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THE ABSENTEE
SHAWNEE NEWS
www.astribe.com
April 2025
Volume 35, No. 04
ASTHS Breaks Ground on New Shawnee Clinic
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
System broke ground March 19 on a new
Shawnee Clinic. The 69.5 acre-site is located adjacent to Tecumseh Lake at the
end of Benson Park Road.
The new clinic, located at 39659
Benson Park Road, will feature a
63,000-square-foot main facility alongside a 13,000-square-foot ancillary building that will house additional facilities
and a gym. The new bigger clinic will
mean more services and modern amenities for tribal members in one location.
Currently, members are going to the Little Axe Clinic for dental and optometry.
When completed, the new Shawnee clinic will have triple the space of the current
facility.
“This clinic has been talked about for
the whole 11 years I have been here.
When I took over as Executive Director
three years ago, this was one of my top
priorities, said Executive Director Chris
Larkin, “This is very important to me.
This tribe deserves it. This area deserves
it.”
Also in attendance at the groundbreaking were members of the AST Executive
Committee, AST Health Board, AST Veterans Association, Childers Architects,
Flintco Construction, Connect Advisors,
Rear Admiral Travis Watts, I.H.S. OKC
Area Office Director, and Health and
tribal employees.
The current Shawnee Clinic was built
in 1977. The design phase for the new
clinic began in August 2024 in collaboration with Childers Architect. Flintco was
selected as the Construction Manager in
fall 2024 and will oversee the construction of the facility. Construction is expected to be completed by October 2026.
Left Photo (L-R): AST Health Board Chairman Darren Shields; AST Health Board Vice Chair Scott Miller; AST Treasurer Joseph Blanchard; AST Governor John Johnson; AST Lt.
Governor Diane Ponkilla; AST Secretary Misty McGirt; AST Representative Anthony Johnson and ASTHS Executive Director Chris Larkin.
13th Annual Day of Champions Native American Combine
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe sponsored
the 13th Annual Day of Champions Native American Combine. The event was
open to male/female, athlete/non-athlete, and traditional/nontraditional. The
Combine has a 69% placement rate over
the past 13 years. In previous years, the
Combine team have gotten scholarships
for parents, guardians, athletes, welders,
marching band participants, golf, football, basketball, fast pitch and so many
other areas.
The event took place March 1st at
DBAT in Oklahoma City, OK. There were
50 in-person participants and 4 of them
were females. The event started with
Treasurer Blanchard and Victor Cope
talking to the athletes and President and
CEO of Day of Champions Sports Coach
Ken Heupel gave them a positive speech
before the competition started. The event
is run like the NFL Combine with 40 yard
dash, bench press, vertical, pro-agility
and standing broad jump. During the
morning session the athletes were competing, on the field, while the parents
and guardians were getting education on
FASFA, scholarships and what to expect
when applying for college. After lunch,
offense and defensive players were paired
up to compete.
There were over 20 college and university recruiters. Several of the athletes
were offered scholarships at the end of the
event. Thank you to AST Health Service
Public Health department, Representative Johnson and Treasurer Blanchard.
AST Public Health Director Beverly
Felton brought the mobile unit and donated an AST backpack and beanie for
each athlete. Representative Johnson volunteered time and equipment. Treasurer
Blanchard volunteered time and spoke to
the participants. This event would not be
able to continue without the Sponsors.
No athlete went home hungry. Rudy’s delivered breakfast tacos and fruit. Lunch
was sandwiches, chips, granola bars, fruit
and fruit snacks. At the end of the event
each athlete received a large pizza, AST
backpack, AST beanie, and a Kona Ice
sno-cone. After all the hard work the
athletes put forth, the pizza and sno-cone
were a wonderful treat!
Left Photo: Native American Combine participants. Middle Photo (L-R): AST Public Health Director Beverly Felton, President and CEO of Day of Champions Sports Coach
Ken Heupel, AST Treasurer Joseph Blanchard. Right Photo (L-R): Eastern Arizona College Coach James Pryor, AST Treasurer Joseph Blanchard.
94TH SEMI-ANNUAL GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 - 10:00 AM
AST MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING - SHAWNEE, OK
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
GOVERNOR’S REPORT
John Johnson, AST Governor
GOVERNOR
John Johnson
Hello all,
April is here… so is spring and warmer weather. It is time to prepare your
gardens and get ready to plant. The AG
department will be giving out seeds for
different fruits and vegetables. Look for
these dates in the paper and/or website.
The Food bank has partnered with a
new vendor. We will now be using US
Foods for all future orders. They have
many new items we can consider. I want
to bring new shelf life items to the list, so
we are asking for your suggestions. Please
leave those ideals in the comment box lo-
LT. GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Diane Ponkilla, AST Lt. Governor
Hello All,
I would like to send prayers and my
condolences to the Simpson family. I
everyone has adjusted to the daylight
savings time. The past few months have
seemed to fly by and brought some major
weather changes with it. Governor Johnson and I attended the Oklahoma Tribal
Legislative Reception on Tuesday, March
April 2025
cated inside the lobby of the food bank.
I recently attended the Oklahoma Native Legislative reception in OKC. I extended my invitation to Lt. Governor
Ponkilla so I could introduce her to the
state leaders of Oklahoma. I feel it is important for all us to get to know these people and understand their role for the state.
Chief Hoskins with Cherokee Nation,
Chief Gary Batton with Choctaw Nation,
and Governor Bill Anoatubby with the
Chickasaw Nation and myself was asked
to give our thoughts of the new administration. We all shared our concerns and
how it will effect Indian country. I believe if all of the tribes stand together it
will make us all stronger and show we are
all united.
The 94th Semi-annual General Council
is just around the corner. It will be at the
Multi-purpose building in Shawnee on
April 26, 2025 at 10:00a.m. I hope to see
you all there.
Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to myself or my assistant. We will be glad to
assist you.
11, 2025 at the Petroleum Club Event
Center formerly known as the Jim Thorpe Event Center. The event was hosted
by the Cherokee Nation, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation, Muscogee Nation
and Seminole Nation with Tribal and
State Representatives in attendance. On
Friday, March 14, 2025 there was an outbreak of fires along with the high winds
in LittleAxe and the surrounding areas. I
would like to thank the fire departments,
police, emergency management and our
fire crew who stepped up to assist. The
AST Fire Crew consist of employees JD
Marshall, Stacy Coon, Clayton Martinez Willie Mageehee and Representative Johnson. These guys geared up and
stayed out till 11:00pm assisting with
controlling the fires. I have attended the
regular scheduled monthly meetings Executive Committee, Round Table, Health,
Director’s and had a few visits from tribal
members. Everyone please stay aware of
the upcoming tornado season and always
be prepared and stay safe.
held on April 5 from 10:00-12:00 at the
AST tribal complex/ multipurpose building. General council will be held April 26
at 10:00am at the multipurpose building
in Shawnee if you have any questions
please reach my office.
Meeting’s I attended this past month.
February 3, 2025- I attended our weekly
round table meeting along with other Executive members.
February 25, 2025- I called in on Health
board meeting along with other Executive members.
February 26, 2025- I attended a architect
meeting for building 3 at 2:00pm along
with other Executive members.
February 27, 2025- I attended our Executive meeting at 10:00am with other Executive members.
This month was a little dormant month
for me considering being on maternity
leave along with the weather we had that
lasted for almost a whole week and other
Executive members on travel. That’s all I
have to report on at this time if you have
any questions please feel free to reach my
office.
Joe Echelle. As of this printing, the EC
is set to meet with Senator Standridge
from Norman on Friday, March 28th. I
will provide more information at General
Council and in the member booklet.
This past month, I received an email
from the State of Oklahoma Excise Tax
Division. When I called their office, I
was able to ask about the Tribe’s distribution of Tobacco Tax that has not been
paid out. For those who are not aware,
the Tobacco Compacts expired last year
but the Legislature passed a bill to allow
for a year extension. In a previous email,
they requested the Tribe to sign an unapproved Compact offer from the OK Governor’s office. After reading the criterion
of the agreement, I informed Governor
Johnson I did not approve and we need to
open negotiation with the State. To date,
only a few Tribes have signed on to the
new agreement, none of which are small
Tribes.
The biggest concern I’ve received from
members is in regards to issues in our Nation’s Capitol. I have sent email and had
conversations with several Congressional
officials and will be forwarding a request
to our District 5 Representative, Stephanie Bice to come visit our Complex again.
While in DC, I did reach out to her office
and attempted to schedule an in-person
meeting, but did not get a response. However, I was able to send a message along
with a colleague who was able to meet directly with Senator Lankford’s office.
The latest news reports indicate, the
Executive Orders issued by President
Trump, several have been brought forward in litigation and Federal courts have
issued “stay” orders or declared “unconstitutional”. We have to hope Congress
listens to their constituents and realize
they hold the power of the purse and create law.
As I close this edition, I look forward to
seeing you at the General Council Meeting on Saturday, April 26th, here at the
Health Multi-Purpose Building. At this
time of year, continue to be diligent and
weather aware. Again, I appreciate the
continued support, advice, and encouragement.
John Johnson - 405-275-4030 ext. 3500
governor@astribe.com
Alvina Barnes - 405-275-4030 ext. 3501
alvinab@astribe.com
Thank you
Lt. GOVERNOR
Diane Ponkilla
SECRETARY
Misty McGirt
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Misty McGirt, AST Secretary
Greetings Tribal Members,
I hope all is well with the fires this past
month and be weather aware for tornado
season get them axes out. April is sexual
assault awareness month along with prevention against child abuse month. Our
domestic violence department will be
doing events this month look for updates
on the websites or if you have any questions please reach out to our rising warrior team. Our annual Easter event will be
Ne yi wa!
Secretary McGirt
TREASURER
Joseph Blanchard
TREASURER’S REPORT
Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer
REPRESENTATIVE
Anthony Johnson
Hello Fellow Tribal Members, Friends
and Family:
I hope this notice finds you and your
household doing well. Now that the grass
has begun to green and the grounds have
been turned, Spring is in full effect. As
they say, “April showers bring May flowers.” With the change of seasons, I am
glad to hear we did not have a lot of passings this past month. However, it is the
time of year for travel and tournament
teams to start up. I wish all our students
and athletes great success as they finish
up the school year.
My office and the other EC received
several phone calls from Tribal Members
to express their concern about the proposed Turnpike expansion and other bills
set for committee hearings. Since we did
not get replies to email and phone calls, I
personally went up to the Oklahoma State
Capitol to visit each of our local Representatives and Senators. I spoke with Rep.
Danny Sterling, Rep. Dell Krebs, Senator
Shane Jett, and OTA Executive Director
Respectfully,
Joseph H. Blanchard
Tribal Treasurer
April 2025
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REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
Anthony Johnson, AST Representative
Hello Tribal Members,
I hope everyone is doing well. April is upon us, and my
office has been busy getting ready for General Council.
In March, I attended two conferences—The 10th Annual Repatriation Conference, hosted by the Association
on American Indian Affairs and Reservation Economic
Summit 2025, hosted by the National Council on American Indian Enterprise Development. On March 6th, my
assistant, EJ Ruiz, visited Building Blocks III, our childcare facility in Little Axe and read, “Green Eggs and
Ham”; to students during their weeklong Dr. Seuss book
celebration. Additionally in March, our tribe partnered
with the Hammons Native American Unsigned Recruit-
ing Combine and hosted an event for high school seniors and past graduates interested in attending college.
I would like to thank our TERO Director, Sarah Lawerance, for taking the lead on coordinating the Combine
and helping our tribal members get connected with
more opportunities for higher learning. Our 477 department is hosting a Job Fair on April 9th from 10am-3pm
in the Multipurpose Building at our Shawnee campus. I
encourage all tribal members to attend the Job Fair on
April 9th and get connected with our 477 staff. They are
doing good work assisting our tribal members in growing their skillsets and obtaining employment.
Should you have any questions or need any assistance,
please contact my office by phone or email:
Phone: (405) 531-3512.
Email: adjohnson@astribe.com
Sincerely,
Anthony “Tadpole” Johnson,
Tribal Representative
Veterans Association
The AST Veterans Honor Guard brought in the flags to commemorate Oklahoma Senior Day on March 3. The annual event was held at the State Capitol
and allows seniors to meet their legislators and find available resources and
services.
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I, ______________________________________, hereby certify that I am or will be an Eligible
(Print Name)
Voter of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe on or before June 21, 2025. I cannot physically
be present to cast my vote at the June 21, 2025 Annual Election; therefore, I am requesting
an Absentee Ballot be mailed to me at the following address:
Name (please print): ________________________________________________________
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Mail to:
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P.O. Box 741
Tecumseh, OK 74873
Fax to:
Fax # (405) 273-1337 (Do not fax to any other fax #)
Phone: (405) 275-4030 ext. 3537
Toll free number 1-800-256-3341 ext. 3537
Email to:
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Deliver in Person to:
Election Commission Office
located in Building 2, Shawnee Campus
All eligible voters are entitled to vote either at the Polls or by Absentee Ballot.
This form may be duplicated for your convenience.
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Elders Council
2025 ELDERS COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Elders Officers - Term: 2023 to 2025
President:
Twila Parker
Cell: (405) 229-8052
Month
Vice President:
Audrey Dobbs
Cell: (405) 593-5987
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Charlotte Ellis
Cell: (405) 620-4091
Shirley Adkins
Cell: (405) 778-9353
Meeting
Date
Time
Location
JANUARY
Elders
Council
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
Meeting was canceled
10:00 a.m.
AST Health Multi-Purpose
Building
FEBRUARY
Elders
Council
Saturday, Feb. 15,
2025
10:00 a.m.
AST Resource Center
FEBRUARY
Elders
Council
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
10:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Warrior Room at the AST
Thunderbird Casino
MARCH
Elders
Council
Saturday, March 15,
2025
10:00 a.m.
AST Health Multi-Purpose
Building
APRIL
Elders
Council
Saturday, April 19,
2025
10:00 a.m.
Warrior Room at the AST
Thunderbird Casino
MAY
Elders
Council
Saturday, May 24,
2025
10:00 a.m.
AST Health Multi-Purpose
Building
JUNE
AST
ELECTION
DAY
Saturday, June 21,
2025
Polls open
from 8 a.m. &
close at 8 p.m.
Poll Locations:
Little Axe Resource Center
AST Health Multi-Purpose
Building
JUNE
Elders
Council
Saturday, June 28,
2025
10:00 a.m.
Warrior Room at the AST
Thunderbird Casino
JULY
Elders
Council
Saturday, July 19,
2025
10:00 a.m.
AST Health Multi-Purpose
Building
AUGUST
Elders
Council
Saturday, Aug. 23,
2025
10:00 a.m.
Warrior Room at the AST
Thunderbird Casino
SEPTEMBER
Elders
Council
Saturday, Sept. 20,
2025
10:00 a.m.
AST Health Multi-Purpose
Building
OCTOBER
Elders
Council
Saturday, Oct. 25,
2025
10:00 a.m.
Warrior Room at the AST
Thunderbird Casino
NOVEMBER
Elders
Council
Saturday, Nov. 15,
2025
10:00 a.m.
AST Health Multi-Purpose
Building
DECEMBER
Elders
Council
Saturday, Dec. 20,
2025
10:00 a.m.
Warrior Room at the AST
Thunderbird Casino
ELDERS COUNCIL
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The Absentee Shawnee Tribe was awarded a Safe
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United States Department of Transportation for
the creation of a Safety Action Plan (SAP). The
goal of the SAP is to reduce and eliminate serious
injuries and fatal crashes on roadways in the
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Graduation Banquet
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE 477 CLASS OF 2025
JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF CELEBRATION AT OUR GRADUATION BANQUET
SATURDAY MAY 3RD, 2025
2:00PM TO 4:00PM
AST MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING
2029 JAMES L EDWARDS LANE
SHAWNEE, OK 74801
Banquet is ONLY for Active 477 Participants that Graduated from High School, College or Vocational School.
*Those in attendance will
receive a Graduation gift.
Please RSVP before April 18th, 2025
405.878.4545 ask for Shawna Spoon
Graduate will be allowed to bring ONLY two guests.
Please dress in business or traditional attire.
Submit a photo of your graduate to 477program@astribe.com
to include in slideshow! *Deadline to submit photo April 25th,2025
April 2025
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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
March was busy and past by quickly. A BIG THANKS to all who came
& read Dr. Seuss’ Books during Read Across America Week.
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Building Blocks III C.D.C
16051 Little Axe Drive, Norman, OK 73026
Phone: (405) 360-2710; Fax: (405) 360-2726
Director: Skye Foreman Assistant Director: Renee Richardson
IN THE CLASSROOM
The students will be studying the
outdoors! Our infants will be
observing nature this month and
explore gardening.
The toddlers will be studying
insects and learning the
importance of bees. In the 2's
classroom they will be identifying
types of bugs and what they eat
and where they live.
Our three-year-olds will study the
changing weather, Earth Day, and
gardening. In our 4's & 5's they will
be focusing on the theme of
Exercise. They will learn about the
different types of exercise people
can do and what equipment can be
used to exercise.
It is officially Spring which brings warmer
weather. The children love the sunny
days of Spring. They enjoy learning as
they play outside on the playgrounds.
Also, Spring brings the time of year to be
Weather Aware as Storm Season arrives.
IN THE CENTER
The students participated in Read
Across America on March 3rd and
celebrated Dr. Seuss that week as
well with Spirit Week! We had guests
that read to our classrooms, crazy
hair day, pajama day, and celebrated
with cupcakes at the end of the week.
The Cleveland County Health
Department will be conducting a
Hand Washing Class on March 19th
at 10am and a Car Seat Safety
Check on March 20th from 4-6 PM.
We will welcome our Norman
Librarian for Story Time with our
students on Wednesday the 16th
and again on Friday the 18th for a
S.T.E.A.M. project.
Building Blocks III is open Monday thru Friday 7am
to 6pm and is now accepting applications for
students from 6 weeks of age to five-years-old.
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Building Blocks will be Closed
Friday, April 11th as our staff attends training on Child Abuse
Awareness.
Building Blocks Easter Egg Hunts and Classroom Parties will be
Thursday, April 17th @ 3:00p.m.
Building Blocks will be Closed Friday, April 18th for Good Friday. Hope
everyone has an Egg-citing Easter.
We are taking waiting list applications for all of our classrooms. We
take 6 week olds through the summer after Pre-K (4 Year Olds). Please
call to inquire about our waiting list and spots for enrollment. You
may drop by for a waiting list application or we can email one to you.
We are currently taking employment applications. Go to
https://www.astribe.com/employment for job listings and to fill out
employment applications. Look for BBII at AST Building Blocks,
Shawnee under the employment tab.
Have an Awesome April.
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AST 477 Department presents proceeds from their Sweetheart Stompdance
to the AST Elders Council and AST Veterans Association
Left Photo Front Row (L-R): 477 Outreach Coordinator Melinda Ferrell; 477 Assistant Executive Director Heather Deatherage; 477 Executive Director Briana Ponkilla;
AST Elders Council President Twila Parker; AST Elders Council Treasurer Charlotte Ellis. Back Row (L-R): 477 Operations Specialist Connor Edwards, 477 Language
Coordinator Scott Miller; AST Elders Council Secretary Shirley Adkins, 477 Language Specialist Jaylan Gibson. Right Photo Front Row (L-R): 477 Assistant Executive
Director Heather Deatherage; 477 Executive Director Briana Ponkilla; AST Veteran Twila Parker; 477 Language Coordinator Scott Miller; 477 Language Specialist Jaylan
Gibson. Back Row (L-R): 477 Outreach Coordinator Melinda Ferrell; 477 Operations Specialist Connor Edwards.
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Happy 10th Birthday, Joel!
Mom, Dad, Grams and Gramps
Love You!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
MAKIYAH DEER
Makiyah competed in this year’s MissTeen USA Oklahoma pageant. She won a SEMIFINALIST AWARD (Top 10). As well as
MissTeen SPIRIT AWARD and MissTeen PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD. She was the only contestant to win 3 awards. Her family
is so very proud of her. She earned and deserved every award that she received. She is such an amazing, loving and caring young
lady. Keep up the good work baby girl! The competition was on her birthday weekend so I would like to say HAPPY SWEET 16th
BIRTHDAY BUG!
I would like to thank the ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE for their support and sponsorship of Makiyah in this year’s pageant!
She could not have done this without the assistance from MISTY MCGIRT! She went above and beyond to help Makiyah, she
stayed on top of communicating with her as well as pushing the other committee members to get paperwork done in a timely
manner. Again THANK YOU MISTY!!!!
I’d also like to thank TINA ONTIVEROS-ADAME who also helped by giving her full support and encouragement of Makiyah
to get the approval of the committee. THANK YOU TINA!!!
This has been a wonderful experience for my daughter and I hope she continues to follow her dreams. Makiyah, you can accomplish anything you want in life, you have the ability and drive! Keep being yourself, the loving, caring, beautiful person that
we all know and love. Momma is so proud of you baby girl! I love you alwayz and forever!!
Thank you Absentee Shawnee Tribe from the family of Makiyah Deer!!!
Congratulations tribal member Kiarra Stallin for
signing with OBU for track. She also received a full
academic scholarship.
We love you sissy!
Roots of Resilience: Every Handprint Matters in Child Abuse Prevention
A Message from the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Indian Child Welfare Department
As we honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Indian Child Welfare Department invites our community to join together in
nurturing the "Roots of Resilience" within our children and families.
Our Children, Our Future
We understand that each child carries the stories, hopes, and strength of our ancestors. When we protect our children from harm, we protect our collective future. Every handprint—every touch, every action, every word—leaves an impression that shapes a child's development and well-being.
Building Resilience Through Cultural Connection
Resilience grows stronger when rooted in cultural identity and community support. Our traditional teachings provide powerful protective factors that help prevent child abuse:
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Family Bonds: Extended family networks offer support and guidance
Cultural Identity: Connection to heritage provides children with a sense of belonging and purpose
Traditional Values: Teachings of respect, balance, and harmony guide healthy relationships
Community Responsibility: The understanding that all children belong to the community
Recognizing Signs & Taking Action
Child abuse can take many forms—physical, emotional, sexual, or neglect. Signs may include:
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Unexplained injuries or changes in behavior
Withdrawal from activities once enjoyed
Fear of going home or being with certain adults
Inappropriate sexual knowledge or behavior
Appearing consistently dirty, hungry, or inadequately dressed
If you suspect a child is being abused, please contact:
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Absentee Shawnee Tribe Indian Child Welfare: 405-395-4490
Tribal Police: 405-275-3200
Oklahoma Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-522-3511
Join Us in Prevention Efforts
This April, we invite tribal members and community members to participate in our Child Abuse Prevention activities:
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Planting Seeds of Protection: Saturday, April 5th at 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive from 10AM-12PM. Each participant plants a seed to take home and care for as a
reminder of their role in prevention
Hands of Hope Project: April 14th – 30th at 1318 E. Independence. Add your handprint to our community display, symbolizing your commitment to protecting our
children
Resilience Recipe Book Project: April 14th – 30th at 1318 E. Independence. Share your families “recipes” for handing difficult situations
Blue Day: Saturday, April 26th – General Council Multi-Purpose Building. Everyone wear something blue. Together, we can make a powerful statement – In this Tribe
no one fights alone.
Remember
Every handprint matters. Your actions, words, and support can help prevent child abuse and nurture the roots of resilience in our most precious resource—our children.
For more information on child abuse prevention or to access support services, please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Indian Child Welfare Department at 405-395-4490.
"When we hold the hand of a child, we hold the future of our people."
April 2025
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Absentee Shawnee Tribe Attends RES 2025
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe was
represented at RES 2025, Reservation
Economic Summit March 10-13.
Members of the Executive Committee,
tribal business owners and members of
ASEDA were in attendance.
The annual event is hosted by the
National Center for American Indian
Enterprise Development and attracts
tribes from all across the nation, Canada
and even New Zealand. This year’s theme
was “Beyond Boundaries”.
Tribal member Trina Longman is
trying to push her company beyond all
boundaries. She recently started SHE
Roofing. “I found out there are bigger
companies who will sponsor me and
mentor me as I apply for TERO. I made
multiple contacts with leadership I hope
to do business with one day. I met a
consultant who is going to help me with
my certifications and writing proposals
for bids.”
RES consisted of classes, keynote
speakers, a trade show, Native art market
and extensive networking opportunities.
Unique to RES is the Buy Native Business
Matchmaking program. This is a
customized matchmaking program that
is available to all buyers and sellers who
are registered to attend RES.
The Buy Native Business Matchmaking
program gives small businesses the
opportunity to present their company’s
goods and/or services to buyers from
federal, state, and local governments, as
well as Fortune 500 corporations through
one-on-one meetings. RES provides
qualified American Indian owned
businesses the opportunity to meet
one-on-one with federal, state and local
government purchasing officials, as well
as prime contractors and private sector
corporations.
Longman attended most of the classes
and learned about federal contracts,
sam.gov, preparing for life after she
files for 8A, procurement procedures,
mergers, acquisitions and much more. “I
really learned so much.” She said, “The
contacts I was able to make at this one
event was amazing. I even found a new
certification.”
Treasurer Joseph Blanchard also
attended RES for the first time. “RES is
a good opportunity to network, to reach
out to other Indian owned companies. In
the big scheme of things, it’s visiting and
see what other tribes are doing in other
parts of the United States and seeing how
we are similar or dissimilar. It’s a great
opportunity.”
Native American business owners
make up 1.2 percent of all businesses.
Networking events such as RES help to
open more opportunities and avenues for
success. RES has been around for almost
four decades and continues to solely
focus on Native enterprises.
Representative Anthony Johnson
encouraged tribal members and leaders
to attend this year. “All the information
and the networking here at RES is huge.
There are over 4600 attendees this year
alone just in attendance not including
vendors and other council members.
“Johnson said.
If you are interested in attending RES
in 2026, it will be March 23-26. For more
information visit, https://res.ncaied.org.
AST Treasurer Joseph Blanchard
AST Representative Anthony Johnson
Tribal members (L-R): Lisa Frazier, Trina Longman, Clayton Dodds
Tribal member Eastman Switch
Photo (L-R): Thomas Barczak, Diak Architects; Shannona Barczak,
Diak Architects, Cheyenne & Arapaho Governor Reggie Wassana, AST
Representative Anthony Johnson, Tribal member Eastman Switch, AST 477
Operations Specialist Connor Edwards.
AST Treasurer Joseph Blanchard, AST Representative Anthony Johnson and
AST 477 Operations Specialist Connor Edwards attend the RES Trade Show.
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed
Friday, April 18th - Good Friday
www.asthealth.org
April 2025
Section B
HEALTH BUZZZ!!
HELLO EVERYONE!! The Dementia Grant staff with the unwavering support from Mr. Chris Larkin, Health Director, and Dr. Marty Lofgren, Health Medical
Director, successfully brought a highly important educational training event to the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System (ASTHS). After many months of
planning, the training event became a reality and was held January 28 thru 30, 2025 in Little Axe. The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center (GLITC)
from Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin sent a team of four staff to Little Axe to deliver this valuable dementia, educational training for our staff. The GLITC VDT
team was led by Master Trainer, Amber Hoon. This was a big undertaking, but our volunteers from the clinic and our Elders Council assisted these Virtual
Dementia Tour® (VDT®) Master Trainers and the event was extremely successful. I might also mention, it was at “no cost to our ASTHS”.
So, what is Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT®)? Following is a brief description:
The Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT®) is a scientifically proven method that builds sensitivity and awareness in individuals caring for those with dementia by
temporarily altering participants’ physical and sensory abilities. This evidence-based program simulates changes associated with cognitive decline. Geriatric
specialist, P.K. Beville, authored and created the VDT as her post-graduate work.
This patented program offers hope by providing practical ways to create an environment that supports the disease and increase understanding. Second Wind
Dreams has provided this patented experience to numerous organizations including the Center for Disease Control (CDC), U.S. Department of Health &
Human Services, Google, Facebook, Wellstar, Johnson & Johnson, WebMD, and Caesars Entertainment.
We are extremely honored that the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Epidemiology Center brought this training to our clinic in order for our staff to gain “insight
into the world of a person living with dementia”. The value of understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is immeasurable for staff at any level who care
for persons who live with dementia.
A big thank you to our volunteers!! Joseph Holtzclaw, Jackson Hartgrove, Twila Parker, Rita Robertson, Charlotte Ellis, Lacy Gillian, Wynona Coon, Karen
Kaniatobe, and Michaela Tuberville! Your guys ROCK!!
Our future plans are to bring this experience to our communities as a major part of dementia awareness campaign! That’s it for this month!
If you or someone you know would benefit from the Savvy Caregiver in Indian Country or Music & Memory programs, contact adpi@astribe.com, or call
405-561-7893.
Check out our web-page on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System’s website, asthealth.org, click on “Programs and Preventions” and then click on
“Seeking Hope”.
Atheda Fletcher
Grant Director & Project PI
Following are a few photos taken at this top-tier training event!
Virtual Dementia Tour Team (L-R):
Leopoldo Panganiban, Jyostnasri Mogill,
Amber Hoon, Jake Anderson.
Marilyn Franklin is honoring her
loved one “Karen”.
Photo L-R: Rita Robertson, Twila Parker, Lacy Gillean, Charlotte Ellis (not
pictured) The Volunteers who helped make this training possible!
Photo (L-R): Rita Robertson, Jimmy
Robertson are honoring Creg Larson!
Wynona Coon
April 2025
2B www.astribe.com
Look Out For
Medicare
Phone Scammers!
HOW TO DEAL WITH PHONE SCAMMERS:
1. DO NOT give your personal information
out to anyone from an unrecognized number.
2. If you do end up speaking to someone, hang
up immediately and block their number.
3. Visit www.donotcall.gov to add your name
and number to the DO NOT CALL list. Let us
know if you need assistance.
If You Have Medicare
Questions We Can Help!
You have an insider with 15+ years of experience in
Medicare right here at AST Health! Al Triggs takes
care of hundreds of our elders and is standing by to
take care of any of your Medicare-related needs.
Al Triggs
Contracted Benefits Advisor
Legacy Tribal Services
(918) 853-1211
Proudly Serving AST Citizens
Behavioral Health
This one is for teachers and school counselors or really anyone who works with young people.
There will be mental health crises this school year and school years to come.
In the midst of your lesson planning, playground policing, lunchroom patrolling, IEP writing, nose wiping, vomit mopping, trash removing, bus driving, meeting napping,
assistant coaching, fight refereeing, lawsuit dodging, and teaching – a child or adolescent is going to come to you in pain.
So much pain that they want to escape it.
By any means necessary.
Let’s say the scary S word. We’ll do it together.
Suicide.
People in most professions don’t have constituents who come to them with thoughts of killing themselves.
Bankers? No.
Accountants? Not unless it’s tax season.
Engineers? Again, no.
But you do. So, put away the Harry Potter Magic Wands of Indoctrination that the political hacks accuse you of welding and let’s talk real life and death for a minute.
Here’s the real world you’ve been given – and you may want to turn your head if you’re squeamish:
Suicides among Oklahomans ages 10 to 24 increased by 41 percent from 2006 to 2019, becoming the second leading cause of death in that age group. Such a surge made Oklahoma a top 10 state for people killing themselves, moving us to sixth nationally and putting us 8 deaths per 100,000 over the national average.
Here are three things to listen for when that child comes to you:
THWARTED BELONINGNESS
Said another way, this means: Am I connecting with other people? Feeling accepted by others is essential for psychological health and well-being. By contrast, if the student
feels as though he or she is kept — or thwarted — from belonging, that basic human necessity is unmet. Some studies have shown loneliness to be worse for health than smoking or obesity.
Ask yourself: Is the student lonely? Does the student have someone to care about, or is there a person who cares for the student?
Listen for phrases such as: “I don’t have anyone, even family,” “There’s no one to turn to,” or “I feel like everyone has left me, everyone.”
PERCEIVED BURDENSOMENESS
Said another way, this means: The student feels as though everyone would be better without him. They feel like their very existence causes a burden for loved ones and so
their death would be more beneficial than their life. This a perception and usually a false belief. Perceived burdensomeness combined with thwarted belongingness constitute
the desire for suicide.
Listen for phrases such as: “Everyone would be better off if I were gone,” “I don’t do anything but cause problems and cost money,” or “I’m just a problem.”
ACQUIRED CAPACITY FOR SELF-HARM
Said another way, this means: A person’s fear of death is weak and he or she no longer feels a sense of self-preservation. The student is desensitized to painful stimuli and can
more easily engage in suicide. Physical pain, severe illness, trauma, and engaging in self-harm, among other things, can lead to acquired capacity for self-harm.
When a student brings you a cup full of thwarted belongingness, perceived burdensomeness, and acquired capacity for self-harm, you have a suicide cocktail in your hands.
Don’t leave the student but do call for help.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE RISK IS GREATEST WHEN…
• Suicide thoughts are more frequent
• Suicide thoughts are less controllable*
• There are fewer deterrents
• The motivation is to stop pain
* A metaphor to determine if the student is in control of the thoughts: Are you driving the bus and suicide shows up as a passenger, or is suicide driving the bus and you’re tied
up in the back?
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Two Myths About Suicide
1. Suicide is cowardly. Not true. Fear of death is natural and powerful instinct. That natural instinct has to be overcome for a person to commit the act.
2. Asking about suicide will plant the idea. Research shows this is not true. Asking a student if he or she is thinking of suicide will not increase their desire for death. If
anything, it will likely make them feel heard, seen, and less invisible — and decrease their desire for death.
By Kelly Wray
Licensed Therapist/Behavioral Health
April 2025
www.astribe.com
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
7
BEEF PEPPERED STEAK
COLESLAW
BREAD
PEARS
14
BEEF FINGERS
MASHED POT/GRAVY
BEETS
APPLESAUCE
21
HAM
BLACK EYED PEAS
BREAD
APRICOTS
28
BAKED FRIED CHICKEN
TURNIP GREENS
BOILED POT
MIXED FRUIT
8
WEDNESDAY
2
FRITO
CHILI PIE
CHEZ,ONIONS
FLUFF
SOFT TACO
SPANISH RICE
CINNAMON ROLL
15
PORK LOIN
ROASTED BROCCOLI
ROLL
CAKE
22
TUNA SALAD
SANDWICH
CHIPS
CUTIE
29
CHEF SALAD
W TURKEY
COTTAGE CHEZ
PEACHES
THURSDAY
BAKED ZITA
SALAD BAR*
GARLIC BREAD
9
HOMINY & PORK
SPINACH
MANDARIN ORANGES
16
COLD CUT SANDWICH
LTOP
CHIPS
PEACHES
23
EGG ROLLS
VEGGIE STIR FRY
FORTUNE COOKIE
30
FRIDAY
3
HOT HAM & CHEZ
SANDWICH
CHIPS
APPLESAUCE
10
BAKED CHICKEN
BRUSSELL SPROUTS
BREAD/MIXED FRUIT
4
11
17
18
24
25
GRITS
TOAST
SAUSAGE PATTIES
MEATLOAF
MASHED POT/GRAVY
CAULIFLOWER
PINEAPPLES
ROAST
RED POT
CARROTS
CAKE
3B
PANCAKES
BACON
FRUIT
BISCUIT
SAUSAGE GRAVY
FRUIT
BREAKFAST
BURRITO
FRUIT
MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
LUNCH IS SERVED FROM 11 AM TO
1PM
BREAKFAST IS SERVED FROM 9AM TO
11AM
SERVING AT THE SHAWNEE SITE AND
LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801-0381
DATE OF REC'D
_____________
NAME OF YOUR TRIBE:
_____________________________________
Title VI
Elderly Nutrition Program
ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TITLE VI ELDER INTAKE FORM
TODAY’S DATE______________________________ REFERRAL SOURCE_____________________
LAST NAME___________________________ FIRST NAME____________________________ MI_____
Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members
DATE OF BIRTH______________________ MALE ____ FEMALE____ VETERAN____YES____NO
For many years The Title VI Department has provided gas to the maintenance department 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.
STREET ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________
Guidelines:
SINGLE ____ MARRIED _____ DIVORCED/SEPARATED ____ WIDOWED_____ WIDOWER______
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SPOUSE’S NAME______________________________ SPOUSE’S DATE OF BIRTH _______________
Absentee Shawnee Member
Must be 55 years and older
Must be an Title VI Member, have a current intake form on file (FY-2025)
Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill – in the applicants name)
Handicap/Disabled
NO RENTAL PROPERTY WILL BE MOWED
CITY___________________ STATE_____ ZIP CODE________ PHONE NUMBER _______________
EMAIL ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________
NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (1)_________________________________ PHONE_______________
NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (2) ________________________________ PHONE _______________
As a Title VI Member as long as you are within the guidelines you can put in your application and turn
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.
PRIMARY LANGUAGE
ENGLISH___ TRIBAL___
OTHER______________________
HOUSING ___ HOUSE ___ APARTMENT ____COMMUNITY HOUSING ___ OTHER EXPLAIN____________
COMPOSITION ____ LIVES ALONE ____ LIVES WITH SPOUSE ____LIVES WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS
This year we are trying to get an early start on our grass mowing list,
NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD _______ WHO HELPS ___________________________________________
Any questions you can reach me at 405-275-4030 ext. 3614 or call 405-716-4941 or email me at
dowings@astribe.com
GRANDCHILDREN IN THE HOUSEHOLD?_________________ IF YES, HOW MANY_____________
HEALTH HISTORY ____ ASTHMA ____ALZHEIMER’S
Thomasine Owings
Title VI Director
____ARTHRITIS ____CANCER ____DEMINTIA
____DIABETES ____CHRONIC PAIN ____HEARING AID ____CHOLESTEROL ____BLOOD PRESSURE
PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION _____Own Car _____Friend _____Public Trans. _____Senior Tran’s _____Family
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Title VI Department
2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr
Shawnee OK 74801
405-275-4030
CDIB # __________
Grass Mowing Application
D.O.B.___________
PROSTHETIC DEVIECS ____Walker/Cane ____Wheelchair _____Hearing Aid _____Glasses ____Dentures ____None
ARE YOU ENROLLED WITH A DIFFERENT TITLE VI PROGRAM? ____ YES ____ NO
IF YES, NAME OF PROGRAM & WHERE LOCATED:________________________________________
HEALTH CONCERNS ___________________________________________________________________
The Following are the requirements for this program:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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 2025)
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. 3614 or 405-716-4941
NAME: __________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________
CITY: _______________________
STATE:___________
ZIP: _______
HOME PHONE: ____________________ MESSAGE PHONE: ________________
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.
SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING RECEIVED_________________________________________________
PROVIDE THE DATE OF YOUR VACCINATION COVID 19
1st__________ 2nd_________ BOOSTER__________
Johnson & Johnson __________ FLU__________
Know Your Native Options
2025 Medical & Dental Open Enrollment: May 1, - June 13, 2025
h Opt Out: AI/AN members are not required to enroll in SoonerSelect. It is
optional. No action is necessary unless you want to join a SoonerSelect health or
dental plan. If you do not opt in to SoonerSelect, you will remain on SoonerCare
and nothing will change. You will not lose SoonerCare coverage.
h Opt In: AI/AN members are eligible to opt in to SoonerSelect. You can enroll in a
SoonerSelect health plan, dental plan, or both. Please note that the opt-in for health
and dental plans are seperate processes. AI/AN members may receive services that
have not been traditionally covered under SoonerCare. These extra benefits vary by
health and dental plan.
Note: Non-Native SoonerCare family members must select a medical and dental plan before
open enrollment closes or the member will be auto-enrolled.
Two Ways to Enroll:
1) Contact an OHCA Choice Counselor via the SoonerCare Helpline At
1.800.987.7767, Option #5.
2) Visit mysoonercare.org to view, compare, and pick a plan that’s right for you.
Please be advised, Patient Benefit Advocates cannnot enroll members in SoonerSelect
Plans but can help navigate the process.
Contact a Patient Benefit Advocate
Little Axe Health Center 405.447.0300
Shawnee Clinic
405.878.5850
www.asthealth.org
4B www.astribe.com
LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER ..................................................... 405-447-0300
Administration
AST
HEALTH
SYSTEM DIRECTORY
Business
Office
Little Axe Dental
Health Information Management
LITTLE
AXE HEALTH CENTER ..................................................... 405-447-0300
Lab/X.Ray
Administration
Optometry
Patient Benefit
Business
OfficeAdvocates
Primary
Little AxeCare
Dental
Public
Health
Health Information Management
Security
Lab/X.Ray
Electronic Health Record
Optometry
Physical Therapy
Patient
Benefit
Advocates
.................................................................................. 405-701-7987
Behavioral
Health
Primary
Little
AxeCare
Purchased Referred Care ........................................................ 405-701-7951
Public Health
Diabetes
& Wellness ...............................................................................405-701-7977
Pharmacy ...............................................................................................405-292-9530
Security
CompleteCare
Home
Health................................................................... 405-701-7085
Electronic
Health
Record
Transportation
........................................................................................405-701-7603
Physical Therapy
AST HEALTH SYSTEM DIRECTORY
Behavioral Health .................................................................................. 405-701-7987
Little Axe Purchased Referred Care ........................................................ 405-701-7951
Administration
Diabetes & Wellness ...............................................................................405-701-7977
Business Office
Pharmacy
...............................................................................................405-292-9530
Health Information
Management
CompleteCare Home Health................................................................... 405-701-7085
Lab/X-Ray
Patient
Benefit ........................................................................................405-701-7603
Advocates
Transportation
SHAWNEE CLINIC ............................405-878-5850 OR 877-878-4702 TOLL FREE
Contract Health
Physical Therapy
SHAWNEE
CLINIC ............................405-878-5850 OR 877-878-4702 TOLL FREE
Primary
Care
Administration
Public Health
Business
Office
Behavioral Health ................................................................................... 405-878-4716
Health
Information
Diabetes
& WellnessManagement
...............................................................................405-701-7977
Lab/X-Ray
Pharmacy ........................................................ 405-878-5859 OR 866-742-4977TOLL FREE
Patient
Benefit ........................................................................................405-701-7603
Advocates
Transportation
Contract Health
PLUSCARE
............................................................................................... 405-447-0477
Physical Therapy
Primary Care
GENERAL
Public Health
AST Resource Center..............................................................................405-364-7298
Behavioral Health ...................................................................................405-878-4716
Corporate Compliance Hotline............................................................... 405-701-7135
Diabetes
& Wellness
...............................................................................405-701-7977
Patient Advocate
....................................................................................
405-701-7623
OR 866-742-4977TOLL FREE
Pharmacy
AST
Tribal........................................................405-878-5859
Complex ...............................................................................405-275-4030
Transportation
........................................................................................405-701-7603
AST
Tribal Police
.................................................................................... 405-275-3200
AST Housing ..........................................................................................405-273-1050
PLUSCARE
...............................................................................................
405-447-0477
COVID Hotline
........................................................................................405-695-1787
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
April 2025
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.