# Absentee Shawnee Tribe Partners with (2023)

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THE ABSENTEE
SHAWNEE NEWS
Volume 33, No. 07

July 2023

Absentee Shawnee Tribe Partners with
Feed the Children for Distribution Event

On April 19 a tornado struck Shawnee and damaged almost 2,000 homes. Over
10,000 residents lost power which resulted in a loss of food.
But Feed the Children recently partnered with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and
the Citizen Potawatomi Nation to help feed residents in the Shawnee area. On June
1 at the CPN Festival Grounds, the three groups and countless volunteers helped
distribute hundreds of boxes of food and household items.
Volunteers and tribal employees worked tirelessly unloading the semi-trucks,
directing cars and loading boxes into cars.
“It’s not one organization or group. It takes us all.” Said Lt. Governor Ezra DeLodge.
“It’s all our responsibility to uplift and bring positive change to our community that
we live and work in.”
The event helped fulfill the tribe’s mission of taking care of its members and was a
reason Feed the Children came to Shawnee.
“It wasn’t just the tornado damage but what the tribes are doing here for their
people. It just went along with what we are trying to do. “ Feed the Children Event
Manager Aaron Hazel explained. “We wanted to do something in Oklahoma with our
tribes and Shawnee seemed like the best fit.”
Feed the Children, whose headquarters are in Oklahoma, was created in 1979 and
has distributed food to all 50 states and offers disaster relief.

AST ICW Hosts Completing the Circle Event

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe ICW department and Oklahoma Department of Human Services recently hosted the annual Completing the Circle Event at Thunderbird
Casino on June 3, 2023. The event is to help reconnect Oklahoma native children in foster care with their culture and heritage.
The participants enjoyed arts and crafts, food tastings and cultural demonstrations. Thirteen tribes were represented by the 183 children that attended. Seven tribes also
participated in this event.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please call ICW at (405) 395-4490.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GOVERNOR’S REPORT

John Johnson, AST Governor

Hello fellow tribal members,
I hope that everyone had a safe July
4th holiday. The Thunderbird Casino had
their Anniversary Celebration starting
June 30th with the Social Stomp Dance.
They also had a Gourd dance Saturday
the 1st, 3 nights of fireworks, free water-

LT. GOVERNOR’S REPORT

Ezra DeLodge, AST Lt. Governor
GOVERNOR
John Johnson

Tribal Members,
Please see below for department updates. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me by email ezrad@
astribe.com, call my office 405-275-4030
x 3503 or cell 405-432-0733.
Maintenance:
The Maintenance staff has completed
36 work orders in the last month. While
staying busy with the lawn care of the
campus grounds. I would like to thank
the Maintenance staff and Housekeepers
for all their hard work they do for the department and Tribe.
OEH:
In total for 2023 OEH has assisted Trib-

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Alicia Miller, AST Secretary
Lt. GOVERNOR
Ezra DeLodge

I would like to take this opportunity
to express my true gratitude to everyone
who has supported me and uplifted me
while serving as the AST Secretary. Representing my tribe has been a one of my
greatest honors and I am so proud of the
progress made. From the update to the
tribal website, to as small as adding the
tribal logo to email signature lines, supporting the trust application submissions
(first in 30 years), record CARES/ARPA
tribal member payments, increased program implementations such as HAF, numerous construction projects and this
is just to name a few of the many, many

TREASURER’S REPORT

SECRETARY
Alicia Miller

TREASURER
Joseph Blanchard

Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer
Good Day to all my AST friends and family,
As I write this update, the elections were
just finalized and we await the Election
Commission to confirm and make the results “Official”. I want to say “Congratulations!” to the winners and look forward
to continuing the progress we’ve been
able to complete the last three years. For
the outgoing Secretary, Ms. Miller, I appreciate your contributions and keeping
me on my toes. I wish you well in your
future endeavors. Though this campaign
seemed volatile and personal at times,
now we can get back to work and folks be
less distracted.
This last month, in Agriculture, they
conducted the Fishing For Nutrition
event. We had a good turnout and everyone had a good time. Recently, staff called
prior to a rain storm asking for assistance
to operate machinery and assist with the
hay baling process. I am glad to say the
work was completed in time and after the
final cut, over 200+ bales were wrapped.
The next three fields (Earlsboro, Hardesty, and Salt Creek) will be worked in

REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

DeWayne Wilson, AST Representative

REPRESENTATIVE
DeWayne Wilson

Hello Tribal Members,
I want to wish everyone a Happy 4th of
July Holiday! I am hope everyone got out
and voted. I want to give my condolences
to the Frank Tiger family. I hope everyone
stays weather aware, not for just severe
weather but also extreme hot weather.
Stay Healthy
Education Department: The Education Director participated in one of two
of Office of Indian Education - State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Grant
Webinars. The AST Education department will be a partner in the Tribal Education Departments National Assembly’s
(TEDNA) grant application along with
the Sac and Fox Nation and Kiowa Tribe.

July 2023

melon and two different bands for entertainment. Thank you to our Thunderbird
Casino staff for a wonderful celebration.
On June 14th I was invited to speak to
the Native American Chamber of Commerce about what economic advances
our tribe has made with COVID funds. I
spoke about the food pantry, tiny homes,
after school building project and the future after school building at horseshoe

bend. It was great to share with the Chamber the advances the tribe has made and
continues to make post COVID.
In closing, I want to say thank you to
all the tribal members that got out and
voted in our tribal election on June 17th.
I appreciate all the votes I received and I
am excited to start another 4 year term.
I want to see this tribe continue to move
forward and grow!

al members with 32 different septic renovations and installations, water well drilling and installations, well renovations,
and community water connections.
For 2023, we have collected, processed,
and recycled 18 bales of shredded office
paper and cardboard equaling roughly
13.5 tons of recyclable waste that has been
diverted from landfills.
Dirt work has been completed for the
new police safety center. Plumbing for the
site has also been completed. All work to
this point has been approved by the design team and concrete for the slab has
been poured and the building is scheduled to be erected in the coming weeks.
We would like to remind Tribal Members that if they see any activities related
to illegal dumping of trash or other dis-

carded items on Tribal lands to please
contact OEH at the email or phone number listed below.
Jarrod Lloyd, OEH&E Director
jlloyd@astribe.com - (405) 214-4235
Land Management
Land Management has been working
on the softball field at the youth camp removing trees to expand the field. We also
been working with Realty department
clearing and redoing fence lines . Out of
the wood that we are removing it will go
back to our fire wood program for the
upcoming winter months this year. Any
concerns or questions please feel free to
email or call cmartinez@astribe.com 405395-8101.

accomplishments – I could not be more
satisfied.
I want to thank my family. Their love
and support has been unwavering and
steadfast. Their understanding of my late
nights, long days and time away from
them to represent the tribe has been
amazing. You ground me and make me
a better human.
My staff and oversight programs – you
guys are amazing. You work hard, I admire your diligence and you helped me be
a better leader. I could not have done this
effort without you.
To all of my supporters, your commitment to the tribe is unmatched! I appreciate you seeking out the facts versus
assumptions. Continue to do this. Per-

ceptions can become a one-sided story
which usually doesn’t consist of all the
data, motivations and facts…always seek
the truth then make up your mind.
To the remaining EC, I am entrusting
you to make our tribe shine by representation and focus on the issues that will
have lasting and positive impact for our
people. Times are changing and we must
continue to move the tribe forward while
we focus on being who we are…SHAWNEE! Always remember our ancestors –
live the culture, be the culture.

the next weeks before the next cut is due.
The next scheduled event will be the Fun
Run/Walk in conjunction with the annual
Fourth of July Powwow, held by Thunderbird Casino. One final comment regarding our Maxwell Property, the towers
have been painted and updated with our
Tribal Emblem. It is a beautiful sight and
can be seen from Hardesty Road.
On Saturday, June 17th, the Tulsa area
had reported high winds and potential tornadic weather. In response, the
EC sent out the Mobile Health Unit and
Emergency Management department
staff out for damage assessment. We don’t
have the exact numbers, as of this submission, but I will update next month when
the data becomes more readily available.
On the date of submission, there were
over 150K people without electricity and
some without running water. Members
were provided bottled water, some generators were given to those with medical
needs or Elders, and other simple household supplies.
In Realty news, I was given information that the Tiny Homes are slowly beginning to fill up with elders and some of
our homeless members. There is ongoing
discussion with the Absentee Shawnee

Housing Authority (ASHA) to assist in
coordinating with operations. However,
the Tribe will maintain a certain amount
which would not fall under HUD requirements. These have really been beneficial
lately as they were utilized to help Elders
after the recent tornadoes.
Regarding Procurement, they will
have concluded the Surplus Auction and
helped rid our programs of excess materials. They coordinated with the Health
System and Thunderbird Casino so all
entities could take advantage of this day.
Again, as the new information becomes
available, I will report back the final outcome and results.
As the last month of Summer is upon
us, many will have the opportunity to
have their traditional feasts. My family
will be excited as we will finally be able to
enjoy watermelon, cantaloupe, and strawberries. I also want to say “Thank You!” to
my support staff and those who continue
to provide guidance, advice, and encouragement. Should you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to call my office or
send me an email.

They will have weekly planning meetings
via Zoom. On June 3rd, AST Education
Department sponsored 400 bottles of water and two gift baskets for the DHS and
ICW “Completing the Circle” event which
was held at the Thunderbird Event Center. Although the Little Axe Afterschool
Program ended for this school year, on
June 12, the Camp Nikoti Summer Youth
Leadership began at Brendle Corner.
The Workforce Development Program: The temperature is rising and it is
getting hotter, the Workforce Interns have
hit the ground running and have started
accumulating their HVAC apprenticeship hours underneath the Tribe`s HVAC
Mechanic during the month of June. The
HVAC interns have started answering/ assisting with work orders toward repairing
air conditioners on/ off the Tribal Complex. Each intern has completed their

first semester of HVAC training mainly
toward electrical and heating. During
the month of July the Tribes HVAC mechanic and interns will be assisting with
preventive maintenance and work orders
for the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority. This opportunity will give them
more training and obtaining their HVAC
apprenticeship hours.
Cultural Preservation: As mentioned
last month, from May 15th through May
19th, THPO staff members; Devon Frazier-Smith and Carol Butler, attended the
TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) Annual Tribal Consultation Meeting. Most
of the agenda was devoted to NAGPRA
progress and discussion, especially in the
goal of reinternment. Staff was given the
opportunity to visit NAGPRA collections
as well as archeology sites.
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Respectfully,
Lt. Governor DeLodge

Si li no ke ka no la. Ne yi wa.
Respectfully,
Alicia L. Edwards Miller

Neyiwa!
Joseph H. Blanchard

July 2023

REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
(Continued from Page 2A)

On June 5th and June 12th, ANA Project Coord. / Linguist Mr. Miller, held language classes for the participants in the
CCDF Summer School Age Program.
The Cultural Preservation Department/
Language Program will be partnering
with Sac and Fox Nation and a few other Algonquian Language Groups in the
capacity of co-hosts for the 2nd Annual
Algonquian Language and Cultural Convention. This year the convention will be
held at the First American Museum in
Oklahoma City on Saturday, September
30th. Please look for a Save the Date flyer
in this paper. On June 6th, the Gift Shop

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Staff and Director, Merry Rodriguez and
Carol Butler, attended the Eskimo Joe’s
Promotional Products Group client day
held on the campus of Oklahoma State
University in Stillwater, OK. At this event
they were able to view some of the new
and upcoming promotional products
such as shirts, hats, stickers, jackets that
will be available to order. Please be on the
lookout for new products.
Gaming Commission: Great things
are happening within the AST Gaming Commission. First, I would like say
“Great Job” to the AST GC Department
and Thunderbird Entertainment Center for maintaining compliance with our
State Compact. As a result of that, the
State Compact Audit Report has been

completed and there were no findings.
Finally after great anticipation, the revised and amended ASTGC Gaming Ordinance has been approved by the NIGC
and is now posted on their website. In
addition to the approval with the Gaming
Ordinance, we can now move forward
with opening a position for the third
Gaming Commissioner. If you would
like more information or are interested,
please contact Secretary Miller’s office
and they will assist you on the next step.
Youth Camp: The tennis and basketball courts are almost completed. We
are waiting on the gates to arrive so they
can be installed. We are also waiting on
equipment too. We have been having
meetings with the construction company

on finalizing the amendment to the softball field project. Once this is completed,
we will look at up- grades to this project.
I want to thank all the AST and CPN
employees, especially Keesha Mason,
students of Tecumseh Public School for
assisting in the Feed the Children distribution on June 1st, 2023. If you have
any questions or concerns about these
programs mentioned in this news article,
feel free to contact my office at (405) 2754030 Ext. 3512 or by email: dewayne.wilson@astribe.com.
Respectfully,
DeWayne Wilson
Tribal Representative

Courtney Little Axe is the University of Montana's new repatriation coordinator and
collections manager through the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

(BEN ALLAN SMITH, Missoulian)

When Courtney Little Axe was a student at UM, she worked as an intern in their anthropology department focusing on
repatriation. One day, in particular, stands out to her.
She found a picture in an online archive search, and the man featured looked familiar. Upon a closer look and by analyzing
details in the piece, Little Axe was able to place one of the items in UM’s collection with the tribe it belonged to.
For Little Axe, examining, researching and repatriating Native items has never felt like a job — it’s always been her passion.
But now, as UM’s new Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act repatriation coordinator and collections
manager, Little Axe’s passion has become her full-time position.
Little Axe, Northern Cheyenne, Absentee Shawnee and Seminole, grew up on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in
southeastern Montana. She has degrees from UM and Haskell Indian Nations University and has worked in repatriation for
the Autry Museum of the American West in California.
Little Axe is the first person to serve in this position for UM.
Public schools, museums and other institutions nationwide house remains and items affiliated with tribes. Sometimes the
items are donated. Other times, a school or museum staff member may have bought or unethically obtained the items for
archaeology or research purposes.
In the last few decades, there has been a national effort to return sacred items and remains to the tribes to which they
belong. Passed in 1990, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, commonly known as NAGPRA, established a process for tribes to request the return of Native remains from institutions that have them. Due to oppressive and assimilationist U.S. policies, many tribes have lost Native language speakers and other connections to culture. When culturally
sensitive items and ancestral remains are returned to tribes, tribal historic preservation officers say Indigenous people gain a
connection to their identity and community and can continue to heal from generational trauma.
Little Axe, who started at UM about a month ago, said her first priority is returning ancestral remains and culturally sensitive items to the tribes they belong to. Reprinted with permission from Missoulian.com; story by Nora Mabie.

Scholarship Winners

AllNations Bank President Stephen Smith awards Tribal member Stevi Johnson with a $500 scholarship. Johnson is a graduate of Norman North High School.
Also pictured is AllNations Shawnee Branch Manager Cindy Sims.
AllNations Bank President Stephen Smith awards Tribal member Nicholas Shaffer with a $500 scholarship. Shaffer is a graduate of Westmoore High School.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

BOARD
VACANCIES

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES OR
COUNCILS:
ASTHA
Foster Care
Tax
ASHA
ASEDA
NAGPRA
Gaming Commission
Education
TEI
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR LETTERS OF INTEREST WITH
RESUME ATTACHED TO:
Tribal Secretary
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
secretary@astribe.com

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Local Student Participates in a STEM Academy at Oral Roberts University.
Forty Oklahoma eighth and ninth graders were accepted to attend the Oral Roberts University Math, Science
and Engineering Summer Academy that occurred June 5th-June 9th. Students lived on campus and participated
in a wide array of STEM topics such as Forensics, Chemistry, Robotics, Rocket Engineering, Nature Walks,
Astronomy and Cryptology.
The local student who participated in the Summer Academy is Eli Brown who attends Bethany Middle School.
This student encourages other Oklahoma students to apply for the Academies because you learn a lot of math
and science through cool activities and you can make new friends from different parts of the state.
Student participants applied to ORU starting in March for the Academy that occurs in early June. The Academy
at ORU has been running for nearly 30 years and has helped over a thousand Oklahoma students experience
hands-on learning in real-world environments.
The Academy is one of many throughout the state that are sponsored by the Oklahoma Regents for Higher
Education so that the opportunity to attend this Academy and others like it is equitable for all Oklahoma students.
Any Oklahoma student interesting in attending one of the Academies next summer should start looking in early
March, 2024 and apply early.
For more information about the Summer Academy Program, visit the website at https://secure.okcollegestart.
org/High_School_Planning/Summer_academies/summer_academies.aspx.

Tribal Member Competes in
Golf Tournament

Recently AST Tribal Member Jimmy Squire competed in the 2023
Central Texas Amputee Tournament and finished in 2nd place.

AST 477 Application can be found at www.astribe.com/477-program or by email: 477Program@astribe.com.

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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
Building Blocks II
We thank all of Building Blocks wonderful Dads for joining us for Donuts
with Dads in June. We appreciate them joining us in
celebration of Father’s Day.
We are currently hiring staff, if you are interested in applying visit https://
www.astribe.com/employment for applications and to see what positions
are available.
Building Blocks is accepting waiting list applications for all of our ages; 6
weeks through Pre-K/4 Year Olds. If you are interested in getting your child
on our waiting list please call and we can email you a waiting list application
or you may stop by to fill one out.
Building Blocks will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of
Independence Day.

Building Blocks children have really been enjoying visiting our splash pad to
cool off and have fun. Remember as the summer heat gets upon us to stay
hydrated with drinking lots of water. Also, remember to apply sunscreen
when doing outside activities.
Have a safe July!

NOTI CE
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.
Unfortunately we can only accept
ONE PICTURE PER BIRTHDAY PERSON, not per birthday wish.

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Cultural Preservation Department
Activities picked up in Cultural Preservation for the month of May. Following is a breakdown of each departmental program’s most recent activities.
Cultural Preservation
Cultural Preservation and the Language Program will be partnering with Sac and Fox Nation and a few other Algonquian
Language Groups in the capacity of co-hosts for the 2nd Annual Algonquian Language and Cultural Convention. This year’s
convention will be held at the First American Museum in Oklahoma City on Saturday, September 30th. We are very excited about
this event!
Also, we have some exiting activities planned to present at both Camp Nikoti and the CCDF Summer School Age Program. We
plan to introduce some language lessons, archaeological activities, and cultural activities to the camps. Please be on the lookout
for pictures in the coming month.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop is open! 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. Please be patient with us at the Little Axe location as there is currently only one individual to cover both shops.
We have been busy ordering new emblem items. The picture to the left shows just a few of the items we have recently received.
We also have a few other items coming. Also, on June 6th, we attended the Eskimo Joe’s Promotional Products Group client day
held on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. At this event we got some new ideas of items to get in the gift
shop so please be on the lookout.
Please note, if you live out of state, we can ship items to you. Please contact the Gift Shop Manager, Mrs. Merry Rodriguez, at
(405) 275-4030 ext. 6310 or at mrodriguez@astribe.com for more details.
Library
The Library is open! Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last month, activity in the library included 10 library visitors with all 10 filling out library applications. We had a total of 18 books checked out. Also, 20 virtual books
were checked out. Ms. Paula Jackson has been working on promoting the library and has recently converted the library application
to a digital format that can be emailed. If you would like the application please contact her.
Ms. Jackson has also been busy planning events and activities for the summer. She is currently organizing a summer reading program. She also has activities planned to do
with Camp Nikoti, the Summer School Program and Building Blocks. Pictures will be shared in future articles.
If you would like to view what books we have in the library currently, please visit https://www.librarycat.org/lib/ASTribe to view the catalog. Also, recently she added some
new Native American titles available in either eBook or audio format to the virtual library (https://okvirtuallibrary.overdrive.com/). If you would like to fill out an application
for a library card, you may contact Ms. Paula Jackson at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6416 or at PJackson@astribe.com.
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 are open to
your suggestions for the library and look forward to serving your informational needs!
THPO (Tribal Historic Preservation Office)
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 640 new Section 106 projects for review. In conjunction with receiving projects, the program
has consulted on 322 projects. These projects were completed in 17 of our 25 areas of interest/states. The THPO and Cultural Preservation Director has also taken part in 11
teleconference calls as it concerns Section 106 projects as well as NAGPRA cases.
On May 15th through May 19th, THPO staff members Mrs. Devon Frazier-Smith, THPO, and Ms. Carol Butler, Interim NAGPRA Coordinator, attended the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) Annual Tribal Consultation Meeting held in Knoxville, Tennessee. A large portion of the consultation was devoted to NAGPRA progress and discussion.
Collections visits took place to both the McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture and those stored at TVA facilities; of which included proposed spaces that will potentially be new housing for these collections. There was also some site visits on the last day of the consultation.
Further, we are still looking for individuals interested in our Oral History project. If you would like to volunteer for this project or have any other questions, please contact
the Cultural Preservation Department.
Language
Mr. Scott Miller has continued working on building the foundations for the Language Program. This past month has
been very busy. Mr. Miller took a brief break from recording language lessons for the tribal member login page, but at
the time of writing this article, recording had resumed.
On June 5th and 12th, Mr. Miller began working with the CCDF Summer School Age Program to teach some of the
younger kids the Shawnee language. Within a two hour timeframes, the children were introduced to the alphabet and
began reviewing words. The categories discussed, so far, were animals, numbers, fruits and vegetables, and bugs. They
also have played a photo recognition game where teams had to identify the photo using Shawnee words. These language
lessons will also be introduced to the participants at Camp Nikoti.
For general language questions and information, please contact the department by phone or email at ASTLanguage@
astribe.com.
Your concerns are important to us. Ne yi wa 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.

Li wa pa li we ke s’fwa
(lah weh peh lah wee kee s’thweh)

Long Month
July

We fi ki ta ta – hot

Hi pi li mo ta fi ke ge – It’s hot outside

(wee thah kah teh teh)

(hah pah lah mo teh thah kee chee)

M’ska qe – lake
(m’skeh qee)

Fe po wa fe – river
(thee po weh thee)

Ho ko la s’qe – corn stalk
(ho ko leh s’qee)

Me ni ke – blackberries
(mee nah kee)

Ho wa li t’fo – ripe
(ho weh lah t’tho)

Te ka ki k’yi wa – don’t be jealous
(tee keh kah k’yah weh)

Ho wa se ni wa – faith
(ho weh see nah weh)

Ho la l’we – swim

(ho leh l’wee)

Hi n’qe we – corn tassle

(heh n’qee wee)

Ni he wa – visit

(nah hee weh)

S’ke ti ma ke – watermelon

(s’kee tah meh kee)

Hi qe m’wa – shawl

(hah qee m’weh)

Ho wa s’pa ni fe wa – kindness

(ho weh s’peh nah thee weh)

Ta pi si to wa wa – honesty

(teh pah sah toh weh weh)

Don’t forget to check the Tribal member login page for more pre-recorded language
lessons.
Si li no ke ka no la! Ne yi wa!

Fishin' For Nutrition

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Happy 2nd Birthday
sweets! We love you to the
moon and back!
– Mama & Daddy

Happy 4th Birthday Mae Mae!
from Mom, Dad, Sister, and Brother
We love you.

Happy 9th Birthday
Annabelle Marie!!

Happy Birthday Kristopher &
Happy 1st Birthday Aliana!!
Love,
Dad/Papa & Cherokee

T. Ramirez Happy 7th Birthday
(July 21st) WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Keelym Parks
Happy 11th Birthday
(July 3rd) WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Congratulations
Si Foreman
Bethel High School

Happy 85th Birthday Dad/Grandpa!
Jerry Little Axe
Thank you for your Love, strength,
and wisdom in all you do for us!! We
wish you many more years to come!
Best Wishes from your family!
We Love you!

Happy Birthday to
Danny Little Axe Jr
July 14th

We are so very PROUD of you
Rodney Stryker. Graduated
from Gordon Cooper 2023.
Can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Watch Out
STILLY here he comes.
We Love You, Granny and
Auntie

AST Elders Council

The AST Elders Council recently honored former AST Elders Council President Meredith Wahpekeche with a gavel plaque to commemorate her tenure as President from
2017-2019. The presentation has been in the works since February 2020 but was delayed due to Covid. Current AST Elders Council President Twila Parker presented the award.
In-person Elders meetings resumed January 2023. Elders meetings are open to tribal members who are 50 years and older and held the third Saturday of every month.
Current Elders Council Officers are President Twila Parker; Vice President Audrey Dodds; Secretary Shirley Adkins and Treasurer Charlotte Ellis.

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Governor John R. Johnson ......... 3500
Alvina Barnes ............................... 3501
Kim Porter .................................... 3502
Lt.Governor Ezra DeLodge. ............ 3503

Secretary Alicia Miller ................ 3505
Keesha Mason .............................. 3506
....................................................... 3507
(HAF) ............................................ 3508
Treasurer Joseph Blanchard ..... 3510
Jan Ranft ...................................... 3511
...............................................................

Rep.

Secretary

Diane Ponkilla .............................. 3504

Treas.

Lt. Gov. Gov.

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

Representative DeWayne Wilson 3512
Stephanie Martinez ...................... 3513
Connor Edwards .......................... 3514

RECEPTIONIST
3499
Donna Woodfork ........................................ 3499
ATTORNEY
Randall Homburg ....................................... 3516
AGRICULTURAL
Andrew Warrior ......................................... 3517
Gabby Rice .................................................. 3518
Craig Blanchard ......................................... 3519
BIA/SELF GOVERNANCE

Twyla Blanchard ........................................ 3520
CCDF 9015
Briana Ponkilla ........................................... 3521
LaNora Buswell .......................................... 3522
ASP Temp Building ............................. 445-6000
COURT 9013
Chelsea Cope ............................................... 3523
Ashley Hudson ............................................ 3524
CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP 9004
Carol Butler ................................................ 3525
Merry Rodriguez (Gift Shop) .................... 3526
Gift Shop ..................................................... 3604
Devon Frazier(THPO) ................................ 3527
Scott Miller.................................................. 3528
Kay Bemo .................................................... 3529
Paula Jackson(Librarian) .......................... 3530
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES 9005
Lacey Carey ................................................ 3531
Monique Harris .......................................... 3532
Morgan Stewart .......................................... 3605
..............................................................................
Kaitlyn Patterson ........................................ 3606
EDUCATION 9014
Tresha Spoon .............................................. 3533
Blake Goodman .......................................... 3534
Shay Fixico .................................................. 3535
Shelby Hasbell............................................. 3536

ELECTION COMMISSION
Corene Chakenatho .................................... 3537
ENROLLMENT 9003
Jennifer Boling ............................................ 3538
Lesley Kennedy ........................................... 3539
File Room ..................................................... 3540
FINANCE
Kyle Coody ................................................. 3541
Jessie Loven ....................................................... 3542
Sandra Burnett ........................................... 3543
Tracey Dickson ............................................ 3544
Courtney Green ........................................... 3545
Holly Davis................................................... 3546
Tabitha Marsh............................................. 3547
McKenzie King ............................................ 3548
Brenna Pharaoh .......................................... 3549
Heather Napier ............................................ 3551
Conf. Room ..........................................................
FOOD BANK 9006
Falon Powell ................................................ 3552
Morgan Wicker ........................................... 3553
SW Office .............................................................
GRANTS
Kryste Carter .............................................. 3554
Jay Fields ..................................................... 3607
Sheila King................................................... 3608
HUMAN RESOURCES 9001
Michele Nowell ............................................ 3555
Casey Adams .............................................. 3556
HR Reception .............................................. 3609
Rebecca Hyde .............................................. 3557
Lauren Parish .............................................. 3558
ICW
395-4490
Shawnee Martinez ....................................... 3559
Paige Little Charley .................................... 3560
...................................................................... 3561
Frank Barnes ............................................... 3562
Tonya Wood ................................................ 3563
MAINTENANCE 9008
Kevin Kaseca.. ............................................. 3564
Break Room.. ............................................... 3602
Sheila Orphan ............................................. 3565
Sommer Barriga .......................................... 3601
Joe Morton, John Mann
Stephen Fife, Stacy Coon, Caeden Shirley
Cindy Carpenter ......................................... 3566
MEDIA 9009
Mindy Longhorn ......................................... 3567
Derek Hilderbrand...................................... 3568
MIS 9000
HELP DESK ................................................ 9000
Travis O’Dell ............................................... 3569
Donna Cody ................................................. 3570
Amelia Grass ............................................... 3571
Randy Austin ............................................... 3572
Rafael Rodriguez ......................................... 3573
Paul Tessman............................................... 3547
OEH 9010
Jarrod Lloyd ................................................ 3575
Kyra Underwood ......................................... 3576
Kevin Arthur ............................................... 3577
Lee McKey ................................................... 3578

POLICE DEPT 9002............. 275-3200 / 275-3432
Brad Gaylord (Chief) ................................. 3579
Jason Brinker .............................................. 3580
Steven Crisp ................................................ 3581
Linda Day .................................................... 3582
Rickey Jones ................................................ 3610
Russell Harjo............................................... 3584
James Woolbright ....................................... 3611
Patrol Room ................................................ 3612

OTHER EXTENSIONS
Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ...................................... 2009
Bldg. 1 Break Rm ....................................... 6305
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .............................. 6330
Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ................................. 6311
Finance Conference Rm ............................. 6236
LITTLE AXE CLINIC
Clinic - Medical .................................... 447-0300
L.A.Plus Care ....................................... 447-0477
Dental Clinic ........................................ 307-9704
Diabetes ................................................ 701-7977
Pharmacy ............................................. 292-9530
Resource Center .................................. 364-7298

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Levi Walker................................................. 3585
PROCUREMENT
Rebecca Kennedy........................................ 3586
Tara Battise ................................................. 3587
Kara Rowen ................................................ 3588
..............................................................................
Lisa Camren ................................................ 3590
Brayden Queen ........................................... 3591
Elizabeth Jones ........................................... 3592

SHAWNEE CLINIC
Clinic (Bldg. 17) ................................... 878-5850
Pharmacy ............................................. 878-5859
Toll free ...................................... 1-866-742-4977
Rhonda Kaseca .................................... 878-4702

REALTY
Taylor Carter .............................................. 3593
Cara Hamilton (Probates) .......................... 3594
Yecica Gutierrez ......................................... 3595
Kimberlee Billie .......................................... 3596

DEPARTMENT INCOMING CALL EXTS
HR ................................................................ 9001
Enrollment .................................................. 9003
Police Dept .................................................. 9002
Social Services ............................................. 9011
Domestic Violence ....................................... 9005
Tax Commission ......................................... 9012
Court............................................................ 9013
Media ........................................................... 9009
MIS .............................................................. 9000
Food Bank ................................................... 9006
OEH ............................................................. 9010
Maintenance ................................................ 9008
Cultural Pres. .............................................. 9004

SOCIAL SERVICES 9011
Annie Wilson (Director) ............................. 3597
Nancy Edwards ........................................... 3598
TAX COMMISSION / TAG 9012
Leonard Foreman Jr .................................. 3515
Taylor Masquas .......................................... 3599
Drive Thru .................................................. 3613
TITLE VI
Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ............... 3614
Donna Butler, Robert Schoolfield, Ted Watson
...................................................................... 3615
OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE
All Nations Bank .................................. 273-0202
Toll Free ..................................... 1-800-256-3341
ARPA .................................................... 481-8625
Brendle Corner .................................... 447-3372
Building Blocks ................................... 878-0633
(Barbra Pope)
Building Blocks III LA ........................ 360-2710
(Skye Foreman)
Court Clerk .......................................... 481-8575
Enrollment ........................................... 481-8650
Gaming Commission ................ 360-9270 x1110
Housing ................................................. 273-1050
Human Resources ................................ 275-1468
Media .................................................... 598-1279
(Mindy Longhorn)
OEH/OEP ............................................. 214-4235
Police Dept.......................... 275-3200 / 275-3432
Food Bank ............................................ 481-8640
Thunderbird Casino NRM ................. 360-9270
Shawnee Casino ................................... 273-2679
Tax Commission .................................. 481-8600
Tribal Store (Little Axe)...................... 364-0668
ALL CORRECTIONS PLEASE EMAIL TO:
MIS@ASTRIBE.COM
Last updated: 06/09/23

The AST Complex will be closed
Monday, July 3, 2023 - Closing at 3:00 PM
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - Independence Day

NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIGENOUS ADULTS
18 YEARS AND OLDER WHO WERE IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

WHY

We believe that Native American youth should
have a voice in planning for what will happen
after leaving the child welfare system. This is
called "permanency planning," and we think
that youth in the child welfare system should be
part of it! We believe it is important to hear
from you about your experiences in the child
welfare system, which will inform ways to better
engage with youth.

WHAT
If you participate we will ask you to take a one-time
survey about your experiences with professionals
in the child welfare system and if you feel like you
had a voice in your future.

PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A $50
GIFT CARD!
INTERESTED?
REGISTER @

https://redcap.link/tou-survey
or scan the QR code below

QUESTIONS?
EMAIL: SSOLIZ@UW.EDU
OR
TEXT: 206-543-7411

www.asthealth.org

July 2023

Section B

ASTHS July 2023 Monthly Update
Hemochromatosis Screening and Awareness Month
Hemochromatosis is an iron storage disorder that causes the body to absorb excessive iron from foods and other sources, such as iron-fortified multivitamin supplements. This extra iron can gradually accumulate in the body’s tissues and organs, particularly liver cells, the heart, the pancreas, joints, and
the pituitary gland. Left untreated, the iron buildup may eventually cause tissue and organ damage. Primary hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder also
known as hereditary hemochromatosis. Anemia, alcoholism, and other conditions can all lead to secondary hemochromatosis.
Hereditary hemochromatosis is the most common type of hemochromatosis in adults in the United States. Family members share genes, behaviors, lifestyles, and environments, all of
which can impact health and disease. Having one or more close relatives who suffer from a chronic condition makes you more susceptible to that condition. So, a familial medical history
is essential in understanding the health issues that run in your family.
Go Get Screened for Hemochromatosis
Go and get screened for the disorder so that you can know whether you are susceptible or not. You can also encourage your entire family to do the same for you all to be on the same
page. If you lack the funds or don’t have medical insurance, seek out community screening establishments.
Read Up on Hemochromatosis
The name itself can sound very scary, so arm yourself with some knowledge to better understand this disorder and how you can keep yourself healthy and safe. Please, do not only Google the disorder, as many online resources are unreliable and may create panic. It is better to source information from your nearest doctor or hospital, where they will have printed out
pamphlets or booklets with more information.
Put Together a Family Medical History
Understanding your family’s medical history is very important for anyone seeking healthier, less stressful life. Visit your nearest doctor or medical center and start compiling your family’s
medical history. You can then circulate it amongst the family members so that everyone can be up to date and know what issues or disorders they may have.
5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEMOCHROMATOSIS
1. Early symptoms include fatigue and abdominal pain
Fatigue, weakness, impotence, and joint and gut pain are early symptoms of hereditary hemochromatosis.
2. Seek treatment immediately
Left untreated, up to one-half of those affected could die from liver cancer.
3. Treatment includes drawing blood
To reduce the number of red blood cells, a simple treatment is to remove up to 19.2 fl oz of blood from the body every week.
4. It causes severe damage to the organs
Because the human body lacks iron excretion mechanisms, excess iron can eventually cause significant damage.
5. Getting screened can save your life
The Transferrin Saturation test can detect hereditary hemochromatosis even before symptoms appear.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Little Axe Health Clinic
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Demolition and construction has begun in the old Pharmacy location. The expected completion date (ECD) is November.
Construction and remodel continues in the Behavioral Health area. Services are temporarily housed in the Diabetes/ Wellness area and in Administration. ECD: July
An elevator has been installed and construction continues in the new Primary Care and Dental areas. ECD: October
Remodel of the current Primary Care will begin in October. This will be the new location of the Specialty Clinic and PlusCare and the final phase of the expansion project! ECD:
February 2024

Shawnee Health Clinic
NEW SHAWNEE HEALTH CLINIC! (Coming Soon!)
39665 Benson Park Road, Shawnee, OK 74801 (adjacent to Tecumseh Lake)
The team continues to work through the design and scoping phase with the architect (anticipate 73K-80K sq. ft)!

June 2023 Health Employee Awards of the Month
Employee of the Month: Jennie Enoch, Nurse Practitioner
Team of the Month: Business Office
Special Leadership Award: Taylor Haney, Lab Asst. II

Chris A. Larkin, MBA, FACHE, CHC
Executive Director

July 2023

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HEALTH BUZZ!!
Summer is here, and with it peak season for many kinds of berries. There is likely a berry that will suit most tastes, as the flavors range from tart to sweet to a combination
of tart and sweet. Berries are versatile and can be added to salads, breakfast cereals, parfaits, and used to make chutneys and salsas. Berries are best consumed as real,
whole foods when possible and most sources recommend three to five servings of berries each week to reap the most health benefit. It is recommended that adults should
eat 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups each day. One serving is about 1/2 of a cup.
Why are berries so good for us? They provide potassium, magnesium, vitamins C and K, fiber, and prebiotics. Berries are among the best sources of dietary fiber in the fruit
category. Brimming with antioxidants, berries can reduce inflammation and help protect us from disease. According to one study, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries
have the highest levels of these helpful antioxidants called anthocyanins (gives fruit its color) and flavanols. Flavanols, along with a healthy diet, have also been linked
to protecting memory that is used to recall facts and events. Studies suggest berries may protect cells from high blood sugar levels and help increase insulin sensitivity.
Importantly, these effects appear to occur in both healthy people and those with insulin resistance.
Blackberries have promising qualities that protect against neurodegeneration. These berries offer the most fiber of all the berries; one serving of blackberries
contains more fiber than a serving of bran cereal. When selecting blackberries, look for darker color; this will mean sweeter fruit.
Blueberries have been reported to have protection as effective as a prescription medication against ophthalmologic disorders. They fight free radicals,
which contribute to cataracts and macular degeneration. Blueberries are beneficial in bone protection, too. Blueberries contain resveratrol, an antiinflammatory, which improves skin, lowers glucose intolerance and insulin sensitivity.
Strawberries are loaded with vitamin C. Eight medium strawberries contain 160% of the daily recommended amount the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
recommends you eat every day. That’s more vitamin C than you get from an orange, the fruit famous for its vitamin C.
Summer berries are at their peak flavor between June and August but due to commercial farming, they are available to us year-round. Not only are berries delicious, they
also contain numerous health benefits. Nutritionists recommend trying to add them to as many meals as possible or grabbing a handful as a summer snack.
Stay cool and have a happy, healthy, safe summer!
For more information on The Savvy Caregiver in Indian Country or Music & Memory, email me, Gayla Temple, at gtemple@astribe.com or adpi@astribe.com, or call
405.561.7870. You can also visit the Seeking Hope webpage. Go to the AST Health System’s website, asthealth.org, click on “Programs and Prevention” and click on
“Seeking Hope”.
Warmest Regards,
Gayla Temple
Dementia Care Specialist
Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative

Get ready to shout "SINGO!" and win some amazing prizes at this fun-filled
event. Singo is a new and exciting musical spin on the classic game of
Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, listen to your favorite music and
win great prizes.

Shawnee Multi-purpose Building
2029 James L. Edwards Ln, Shawnee, OK 74801
For more details and information contact Tiffany at
trodriguez@astribe.com, Larry at
ldrywater@astribe.com or call us at 405-878-4716.

Absentee Shawnee Native Connections
Grant Presents:

Out

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MOVIE
NIGHT

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Featured Movie title:

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie"

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Rated Parental Guide (PG) - Action and Mild Violence

McLoud Veterans Memorial Park
Start at 8:00 pm

Friday, July 28
Bring the family and friends, blanket, lawn
chairs for the fun movie event.
For more information contact Tiffany Rodriguez at
trodriguez@astribe.com, Larry Drywater at
ldrywater@astribe.com or call us at 405-878-4716.
This flyer was developed under 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 autors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.

July 2023

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MONDAY
3

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

4

5

10
COLD CUT SANDWICH
LTOP
CHIPS
PEACHES
17
BAKED CHICKEN
VEGGIES
ROLL/PEAR

11

12

24
KRAUT AND WEINERS
GREEN BEANS
BREAD
APPLESAUCE
31
SALISBURY STEAK
MASHED POT/GRAVY
BRUSSELL SPROUTS
BREAD/PUDDING

25

HAM WRAP
LTOP
BAKED CHIPS
ORANGE

CLOSED FOR
INDEPENDENCE
DAY

18

BURRITO
SPANISH RICE
REFRIED BEANS
PINEAPPLE
PHILLY STEAK
SANDWICH
STEAK FRIES
APPLE

TURKEY
MASHED POT/GRAVY
BRUSSEL SPROUTS
ROLL/CAKE

EGG ROLL
STIR FRY VEGGIES
RICE
COOKIE

THURSDAY
6

SPAGHETTI
W/ MEAT SAUCE
GARLIC BREAD
TOSSED SALAD*

FRIDAY
7

FRENCH TOAST
SCRAMBLED EGGS
BACON

13
14
POLISH SAUSAGE
CEREAL
CABBAGE
SAUSAGE PATTIES
CORNBREAD
FRUIT
FLUFF
20
21
FRITO CHILI PIE
SCRAMBLED EGGS
ONIONS & CHEZ
SAUSAGE GRAVY
MANDARIN ORANGES
BISCUIT

CHICKEN STRIPS
GREEN BEANS
MASHED POT/GRAVY
ROLL/PEARS
19
CHEF SALAD
HAM, CHEZ, EGGS
COTTAGE CHEZ
PINEAPPLES
26
27
BBQ CHICKEN
BAKED BEANS
MANDARIN ORANGES

GOULASH
SQUASH
BREAD
MIXED FRUIT

28

BOILED EGGS
SAUSAGE PATTIES
FRUIT

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY – THURSDAY 11 AM TO 1 PM
BREAKFAST ON FRIDAYS- 9 AM TO 11 AM
A B SE N T E E SH A WN E E TR IBE

DAY OF
CHAMPIONS
SPORTS CAMP

HOMEBOUND, WE ARE
GETTING
INTO
THE
WARMER WEATHER AND
IF YOU ARE USING AN ICE
CHEST FOR YOUR FOOD
WE WOULD LIKE FOR
YOU TO PUT SOME FORM
OF ICE IN THE CHEST TO
HELP YOUR FOOD AND
MILK FROM SPOILING.
PLEASE WASH YOUR ICE
CHEST ONCE OR TWICE
A WEEK TO KEEP THE
MOLD AND BUGS OUT,
THE DRIVERS WILL NOT
LEAVE ANY FOOD IN
THEM.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE
OUT OF TOWN, PLEASE
LET YOUR DRIVER KNOWIF YOU ARE NOT AT HOME
FOR THREE DAYS YOU
WILL BE OFF THE ROUTE
UNTIL YOU CALL IN TO
THE OFFICE.

SPF-PFS Grant
Ensuring Hope Project.

T h e A S T H e a lt h Se rv ic e s c a m e t og et her to
h o st th e 2 nd A n n u a l D O C F o o t ba ll , F as t- Pitch
& M ul ti -S p ort Ca m p J u n e 7 & 8t h!
Th i s su c c e s sf u l e ve n t wa s he a d e d b y Co ach
K e n H e up e l , br i n g i n g in c o a che s f r om all over
t h e Na t i o n! T h i s y e a r wa s a sp e c i al ye ar w ith
A S T T r i b al m e m b e r J a y la n G i b so n tak in g par t
w i t h t h e f a st -p i t c h s t a f f .
S p e c i a l r e c og n i t i o n t o L i t t le A x e Hig h S choo l
i n a l l o wi ng t h e ir f ie l d fo r t hi s e ven t as w ell
as the var io u s p rog ra m s t a ff i n t h eir s up p ort .
A su c c e ss f ul c o lla b or a t i o n b ro u g ht o ut a
w onde rf u l t u rn o u t o f lo c a l y o u th, and on
b e half o f th e D i a be t e s & W e ll n e ss Prog ra m,
we ' r e grate f u l t o o ur c o m m un i t y memb ers !

2023

SATURDAY, JULY
29,2023
TIME: 11AM-7PM
SHAWNEE MALL
4901 N. KICKAPOO
AVE SUITE 1584,
SHAWNEE, OK,
74804
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT ROB
AT RMEELY@ASTRIBE.COM OR
405-878-4716

3B

FOR: native youth
ages 9-20.
bring friends and
family.
No more than 4 per
group
Need: charged cell
phone (to take selfies).
call or Email to reserve
a time slot.
limited spots available.

July 2023

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AST HEALTH SYSTEM DIRECTORY

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
COVID Hotline ........................................................................................405-695-1787

Worried about losing your SoonerCare Coverage?

Two ways to renew
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

CHECK YOUR MAIL

Update your contact information
ie: mailing address, email and
phone number.

Take action quickly to avoid any
disruption in your coverage.

Online at
mysoonercare.org

Respond to the
request for
information

Contact a Patient
Benefit Advocate

Bring the letter to
a Patient Benefit
Advocate

FOR THOSE WHO NO LONGER QUALIFY FOR
SOONERCARE COVERAGE
If you no longer qualify for SoonerCare you could receive health insurance
coverage through the Marketplace at NO COST TO YOU or the tribe.

Our contracted benefits advisor
with Legacy Tribal Services is
available to assist in the
enrollment process.
Just give us a call!

Little Axe Health Center: 405-447-0300
Shawnee Clinic: 405-878-5850
www.asthealth.org

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Ad47f93075740bee2. Public record. Not legal advice.