s Pumpkin Patch English Shawnee North ya pa po ne ka ke (yay-pay-pohn-kay-kee) South ya li wi qa ke (yay-lah-wah-quay-kee) East ya ti ko fi ke (yay-tah-koh-thah-kee) Frankenstein’s House The Witches’ Brew West ya pi ke se mo kee (yay-pahk-see-moh-kee) 1. Mr. Crow’s Pumpkin Patch is ___________________________________ of The Witches’ Brew. 2. Frankenstein’s House is _________________________________ of Zombie Dance Hall. 3. The Zombie Dance Hall is directly __________________________ of Mr. Crow’s Pumpkin Patch. 4. The Witches’ Brew is _____________________________ of Frankenstein’s House and _________________________ of Mr. Crow’s Pumpkin Patch. OK CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE 405-878-4702 CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM UPDATED: OCTOBER 6, 2016 OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA 2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR. SHAWNEE, OK 74801 ALL CORRECTIONS PLEASE EMAIL TO: LBETTELYOUN@ASTRIBE.COM Toll free................................................. 1-866-742-4977 SHAWNEE CLINIC Rhonda Kaseca………………………………878-4702 Clinic (Bldg. 17) .............................................. 878-5850 LAST UPDATED ON 8/09/18 Pharmacy......................................................... 878-5859 Toll free................................................. 1-866-742-4977 ABSENTEE..6308 SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONSPROCUREMENT (405) 275-4030 Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe FINANCE Twila Parker .................................6307 Victor Flores ........................................ 6282 Asaycia Clayton ................................... 6291 Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe..6269 6308 Shema FINANCELincoln ..................................... 6250 PROCUREMENT Sheelby Thorpe .................................... 6244 Lesa Shaw ..................................... Twyla Ware Blanchard ................................. 6233 ....................................... 6291 Glenna Jones .................................6263 6307 Jenny ......................................... 6279 Misty KaylaGriffith Ketakea ..................................... 6281 ........................................................ VictorDavis Flores.......................................... ......................................... 6282 .......................................... 6244 Glenna Jones ................................. 6269 Holly 6265 Amy TaraGuffey Battise .......................................... 6410 Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson ...........6253 TraceyDeer............................................ Dickson..................................... 6279 ........................................................ 6263 David 6320 Tara Battise ......................................... 6281 REALTY Andy Warrior ...............................6309 Holly Davis .......................................... 6265 ............................................................... 6410 Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233 Lt.Governor Kenneth Blanchard. ....6267 6253 Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6246 Mary Billy ..................................... Colleen Longhorn ................................ 6320 EALTY Diane Ponkilla 6267 Jennifer Crenshaw............................... 6228 RLea Tsotaddle....................................... 6248 (BIA............................... Spec.) ...................6325 Scott Miller Jennifer Crenshaw ............................... 6228 Wilson ......................................... 6246 Scott Miller (Self-Gov.Dir..) ............. 6325 Courtney Green ................................... 6300 Cecil Colleen Butler ...................................... Courtney Green ................................... 6300 ............................................................... 6290 6247 Secretary John R. Johnson ..........6289 Misty Griffith ...................................... 6290 Lea Tsotaddle ...................................... 6248 Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi .................. 6338 Alvina Barnes ................................ Secretary John R Johnson ...........6275 6289 Phillip Ellis ........................................... 6280 Taylor Carter ....................................... 6247 OCIAL S ERVICES S Sandra Burnett .................................... 6385 Jeff Gibson .................................... Alvina Barnes ...............................6256 6275 Phillis Wahahrickah-Tasi ................... 6338 Annie Wilson (Director)......................... 6225 Kymberly Hazlett................................. 6250 Sarah Pederson .............................6306 6306 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385 SOCIAL ........................................................ ERVICES Linda SGouge ........................................ 6255 Conf. Room……………………………….…6397 Annie Wilson (Director) ........................ 6225 HUMAN RESOURCES TAX COMMISSION / TAG Treasurer Leah Bates...................6239 HUMAN RESOURCES Cheri Hardeman .................................. 6252 ....................................................................... Treasurer Phillip.......................... Ellis .................6240 6280 ............................................................... 6252 Alicia Engler ........................................ 6257 Donna Longhorn Elizabeth Clark ................................... 6296 TAX COMMISSION / TAG Charla Garcia ............................... 6309 Elizabeth Clark ................................... 6296 Connor Edwards ................................. 6237 Rep Anthony Johnson ..................6287 Rachael Lankford ............................... 6222 Alicia Engler ........................................ 6257 Casey Adams ....................................... 6337 Shelby White ........................................ 6258 Rep Atheda ....................6335 6239 Casey Trent Norton Fletcher ................................. Adams ....................................... 6337 Connor Edwards ................................. 6237 ........................................................ 6335 .............................................................. 6222 Shelby White ........................................ 6258 TERO ICW ICW Jeff Gibson ........................................... 6284 RECEPTIONIST T Ronelle Baker....................................... 6375 ITLE VI Melissa Hill ........................................... 6375 R ECEPTIONIST Lea Bettelyoun .....................................4030 Julie Wilson ......................................... 6376 Thomasine TITLE VI (Doss) Owings (DIR) ....... 6227 Lea Bettelyoun ..................................... 4030 Direct Line……………………………..395-4491 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ..................... 6272 Jackie Denny ........................................ 6377 ATTORNEY William Starr ...................................... [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. 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