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hi si me ni ke se fe wa

paw-paw month

Absentee Shawnee News
September 2019

Worldwide
Suicide
Prevention
Day 2019 is
September 10th

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www.astribe.com

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Volume 30, No. 09

PROGRAM

If you have visited the Tribal
Complex recently, then you have
seen there are a few Roads projects
on going. Under the direction of
the Office of the Treasurer, these
projects have been started and are
on course to be completed within
the scheduled timeframe. The
Roads program has funded the
maintenance and new construction
on these projects in order to
keep our tribal infrastructure
updated and in current operational
standards.

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Elder Intake Form
SERVICES.................. Pg 9

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Tribal Services,

TAX REPORT ..............Pg

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Cultural Preservation

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Health REPORT

UPDATES ...................Pg

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AARP Elder 2019

WALTER LARNEY........Pg

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Pictured above L to R is Aaron Fournier (Native American Hemp), David Deer (ASEDA), Henry Penix (Native American
Hemp), Sec. John Johnson (AST), Rep. Atheda Fletcher (AST), Jeff Rabon (ASEDA), Michael Affentranger (ASEDA
Board), Sandra Vaughn (ASEDA Board), and Treasurer Phillip Ellis (AST).

Recently, Congress passed the Farm
Bill, which contained a provision
fully legalizing industrial hemp
production for tribes and states,
undoing an 80-year-old prohibition.
Hemp legalization opens up
economic opportunities for tribes
and tribal entrepreneurs across
Indian Country looking to invest in
or produce industrial hemp, which
can be used for a wide variety of

everyday products like medicine,
clothing, food, office supplies, and
even automobiles.
ASEDA has
decided to be a leader in this economic
opportunity, which makes AST one
of first Tribal Nations in Oklahoma
to get into Industrial Hemp.
Although hemp and marijuana are
both considered cannabis, hemp
is much different from marijuana
in its function, cultivation and

The Entry way to the complex
will have new concrete poured
and will have a more smooth
transition from Gordon Cooper
Drive into the complex driveway.
Also the drainage under the entry
way has been replaced and reengineered so that any water will
be properly diverted away from
the roadway.
BIA, Page 8

Thunderbird Casino mural showcases
prominent Native Americans
By Jesse Crittenden | Norman Transcript Staff Writer Aug 13, 2019

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Complex Entrance

Hemp, Page 8

Suicide Prevention

Tribal & Emergency

“Among the Shawnee”

ASEDA into Industrial Hemp BIA ROADS

Executive Committee

Tribal Department

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DON’T MISS OUT!
Community meeting
recordings available
at www.astribe.com
A new mural outside Thunderbird Casino, completed in July and designed by J. Nicole Hatfield and Brent Greenwood, showcases four portraits of prominent Native Americans in history. Photo by: Sherman Tiger ~ AST Media

Norman residents that have driven
by Thunderbird Casino in recent days
likely noticed an addition to their
outside scenery.
The mural is painted near the entrance
of the casino at 15700 OK-9 and
features four abstract portraits of
prominent Native American people in
history. The casino finished the mural
project in mid-July.
Artists J. NiCole Hatfield and Brent
Greenwood designed the mural.
Hatfield, who has ties to Comanche,
Kiowa and Apache heritage, said she is
proud of the mural and its representation
of Native American culture.
“[Brent and I] love the way the mural
turned out,” Hatfield said. “I’m glad we
were able to incorporate four people
who have significant ties to Native
Americans. We were also able to
incorporate [Shawnee] clan animals,
which are very important to the tribe.”
From left to right, the first portrait in

the mural is of Tecumseh, a political
leader and war chief for the Shawnee
tribe in the late 1700s. According to
history.com, “Tecumseh’s political
leadership, oratory, humanitarianism,
and personal bravery attracted the
attention of friends and foes. He was
much admired by both the British
and the Americans. After his death, a
considerable mythology developed
about him, and he has become an
American folk hero.”
The second portrait is of Te Ata
Fisher, a member of the Chickasaw
Nation known for her storytelling.In
1958,shewas honored by the Oklahoma
Hall of Fame, and in 1976 she received
the Governor’s Award (Oklahoma) and
was named Woman of the Year byThe
Ladies Home Journal.
The third portrait is of John L. Sloat,
a sergeant in the U.S. Army who was
awarded both the Silver Star and
Bronze Star medals for bravery, as well

as three Purple Hearts for his service in
the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was
inducted into the Oklahoma Military
Hall of Fame in 2014 and died in 2019.
The final portrait is of Jim Thorpe,a
member of the Sac and Fox
Nationwho is known primarily for his
achievements in professional football
and baseball in the early 1900s. He also
earned gold medals during the 1912
Olympics in decathlon and pentathlon.
History.com dubbed Thorpe as the
“America’s original crossover athlete”
due to his success in several different
sports.
Sam Caruso, Thunderbird Casino
general manager, said he is proud
of what the mural represents for the
casino and the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe.
“In an effort to fulfill our company
mission, Thunderbird Entertainment,
Inc. undertook the mural project to
create a community project that would
enhance the surrounding area and
enrich the Absentee Shawnee Tribe,”
Caruso said. “Our goal was to partner
with the Native American community
to develop a piece of artwork that
represented different aspects of the
community.
“The resulting collaboration of
Native American artists and TEC
is a representation of sacrifice,
culture, sport, art, and leadership the
characterizes the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe and surrounding communities,”
he said.
Hatfield has been an artist most of her
life, and said the Thunderbird mural
allows her to express herself and her
heritage.
“I’m just glad that as an artist and
a Native woman that I am able to
represent myself and my tribe through
my art.”
For more information on Hatfield’s
art, visit www.jnicolehatfield.com.

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Executive Committee

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Edwina Butler-Wolfe

GOVERNOR

Kenneth Blanchard

LT. GOVERNOR

Governor’s
REPORT

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe
405 275-4030 Ext: 6308
405 481-0397 Cell Number (tribal)

Hello Tribal People!
My report this month will be about some
current happenings that will affect our
Tribe which is the Gaming Compact and
implementing tutoring services for our
American Indian Students which should
be the main focus of educating our
children to become self-sufficient as they
become productive citizens in the future
in their community. Our reports should
be about what we can do for you as tribal
people and not bashing someone in the
newsletter. We hear enough of that in
Washington DC as you turn the TV on to
watch the news morning and nightly. We
should be putting our efforts into what is
going on right now at the Oklahoma State
Capital with State Compacts.
Unfortunately now we are in Tribal
Court with what has happened with the
BIA Secretarial Election and the Tribal
Election. We as a Tribe need to do what
the Federal Law says. A dignified leader
would follow the constitution and not
violate federal law.
OKLAHOMA INDIAN GAMING
ASSOCIATION
The OIGA Conference and Trade Show
were held at the Cox Business Center in
Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 22 – 24, 2019.
OIGA marked 25 years of success this
year.
Some of the topics that were included
were the History of Sports Betting,
the State Tribal Gaming in Oklahoma,
International Vendor Licensing: Class
II/Class III: The ongoing Exclusion
of Technology: On July 23, 2019 a
Tribal Leader discussion was held in
conjunction with the OIGA 25th Annual
Conference and Trade Show. There
were 23 Tribal Elected Leaders that was
present to discuss and respond to the
Governor Kevin Stitt’s letter that was sent
out to all the Tribal Nations in Oklahoma
pertaining to the Gaming Compact that
will expire at the end of 2019.

John Johnson

SECRETARY

We thank you and look forward to
receiving your proposal.
The official count by Oklahoma Indian
Gaming Association was 29 Tribal
Nations drafted and signed letter.
Nations that signed:
Choctaw Nation
Chickasaw Nation
Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
Peoria Tribe
Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma
Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Osage Nation
Fort Sill Apache
Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
Pawnee Nation
Ponca Tribe
Kaw Nation
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of
Oklahoma
Delaware Nation
Quapaw Nation
Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
Citizen Potawatomi nation
Kiowa Tribe
Cherokee Nation
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
Wyandotte Nation
Alabama/Quassarte Tribal Town Chief
Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma
Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma
Shawnee Tribe
Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
Tribes that was not listed:
Caddo Nation
Comanche Nation
Delaware Tribe of Oklahoma
(Bartlesville, Oklahoma)
Kialegee Tribal Town
Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma
Seneca-Cayuga Tribe of Oklahoma
Thlopthlocco Tribal Town
Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma
Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians

We will keep you updated as we receive.
A letter was composed during this
meeting and Tribal Officials present
signed and letter was scheduled to be
mailed out on July 26, 2019 to Governor
Stitt. It reads as:
HORSE SHOE BEND AFTER
SCHOOL
We, the undersigned Tribal leaders,
respectfully represent that we intend to
Briana Ponkilla, CCDF Coordinator
stand united in response to your recent of Building Blocks and I are working
statement that the Gaming Compact will together along with Lt. Governor
expire at the end of this year, Additionally,
we believe the following principles to be
true:
1. The present Gaming Compact will
automatically renew on January 1,
2020;
2. The rates under the present Gaming
Compact should not change. They
represent promises made by the State
of Oklahoma and the Tribes. Promises
we intend to fulfill now and in the
future, and we expect the State to do
the same: and
3. We recognize you have the right
under the present Gaming Compact
to request a renegotiation of rates
paid under the Gaming compact. We
recognize your right to make that
request and would ask that you send
your proposal to each and every Tribe
together so that we may consider any
proposal as a unified body of Tribal
leaders.

September 2019

Phillip Ellis

TREASURER

Blanchard and Treasurer Ellis to do
some repairs of the after school portable
building at Horse Shoe Bend, so that we
can reopen the center for tutoring services.
As I was touring the new high school at
North Rock Creek School on August
6, 2019 our American Indian Parents
was inquiring about tutoring services,
we had to close toward the end of 2019
Spring session due to low participation.
We are in hopes that all repairs will be
completed after Labor Day and will be
ready to open the doors in middle part
of September. I have reached out to Mr.
Blake Moody, Superintendent of North
Rock Creek School and he has indicated
that to let him know if there is anything
he can do to help in reopening center.
We are looking forward to helping our
American Indian Students with tutoring
services. We will take any student with a
need of tutoring help. We will keep you
updated as we get close of opening the
doors.
Governor Meetings for July
and August

Atheda Fletcher

REPRESENTATIVE

AUGUST
1st Lunch Elaine Webster
Washington DC

from

5th 8:00 am Shawnee Middle School
Presentation for Staff Development
6th 9:00 am CTSA Board Meeting, AST
Complex
6:00 pm Grand Opening of North Rock
Creek High School
13th 10:00 am CTSA Construction
Meeting of new building
1:30 pm Tribal Court
19th 9:00 am Directors Monthly
Meeting
21st 10:00 am Regular Executive
Committee Meeting

JULY
16th 11:00 am OIGA Gaming Meeting The Governor Office has only one staff
and that is the Governor, if you should
Tribal Leaders - OKC
call my office you may leave a voice
message and I will get back with you.
18th Directors Meeting
Present:
Media, Social Service, Please call Extension 6308 as that will
Education, Absentee Shawnee Housing, come directly back to my office or you
OEH Executive Committee Present: may call tribal cell number 405 481Lt. Governor Blanchard and Governor 0397 or email edwinab@astribe.com or
text message on cell number.
Butler-Wolfe
Directors not present: AST Police,
Cultural
Preservation,
Domestic
Violence,
Enrollment,
Finance,
Human Resource, ICW, Maintenance,
MIS, Procurement, Reality, Title VI, EXPRESSIONS
Building Blocks, Health Executive For those families who may have lost a
Committee not present: Secretary loved one this month, I offer my sincere
Johnson, Treasurer Ellis, Rep. Fletcher condolences to you and your family on
your loss.
3:00 pm Education Budget Mid-year
Review
19th 10:30 am Adult Protective Service CONCLUSION:
Meeting with Social Service
I appreciate Tribal Members that have
come by my office or called with their
3:00 pm Governor Budget Mid-Year concerns. My door is open unless I
Review
am in a meeting or attending a meeting
elsewhere. My office is not behind
20th Elders Meeting - Shawnee
locked doors.
22nd 10:30 am BIA Meeting

Help me make a difference and stand
23rd Oklahoma Indian Gaming beside me and let us Build for the Future
Association Conference – Tulsa, (BFF)
Oklahoma
24th OIGA
Oklahoma

Conference

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Tulsa, Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe

405 275-4030, Ext: 6308
31st 2:00 pm CTSA Meeting at Finley 405 481-0397 Tribal Cell Phone
and Cook

Executive Committee

September 2019

Treasurer’s
REPORT
Phillip Ellis
AST Treasurer

Fractionation
On August 3rd the Office of the
Treasurer and the AST Realty
Department held an educational
session on fractionation or inherited
undivided trust.
Our Realty
Department partnered with the local
office of the Department of Interior to
share information on how reservation
land is owned, how to read your
individual trust interest (ITI) report,
who is eligible to inherit trust land
and retain trust status, ways to avoid
further fractionation of reservation
land, and Individual Indian Money
(IIM) account. One of the key
points made in the meeting was the
importance of a written will. The
Office of the Treasurer has decided
to offer this educational session on
an annual basis as a form of financial
literacy for our members. If you
were unable to attend and would like
further information, please contact
the Realty Department at 275-4030
x6420.

early learning centers and primary
The report was commissioned to
and secondary schools, but we fund
evaluate and quantify the economic
millions of dollars in scholarships
contribution of tribal nations within
for higher education. In fact, more
the state of Oklahoma. The study
than $1.3 billion has been paid in
was completed by an independent
exclusivity fees for education since
third party, Dr. Kyle Dean with
2006. And in 2017 alone, $198
Oklahoma City University, which
million was paid in exclusivity fees
also works on the Oklahoma Indian
and other support.
Gaming Association economic
impact study. The study was almost
a yearlong in the process and all • This report tells us we are not
only financially strong but rank
data were audited numbers, which
as a top employer in the state.
is part of the reason why we used
Tribes support 96,177 jobs! That
FY2017 data. Our tribe was one of
represents $4.6 BILLION in wages
the first tribal nations in our state to
and benefits to Oklahoma workers.
move forward on this vital study that
helps tribal nations tell our story. • Tribes created a $12.9 Billion
dollar economic impact in 2017
The strategic partnerships we have
through their business revenues
created within our communities
and government expenditures.
have led to millions of dollars of
investments and have generated
significant economic growth. And, To learn more about the Oklahoma
in many cases, tribes are providing Native Impact, go to www.
safety-nets for critical services as oknativeimpact.com.
well as funding for infrastructure
projects that might not otherwise
have occurred. Some key points
from the Oklahoma Native impact
study include:

Oklahoma Tribal Finance
Consortium

On July 25th & 26th I attended
the Oklahoma Tribal Finance
Consortium.
The meeting was
hosted by the Osage Nation at their
Osage Casino & Hotel in Tulsa,
OK. The meeting included over
150 attendees representing tribal
nation leaders, tribal finance staff,
tribal healthcare finance staff and
educators on tribal finance and
economic development topics. Tribal
Healthcare included: Understanding
Tribal Health Financial Statements,
Tribal Healthcare Revenue Cycle
Management, Tribal Health Key
Metrics, and Assisted Living &
Long Term Care. Tribal Economic
Development
topics
included:
Economic Nexus Law, Emerging
Hemp Products in Indian Country,
Fraud and Cyber Security Awareness
and
Prevention,
Government
Contracting – 8a Best Practice
Accounting & Compliance, and the
OK Native Economic Impact Study
Results. At the consortium meetings,
I am able to meet and learn from
other tribal treasurers. Our finance
and economic development leaders
Oklahoma Economic Impact
On July 18th the Oklahoma Native
Economic Impact study was released
at a press conference. As a board
member of the OK Tribal Finance
Consortium, I participated as a
committee member of the Oklahoma
Native Economic Impact study.

• Tribes place a high priority on
education. We not only operate

Domestic violence is not
a Native American tradition.
Need to talk? Get free help by calling
1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
available daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST.
Callers reaching out after hours may connect with the
National Domestic Violence Hotline by selecting option 1.

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Wills Trusts and Probates

On Wed., July 31st we held the third
quarterly Wills & Trust clinic at
our Shawnee Complex. The Office
of the Treasurer has partnered with
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services
(OILS) to provide educational
clinics to help prepare wills, trusts/
probates, legal assistance with
criminal charges, expungements
of criminal records for Native
Americans and disaster preparedness
training. Oklahoma Indian Legal
Services! OILS is a non-profit legal
aid office that provides services
to low-income Indians living in
Oklahoma. The attorneys and staff
at OILS represents Indian people
in civil cases that are connected
to their Indian status. This means
that OILS’s clients are members
of federally-recognized tribes who
are facing problems that are related
to that status. OILS specializes in
the areas of law that impact Indian
people because they are members of
a federally-recognized tribe.
These cases include the Indian Child
Welfare Act, probate on restricted
lands, wills for elderly Indians
on trust or restricted land, Indian
housing issues, tribal sovereignty
issues, and individual rights. OILS
also provides community education
about Indian law issues to Native
American groups, tribal employees,
and attorneys and judges nationally.
OILS attorneys are recognized
nationally for their expertise in
property and particularly in the Indian
Child Welfare Act. The first hour
and a half is an educational session
along with a general questions and
answers portion. The last 4 hours are
individual appointments to address
individual needs and questions.
The last quarterly education for this
year will be on Wed., October 30th
(10am – 3pm) and will be held at the
Little Axe Health Center conference
room. Please make sure to attend
this vitally important education. To
get an individual appointment or
to get your will / probate started,
please feel free to contact Stephanie
Hudson (with OILS) at 405-9436457 or email oils@oilsonline.com.

• Tribes have invested a total of
$200 Million for construction and
maintenance of Oklahoma roads,
bridges, and other transportation
projects. Nearly 27,000 miles of
roads are supported, and these are
interstates and road-ways used by
ALL Oklahomans.
• In 2018 alone, $213 million
was paid by tribes for Medicaid
expenditures. More importantly,
tribes saved the state of Oklahoma
$88 Million for the reduction of
Medicaid matching payments that
otherwise would have been paid by
the State.

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ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS
APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A)
(A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE)

ELIGIBILITY

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ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE

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18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER

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

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

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

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SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

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CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE)

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CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE

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CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY,
UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.)

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UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE
WORKER

APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: www.astribe.com

HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE
SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES
Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

THE OFFICE OF

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Representative’s

REPORT

Atheda Fletcher
Work PH: 405-275-4030 Ext. 6239
Cell PH: 405-287-5247
email: afletcher@astribe.com

Greetings Tribal Members:
I hope everyone is recharging mind and
spirit with this great summer sunshine
and the great summer thunderstorms we
have been getting! What a difference
this year has been--with some of the
tremendous heat, the rain just clears that
heavy air like a charm! We are fortunate.
The following is a brief report on
activities since last month’s article.
Cultural Preservation.
FCC--The US District Court of Appeals
for the District of Columbia ruled that the
Federal Communications Commission
cannot make smaller 5G towers exempt
from a review process on tribal land. The
court ruled that the July 2018 decision
violated tribal rights under the National
Historic Preservation Act to determine
whether proposed structures such as cell
towers and antennae will have an impact
on historical and culturally significant
land. Although this is a win for tribes,
the appellate court declined to vacate
the part of the rule dealing with review
fees. It appears that if tribes are to get
fees paid, the tribes must have a written
contract with companies. At this time,
we will have to see what next steps are
required in getting a resolution to this
critical issue. The Cultural Preservation
staff will continue to monitor and attend
tribal meetings on this issue.
Consultation--The CP Director and I
attended the Texas Military Department
and Texas Department of Transportation
2019 Tribal Consultation in Granbury,
Texas in July. This was a two-day
meeting to discuss with the TMD and
TXDOT the involvement of tribes and
building working relationships. The
TMD’s goal was to identify levels of
participation for the five year Integrated
Cultural Resources Management Plan
revision, establish contact for seasonal
tribal field support for site monitoring,
project monitoring, etc. Other topics
involved maintaining proper contact
information with tribal representative
offices such as THPO, NAGPRA
and tribal leadership. There were 11
different tribes represented and joint
agencies were in attendance to host
round table discussions. Expenses for
this trip were fully covered by the TMD
and TXDOT and consultation fees were
paid to the AST tribe for our attendance.
Also, I am pleased to announce that our
CP Director, Andrea Ellis-Harrison, was
selected to serve on the Tribal Advisory
Board of TXDOT.
Gift Shop--I hope that many of you
have had the opportunity to visit our
gift shop at the Little Axe Clinic.
We have now installed new display
cabinets and continue to build new
vendor relationships to diversify our
merchandise selection for our customers.

Executive Committee
As usual, we appreciate your support and
if you have any suggestions or requests,
please contact our Gift Shop Manager,
Merry Rodriquez.
Library--Once again, the CP Department
has been awarded the IMLS basic library
grant for 2020. The award is $10,000.
Please come visit our library--we have
a fine selection of books and our new
Librarian, Casey Wilson, is available
to answer questions or assist patrons as
necessary.

The apron, can and
moccasin classes have
been rescheduled.
Please contact Cultural
Preservation Department
for the new dates.

September 2019

meetings with legislative representatives
along with Treasurer Ellis and Secretary
Johnson. We want to get to know them,
establish open communication and
provide them with our opinions and
view of the tribe’s impact on our local
communities and state.
I also attended the OIGA Special
Membership Meeting in Tulsa on
August 15 to discuss the State Gaming
Compact. Please visit this website
for more information: https://www.
unitedforoklahoma.com
As we approach the renewal of the
compact at the end of the year, as tribal
leaders, we need to stand together. We

Human Resources. The HR Director
will provide an update on HR activities
in a separate article in this month’s
edition.
Economic Development. It is exciting
to see ASEDA in the forefront of this reemerging industry! I have been eagerly
checking our field to see the growth
of our tribal hemp. It is coming along
well. The seedlings are small for now,
but recent rains have really helped the
seedlings gain a foothold. The ASEDA
projects and initiatives are important
to the growth of our tribe’s economic
development. I wish to thank all the
individuals who have contributed to the
mowing and support for getting this pilot
program started.
Assisted Living Action (ALA)
Committee.
The ALA committee
continues to assist WIPFLI as its staff
works on the feasibility study. I will
have more to report on the progress of
the feasibility study in the next issue. In
addition, I attended the OK Tribal Finance
Consortium Conference that provided a
wealth of knowledge on various topics.
One presentation in particular, Elder and
Vulnerable Adult Care—Continuum of
Care Considerations, provided useful
information as we journey down this
path for an assisted living project. This
informative presentation touched on
statistics, program objectives, program
opportunities, medical care management,
funding and much more.
Gaming Commission
I attend the OIGA State Conference and
Trade Show in Tulsa. This OIGA event
is specifically devoted to all aspects
of the Indian Gaming industry. At the
OIGA luncheon, one of our young tribal
Shawnee decedents, Dakota McDowell
Wahpekeche, grandson of tribal member,
Meredith Wahpekeche, was presented
with a John Marley Scholarship award.
Congratulations and good luck, Dakota!
It is rewarding to see youth recognized
and helped with their pursuit of high
education.

need Governor Stitt to recognize that the
tribes are one of Oklahoma’s strongest
assets and call that he stands with us.
Other. I attended the Press Conference
for the release of the Oklahoma Native
Impact Report at the Oklahoma History
Center in Oklahoma City. This was well
covered by the Oklahoma media. This
report is a valuable tool that will give
all Oklahomans the knowledge and
understanding of all tribes’ impact and
importance to the people of Oklahoma.
Please take the time to review this
information at oknativeimpact.com

Quote:

“We are made wise
not by the
recollection of
our past,
but by the
responsibility
for our future.”

OEH Thanks You for Your Participation!
The AST recycling program has been a real success and
continues to get even better. In the past year we have
received more recyclables at a higher rate than ever, and
it’s all thanks to you.
In one year we have collected approximately 35 tons of
paper and cardboard. By baling these materials for
sufficient transportation and recycling these materials,
that saves the equivalent of 13,650 kWh of energy, or
about 1,600 gallons of oil.
We encourage you to keep up the good work and
remember that OEH accepts paper, cardboard, aluminum,
and electronics for recycling. Cardboard containers are
available at multiple locations around the AST Tribal
complex.

As we approach the renewal of the State
Gaming Compact, I have been attending

M E T R O P O L I T A N

L I B R A R Y

S Y S T E M

P R E S E N T S :

Between
the Covers
Book Club
Bold, edgy and suspenseful romance!

Come read Between the Covers, a Book Club with . Pick up
a scavenger hunt questionnaire to test your knowledge about
each month’s book! Complete and return a correct questionnaire
to the service desk for a reward!

3rd Saturday of each month @ 10am

M E T R O P O L I T A N

L I B R A R Y

S Y S T E M

P R E S E N T S :

Between
the Covers
Book Club

As of August 2019 Advertising
Rates/Placement have changed for
Bold, edgy
and suspenseful
romance!
the Absentee
Shawnee
Newsletter.

Come read Between the Covers, a Book Club with . Pick up
a scavenger hunt questionnaire to test your knowledge about
each month’s book! Complete and return a correct questionnaire
to the service desk for a reward!

The paper is no longer able to
continue with free advertising
space. 3rd Saturday of each month @ 10am

Thank you! Your continued support
and understanding is a valuable
assest!

Sherman Tiger

AST Media Director
stiger@astribe.com
405-598-1279
Del City Library | 4509 SE 15th St. | 672-1377 | www.metrolibrary.org

Del City Library | 4509 SE 15th St. | 672-1377 | www.metrolibrary.org

Executive Committee

September 2019

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BIA

Please remember as construction
continues on the Entry way, the “Main
Entrance” is for ENTRY ONLY. You
may use the south driveway, James
Edwards Drive, to EXIT the complex.
Complex Striping

As the construction continues to
progress, some maintenance is due on
the driving and parking areas around
the tribal complex. The East Parking
Lot has been “striped” with new paint
and new parking blocks and Handicap
parking blocks have also been set.
This minor upgrade has given the East
Parking lot a very nice look.

Multi-Purpouse Parking Lot
Thanks to Creator for giving us good
weather, we are making good strides in
completing the Multi-Purpose Parking
Lot. As of August 12, all the ground
work has been completed and the light

pole bases and electricity to the light
poles have been ran. Concrete work
will begin this week, so look forward
to this project to be moving into the
completion stages very shortly. In
fact, as you are reading this article, the
parking lot may already be completed.
As the entry way to the complex is
finished, crews will continue to perform
repairs to other areas on the complex
that are in need of repair work. Also,
some maintenance work on our
inventory roads were performed on
Fishmarket Road and Kings Road. This
was much needed repair work from
the damage the rains earlier in the year
had caused to the roads. The Absentee
Shawnee Roads Program are working
at getting things moving and looking to
improve the tribes transportation needs.

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We love you sissy!! From momma, Bubba and Lil bubba

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Tribal Departments

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Human Resource

REPORT
Elizabeth Snow
Director of Human Resource

The last several months have been
productive for the Human Resource
Department. We have made significant
progress on a number of quality focused
initiatives. The first phase, being our
pilot training program for managers and
key personnel. These trainings were
held once a month and provided core
skills for supervisors and lead staff. The
framework of these trainings focused
on skills to assist our supervisors with
coaching employees, dealing with
diversity, as well as conflict resolution
in hopes to increase productivity and
engagement for their departments. The
overall response to these trainings was
very positive. With an 87% participation
rate from supervisors and a 94% positive
rating from survey responses the pilot
program will return again for another
quarter. In phase 2 of these trainings,
we will focus on strengthening the
supervisor’s technical skills and dive
deeper into the needs of our departments.
Currently, the department is wrapping
up the 401(K) transition to a new
company, which was very successful.
The plan has increased enrollment so far
by 9% and lowered fees for employees,
resulting in an increase in contributions
to their retirement plans.
In addition, the department is on track
to complete the Employee Handbook
and update of policies and procedures
by the end of year. With these updates
we hope maximize efficiency and
effectiveness by providing clear policies
that clarify direction for all employees.
This month we are hosting a mid-year
InsureOK enrollment to capture any new
employees that may benefit from this
subsidy. InsureOK assists lower income
families with benefit premiums as well
as reimbursing sponsoring employers
up to 60% of benefit premiums.
The Human Resource department
is a part of an action team lead by
the Representative, consisting of key
personnel from, Cultural Preservation,
and the IT department. This action team
will focus on aligning the branding of
the Tribal departments with a consistent
visual representation of the Tribe in
print and online and consistent with the
Health Clinics. We project to have this
first phase completed by the end of this
year.
In the upcoming month, the department
will focus on our Benefit Renewal for
employees. We are currently reviewing
our benefit plans to ensure that we
are offering the best services to our
employees as well as finding ways to
lower costs for the Tribe. The staff is
also preparing for the end of year audits,
employee longevity awards and end of
year projects.
While the end of year always brings
an increase in productivity for the
department we are still available to
assist any Tribal member or employee
with questions. We are committed to
ensuring the assets and integrity of the
Tribe are protected as well as continuing
to serve our employees with kindness
and professionalism.
If you have
any questions regarding the Human
Resources departmental process, please
feel free to contact us by sending an
email to HR@astribe.com.

“Love your
life, perfect
your life,
beautify all
things in
your life.” –
Tecumseh

September 2019

Help Wanted...

RN Case Manager - Home Health Enrollment File Clerk
Little Axe Health Norman, OK
Shawnee, OK

Desktop Support Analyst
Little Axe Health Center /
Norman, OK

Travel Coordinator Absentee
Shawnee Tribe Shawnee, OK

Water Quality Specialist
Shawnee, OK

Gift Shop Clerk Norman, OK

Receptionist/Phone Operator
Secretary’s Office Absentee
Shawnee, OK

Enrollment Director Secretary’s
Office Shawnee, OK

Emergency Manager
Police Department
Shawnee, OK
Master Teacher AST Building
Blocks III Norman, OK

Desktop Support Analyst
ICW/PSSF Worker Indian Child Health Little Axe Health Center Food Prep Assistant Building
Welfare Shawnee, OK
Blocks Shawnee, OK
Norman, OK
Executive Director Gaming
Commission Norman, Ok
Child Care Development Fund
Assistant Shawnee, OK
Surveillance Operator
Norman, OK

Food Prep Assistant Building Pharmacy Tech Little Axe
Blocks Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health Center Norman, OK
Shawnee, OK
Security Guard Health Little Axe
Health Center Norman, OK

For more information go
online to www.astribe.com

Detailed information and a downloadable application are available at www.astribe.com/employment. Applications
can also be picked up at the Human Resources Department located at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex, 2025 S.
Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK.
Send completed applications and resumes to
email: HR@astribe.com fax: 405-273-2710 or mail to:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe-Human Resources Department 2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

CLASSES

Aerobic/Strength Circuit
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Zumba Fitness
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Aerobic/Strength Circuit
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Cardio Kickboxing
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Aerobic/Strength Circuit
6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Chrissy Wiens
Little Axe Resource Center

Core-N-More
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Chrissy Wiens
LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
“HIIT” Thursday
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Buster Bread
LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY
Resistance Training
5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe Resource Center

High-Intensity Interval Training aka “HIIT” alternates between
intense exercise and brief rest periods. These workouts are fastpaced, fun, and modified for a variety of fitness levels.

Aerobic Circuit
5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Buster Bread
Little Axe Resource Center

“Circuit Training”- A time-efficient training system aimed at
developing strength through a number of pre-determined
training stations.

“Resistance Training”- Classic resistance training utilizing a variety
of fitness apparatus, including resistance bands, dumbbells,
kettlebells bodyweight exercises, and medicine balls.

“Core-N-More” blends elements of balance, resistance training, and
functional movements all in one to provide you with a full-body
workout.

Education

September 2019

Happy
September!!!

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AST DIABETES AND WELLNESS
1970 156th Ave. NE

Norman, Oklahoma

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405-364-7298

Kids are back in School with more
Holidays than we had!!!!
September 2nd we will be closed for
Labor Day- no lunch will be served
or delivered
Here’s the U.S. Department of
Labor’s official tribute to U.S.
workers on Labor Day:
“The vital force of labor added
materially to the highest standard
of living and the greatest production
the world has ever known, and has
brought us closer to the realization
of our traditional ideals of
economic and political democracy.
It is appropriate, therefore, that the
nation pays tribute on Labor Day to
the creator of so much of the nation’s
strength, freedom, and leadership —
the American worker.”

Classes currently offered at
the Resource Center
----------------------------------Aerobic and Strength Circuits
High-Intensity Interval
Training
Zumba Dance Fitness
Cardio Kickboxing

September 11 marks the 18th year

FITNESS CLASSES
AT THE RESOURCE CENTER

September 8th Grandparents Day
Keep drinking that water

Free exercise classes offered Monday-Friday
(5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. class available on Monday and Wednesday only)

6:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Buckle up!!
Any questions or concerns please
feel free to call us at 405-275-4030
ext 6227

A Diabetes prevention initiative provided by
the Absentee Shawnee Diabetes and Wellness
Program (405) 364-7298 or (405) 701-7977
or bbread@astribe.com/cwiens@astribe.com

Come to the Cultural Preservation Building and have
your pictures scanned and handed right back to you.

Together we can make a
living history.
We would like to film our people’s history in their own words
and keep it here at the library for future generations to be able to
access, and learn from.

For more information

Casey Wilson 405-275-4030 ext. 6416
email: cwilson@astribe.com

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Tribal News

HEMP

application. Most notably, hemp
lacks the high concentration of
tetrahydrocannabinol,
or THC,
that is responsible for the “high”
that one feels from marijuana. For
practical purposes, industrial hemp
is defined as the part of a cannabis
plant containing less than 0.3%
THC and will now be considered an
agricultural commodity just like any
other. The part of the cannabis plant
with more than 0.3% THC, on the
other hand, will still be considered
“marijuana” and remain a Schedule
I substance under the Controlled
Substances Act. The new law also
broadens the definition of industrial
hemp to include “all derivatives,
extracts, cannabinoids, isomers,

ASEDA & AST Planting Ceremony – Pictured above are ASEDA Board & Staff Members, AST EC
Members, Native American Hemp Leadership and AST Employees

acids, salts, and salts
of isomers” of hemp.
That
definition
opens the door for
participation
in
the
fast-growing
cannabidiol (CBD)
industry used by
consumers to treat
seizures,
pain,
anxiety, and other
ailments.
Industrial hemp
is from the plant
species
Cannabis
sativa
and
has

been used worldwide to produce a
variety of industrial and consumer
products. Hemp is a source of fiber
and oilseed grown in more than 30
nations. Cultivated industrial hemp
plants usually consist of a spindly
main stalk covered with leaves.
Considered a low-maintenance crop,
hemp plants typically reach between
6 to 15 feet in height. Depending on
the purpose, variety and climatic
conditions, the period between
planting and harvesting ranges from
70 to 140 days. One acre of hemp
can yield an average of 700 pounds
of grain, which in turn can be

September 2019

pressed into about 22 gallons of oil
and 530 pounds of meal. The same
acre will also produce an average of
5,300 pounds of straw, which can
be transformed into approximately
1,300 pounds of fiber.
ASEDA has partnered with Native
American Hemp, based out of
Oklahoma to begin their transition
into the Industrial Hemp arena. In
accordance with the Oklahoma
Industrial Hemp pilot program,
ASEDA has planted 10 acres at the
Hardesty property off of Highway
177 in Shawnee. ASEDA is glad
to report that as of 08/08/19 it has
helped nine Native Americans find
employment with another local
industrial hemp farmer that ASEDA
has established an alliance with
to help plant and water the hemp
crop. Of the nine, four are Absentee
Shawnee Tribal Members, earning
wages of $10.00 per hour.

Advertise your
business with the
Absentee Shawnee
Tribe Newspaper
Call Sherman Tiger
AST Media Director
405-598-1279
stiger@astribe.com

Make sure you get
your next issue!
Issues come back to us not
being delivered... make sure
your address is correct!
Don’t miss a minute of tribal
news and information!
Anyone needing to be on the
mailing list Please Call!
UPDATE your address
Call Sherman Tiger
AST Media Director
405-598-1279
stiger@astribe.com

Tribal Services

September 2019

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O.I.L.S Clinics
Presented by : Office of the Treasurer and
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc.

O.I.L.S offers educational clinics for multiple services to help
tribal citizens.
Prepare wills/probates,
Legal assistance with criminal charges
Expungements of Criminal Records for Native
Americans
Disaster Preparedness training
Wills/Trusts/Probate Clinic Dates

Wed., April 24
(10am to – 3pm )

Loca�ons
Health Center Conf. Room – Li�le
Axe, OK

Wed., July 31st
(10am to – 3pm )

Mul��Purpose Building – Shawnee,
OK

Wed., Oct. 30th
(10am to – 3pm )

Health Center Conf. Room – Li�le
Axe, OK

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General Information will be provided from 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Appointments will begin at 11:30 AM– 3:00 PM
Please call Stephanie Hudson at 405-943-6457 to get appointments.
Please RSVP with the Office of the Treasurer.

(405) 275-4030 Ext 6309
Lunch will be provided by the Office of the Treasurer.

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering

B r ow n f i e l d Tr i b a l Re s p o n s e P r o g r a m
What is a Brownfield?
The EPA defines a brownfield site as
“...real property, the expansion,
redevelopment, or reuse of which may
be complicated by the presence or
potential presence of hazardous
substances, pollutants, contaminants,
controlled substances, petroleum or
petroleum products, or is mine-scarred
land.”

Do you have land that you want to
use for a business, park, or for
cultural purposes, but are worried
about possible contamination? If so,
you may have a Brownfield site.
Typical Brownfield Sites Include:
 Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes
 Burned Homes
 Buried Dump Sites
 Open Dump Sites
 A Large Amount of Tires
 Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites
 Barrels of Unknown Substances
 Old Service Stations
 Oil Storage Facilities

Funded through SAHMSA Native Connections Grant in providing

 Oil/Gas Well Sites

support by:

 Old Dry Cleaning Businesses

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Extending an out outreach through community partnerships to increase awareness of Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in the
community.



Increasing the participation of youth, parents, tribal leaders, and
health providers in developing mental health service and treatment
options based on the cultural values and practice of the Native community.



Easing the impacts of substance use, mental health illnesses, and
trauma in native communities.



Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood.

If you would like to know more about this program,
please contact us!
Linda Gouge
Grant Coordinator
(405)701-7988

Victoria Andrews
Grant Assistant
(405)701-7995

Little Axe Health Center
Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health, Inc.
15951 Little Axe Drive
Norman, OK 73026
“This flyer was developed under a grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions
expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.”

If you have a Brownfield site that you
would like to develop, or if you know
of a possible Brownfield site, please
contact:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Brownfield Response Program
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
( 405) 214-4235
AST.Environmental.Programs@astribe.com
Follow us on Facebook to view and comment
on current and upcoming projects
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Tribal Departments

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September 2019

Tax Commission

FY-2019
YTD TAX COLLECTIONS
(thru 7/31/2019)

Fiscal Year 2019 - YTD Tax Collections (through 7/31/2019)
TAX
CATEGORY

JANUARY FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES
TOTAL
COLLECTED

AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Now Accepting

Sales (6%)
$15,159.46 $6,077.15 $6,493.92
$281.15 $7,957.40 $12,864.12 $13,343.16
Gaming % of free cash $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00
Employee (1%)
$11,753.43 $11,899.70 $11,971.43 $16,436.01 $8,133.19 $18,649.81 $12,509.91
Severance (8%)
$0.00 $3,007.53 $2,016.58 $2,574.50 $1,190.03
$0.00 $2,733.49
Motor Vehicle
$15,068.14 $14,524.56 $20,576.88 $15,171.04 $18,086.25 $18,124.76 $19,456.19
Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.) $43,765.11
$0.00
$0.00 $39,615.49
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Tobacco Refund
$8,835.92 $8,098.21 $7,795.54 $7,228.12 $10,015.42 $10,704.41 $9,145.53

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

$62,176.36
$1,500,000.00
$91,353.48
$11,522.13
$121,007.82
$83,380.60
$61,823.15

TOTAL TAXES

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$1,931,263.54

$277.80

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$1,285.45

0.07%

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $344,712.21 $243,689.65 $249,024.35 $281,518.81 $295,642.29 $260,495.60 $257,466.08

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$1,932,548.99

100%

Miscellaneous

$344,582.06 $243,607.15 $248,854.35 $281,306.31 $295,382.29 $260,343.10 $257,188.28
$130.15

$82.50

$170.00

$212.50

$260.00

$152.50

ASTHS September 2019
Monthly Update
The AST Health System
appreciates the Treasurer’s
Office and the Secretary’s
Office as well as support from
the Representative’s Office to
finally complete the concrete
pavement of the Health MultiPurpose Building (MPB)! Fall
is right around the corner and
summer will be coming to an
end soon (or we hope so with
the extreme heat and humidity
this year)! Back to school is in
full swing now with the Zombie
5K Walk/Run for your life in
October again at the lake, and we
continue to expand our services
and access to health programs
- all to serve you better every
day! We continue to add new
specialists to our staff in order
to provide you better access to
care! This makes it both more
convenient to access specialty
care on-site as well as save
contract health funds for help
covering other needs of our AST
tribal patients, thus allowing the
primary care providers to better
manage care of their assigned
patients onsite and with our
new state of the art electronic
health record system.
We continue to work with the
other Health Program Directors
in the Shawnee Service Unit
(SSU) as a Coalition to improve
patient care and experiences for
our area and our patients with
best practices and innovative
cooperation on community

health programs. We appreciate
the leadership and support of
the AST Tribe and other tribes in
working together to better all of our
programs and services in our area
and with collaboration on future
grants and other efforts for the SSU!
We are always thankful and
very proud of our outstanding
star performers, and thank them
all for their contributions to our
patients, their fellow employees,
and the tribe! Employee Awards
and awardees are listed below. The
AST Health System always strives to
make your health its top priority,
and you all make a difference for our
health system and the health and
wellness of all of our patients!
Health Employee Awards of the
Month for August 2019

Employee of the Month
Autumn Felton, Executive Assistant
Team of the Month
Health Maintenance Team
Special Leadership Award
Connie Bottaro, Patient Benefit
Advisor

Credit/Debit

3.22%
77.62%
4.73%
0.60%
6.26%
4.31%
3.20%

Effective May 1 2019, the
tag office will be accepting
credit/debit cards. Please
note: a convenience fee of
2.75% will be added.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Taxes
A variety of tribal taxes are currently assessed and collected by the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission to generate revenue used by
the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ("the Tribe") to benefit our Tribal Members. These tribal taxes, their due dates and reporting and payment
requirements are outlined below. If you have questions or need assistance with your tribal taxes, please contact the Absentee Shawnee
Tax Commission by phone or at the address found at the bottom of this document. You can also visit our website for more information.

Sales & Lodger's Tax

Application for Business License

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe levies a 6% Sales Tax on the gross receipts
of anyone engaging in business within the Tribe's jurisdiction, including
receipts from:

All businesses located within the Tribe's jurisdiction
must obtain a business license from the Tribe for a $100
fee. The Application for Business License, available
from the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission, must be
renewed each year by January 1.

• Performing services
• Selling tangible personal property
• Leasing or renting tangible personal property, lodging or hotel rooms

Sales & Lodger's Tax Reporting,
Payment & Penalties

• Admission fees to any place of recreation or entertainment

Severance Tax

The Sales & Lodger's Tax return must be submitted to
the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission by the 15th of
the following month. For example, for gross receipts
collected from March 1-31, the tax return would be due
April 15. Businesses that fail to file and pay this tax on
time will be assessed 12% annual interest on the total
amount due, plus a penalty of 2% of the tax due per
month, up to a total of 12% of the total tax due.

The Absentee Shawnee Tribe levies an 8% Severance Tax on the gross
market value of all oil and gas products severed from the land within the
Tribe's jurisdiction. The tax is not levied upon any Indian royalty payments.

Designation of Agent Form

An additional 5% Lodger's Tax is imposed on gross taxable rental receipts
from hotels, motels, resorts, lodging houses, or other premises occupied for
fewer than 30 days. Both Sales and Lodger's Taxes may be passed on
to consumers.

A person responsible for meeting all obligations of the
Severance Tax, including reporting and payment of the
assessed tax, must be designated in writing.
The necessary Designation of Agent Form is available
from the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission.

To calculate the Severance Tax, you must first calculate the volume of
oil and gas products separately, as outlined in the table below. Multiply the
total volume of each by their gross market value, then subtract any allowable
Indian Royalty Deduction to arrive at the total taxable amount. Multiply the
total taxable amount by 8% to arrive at the amount of tax due.

(

Total
Product
Volume

x

Gross
Market
Value

Total
Taxable
Amount

x

)

-

Indian
Royalty
Deduction

=

Total
Taxable
Amount

Severance Tax Reporting & Payment
Reporting and Payment of the Severance Tax to the
Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission is due within 45
days following the end of the calendar month in which
the taxable product was severed. For example, if taxable
products were severed in March, the tax return and
payment would be due by no later than May 15.

Total

8%

= Severance
Tax Due

How to Calculate Total Oil Volume

How to Calculate Total Gas Volume

The total volume of severed oil taxable products—before any deductions are
taken for processing, transportation, industry-standard shrinkage, etc.—is
measured either according to current contracts of sale between the operator/
producer and the purchaser; or in barrels of 42 U.S. gallons of 231 cubic inches
per gallon, at a temperature of 60° F, per U.S. Geological Survey regulations.

The total volume of severed gas taxable products is measured at
the wellhead—before any deductions are taken for processing,
transportation, industry-standard shrinkage, etc.—in units of
1,000 cubic feet (MCF) and corrected to standard temperature
and pressure, per U.S. Geological Survey regulations.

Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission
2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive | Shawnee, OK 74801
P: 800.256.3341 or 405.275.4030 | F: 405.214.4225

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

Office Hours and Website
Rev. March 2019
Page 1 of 2

Monday-Friday, 8 am - 12 pm; 1 pm -5 pm
www.astribe.com/tax-commission-and-tag

Health

September 2019

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Free Music Lessons

Keyboard
Guitar
Bass
Percussion
Ukulele
Voice
Open to all Native Americans
w/ CDIB#
Shawnee Behavioral Health Building
Call: 405-878-4716
New Hours: Mon 11am-7pm
Wed 11am-6pm
Fri 2:30pm-7:30pm

September 2019 – Scheduled Closings
September
2019 2019
– Scheduled
ClosingsClosings
September
– Scheduled

Dates Closed:

Time(s)
September 2019 – Scheduled Closings
Closed:
Locations:

Time(s)
All AST Health facilities CLOSED
Time(s)
Dates
Wed.,Closed:
September 4thClosed:Noon Locations:
-Shawnee Clinic OPEN at 5 PM until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).
Dates
Closed:
Locations:
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(1
Wed
of
Month)
to
5
PM
-PlusCare
OPENCLOSED
at 5 PM until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).
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AST
Health facilities
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Health
facilities
Wed., September 4th
Noon
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at 5 PMCLOSED
until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).
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(annual CME event) th All Day
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facilities
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-Shawnee
Clinic OPEN
at 5 PM until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).
(annual CME event) All All
Day
-PlusCare
OPEN
at
5
PM
until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).
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th
Fri., September 27
-Shawnee Clinic OPEN at 5 PM until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).
*In
the
event
of
a
predicted
severe weather
forecast,
please
call ahead
possible
health system
closure or delay:
(annual CME event) *In theAll
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-PlusCare
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Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405) 878-5850, or PlusCare at (405) 447-0477 447-0477
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*In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead for possible health system closure or dela
**Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health
Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405) 878-5850, or PlusCare at (405) 447-0477
System” and ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org

**Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee T
System” and ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org

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Health
Cultural Preservation

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September 2019

September Save The Dates

Side Notes

Cultural Corner
Upcoming events
Cultural Preservation has a few shenanigans planned for the month!
Please make a note of the dates if you are interested in anything. We will be
hosting a fundraising event for the upcoming ELDERS TRIP. We will have a benefit spaghetti lunch available at the Little Axe Community Building on September 9, 2019. That evening we will host a dinner/bake sale/bingo benefit in Little
Axe. We will host the same event in Shawnee for lunch, dinner, and bingo/bake
sale on September 16, 2019.
On September 20, 2019 we will have an ART SHOW at the Cultural Preservation building. We will be accepting any form of art you may (paintings, sketches, ribbon work, leatherwork etc.) have for viewing, you may pick up your item
(s) after the show. Please submit your art for the show no later than September
19, 2019.

Cultural Preservation has an
open door policy, whenever
you have a few spare
minutes, come on by!
Indian dice tournament-TBA
Grab your language CD
counting in Shawnee.
Check out our new inventory
in the gift shop, we have
shipments in from Teton,
Mt. Shasta Naturals, and Nu
Trendz. If you have any
items you would like to sell
to us we would love to check
them out! Also, we have new
handmade items in store!

Important Dates
09/09 fundraising lunch/
dinner/bingo/bake
sale(LittleAxe)

Friday September 27 and Saturday September 28, 2019 the department will
host a GARAGE SALE! Come on over to the Cultural Preservation Center and
check out our goods!

09/16 Fundraising lunch/
dinner/bingo/bake
sale(Shawnee)

We need your help!

09/27 Garage Sale

09/20 Art Show

"Pi pe ya ge ka si wi ne wi to wa ke ti we ko pa, ka ki ka ya ke mi ke ke ne ge
yi ni ke ka me se la la ti ya se si wi ne wa we yi ne ka ha wa se ke ge ti wa la
mi ke ke ta la ni wa mi ke." "The Elders said to learn the Shawnee Language,
teach your children be proud to be an Indian and take care of your people." .
Our team is looking for elders to help us make a video about what it means to
be Shawnee. Ka fe we ke ho se ta fi ke ke po ni ke? How many grandchildren
do you have? Together we can make sure no child gets left behind.

09/28 Garage Sale

Absentee Shawnee
Cultural Preservation
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee Ok, 74801

Ne yi wa,

405-275-4030

the Cultural Preservation team

Casey Wilson , Ext. 6416

Oklahoma Department
of Rehabilitation Services

ICW
Looking for Foster Parents
“Share your Heart, Share your Home”
AST ICW is looking for those who have a
loving heart to become foster parents. If
you are interested in becoming a foster
parent please contact AST ICW at
405-395-4490 for more information.

September 2019

Health

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A S T

D i a b e t e s

a n d

We l l n e s s

September Healthy Cooking Demo

Join us for this FREE event!!

When:
Thursday, September 12th,
at 2pm
Where:
Diabetes & Wellness Demo Kitchen at
Little Axe Clinic

Free Recipe Cards and Samples
Provided
Questions? Call the AST Diabetes &
Wellness Program at
405-701-7977.

Join us for a...

FREE
Healthy
Cooking
Demo
When: Thursday, October 10th at 2pm
Where: AST Diabetes & Wellness
Kitchen at Little Axe Clinic

Free Recipe cards and samples provided.
Questions? Call the AST Diabetes &
Wellness Program at 405-701-7977

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Health

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September 2019

September

National Recovery Month-Join the Voices for Recovery:
Together We are Stronger
and commitment to live their best life. I
personally want to say that I celebrate,
congratulate and value each and every
person who is celebrating recovery this
month and every day of recovery from
here on after.
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System,
as a part of Behavioral Health Services
has an ongoing, Open, Wellbriety Meeting.
This group meets every Thursday from
5:30-6:30pm at the Shawnee Multipurpose
Building (east of the Shawnee Clinic, Bldg
16) For further information about this
group, contact 405-878-4716.
The Group Facilitator is John Soap LPC.
Behavioral health services are provided
by licensed professionals, including:
resource/referral
information;
crisis
intervention; child, adolescent, adult and
family counseling; support groups and
drug and alcohol assessments are offered
at both the Little Axe and the Shawnee
locations within the Absentee Shawnee
Tribal Health Systems. Please call 405701-7987 for the Little Axe Behavioral
Health Clinic or 405-878-4716 for the
Shawnee Behavioral Health Clinic.

National recovery month is sponsored by
the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) it is a
national observance held every September
to educate people about substance abuse
and mental health treatment services that
are available to those with either substance
abuse or mental health disorders to assist
them to live healthy and rewarding lives.
This is actually the 30th year for Recovery
Month. It is a time to celebrate the
achievements and triumphs made by those
in recovery. The 2019 Recovery Month’s
focus is on community members, first
responders, the healthcare community,
and youth as well as all various entities
that support recovery efforts.
The theme for 2019 is “Join the Voices
for Recovery: Together We are Stronger,
“chosen to emphasize the need to share
resources and build networks across
the country to support recovery. Please
take the time to visit SAMHSA’s website,
where I found this information about 2019
Recovery Month. You will find helpful
information and resources as well as
listings of events that are being held to
support and celebrate Recovery month all
across the state. Please plan on attending
an event or, even better, recognize and
personally celebrate someone you know
that is in recovery for their courage

Written and submitted by
Ann Marie Passarella LPC and LADC
MSPI Outpatient Therapist

Protect Your Family with

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE NEWS

THE HPV VACCINE
HPV IS A COMMON DISEASE AND CAN HAVE

serious consequences

Approximately

79 MILLION

people have been infected with HPV

14 MILLION

new HPV infections occur every year

80%

of sexually active people will
contract HPV over their lifetime

.....................................................

IN THE US…

The AST Purchased Referred Care
Team is here to assist you.

BEING INFECTED WITH
HPV CAN LEAD TO...

CERVICAL CANCER
GENITAL CANCER
THROAT CANCER
ANOGENITAL CANCER
GENITAL WARTS

Please follow the PRC guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information.
To update your patient information, please see patient registration.
EMERGENCY AND URGENT
CARE SERVICES

PROTECT BOTH YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS
FROM CANCER WITH THE HPV VACCINE

Each year, there are

12,000 CASES OF CERVICAL CANCER
leading to

OVER 4,000 DEATHS IN WOMEN

......................................................

PROTECT YOUR DAUGHTER

PROTECT YOUR SON
Each year, there are

9,300 CASES OF HPV-RELATED
CANCERS IN MEN

SHAWNEE CLINIC
PURCHASED REFERRED
CARE
HAS MOVED.
We are now located in
SHAWNEE CLINIC (BLDG. 17)
Our phone numbers have NOT changed.

It is important to protect your child from the disease early.

THE HPV VACCINE CAN...

ONLY PREVENT
infections,

Prevent your child from

SPREADING HPV

BY UP TO 99%

NOT TREAT THEM

to future sexual partners

when fully protected with
the recommended doses

The recommended age to receive the HPV vaccine is 11 or 12, however it is
not too late for 13-26 year olds to get vaccinated as well.

YEAR OLDS

develop a higher level of the protective antibody that the body generates after immunization,
compared with older adolescents and young adults. This may result in longer lasting immunity.

THE HPV VACCINE IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE

10 YEARS.

There is no evidence to suggest this level
of protection changes over time.

........................

Clinical trials and ongoing research have shown the
HPV vaccine’s protection remains strong for at least

2. Notify PRC on the next business day or within 72 hours after your
ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment.
However, if you do not notify PRC within 72 hours, your bills will not
be paid.
3. For AST citizens with no insurance, evidence must exist that your
visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established
for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment.
4. For AST citizens with insurance, evidence must exist that a
third-party resource has made the determination such services
were “emergency care” or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include
payment from private insurance.

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE
FOR AST CITIZENS
WITH INSURANCE

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE
FOR AST CITIZENS
WITHOUT INSURANCE

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

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined
catchment area and does not have insurance.

1. To complete existing PRC patient updates, please
visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center
or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation.

1. You must apply for all resources available to you, such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation,
auto insurance and other personal injury or liability coverage. PRC
staff and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you with the
application process for alternate resources. Failure to exhaust
available or potentially available alternate resources may result in
denial of payment.

For new AST tribal citizens, to become established for PRC services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee
Clinic during regular hours of operation.
2. Notify PRC at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a
Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be sent to the provider.
3. Inform provider/health facility that AST PRC is a secondary payer/
payer of last resort.

11-12

1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300, option 9 for triage.

5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a
copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center
PRC office or the Shawnee Clinic PRC office.

THE HPV VACCINE

Reduce Risk of
HPV-related cancers

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined
catchment area and needs emergent or urgent care.

Since the vaccine was licensed,

ONLY 0.0003%

of patients reported side effects – and most of
those were “non-serious” symptoms such
as headache, nausea and dizziness.

You are the key to HPV cancer prevention.
Get your child vaccinated at the recommended age of 11 or 12 years, to
protect them and their future partners from contracting HPV.

4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide
a copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health
Center or Shawnee Clinic.

EASY ACCESS
Purchased Referred Care is conveniently located
in Little Axe Health Center and in
Shawnee Clinic, Building 17.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Closed on Holidays
All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm.

2. To complete existing PRC patient updates, please visit Patient
Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee
Clinic during regular hours of operation.
For new AST tribal citizens, to become established for PRC services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee
Clinic during regular hours of operation.
3. You must utilize the services provided within AST health clinics
prior to being referred out.
4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to PRC. Services must
be medically approved by an AST Health provider and/or CMMR
Committee.
5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will be sent to the
outside provider.
6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide
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2019 AARP Oklahoman Indian
Elder of the Year!
The Absentee Shawnee Veterans
Association had a meeting on August
14, 2019 at the Little Axe Clinic where
we learned that Vice Commander
Walter Larney has been selected for
the 2019 AARP Oklahoma Indian
Elder of the year. The 11th annual
Oklahoma Elders Honors proceeding
will take place on Oct. 1 2019 at the
National Cowboy Western Heritage
Museum in Oklahoma city.
For those tribal members wishing to

attend this banquet for the Elders of
the Year the registration number to
call is 877-926-8300

Walter Larney received many medals
during his time in the Marine Corps
The Navy Achievement Medal with
Combat “V”, Presidential
Unit
Citation, RVN Meritorious Unit Civil
Actions Citation and RVN Campaign
Medal. Walter Larney is married with
four daughters and grandchildren

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September is Suicide Awareness/Prevention Month
Worldwide Suicide Prevention
Day 2019 is September 10th

My name is Ann Marie Passarella.
I am a Native American woman. I
am mother, grandmother, daughter,
sister and friend. I am also a licensed
mental health professional. I work
as the outpatient therapist for the
Methamphetamine Suicide Prevention
Initiative (MSPI). This is a grant with
behavioral health services within the
Absentee Tribal Health System which
is funded by Indian Health Services. I
deeply care about all human life and am
a person who is committed to working
to improve the health and well-being of
all American Indian and Alaskan Native
(AI/AN) people.
I want to bring awareness and prevention
of suicide for all people. My heart hurts
to share these statistics regarding suicide
within our AI/AN populations. The US
Census Bureau estimates that 1.5%
of the US population, which is around
4.5million, is identified individuals
of AI/AN descent. 28.3% of AI/ANs
are below the age of 18. Currently 1.1
million AI/AN are under the age of 24
and suicide is the 2nd leading cause of
death for ages 10-24. The suicide rate of
males is about 4 times higher than that of
females. Suicide takes the lives of over
44,965 Americans every year. There is
1 death by suicide in the US every 12
minutes according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
I share these statistics to make each and
every one of us aware of this crisis.
However, we also need to remember
that each of these numbers represents
a beautiful person that died too soon.
These numbers represent the families
and friends of these loved ones that are
now living, and will forever live, with
this loss. We need to continue to provide
understanding, love and support to these
loss survivors. At the end of this article,
I will provide resources regarding
support and education about suicide and
some will be specifically for those who
have lost a loved one.
We need to talk about suicide. Let me
dispel a couple of common myths about
suicide. Asking someone about suicide
does not put the idea into someone’s
head. Several studies examining this
concern have demonstrated that asking
people about suicidal thoughts and
behaviors does not induce or increase
such thoughts or experiences, in fact,
asking someone directly, “are you
thinking of killing yourself,” can be the
best way to identify someone at risk for
suicide. Another myth I want to dispel
is the idea that people are threatening
to die by suicide as an attention seeking
behavior. Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
are a sign of extreme distress and an
alert that someone needs help. Any
warning sign of suicide should never
be ignored. Any talk of suicide must be
taken seriously and requires attention.
The National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH) has articles that support the
statements in this paragraph.

Who is at Risk for Suicide?

All AI/AN people and especially those
between the ages of 10-24 are at risk.
Some of the main identified risk factors

for suicide are: a prior suicide attempt,
depression and other mental health
disorders, substance abuse disorders,
family history of a mental health or
substance abuse disorder, family history
of suicide, family violence, having
guns or other firearms in the home,
incarceration, being exposed to others
suicidal behavior, such as a family
member, peer or media figure, medical
illness, and being over the age of 60.
Historical trauma also plays a significant
role in increasing AI/AN risk for suicide.
Trauma, according to epigenetics, can
impact our genetic makeup over time
as well as impacting up to 3 generations
after us. The effects of Historical trauma
are still affecting our native people today.

What Can We Do?

• Talk to them in private
• Be direct. Talk openly and matterof-factly about suicide. If someone
is displaying warning signs open
the conversation. Tell them you are
concerned about them and tell them
specifically what you have noticed that
has made you concerned. Ask directly
if they are thinking about killing
themselves. Tell them you care about
them.
• Be willing to listen. Allow expressions
of feelings. Accept the feelings.
• Be non-judgmental. Don’t debate
whether suicide is right or wrong, or
feelings are good or bad. Don’t lecture
on the value of life. Remember, they
are in distress and need help.
• Get involved. Become available. Show
interest and support.
• Don’t dare him or her to do it.
• Don’t act shocked. This will put
distance between you.
• Don’t be sworn to secrecy. Seek
support

National Suicide Prevention Week 2019
is September 8th through September 14th
• Offer hope that alternatives are
available, but do not offer glib
reassurance.
• Take action. Remove means, such as
guns or stockpiled pills.
• Get help from persons or agencies
specializing in crisis intervention and
suicide prevention.
• Stay with them. Do not leave someone
alone that has admitted to having
thoughts of killing themselves. If
you cannot get them to mental health
services or the emergency room, then
call 911.
• Call the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). I
recommend that you save this number
to your phone. A crisis can occur
anywhere and at anytime.
• Text TALK to 741741 to text with a
trained crisis counselor from the Crisis
Text Line for free. 24/7.
• If you are a parent or a guardian
of adolescents, talk to them about
suicide. Make sure they know the
warning signs as well as where
they can seek immediate help for
themselves or a peer. Adolescents
are much more likely to talk to each
other first. Make sure your adolescents
know about the National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline number as well
as the crisis text line information.
Remember, suicide is the 2nd
leading cause of death in ages 10-24.

What are some protective Factors
for Suicide Prevention?

• Effective clinical care for mental,
physical, and substance use disorders
• Restricted access to highly lethal
means of suicide. Think about gun
safes and locked pill boxes
• Strong connections to family and
community support
• Support through ongoing medical and

What are some of the
Warning Signs of Suicide?
• Talking, writing, or posting on social media about wanting to die
or wanting to kill themselves
• Talking about feeling empty, hopeless or having no reason to live
• Experiencing or demonstrating drastic changes in behavior
• Changing eating and/or sleeping habits
• Withdrawing from friends and social activities
• Loses interest in hobbies, work, school, etc.
• Giving away prized possessions
• Taking unnecessary risks
• Talking or thinking about death often
• Is preoccupied with death and dying
• Losing interest in their personal appearance
• Increase in use of alcohol or drugs
• Planning or looking for a way to kill themselves such as searching
online, stock piling pills or newly acquiring potentially lethal items
(such as guns)

mental health care relationships
• Skills in problem solving, conflict
resolution and nonviolent handling of
disputes
• Cultural and spiritual connections that
discourage suicide and support selfpreservation
I want to stress, that most people who
have risk factors for suicide will not
kill themselves. The risk for suicidal
behavior is complex. However if your
loved one has mentioned suicide or you
have observed warning signs, ask the
question and it may be time to get them
help.
I started this article by telling you about
myself and some of the roles that I fill.
I felt it important to share that I, my
children, grandchildren, and many of my
friends have risk factors as well as many
of you, simply because we are native.
Suicide does not discriminate. We must
increase awareness of suicide as well as
increase education on warning signs of
suicide and what we can do if a person is
considering suicide. If we work together
to help stay connected and supportive of
one another, we can make a difference.
Written by
Ann Marie Passarella LPC and LADC
MSPI outpatient therapist
AST Behavioral Health Services
Resources:
American Association of Suicidology
(AAS). www. Suicidology.org
They have a handbook for survivors
that can be found on their website. It is
located under resources tab and entitled
SOS Handbook.
American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health
organization that gives those affected
by suicide a nationwide community,
empowered by research, education
advocacy to take action against suicide.
Under the “find support” tab there is
a link for loss survivors which host
multiple resources. One includes the
New Survivor Outreach Program they
just started in Oklahoma.
https://afsp.org/
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
(SPRC) www.sprc.org is the nation’s
only federally supported resource
center dedicated to advancing suicide
prevention.
Oklahoma Department of Mental
Health and Substance abuse provides
information, resources and training.
https://ok.gov/odmhsas
Indian Health Services.
https://www.ihs.gov/oklahomacity/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1(800)273-TALK(8255)
Text TALK to 741741. Crisis Text Line
Oklahoma Reachout Hotline:
1(800)522-9054
AST Behavioral Health Services
locations at Little Axe and Shawnee
405-701-7987

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or prescription optical products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye
glasses or contact lens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be
responsible for products/charges
the out of pocket costs.outside of the allowed benefit schedule:
Additional
*These patient will need to ensure they have updated their chart. This is to include updated
HIPAA and consent forms.

Community Outreach
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings,
informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal
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Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888.

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The approved Legislative Resolution No. L-AS-2018-17 has been duly adopted by the
Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Authorizing
and Approving an increase in the Burial Assistance amount for qualified and approved
members to six thousand dollars and no cents ($6,000.00), effective October 1, 2018. If
you have any questions, please contact the Social Service Department at (405) 275-4030,
ext. 6225 or 6255. All the changes will be posted to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s web site
under service + Social Service.
When mailing in your application for any assistance through the Social Service Department,
Please DO NOT send original CDIB, Drivers License and Social Security cards. Please
attach copies of your ID’s only; if you are in the office copies will be made. Absentee
Shawnee Tribe is not responsible for lost ID’s in the mail. If you have any questions, please
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PROCUREMENT

Jason Murdock .................................................. 6233 Misty Griffith ............................................... 6291
34 ............................................ 6228
Jennifer Crenshaw
Amy Guffey .................................................. 6244
Sandra Burnett ........................................... 6294 Tara Battise .................................................. 6281
Tracey Dickson ............................................ 6279 Rebecca Kennedy ......................................... 6410
Lt. Governor Kenneth Blanchard. ... 6253 Kymberly Hazlett ........................................ 6250 Blake Wiggins……………………………..6422
Diane Ponkilla ............................... 62676325
Lisa Camren……………………………….6232
Courtney Green ........................................... 6300 .......................................................................
6290
………….................................................6325 Holly Davis ................................................... 6265
REALTY
Colleen Longhorn…………………………….6320
Secretary John R Johnson ........... 6289 Jarett Geissler……………..………………6385 Charlotte Valero (Director) ........................ 6246
Cara Usrey (Probates) ................................. 6248
Alvina Barnes ................................ 6275 Laina Martin….…………………..…………..6424
Taylor Carter ............................................... 6247
Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi (Grants) ……. .6338
Yecica Gutierrez………..……………………..6420
Lu Kindblade (Grants) ............................... 6283
KimberleeBillie……………….………….........6235
KrysteCarter (Grants)……………………….6284
Treasurer Phillip Ellis ................. 6280 Conf. Room…………………………………… 6397 SOCIAL SERVICES
Annie Wilson (Director) .............................. 6311
Victor Flores…………………………..6282
Nancy Edwards ............................................ 6225
H
UMAN
R
ESOURCES
Charla Garcia ............................... 6309
....................................................................... 6252
Elizabeth Clark ........................................... 6296 TAX COMMISSION / TAG
Rep Atheda Fletcher .................... 6239
Casey Adams ............................................... 6337 Alicia Engler… ............................................ .6257
Sarah Pederson ............................. 6240 Hailey Scroggins .......................................... 6222 ....................................................................... 6237
Shelby White ................................................ 6258
Michael Pringle…………………………….6286
ICW

RECEPTIONIST

............................................................... 4030

ASEDA Director

Jeff Rabon.................................................6335
David Deer............................................... 6263

ATTORNEY

Gary Pitchlynn ..................................... 6313

COURT

Chelsea Cope ........................................ 6241
Lea Bettelyoun ..................................... 6260
Ashley Stanley…………………………..6336

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Melissa Hill & Aqua Herrera ..................... 6375
Direct Line………………395-4490 or 395-4491
William Starr ............................................... 6376
Direct Line……………………………..395-4492
Paige Littlecharley ....................................... 6377
Direct Line……………………………..395-4493

MAINTENANCE

Kevin Kaseca.. ............................................. 6316
Reta Harjo, Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoun,
Duke Blanchard……………………………6249
Sheila Orphan, Shelby Clem, John Mann,
Robert Komacheet, Duke Blanchard,
Stacy Coon ................................................... 6331

Merry Rodriguez Gift Shop) .................. 6310
Gift Shop....................................................6254
Devon Frazier(THPO) ......................... 6243
Ashley Brokeshoulder ......................... 6312
............................................................... 6340
Kay Bemo ............................................. 6238
Andrea Ellis-Harrison (Director) ....... 6245
Casey Wilson (Librarian).................... 6416

MISC

DOM.VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

OEH

Melissa Lopez ....................................... 6333
Leslie Harris ......................................... 6326
Sherry Clem ......................................... 6224
Bryisha Payne....................................... 6315
DV Advocate......................................... 6226
Taylor Wills .......................................... 6293
Lacey Carey .......................................... 6298

EDUCATION

Tresha Spoon ........................................ 6242
Brandon Goodman .............................. 6255

ELECTION COMMISSION

Emily Longman .................................... 6271

ENROLLMENT

Erica Masquat ...................................... 6292
Fallon Jackson ...................................... 6288
File Room…………………………………….6290

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HELP DESK ................................................ 3100
Travis O’Dell ............................................... 6327
Donna Cody ................................................. 6402
....................................................................... 6303
Rafael Rodriguez ......................................... 6329
Kelly Chambers ........................................... 6328

Ken Jones ..................................................... 6223
Jarrod Lloyd ................................................ 6229
Devin Leitka ................................................. 6299
Kyra Underwood ......................................... 6398
Rebecca Diven .............................................. 6230

POLICE DEP’T

............................................... 275-3200 /275-3432
Brad Gaylord (Chief) .................................. 6302
Jason Brinker............................................... 6259
Linda Day ..................................................... 6261
James Woolbright ....................................... 6276
....................................................................... 6266
Steven Crisp ................................................. 6262
Jason Holasek .............................................. 6268
Patrol Room ................................................. 6278

TITLE VI

Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ................ 6227
Lula Bettelyoun, Donna Butler, Robert
Schoolfield, Ted Watson, Cindy
Carpenter……………………...…………...6270

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

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

All Nations Bank .................................. 273-0202
ASEDA .................................................. 878-6782
Toll Free ...................................... 1-800-256-3341
Brendle Corner .................................... 447-3372
Blake Goodman EDU
Building Blocks ................................... 878-0633
(Elizabeth Crawford, Briana Ponkilla)
Building Blocks III LA ........................ 360-2710
(Rebecca Jones)
Housing ................................................. 273-1050
Human Resources ................................ 275-1468
Media .................................................... 598-1279
(Sherman Tiger)
OEH/OEP ............................................. 214-4235
Police Dept. ......................... 275-3200 / 275-3432
Thunderbird Casino NRM.................. 360-9270
Shawnee Casino ................................... 273-2679
Tribal Store (Little Axe) ...................... 364-0668

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

Clinic - Medical .................................... 447-0300
L.A.Plus Care ....................................... 447-0477
Dental Clinic ......................................... 307-9704
Diabetes ................................................. 360-0698
Pharmacy .............................................. 292-9530
Resource Center ................................... 364-7298
Chrissy Wiens PA Specialist
Buster Bread Fitness Manager

SHAWNEE CLINIC

Clinic (Bldg. 17) ................................... 878-5850
Pharmacy .............................................. 878-5859
Toll free ....................................... 1-866-742-4977
RhondaKaseca………………………..878-4702

* * * * * EMERGENCY NUMBERS * * * * *
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.......................................
HEARTLINE EMERGENCY.........................................

911
211

Police, Fire, Ambulance
State of Oklahoma

TRIBAL POLICE .........................................................
TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER............................

405-275-3200
405-740-1562 (Cell)

Absentee Shawnee
Absentee Shawnee

SHERIFF.....................................................................
CITY POLICE..............................................................
CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.........................
COUNTY HEALTH DEPT...........................................

405-273-1727
405-273-2121
405-273-5272
405-273-2157

Pottawatomie County
Shawnee
Shawnee
Pottawatomie County

SHERIFF.....................................................................
CITY POLICE.............................................................
HEALTH DEPT...........................................................

405-701-8888
405-321-1600
405-749-1591

OG&E.........................................................................
CANADIAN VALLEY..................................................

405-272-9595
800-522-6870
405-382-3680

DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY..................
HIGHWAY PATROL...................................................

800-522-0206
405-425-4385

Cleveland County
Norman
Cleveland County
Report Power Outage
Power Outage
State of Oklahoma
Road Conditions

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Add27f682ce3109c5. Public record. Not legal advice.