ASTHS Little Axe Clinic Ground Breaking Ceremony (2022)

Tribal code

Ask Donna

What actually matters in this document.

Text

www.astribe.com

THE ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE NEWS

Volume 32, No. 06

June 2022

ASTHS Little Axe Clinic Ground Breaking Ceremony

Left Photo (L-R): AST Treasurer Joseph Blanchard; AST Secretary Alicia Miller; AST Lt. Governor Ezra DeLodge; AST Governor John Johnson; AST Health Board Chairman Dr. Lancer Stephens;

AST Health Board Vice-Chairwoman Michelle Rapp; AST Health Board Member Max Tuhsuda; AST Health Program Executive Director Mark Rogers. Right Photo (L-R): AST Lt. Governor Ezra

DeLodge; AST Governor John Johnson; AST Secretary Alicia Miller; AST Treasurer Joseph Blanchard.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health

System (ASTHS) conducted its ground

breaking ceremony, May 20. for Phase I of

the two-phased expansion project. Phase

I is the expansion of space and services

at the Little Axe Clinic, and Phase II is

the construction of a new state-of-the-art

Shawnee Clinic. This two-phased project, referred to as the Enhanced Health

System Project, will increase patient care

and services at both main service locations in Shawnee and Norman, adding in

new services, equipment, expanded grant

programs, and greatly increase patient

ease in accessing services for the AST

and other Native American community

members in which we service. The event

capped off a great week of celebration

as the AST Health System celebrated its

10th Anniversary of opening the new Little Axe Clinic, and has already outgrown

the clinic in a very short time due to the

health care services provided and needs

of the community and surrounding areas.

The Executive Committee and the

Health Board were all in attendance as

Governor Johnson provided the keynote

address for the event. “Health programs

are a priority to all Tribal Nations to grow,

nurture and develop the next generation

to care for the current generation. The

strength of any Tribe can be measured in

the success and strength of their health

programs, which measures the health of

the tribe.” Johnson said. “This expansion

is greatly needed to help service our Tribal Members better and offer additional

services.”

The AST Veteran’s Association posted the colors and many of the AST Elders were present to participate in this

historic event as the Tribe enters a new

phase in patient care and servicing with

the project. Various dignitaries from the

community were also in attendance including Rear Admiral Travis Watts, I.H.S.

OKC Area Office Director, and Dr. Greg

Woitte, Chief Medical Officer, also with

the I.H.S. Area Office. Representatives

from BancFirst, FSA Investment Group,

Childers Architect, Connect Advisors,

Manhattan Construction Company,

along with other notable attendees were

also present as well as numerous other

supporters and key partners that made

the project happen!

As we all endeavor to continue to improve the health and wellness of all Native American families we serve, today

we entered a new phase of growth that

will positively impact the surrounding

communities and families of the AST

Tribe, and all surrounding Tribes, for

years to come!

Tribe Creates Workforce Development and Career Initiative Program

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic over

the last few years, it has had a detrimental effect on the labor markets. Millions

of people were furloughed or lost their

jobs while others had to rapidly adjust

to working at home. The COVID-19

pandemic and the resulting economic

crisis affected the health and economic

well-being of the American workforce.

These same negative effects of COVID-19

also affected the Absentee Shawnee Tribe

of Oklahoma in the same manner.

In 2021, The Executive Committee of

the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma made a progressive decision to invest

Cares and ARPA funding to our tribal

membership. This decision was an effort

to get people back to work by empowering our tribal membership to get an education/training for future employment.

Through our research we found that

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) is one of the fastest growing

fields today. In 2019, there were an estimated 380,000 HVAC jobs in the United

States, with a projected growth rate of 4%

from 2019 to 2029. In fact, there are more

HVAC job openings than there are qualified technicians to fill the jobs. HVAC

salaries in Oklahoma for 2022 show entry pay at $42,200 and supervisory salaries at $76,000 and above. The field can

be lucrative if one has the right skill set.

The Workforce Development and Career

Initiative program at the tribe aims to

help members get those skills and excel

in their career.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe recently

created the Workforce Development and

Career Initiative program to help tribal

members acquire HVAC jobs. This new

program was started with ARPA and

CARES funds. Lt. Governor Ezra DeLodge and Representative DeWayne Wilson were instrumental in bringing this

program to light.

“We want to create a program that will

help our members obtain the skills to find

a job in the HVAC field and become successful.” said Wilson. “Our hope is they

would even find employment here at the

tribe or other tribal entities.”

This pilot program is designed to hire

an HVAC person and invest in tribal

members with training and employment.

By hiring an HVAC person in this area,

this will eliminate some if not most of the

HVAC contractual cost the tribe spends

for the next two and half years. It will also

allow the tribe to provide apprenticeship

and supervision to the tribal members

who are seeking a career in the HVAC

field. The program will allow a limited

number of tribal members to obtain an

HVAC Journeyman license by the end

of his/her second or third year. The tribe

and HVAC qualified tribal member(s)

will agree to a one year work agreement

after completing their training.

The program isn’t just for unemployed.

Anyone wanting to learn this skill set can

apply. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has

partnered with Moore Norman Technology Center and Gordon Cooper Technology Center and is currently accepting

applications. The three-year program

consists of one year of classroom training,

the second year of work-based learning at

the tribal complex and the third year payback by working for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe as a paid employee.

Tribal member Thad Breeding graduated from Gordon Cooper Technology

Center in HVAC immediately after high

school. He has been in the HVAC field for

over 2 decades and owns his own company -Tri-County Air Solutions based in

Shawnee.

As a graduate of the program, Breeding highly recommends it to anyone.

“Take advantage of all the tools available

to you as a student and tribal member to

succeed! People needed to fill the construction trade jobs are in high demand

right now. These jobs aren’t going anywhere; we will always need HVAC, electric, and plumbing.”

The requirements for the tribe’s program are: Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member (provide proof of tribal membership)

; complete a Vocational Assessment

(must have/obtain a 10th grade math and

reading level); complete a Workforce Development and Career Initiative Application; must have a High School diploma/

GED (copies accepted); valid driver’s license; pass criminal background check;

provide essay response; provide letter of

recommendation (optional) and must

complete Federal Aid (FAFSA) and provide copy with application.

Interested tribal members contact the

Representative’s office - Representative

DeWayne Wilson - Email: dewayne.

wilson@astribe.com or Phone: 405-2754030 ext. 6239.

2A www.astribe.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GOVERNOR’S REPORT

John Johnson, AST Governor

GOVERNOR

John Johnson

Hello tribal members,

I hope everyone had a safe Memorial

Day holiday. I believe that means we have

officially started summer, even though

the hot temperatures have already started

On Sunday June 19th is the day we

celebrate fathers. I want to wish all the

fathers, step-fathers and/or any father figures a very Happy Father’s Day.

As many of you are aware, on May 4th

the cities of Earlsboro and Seminole were

affected by multiple tornados. The AST

Emergency Management team asked for

volunteers to assist tribal members that

were affected by the storm. The volunteers worked May 10th and 11th in both

of these cities. The team went to tribal

members’ homes in these areas to assist

them in cleanup and debris removal. I

want to thank the volunteers for all the

hard work and I know the tribal members

that were helped are very grateful.

LT. GOVERNOR’S REPORT

Ezra DeLodge, AST Lt. Governor

Lt. GOVERNOR

Ezra DeLodge

SECRETARY

Alicia Miller

Tribal Members,

Recently I was able to attend the 42nd

National Indian and Native American

Employment and Training Conference,

which was held in Catoosa, OK (May

2nd-5th). The NINAETEC Conference’s

primary purpose is to provide a platform

for employment and training issues and

brings together partners within the tribal

governments and federal government. My

reason for attending was to gather information on the Public Law 102-477 (477

Program) and see how the tribe might be

able to utilize this program.

If you have any questions or concerns

please contact me by email ezrad@astribe.com, call my office 405-275-4030 x

6253 or cell 405-432-0733.

Lt. Governor DeLodge

Maintenance:

The Maintenance staff has completed

35 work orders in the past month and had

new carports installed for all tribal vehicles on the complex. Housekeepers have

been working hard keeping buildings disinfected and sanitized during this time.

OEH:

In total for 2022 OEH has assisted Tribal members with 35 different septic renovations and installations, water well drilling and installations, well renovations,

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Alicia Miller, AST Secretary

TREASURER

Joseph Blanchard

Ho wa se ke sa ke!

I am happy summer is here. We have

entered into warmer temperatures, we are

enjoying the outdoors more, and summer

activities are ramping up. It is always a

good time to be Shawnee but even more

so during this season. Corn has been

planted, ceremonies have concluded,

and Indian football is underway. Hearing the laughter of our people and seeing

the smiles of our relatives is the best atmosphere to be in and the best feeling to

have when we gather at the grounds, and

I enjoy every single moment of it.

May was filled with tribal member

graduations, 2 tribal member retirement celebrations, health board meeting,

groundbreaking ceremony, a conference,

TREASURER’S REPORT

Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer

REPRESENTATIVE

DeWayne Wilson

Hello fellow Tribal members:

Half the year is behind us as we enter the month of June. As we begin the

midpoint of 2022, I want to say “Happy Father’s Day!” to all the Dads out

there. Good and bad, you have provided the example of how we should

be as young men. Even the uncles,

you are not forgotten as I know many

of you have stepped up to assist your

nieces and nephews.

As mentioned last month, it is that

June 2022

On May 20th we broke ground on the

new Health Clinic expansion in Little

Axe. The strength of a tribe can be measured in the success and strength of their

Health programs, which in turn measures

the health of the tribe. Health programs

are a priority to all tribal nations to grow,

nurture and develop the next generation

to care for the current generation. This

expansion is greatly needed to help service our Tribal Members better and offer

additional services.

The latest update on the new police department is we have received the plans

from the architect. The bidding process is

the next step. Once we select a bid we are

hoping to break ground shortly after that.

The process is moving along and soon we

will see the dirt moving and a building

being built.

I had the honor of attending the memorial service for Kelly Haney at the

First Americans Museum in Oklahoma

City. Mr. Haney was a successful and

well-known artist, business man and even

served the state of Oklahoma as State

Representative and State Senator. I want

to send my deepest condolences to his

family and friends. He will be missed

greatly.

In closing, I ask that all of you stay

well hydrated as we go into the summer

months. It has been exceptionally hot

and windy for this time of year. Also the

ticks are out in full force. Please beware

and use bug spray when being outdoors

in wooded areas.

and community water connections.

For 2022, we have collected, processed,

and recycled 20 bales of shredded office

paper and cardboard equaling roughly

15 tons of recyclable waste that has been

diverted from landfills. OEH has completed the scheduled electronics recycling

collection event. There were two trailers

full of computers, monitors, printers, and

miscellaneous electronics that were collected for disposal.

Construction on the Youth Camp cabins, and bathhouse have been complete.

We are currently awaiting approval of the

loop road to complete the entry gate.

We are currently at 95% completion of

the design phase for the new Police Safety

Center. The Tribe is currently reviewing

the drawings and specifications to approve the design. We expect these drawings to be finalized and to begin the advertising for bids for general contractors

around the beginning of June.

Jarrod Lloyd

OEH&E Director

jlloyd@astribe.com - (405) 214-4235

Self-Governance Department:

I attended the NINATEC Conference in

Catoosa, OK from May 2nd through May

5th. During this Conference I learned

more about other 477 tribes and how they

have grown. If the Executive Committee

decides to become a 477 tribe, I believe

it will be very beneficial to our tribe. On

May 23rd, I had a zoom conference call

to hear about President Biden’s FY 2023

Budget and how it will affect tribes. They

are still making changes to the budget and

will not have a final breakdown until later in the year. I will continue to stay in

contact with other tribes and D.C. for any

updates. If you have any questions please

feel free to reach out to me at (405)2754030 or TwylaB@astribe.com

Housing Improvement Program

Since our inception, our Department

has processed 55 THIP Applications and

conducted 49 home assessments. We are

currently working on several projects and

near completion but continue to experience challenges with material shortages

and inclement weather. If you have any

questions about the application please

contact Donnie Marshall at (405)8274311.

Land Management Program

Land management has been working

behind the Resource Center with tree removal to put back in the wood program

for the Fall and Winter months. We have

been helping the Agricultural Department finish up on garden projects for

tribal members. We will be clearing some

land for the cattle to graze. If you have

any questions please contact by phone

(405)395-8101 or by Email cmartinez@

astribe.com

directors’ meeting, a local meeting with

community leaders, a fishing for nutrition event for tribal youth, one regular

Executive Committee (EC) meeting (as of

the writing of this article) and 6 internal

project/staff meetings.

There was continued active dialog regarding a last ARPA dispersal for general

assistance at the monthly EC meeting. As

I stated in last month’s article, once the

funds have been depleted of the tribal

member’s ARPA funds, there will be no

more general assistance disbursements

for tribal members. I want you to be fully aware of this. The EC is empathetic to

the various and present needs of our people, but we also know there will be future

needs. For me, it is about weighting those

needs and trying to somewhat determine

if those needs will be greater in the coming months. If those future needs out-

weigh current situations - we will be stuck

in a hard spot as a tribe and not be able to

assist as we have as of late. Once a final

decision has been made, communications

will be released through the AST website,

newsletter, and social media. Please be

sure to be on the lookout for this pending

information.

In conclusion, I send you well wishes,

happiness and joy for your times of celebration this month. I also send to you

understanding and compassion for those

who encounter worries, sadness, illness

and/or grief this month. Overall, I hope

you find a good path to follow and enjoy

your summer days ahead.

time of year for family events, graduation activities, summer ball games,

and cookouts. I was happy to attend

a handful of graduation ceremonies,

lunches and dinners. I want to say

“Congratulations!” to all our young

folks who are now taking the plunge

into adulthood. We wish you “Good

Luck” in all your future endeavors as

you attempt to navigate this stage in

your life. As I told one young person,

“never forget where you come from

and the principles instilled in you.

Make your family proud because you

never know who is watching.”

If you did not get a chance to wit-

ness the Spring Bread Dance ceremonies, you definitely missed out.

There was good participation at both

grounds (North and South) and a lot

of first time participants. As always,

the majority of attendees came away

exhausted, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, with spirits lifted. Personally,

I was happy to see so many helping to

carry on our way of life. This guarantees our culture and tradition is preserved. Likewise, the EC is working

on a Language Initiative with a couple

departments to ensure this is not lost

either. Stay tuned.

Governor Johnson with the late Kelly Haney,

photo taken at the Grand Opening of the First

Americans Museum in September 2021.

Respectfully,

Lt. Governor DeLodge

Si li no ke ka no la. Ne yi wa.

Alicia Miller

Tribal Secretary

(Continued on Page 3A)

June 2022

TREASURER’S REPORT

(Continued From Page 2A)

On another note, I was happy to attend

a couple ball games in Claremore. Last

month, there was a small article on one of

our Tribal Members, Jaylan Gibson. She

is the starting 3rd Baseman for Rogers

State. They were able to host the Regional

and Super Regional, winning both tournaments, the latter against the University

of Central Oklahoma. They qualified for

the NCAA Division II Women’s College

World Series (WCWS) on May 26-31,

2022. It is a double elimination format

being held at Regency Athletic Complex

in Denver, CO. We send our well-wishes with the Hillcats and hope they come

home with the National Championship.

On May 18th, the Finance Department

had a Send-Off for our coworker, Jennifer

Crenshaw. She began her career here at

REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

DeWayne Wilson, AST Representative

Hello Tribal Members,

I hope and wish your families are in

good health and enjoying the opportunity to visit others. I want to say that I

really enjoyed myself at the South Dance

ground (Bread Dance) this month. It

was uplifting to me to see so many tribal

members participating in this ceremonial event, especially our young people. The

good food and good company made for

a good time. I also wanted to say “Thank

You” to the Blanchard family for inviting

me to their family camp and the hospitality I received. My thoughts and prayers

continues to go out to the tribal families

that have lost love ones.

Education Department;

The Workforce Development Committee consisting of the Lt. Gov., Education

Director, Human Resource, and I (Representative) have been real busy. We are

having meetings to finalize the Workforce

Development application. We continue

FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION:

www.astribe.com 3A

the AST in 2002, working initially in the

Office of Environmental Health. After

several years, she transferred over to Finance. She worked her way up the ranks,

eventually becoming the Assistant Controller before deciding to retire this past

year. On the plaque presented, it said,

“With our sincere appreciation, we hereby honor Jennifer Crenshaw with this gift

in Recognition for your Enduring Passion, Unconditional Commitment, and

Unwavering Dedication to the Absentee

Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma.” We wish

her well and hope she enjoys her sunsets

and family.

I attended the Groundbreaking for the

Little Axe Health Clinic. Besides taking pictures to commemorate the event,

I was also able to visit with members in

attendance. I was honored to assist our

Eldest Female member, who participated and got to wear a hardhat. As part of

the activities, we were allowed to tour the

unfinished Storage Facility. Upon completion, this will provide an additional

15,000 Square Feet of storage space for

the Health Systems.

And finally, I want to acknowledge the

handful of employees who volunteered to

provide assistance after the tornadic event

in and near Seminole. Though many may

not recall, our community was in a similar circumstance three consecutive years

in a row back in 2011, 2012, and 2013. As

one who remembered those situations,

I’m glad Emergency Management helped

coordinate an effort to provide relief. In

collaboration with Enrollment, we were

able to determine there are 53 AST members who live in those affected areas. We

were able to call and check on their safety and help remove debris in Tecumseh,

Earlsboro, and Seminole. We are thankful there were no major injuries and/or

deaths.

That is all I have for this month. As

usual, should you have any questions,

do not hesitate to call my office, send an

email, or schedule an appointment.

having meetings and telephone conversations with Moore/ Norman and Gordon

Cooper Technology Centers as they develop their training opportunities in the

HVAC profession. Last month, we announced for a HVAC mechanic position.

This month, we have interviewed for the

HVAC mechanic position. Finally, we are

advertising the Workforce Development

and Career Initiative (pilot program) on

tribal websites and newspaper.

Cultural Preservation Department;

The Cultural Preservation Department

is busy. They continue to see increases

in activities, visitors, and Gift Shop sales.

They have also seen increases in projects

in the THPO and FCC/ TCNS programs.

As for the ANA/ Language Grant, we really haven`t seen an acceptable candidate

for the Linguist/ Project Coordinate position. We are discussing the possibilities of

contracting for the Linguist position. We

will have to get approval from ANA prior

to doing so.

Youth Camp;

Again, due to some extenuating cir-

cumstances, there has not been much

construction going on at the Youth Camp

during this reporting period. Last month

it was the Youth Camp Road. This month,

it`s the construction of the recreational

facilities project. I will keep everyone informed of the progress or lack of progress

pertaining to this project.

I did attend the 42nd Annual National

Indian and Native American Employment

and Training Conference in Tulsa, Okla.

during May 2- 5, 2022. This was an exploratory mission concerning Public Law

102-477. I attended workshops such as;

Determining Programs that Fit your 477

Plan (Tribal Decisions/ Tribal Choice),

How to Develop a Blended Plan, Program Review- Today`s Process and What

is Required, and how other Tribes are

Utilizing PL 102-477. I also had conversations with Chief Principal David Hill,

Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Principal

Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Cherokee Nation

about getting Native Americans involved

in the electoral process and Workforce

Development issues that we are all hav-

ing. Both the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

and the Cherokee Nation are grantees of

Public Law 102-477 as well as supporters.

Lt Gov. Ezra Delodge and I met with U.S.

Secretary of Labor Mr. Martin J. Walsh as

well as other Tribal leaders. Mr. Martin

discussed Workforce funding from the

federal level. On the last day of the conference, Self- Governance Director Twyla

Blanchard and I, met with Mr. Anthony

Riley, Acting Associate Deputy Bureau

Director and Ms. Ida Doyle, both are

with the BIA/ Division of Workforce Development. We discussed other training

opportunities and grant funding that P.L.

102- 477 offers as well as the 477 application and reporting requirements.

In conclusion, if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact my

office at (405) 275-4030, Ext.6239 or by

email: dewayne.wilson@astribe.com

Neyiwa!

Joseph H. Blanchard

Tribal Member Jaylan Gibson with Regional

Champion Trophy.

Love Y'all, Respectfully,

DeWayne Wilson

Tribal Representative

ELECTION COMMISSION

APPROPRIATE POLL BEHAVIOR

According to the Election Ordinance Article VIII Section 1 – The official polling sites and

adjoining Tribal Grounds are neutral grounds, therefore, there shall be no campaigning

or loitering on Election Day by any person. It shall be the duty of the Election

Commission to request that Tribal police, be present at each polling place and be

responsible for maintaining order, prevent campaigning, and loitering during the

election process.

In order to comply we suggest that you do not campaign in any fashion.

For Examples:

No: “vote for. . .”sticker on cars;

campaign clothing;

disbursement of campaign material;

counseling as to who to vote for.

Do not loiter at poll site:

1. Arrive;

2. Register;

3. Vote;

4. Exit.

Unless there is a line each voter should be at the poll no more than 10 minutes, outside

of voter booth. Each voter may take all the time they need to read the ballot to vote in

the private booth but should not “visit” with Commissioners or other voters at the poll

site.

Any visiting of voters must occur outside of the Poll Site and adjoining Tribal grounds.

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

Policies and Procedures states:

There shall be no campaigning on property of polling site. This includes signs, person

to person, clothing, etc. or within 200 ft. of the polling site. (On Election Day all signs

must be over 200 ft. away from the edge of tribal property that contain poll sites).

BALLOT

Tear Off 

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

ANNUAL ELECTION

JUNE 18, 2022

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cast your vote by placing an [X] or [

]

mark next to the candidate of your choice.

ELECTION COMMISSION

Election Commissioner

John Al Little Axe--------------[ ]

Diana Wilson--------------------[ ]

Deputy Commissioner

James Cody Spybuck, Jr.------[ ]

Election Secretary

No One Filed

Commission Member #1

Brandi Routledge-Hunt---------[ ]

Commission Member #2

Charlotte Lynn Ellis------------[ ]

June 2022

4A www.astribe.com

Thank You

The Duke Blanchard Family would like to thank you for your prayers and

condolences. We also thank you for your contributions/donations, the beautiful arrangements, and the helping hands in the funeral support during the difficult time. A special thanks to George “Fife” Blanchard for conducting tribal funeral rites. “Mage ketâpelohiwa gîke yâlîkôteyiqa! Hêne lak’he.” (Many

blessing to all!)

In loving memory:

Thurman “Duke” Blanchard

February 6, 1951 - April 19,2022

Tribal member Sam Brown was a finalist in Sodexo's Future Chefs Challenge

2022. He is a 5th grade student at Bethany Public Schools.

He was 1 of 5 national finalists! The other finalists are from Washington,

South Carolina, Virginia and New York.

The contest theme this year was to create a recipe inspired by a book. His

recipe was "Turkey Twisters" inspired by the book Cloudy with a Chance of

Meatballs

Happy Retirement

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe said goodbye to our Assistant Controller, tribal member Jennifer Crenshaw. She retired after 20 years of employment with the

tribe. We appreciate all her hard work and dedication over the years and wish her well in her future endeavors.

June 2022

www.astribe.com

Cultural Preservation Department

The Cultural Preservation Department has been very busy this past month. Currently, we are seeking individuals who would like to be a part of our team! Open positions

within the department include a Library Technician/Gift Shop Assistant, a Language Linguist/Project Coordinator, a Language Student Intern, two Language Teachers, and a

Curriculum Developer (Language). If you know of any interested individuals or are yourself interested, please visit the website or contact us directly for details.

Day to day operations have continued to be carried out by each program coordinator to ensure the department as a whole continues to function properly. Following is a

breakdown of each departmental program’s most recent activities.

Gift Shop

We are happy to announce the gift shop is open to all customers for in-store shopping! We have two locations for your shopping convenience. Our Shawnee Gift Shop is

located at the complex in the Cultural Preservation building (building 6), and our Little Axe Gift Shop is located in the lobby of the Little Axe Health Center. We are open in

Shawnee Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and once a month, usually at the end of the month, in Little Axe from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Cultural Preservation – THPO

Program is seeking Absentee Shawnee

Tribal Members who attended

boarding school.

Please contact Carol Butler at

405-275-4030 ext. 6245 or

cbutler@astribe.com for more details.

Currently, to make room for new spring inventory, we are having a SALE! The sale includes such items as

t-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts, button down blouses/shirts, and shoes (please see the picture to the left). The items

are priced to move, so please stop by and have a look!! You may find something you cannot pass on.

We continue to look and reach out to new businesses especially Native American owned businesses and vendors

in hopes of bringing in new inventory. Over the past month, we have added a few more vendors, and hopefully,

soon we will have some new items available.

If you haven’t been in our store recently, please stop by either location. Maybe you can find that special gentleman in your life a Father’s Day gift or maybe find something for yourself.

Library

We are happy to announce that we have opened the library to the public! Please come in and visit. We have a

wide variety of resources available for checkout, and many magazines, newspapers and journals for your reading

leisure. We look forward to serving your informational needs!

THPO

The THPO Program continues to make great strides and advancements. The THPO staff has steadily been receiving Section 106 projects from various Federal Agencies. Over the past month, the THPO Officer, Mrs. Devon

Frazier-Smith, has received 304 new Section 106 projects for review. In conjunction with receiving projects, the

program has consulted on 249 projects. These projects were completed in 18 of our 25 areas of interest/states.

The THPO has also taken part in 15 teleconference calls as it concerns Section 106 projects as well as NAGPRA

cases. These calls were with such Federal Agencies as Tennessee Valley Authority, the National Park Service, and

the Department of Transportation for Texas and Wisconsin.

From April 19th through the 20th, Mrs. Frazier-Smith attended the 2022 AL/FHWA Annual (Virtual) Consultation. At this consultation, topics covered were new and old projects, upcoming programmatic agreements,

trainings, and NAGPRA updates.

FCC/TCNS

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

program. The THPO Specialist, Ms. Ashley Brokeshoulder, has been busy reviewing, researching and given recommendations to the telecommunications industry. Over the past month, she has received 139 new telecommunications facility projects for review. These 139 individual projects will be completed in conjunction with 12

consulting firms in 13 of our 25 areas of interest/states.

In conjunction with receiving projects, she has reviewed, researched and gave recommendation for the clearance of 107 telecommunications projects. These 107 individual projects were completed in conjunction with 12

consulting firms in 13 of our 25 areas of interest/states. Also, 32 projects are awaiting clearance because their

packages are lacking some information such as full archaeological reports, SHPO responses, or clear pictures.

EVENTS

On April 8th, Cultural Preservation hosted a yarn belt workshop at the Multipurpose Building in Shawnee.

Ten individuals were in attendance. Most of the ten individuals were able to at least get their yarn belts started.

On April 12th, the Library hosted a ribbon skirt workshop at the community building in Little Axe. At this

workshop, the basics as well as a few advances techniques were taught. Nine individuals were in attendance.

Like with the yarn belt workshop, most of the individuals were able to get their skirts started, and one individual

completed their skirt.

May 5th was National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, People. To

honor and bring awareness to the multitude of Alaska Native and American Indian women, girls, people who

have been murdered or gone missing, Cultural Preservation hosted a solidarity walk. The department also

displayed red dresses on the porch of the building to symbolize a portion of those who have been murdered or

is missing.

Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the continued support of our department as we continue to make changes to our programs to better serve the Tribal

community. Please feel free to contact me, Carol Butler, at 405-275-4030 ext. 6245 or cbutler@astribe.com if you have any questions or concerns.

ASTHS Little Axe Clinic

Ground Breaking Ceremony

Pictured AST Executive Committee and AST Health Board members with

eldest tribal member Pauline Johnson.

AST Governor John Johnson addresses the people in attendence of the

ground breaking ceremony.

June 2022

6A www.astribe.com

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, OK 74801

(405) 878-0633

Fax: (405) 878-0156

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

16051 Lttle Axe Dr.

Norman, OK 73026

(405) 360-2710

Fax: (405) 360-2726

Building Blocks II

Building Blocks III

Building Blocks has 46 children enrolled in our center at this time. We

are accepting waiting list applications for all of our classrooms. If you are

interested in putting your child on our waiting list please call and we can

email you a waiting list application or stop by to pick one up.

We are open to the public and ONLY accepting waitlist applications at this

time. If you are interested in your child attending Building Blocks Child

Development Center III, please call (405)360-2710.

Tomatoes and Bell Pepper Garden

Building Blocks is accepting employee applications. Please visit https://

www.astribe.com/employment for available job positions and to fill out an

employment application.

Summer Break is finally here! We hope you all are enjoying the warmer

weather! This past month we opened our doors, and welcomed back all of

our families to the center. In the month of June our students have begun

learning about plants and how they grow. Please enjoy a few of the moments

we captured this month.

We are excited that Building Blocks is open to the public. Our parents get

to come into our building now and take their children to their classrooms

and pick them up. We had Muffins to Go for Mother’s Day. We look

forward to being able to do lots more parent involvement. Exciting times

are ahead.

Celebrate Flag Day on Tuesday, June 14th.

You can find us on Facebook @ AST

Building Blocks Child Development

Center III-Little Axe Page to see all

the latest updates.

Tomatoes and Bell Pepper Garden

Happy Father’s Day to all Dads on Sunday,

June 19th.

Building Blocks will be closed in observance of

Juneteenth on Monday, June 20th.

Stay hydrated in these warmer weather days

and have a fantastic June

NOTICE

WELCOME BACK BUILDING

BLOCKS III FAMILIES! WE

MISSED YOU!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO

SUBMIT AN ARTICLE OR STORY

Please give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or

send an email to media@astribe.com

All articles for the next month’s issue are

DUE by the 15th of the current month.

Our School Agers enjoying

Summer Break!

Unfortunately we can only accept ONE

PICTURE PER BIRTHDAY PERSON,

not per birthday wish.

LIHEAP CARES ASSISTANCE

Absentee Shawnee Tribe's Domestic Violence Department

We help with:

Our mission is to:

Domestic Violence

Eliminate violence in

Sexual Assault

Native Country and to

Dating Violence

strengthen

Stalking

Native families to end the

Sex Trafficking

cycle of violence.

Our services are confidential and include:

Southwest Throw, Heater, Box Fan or Air

Purifier

The following items are eligible for LIHEAP participants

that are enrolled with a federally recognized tribe and

live in Cleveland & Pottawatomie counties. For more

questions or application, please call Social Service at

(405) 878-4723.

Safety Planning

Emergency Assistance

Court Advocacy

Shelter Placement Assistance

Referrals

Must be intimate partner

related violence and the

victim must be fleeing the

home/situation

Who we serve:

Where we serve:

Natives and non-Natives

LGBTQ2S+

Any Religion

Any income level

EVERYONE

Because we are federally funded

we get to serve all populations

within our *service area, which

includes Cleveland, Oklahoma and

Pottawatomie counties.

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

you.

Office Line 405.273.2888

Fax 405.273.1192

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

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

@ASTRisingWarrior

For emergencies call 911 or AST PD @ 405.275.3200

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

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

June 2022

www.astribe.com

Drew Hayden Robertson graduated

from Mineola High School in Mineola, Texas. He is a proud AST member

and played football, soccer and ran

track through out high school. He

was King of his senior class. He is

the son of Leland Scott Robertson

and Natalie Deer and grandson of

Winifred Robertson. His family is

very proud of him and loved by his

family.

Happy Birthday

Marion James

Robertson (Sonny)

We Love You!

From Your Family

Congratulations

As part of the 4x800 meter relay

team, Norman North junior Stevi

Johnson recently won first at 6A Regionals, qualifying for the State Track

Meet. Against a competitive field that

broke the state record, North missed

medaling by one place at the State

Meet held in Ardmore. During the

State Meet, the Norman North girls

were recognized for their academic

and athletic excellence by winning the

Academic State Championship for

Track and Field. Stevi’s family takes

pride in her commitment to be her

best.

AST Helps With Debris Removal After Seminole Tornado

June 2022

8A www.astribe.com

P H O N E D I R E C T O RY - D I R E C T N U M B E R S

O F F I C E O F T H E T R I B A L S EC R E TA RY

2025 S. GORDON COOPER DRIVE, SHAWNEE, OK 74801 • PHONE: 405.275.4030 • EMAIL: SECRETARY@ASTRIBE.COM • WEB: WWW.ASTRIBE.COM

AST Complex – (405) 275-4030

Toll Free - 800-256-3341

All Nations Bank…………………………………………(405) 273-0202

Brendle Corner…......……………………………………(405) 447-3372

Building Blocks….........…………………………………(405) 878-0633

Building Blocks III LA….....……………………………(405) 360-2710

Court………………………......…………………………(405) 481-8575

Domestic Violence…………….....………………………(405) 273-2888

Enrollment……………………….....……………………(405) 481-8650

Food Pantry………………………...……………………(405) 481-8640

Gaming Commission………………....…………(405) 360-9270 x1110

Housing Authority………………………………………(405) 275-1050

Human Resources……………………….....……………(405) 275-1468

ICW………………………………………………………(405) 395-4490

Media………………………….…………………………(405) 598-1279

OEH/OEP…………………….…………….…….………(405) 214-4235

Police…………………………………………(405) 275-3200/275-3432

Social Services…………….…………………….…….…(405) 878-4723

Tax Commission…….……………….……………….…(405) 481-8600

Thunderbird Casino Norman…….……….……………(405) 360-9270

Thunderbird Casino Shawnee…………….….…………(405) 273-2679

Tribal Store Little Axe……………………………………(405) 364-0668

The Absentee Shawnee Complex will be Closed

Monday, June 20, 2022

For Juneteenth

Put a Powerful Financial Tool in Your Pocket with the AllNations Bank

Mobile Banking App. Deposit Checks Securely from Anywhere with the

Mobile Deposit Capture feature.

Today’s smartphones have more processing power than the computers

NASA used to put a man on the moon. And now you can put that power

to work for you with the mobile banking app from AllNations Bank. It’s the

smart, simple and secure way to manage your money.

WHAT YOU CAN DO with the app:

Securely make bill payments anywhere. View all your upcoming

bills, make payments, add payees and access your payment

history.

View transactions anytime. Check on your cash flow and

finances.

Make transfers anyplace. Securely move money between your

accounts so funds are where you need it, when you need it.

Deposit checks. Deposit checks securely from anywhere, at any

time, using mobile deposit capture.

WHERE TO DOWNLOAD the app:

Download the AllNations app, by searching “AllNations Access”

on the App StoreSM or Google PlayTM.

our account options.

Member

FDIC

www.asthealth.org

June 2022

Section B

ASTHS June 2022 Monthly Update

Why Are No-Show Appointments a Big Deal Anyway?

We are all so very busy getting on with life in the recovery phase of the pandemic today. With the fast pace of life and taking care of our families, we need to remember and be diligent on the important things we learned and valued during the pandemic – our health, and the health of

our families, the tribe, and our communities! Patients who fail to show up to scheduled appointments or cancel at the last minute - giving the

AST Health System no opportunity to fill the appointment slot - are often referred to as “no-shows.” A no-show appointment results in loss of time and money for the

health system, and disrupts continuity of care for other patients. Patients who schedule clinic appointments, and fail to keep them, have a negative impact on other

patients needing care, impacts health system negatively in productivity, and not failing to mention the obvious, leaves a medical professional ready to take care of you

running idle.

The financial impact is not relieved by same-day appointments. The size of the problem varies nationally, but industry experts state “no-shows” negatively impact not

only financially and from a resource management perspective, but also negatively impact the patient experience and quality of life of the patient by not receiving routine

medical screenings, preventative oral health exams and cleanings, as well as the other services which we experience “no-shows” for in the healthcare field today.

The American Medical Association policy says a doctor may charge for a missed appointment - or for failing to cancel 24 hours in advance in the private sector - if the

patient is fully advised that such a charge will be made. Otherwise, it comes down to a notice to you, your justification for canceling, and if the doctor's office is serious

about enforcing their no-show policy. Fortunately for our patients, we do not, and would not, and cannot, ever entertain charging patients for no-show appointments,

as this is not an authorized charge we can charge as an I.H.S. ITU entity; however, it is bad for business and for any tribal health program and although it may seem like a

small thing, it actually has a huge cumulative negative impact. If you can help us with this effort, we will commit to helping you, help us, make a better patient experience

for you and your healthcare needs!

7 Ways We Try to Reduce Patient No-Shows to Serve You Better:

Make reminder calls.

Set up automatic reminders.

Keep and manage a wait list.

Don't wait to reschedule your no-shows.

Some patients need extra reminders.

Be proactive with your schedule.

Have a written policy that is enforced upon repeat offenders.

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

to make our programs succeed and take care of our patients!

June 2022 Health Employee Awards of the Month

Employee of the Month: Leonard Foreman, AST Health Maintenance Supervisor

Team of the Month: AST Health System’s Maintenance Team

Special Leadership Award: Atheda Fletcher, ADPI Dementia Grant Manager

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

Executive Director

Men’s Health Week

By Emily Earnest

Men’s Health Week always begins on the Monday before Father's Day and

ends on Father's Day itself. During 2022, it will run from Monday the 13th

until Sunday the 19th of June. The week is all about encouraging healthy

bodies, hard exercise, good diet, and regular visits to the doctor for checkups. The overall goals of the week are to heighten awareness of preventable

health problems for males of all ages, support men and boys to engage in

healthier lifestyle choices/activities, and encourage the early detection and

treatment of health difficulties in males.

Healthier men live happier, longer lives. Men should follow up routinely

with their primary care physician for check-ups. Cardiovascular health is one

of the body systems the doctor will likely look into. It is estimated that 1 in 3

men are affected by heart conditions. Changes in diet and lifestyle, limiting

alcohol intake, reducing stress, in addition to exercise, can help lower the

risk of developing heart disease reducing the risk of having a heart attack or

stroke. The physician will likely order blood work to check cholesterol and a

glucose level to assess the risk for heart disease.

Another thing a primary care physician will monitor for is cancer. Prostate

cancer is the leading cancer for men in the United States. It is followed by

lung cancer and then colorectal cancer. Prostate cancer can be cured typically

if it’s detected early. Men who are at high risk should begin yearly screening

for prostate cancer at age 40 or earlier, all others at age 50. The doctor may

choose to draw a PSA blood test or do an exam of the area.

Your physician will likely assess your mental health and well-being at

your visit. Depression is under-diagnosed in men. Men are four times more

likely than women to commit suicide. As you age, you may also start to feel

stressed or depressed to the loss of a loved one, health problems or financial

difficulties. Just as the body changes with age, so does the mind. You may

find that you’re misplacing things or you’re just not as on top of things as you

used to be. You may experience memory loss and other intellectual abilities

serious enough to interfere with daily life caused by dementia. Stress may

cause you to lose energy, fail to eat enough or isolate yourself. It’s important

to communicate any of these changes with a trusted health professional.

Important things to remember: limit the number of alcoholic drinks

consumed in a week, stay active, maintain a healthy diet, get at least 7-8

hours of sleep a night, and check in with your family doctor on a consistent

basis to stay healthy for as long as possible.

STAYING

ACTIVE

THE DIABETES & WELLNESS TEAM

PARTICIPATED IN A MUD RUN 5K

OBSTACLE COURSE IN OKC IN APRIL.

THIS IS ONE OF MANY WAYS THAT

YOU CAN STAY ACTIVE THIS SUMMER.

PICK AN ACTIVITY THAT YOU ENJOY

AND HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY JOIN

IN ON THE FUN! IF YOU HAVE

QUESTIONS ON HOW TO GET

STARTED, PLEASE CONTACT

405-701-7977

June 2022

2B www.astribe.com

UPDATED PHARMACY MAIL POLICIES

Please be advised:

It is solely the responsibility of the patient to

confirm the desired shipping address for

mailing of any medication from our Health

System Pharmacies. Failure to do so may

result in shipping delays.

Please ensure all address changes are made

directly with the pharmacy staff regardless of

any changes made elsewhere in the health

system. Not all systems communicate with

each other if changes are made.

As our clinics continue to grow and mail

volume increases, the above policies will help

ensure you continue to receive prompt and

accurate mail delivery of your prescription

medications. We appreciate your

anticipated assistance in this matter.

Thank you!

*Receive a free tote packed with essential

tools to help you manage your health.

Traci Faust, RN 405.701.7980

Heather Franklin, RN 405.701.7016

Completion of personalized Health Risk Assessment.

Medical & family history review.

Updating list of current providers & prescriptions.

Height, weight, blood pressure & other measurements.

Cognitive impairment detection.

Assessment of one’s current health to highlight high-priority health risks.

Screening for preventive services.

Recognize possible gaps in a patient’s healthcare.

REFILLQUICK APP STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

At least 20 minutes a month of CCM services.

Personalized assistance from a dedicated healthcare professional who will work

with you to create a plan of care suited to your specific healthcare needs.

Coordination of care between your pharmacy, specialist, testing centers,

hospitals, & more.

Expert assistance with setting & meeting your health goals.

Assistance finding resources in your community.

Coordinate care with all providers to include specialist, primary care & hospital.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE BEHAVIORAL

HEALTH/SASP GRANT PRESENTS

WHITE BISON, INC.

A CULTURAL APPROACH TO PERSONAL RECOVERY

FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE

WELLBRIETY

WORKING LUNCH

Facilitated by: John Soap, LPC

EVERY THURSDAY VIA GOTOMEETING

HTTPS://GLOBAL.GOTOMEETING.COM/JOIN/801887957

BEGINNING MAY 27TH, 2021

12:00PM-1:00PM

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION,

CONTACT:

Brendan (SASP Coordinator) or John

(Facilitator/LPC) at (405) 878-4716

Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps

The medicine wheel and 12 Step program was developed to provide a culturally

appropriate 12 Step program for Native American people. This program was developed by

White Bison, based upon teachings of the Medicine Wheel, the Cycle of Life and the Four

Laws of Change.

How the Process Works

The Medicine Wheel and 12 Step program is designed in a series of modules that enable

people to meet their individual needs. Participants watch a video that explains Medicine

Wheel teachings and apply them to their lives. In addition, participants share their insights

and experiences in a talking circle. They also learn how to mind map their own innate

knowledge around these teachings and then apply that knowledge to their daily lives and

decision making processes. For those working through the program in a group setting

(i.e. Circles of Recovery) very strong social and emotional bonds are created that help

the individuals who participate to develop trust, autonomy, and other healthy feelings and

thought patterns that will help them to grow emotionally, mentally, physically, and

spiritually.

Focus

The focus of the program is on character and values. Thus each of the 12 Steps

is presented from the perspective of the value that it reflects.

Step 1: Honesty

Step 2: Hope

Step 3: Faith

Step 4: Courage

Step 5: Integrity

Step 6: Willingness

Step 7: Humility

Step 8: Forgiveness

Step 9: Justice

Step 10: Perseverance

Step 11: Spiritual Awakening

Step 12: Service

Teachings of the medicine wheel

The Medicine Wheel is an ancient method for teaching important concepts about truth

and life. Many Native American communities use a Medicine Wheel, although the colors

and the

symbols are different depending upon the culture. The purpose is the same in each

culture. These teachings, when applied to one’s life, have the power to influence significant

change in attitudes, behaviors, values and intent. The Elders have shared a series of

Teachings based upon the Natural Order of the way things should be. These are sometimes

referred to as the “original instructions.” These important Teachings are included in the

Medicine

Wheelofand

12 Steps: 10.) Comfort Zones

6.)

The 12 steps

recovery

1.) 4 seasons of change

2.) 4 laws of change

3.) 4 directions of growth

4.) 12 principles for healthy

living

5.) Reclaiming Our Power

7.) Nature's Way: Principles,

laws, and Values

8.) Cycle of Life

9.) 8 feelings for healthy

development

11.) The Two Thought System:

Love and Fear

12.) The medicine wheel

13.) The laws of the unseen

world.

June 2022

www.astribe.com

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma

2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801-0381

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

KRAUT & WEINERS

GREEN BEANS

BREAD

MIXED FRUIT

GRILLED CHEZ

SANDWICH

SPEAR PICKLE

PEANUT BUTTER

CHICKEN POT PIE

VEGGIES

BISCUIT

MANDRAIN ORANGES

TURKEY

YAM PATTY

DRESSING/GRAVY

PEARS

TURKEY SANDWICH

LTOP

PASTA SALAD

ORANGE

BAKED POTATO

HAM,CHEZ,ONIONS

BROC & CHEZ

PUDDING

BAKED CHICKEN

BROCCOLI SALAD

FLUFF

AST COMPLEX CLOSED

FOR JUNETEENTH

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

MASHED POT/GRAVY

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

PEACHES

BAKED CHICKEN

WILD RICE

VEGGIES

PINEAPPLES

THURSDAY

FRITO CHILI PIE

POT. SALAD

JELL-O W FRUIT

MEATLOAF

MASHED POT/GRAVY

TURNIP GREENS

JELL-O

PORK N HOMINY

SPINACH

PEACH CRISP

CHEF SALAD

W CHICKEN

CRACKERS

YOGURT

ROAST

RED POT.

CARROTS

ROLL/CAKE

BURRITO

W CHILI & CHEZ

SPANISH RICE

PINEAPPLES

BBQ PULLED PORK

SANDWICH

PICKLES/ONIONS

ORANGE

Title VI

Elderly Nutrition Program

BOILED EGG

ENGLISH MUFFIN

HAM

APPLE SLICES

SCRAMBLED EGGS

BACON

TOAST

OATMEAL

SAUSAGE PATTIES

TOAST

FRUIT

SCRAMBLED EGGS

SAUSAGE GRAVY

BISCUIT

TUNA SALAD

SANDWICH

PICKLES

BAKED CHIPS

FRUIT COCKTAIL

JUNE 19,

JUNETEENTH

JUNE 19,

FATHERS DAY

FRIDAY

Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members

JUNE 19,

FATHERS DAY

For many years The Title VI Department has provided gas to mow your lawns. We are updating the

guidelines. The Title VI Grant provides gas as supportive services and for us to provide supportive

service you must be a participant in the Title VI Program.

Guidelines:

JUNE

19,

JUNETEENTH

1. Absentee Shawnee Member

2. Must be 55 years and older

3. Must be an Title VI Member, have a current intake form on file (FY-2022)

4. Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill – in the applicants name)

5. Handicap/Disabled

6. NO RENTAL PROPERTY WILL BE MOWED

KEEP HYDRATED!!

PUT

SUNSCREEN

As a

Title VI Member as long as you are within the guidelines you can put in your application and turn

ON!!!

KEEP HYDRATED!!

PUT SUNSCREEN

ON!!!

AST TITLE VI

ELDER INTAKE FORM

in your applications to the Title VI Department. As stated on the application: Maintenance will only

mow and weed eat applicants lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks weather permitting.

Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, and will NOT move any items that are in

the way of cutting your lawn.

This year we are trying to get an early start on our grass mowing list,

Any questions you can reach me at 405-275-4030 ext. 6227 or email me at dowings@astribe.com

Thomasine Owings____

Thomasine Owings

Title VI Director

TODAY’S DATE______________________________ REFERRAL SOURCE_____________________

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Title VI Department

2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr

Shawnee OK 74801

405-275-4030

LAST NAME___________________________ FIRST NAME____________________________ MI_____

DATE OF BIRTH______________________ MALE ____ FEMALE____ VETERAN___YES_____NO

STREET ADDRESS____________________________________________________

CITY___________________ STATE_____

ZIP CODE________ PHONE NUMBER _______________

SINGLE ____MARRIED ____ DIVORCED/SEPARATED

SPOUSE’S NAME______________________________ SPOUSE’S DATE OF BIRTH _______________

NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (1)______________________________PHONE______________

NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (2) ______________________________PHONE _____________

PRIMARY LANGUAGE

ENGLISH___ TRIBAL___

OTHER______________________

HOUSING ___ HOUSE ___ APARTMENT ___COMMUNITY HOUSING __OTHER EXPLAIN____________

COMPOSITION ___ LIVES ALONE ___ LIVES WITH SPOUSE ___LIVES WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS

NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD _______ WHO HELPS ___________________________________________

HEALTH HISTORY ___ ASTHMA

___DIABETES

___ALZHEIMER’S

Grass Mowing Application

___WIDOWED ___ WIDOWER____

___ARTHRITIS

___CANCER ___DEMINTIA

___CHRONIC PAIN ___HEARING AID ___CHOLESTEROL ___BLOOD PRESSURE

CDIB # _______

D.O.B.________

The Following are the requirements for this program:

Must be an Absentee Shawnee Member

Must be 55 years and older

Must be an Title VI Member (have an current intake form for the current year 2022

Handicap/Disabled

Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill must be in applicant’s name)

NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weed eat applicant’s lawn.

Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Also, the maintenance workers will

not trim trees or shrubs.

If you have any questions, please contact Dos Owings at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6227

NAME: __________________________________________________

PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION ___Own Car ___Friend ____Public Trans. ___Senior Tran’s __Family

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________

PROSTHETIC DEVIECS ___ Walker/Cane __Wheelchair ___Hearing Aid ___Glasses __Dentures ___None

CITY: _______________________

STATE:___________

ZIP: _______

HOME PHONE: ____________________ MESSAGE PHONE: ________________

ARE YOU ENROLLED WITH A DIFFERENT TITLE VI PROGRAM?

____ YES ____ NO

IF YES, NAME OF PROGRAM & WHERE LOCATED:________________________________________

HEALTH CONCERNS ___________________________________________________________________

SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING RECEIVED_________________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS______________________________________________________

PROVIDE THE DATE OF YOUR VACCINATION COVID

19 1st__________ 2nd_________

BOOSTER__________

Johnson & Johnson __________ FLU__________

HOSTED BY NATIVE CONNECTIONS, ENSURING HOPE, & FINDING HOPE GRANTS

FATHERHOOD IS SACRED;

MOTHERHOOD IS SACRED

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________

FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME:

___________________________________________________________________

*DISCLAIMER

Maintenance will not move any items that are in the way of them mowing your yard so if you

are able or can get some help in getting your yard cleaned, will be very much helpful in

maintaining your yard.

HOSTED BY NATIVE CONNECTIONS, ENSURING HOPE, & FINDING HOPE GRANTS

FATHERHOOD IS SACRED;

MOTHERHOOD IS SACRED

VIRTUAL PARENTING CLASS

PURPOSE

The fatherhood is Sacred & Motherhood is Sacred Parenting Enrichment Program

was created by the Native American Fatherhood & Families Association (NAFFA)

for fathers and mothers using a Native American approach. The purpose is to

create positive change & to build a safe & happy family.

OUTCOMES

Increase families and individuals ability to face life's challenges

Build Person character & Integrity

Become a more confident individual/parent

Understand the importance of vision and how powerful it is

Use critical thinking skills to explore ideas and solve problems within the

family and communities.

COURSE CONTENT

SESSION ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM

SESSION TWO: LAYING THE FOUNDATION

SESSIONT THREE: THE CREATOR

SESSION FOUR: CHOICE

SESSION FIVE: ESSENTIAL PART OF CHOICE

SESSION SIX: TEACHABLE

SESSION SEVEN: BARRIERS TO BEING TEACHABLE

SESSION EIGHT: WISDOM

SESSION NINE: SERVICE

SESSION TEN: SELF-IDENTITY

SESSION ELEVEN: RELATIONSHIPS

SESSION TWELVE: NURTURING

VIRTUAL PARENTING CLASS

Classes begin May 17, 2022

Ends August 2, 2022

Held virtually via GoToMeeting

every Tuesday from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

You must pre-enroll,

You must have access to camera and mic

This is a participation and discussion class

Must complete all 12 sessions to graduate/ receive certification

Facilitators:

Angela Gonzalez, Native Connections Coordinator

Brendan McIntyre, Finding Hope Coordinator

Crystal Springer, Ensuring Hope Director

For more information, please contact:

Angela Gonzalez

agonzalez@astribe.com

405-561-7811

Crystal Springer

cspringer@astribe.com

405-878-4716

To pre-enroll scan the

QR Code or visit:

https://rb.gy/r6lckt

4B www.astribe.com

June 2022

AST HEALTH SYSTEM DIRECTORY

LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER ..................................................... 405-447-0300

Administration

Business Office

Little Axe Dental

Health Information Management

Lab/X.Ray

Optometry

Patient Benefit Advocates

Primary Care

Public Health

Security

Electronic Health Record

Physical Therapy

Behavioral Health .................................................................................. 405-701-7987

Little Axe Purchased Referred Care ........................................................ 405-701-7951

Diabetes & Wellness ...............................................................................405-701-7977

Pharmacy ...............................................................................................405-292-9530

CompleteCare Home Health................................................................... 405-701-7085

Transportation........................................................................................405-701-7603

SHAWNEE CLINIC ............................405-878-5850 OR 877-878-4702 TOLL FREE

Administration

Business Office

Health Information Management

Lab/X-Ray

Patient Benefit Advocates

Contract Health

Physical Therapy

Primary Care

Public Health

Behavioral Health ...................................................................................405-878-4716

Diabetes & Wellness ...............................................................................405-701-7977

Pharmacy ........................................................ 405-878-5859 OR 866-742-4977TOLL FREE

Transportation........................................................................................405-701-7603

PLUSCARE ............................................................................................... 405-447-0477

GENERAL

AST Resource Center..............................................................................405-364-7298

Corporate Compliance Hotline............................................................... 405-701-7135

Patient Advocate .................................................................................... 405-701-7623

AST Tribal Complex ...............................................................................405-275-4030

AST Tribal Police .................................................................................... 405-275-3200

AST Housing ..........................................................................................405-273-1050

Special Enrollment Periods Did You Know?

The Tribe is only funded approximately

40% of cost to render care to patients?

Most people think it is funded 100%.

To add services, equipment, or help

more people, we need your assistance.

By signing up for a zero cost plan, you

allow the tribe to bill for services and to

be reimbursed by insurance companies.

This frees up more dollars to help those

who are are not eligible for a zero cost

plan helping Purchased Referred Care

dollars go further.

Contact a Patient Benefit Advocate

Little Axe Health Center 405.447.0300

Shawnee Clinic 405.878.5850

How to Get Help from Social Security

Social Security is here to help. We want you to know how to get the service you

need and to be prepared so we can help you as quickly and safely as possible.

Go online to

SSA.gov. Our website

is the best way for most

people to get help.

If you cannot use

our website call our

National 800 Number

(1-800-772-1213) or your

local Social Security

office for help.

We will schedule an

appointment for you,

if necessary, to serve

you by phone or in person.

What to Know if You Must Visit an Office:

$18,768

• You must have an appointment to visit an office.

• Masks are required for all office visitors and employees, regardless of vaccination status.

• Visitor capacity is limited to follow physical distancing requirements. This means you may need

to wait outside, so plan for cold or bad weather.

• We ask that you come alone unless you require help with your visit. If you require help, we can

only permit one person to accompany you.

$38,304

WE CAN HELP

Contact a Patient Benefit Advocate

Little Axe

Shawnee

Health Center

Clinic

405.447.0300

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

405.878.5850

www.asthealth.org

SSA.gov

Social Security Administration

Publication No. 05-10558

December 2021 (First edition)

How to Get Help from Social Security

Produced and published at U.S. taxpayer expense

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.