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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Add4af5a24623c290 ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text me ni ke fe wa Blackberry Month THE Absentee Shawnee News May 2019 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Executive Committee Reports | Pages 2-5 • www. astribe.com • li si wi nwi Volume 30, No. 05 “Among the Shawnee” Tribal Leaders and parents urge Shawnee School officals to allow native cultural symbols in graduation ceremonies Annual AST Easter Egg Hunt | Page 6 Title VI News, Menu, and Elder Intake Form | Page 7 Tribal Services, Grass Cutting Application and guidlines | Page 8 Left to Right: Meagan Wilson, Shawnee Public School; Graham Primeaux, Indian Education Director Shawnee Public School; Bruce Longhorn, Governor Office; Clint Walkingstick, Cherokee Business Owner; Tara Ann Winer, Senior Student; Tammy Winter, Parent; Dos Owings, Parent; Faustina Blanchard, Parent; Abby Owings, Senior Student; Lahoma(?); Principal Chief Kay Rhoads, Sac and Fox Nation; Tresha Spoon, Education Director, Absentee Shawnee Tribe; Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Absentee Shawnee Tribe; Former Principal Chief George Tiger, Creek Nation and Chairman of the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, Inc.; Dr. April Grace, Superintendent Shawnee Public Schools; Alison Cleveland, Shawnee Public School; Principal Chief Greg Chilcoat, Seminole Nation; Lt. Governor Kenneth Blanchard, Absentee Shawnee Tribe; Phil Gover, Charter Schools; Teresa Fife, Parent; Austin Fife, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member; Josh Gibson, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member S Y S T E M P R E S E N T S : 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 Between the Covers Book Club Bold, edgy and suspenseful romance! 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! 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 3rd Saturday of each month @ 10am Treas . Secretary Lt. Gov. Gov. Housing..........................................273-1050 Human Resources .........................275-1468 Indian Child Welfare ...................878-4702 Country Kitchen Restaurant .......366-7220 Media .............................................598-1279 (Billie Thompson) Building Blocks II LA ..................360-2710 (Elizabeth Crawford, Briana Ponkilla) OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE All Nations Bank...........................273-0202 ASEDA .......................................... 878-6782 Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341 Brendle Corner .............................447-3372 Building Blocks ............................878-0633 OTHER EXTENSIONS Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ............................... 6294 Bldg. 1 Break Rm ................................ 6305 Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. ....................... 6330 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. .......................... 6311 Finance Conference Rm...................... 6236 Ted Watson .......................................... 6270 Volume 28 No. 5 May 2017 (Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand) Volume 27 No. 47 April 2016 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 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED LITTLE AXE CLINIC Clinic - Medical............................................... 447-0300 After hours ...................................................... 447-0498 Clinic - Dental ................................................. 307-9704 Diabetes ........................................................... 360-0698 Pharmacy......................................................... 292-9530 Resource Center ............................................. 364-7298 OF INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA 2025 S. GORDON COOPER DR. SHAWNEE, OK 74801 SHAWNEE CLINIC Clinic (Bldg. 17) ............................................. 878-5850 Pharmacy ....................................................... 878-5859 Toll free ................................................1-866-742-4977 Court Clerk).................6241 ges .................................6260 MAINTENANCE Kevin Kaseca........................................ 6316 IFT SHOP ez Gift Shop) ..................6310 Reta Harjo ............................................ 6249 (Library).......................6243 Stephen Fife.......................................... 6234 houlder .........................6312 Sherri Yetter, Isaac Bettelyoun, John n ....................................6340 Mann, Cecil Walker od .................................6238 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance rt ..................................6245 Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek .................... 6331 .......................................6323 MIS HELP DESK ........................................ 3100 LENCE/FAMILY SERVICES .......................................6333 Tom Trimble ........................................ 6327 .......................................6315 Michael Berry ...................................... 6303 ndez..............................6226 Josh Gibson .......................................... 6329 .......................................6293 Rico Coon ............................................. 6328 .......................................6224 Donna Cody.......................................... 6402 v)...................................6298 OEH .......................................6277 Ken Jones ............................................. 6223 .......................................6326 Jarrod Lloyd ........................................ 6229 Dakota Blanchard................................ 6299 .......................................6242 Evelyn Pablito ...................................... 6398 .......................................6255 Rebecca Diven ...................................... 6230 (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman) PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL US POSTAGE PAID SPRINGFIELD MO SPRINGFIELD, MO PERMIT 96 PERMIT # 801 oversaw those branches across 5 counties in Arkansas managing both the retail and lending functions of the region for many years. More recently Mr. Smith has done some consulting work and also worked with a troubled financial institution as CFO. Mr. Smith has been active in many civic and community organizations while also serving as an elder for his church. He recently served as President of the Board of Directors of Ozark Health, a small community hospital in Clinton, Arkansas. He and his wife, Cheryl, have two grown children and six grandchildren. He stated, “I am very grateful for the opportunity to lead AllNations Bank and appreciate the welcome I have received since I came on board. I am looking forward to working with the staff, board of directors and leadership of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. Together, we can make the bank a valuable asset for the tribe and a benefit for the customers and communities of Calumet and Shawnee.” Sadie Rachelle Littlecreek is a freshman at the University of Oklahoma. She is majoring in International Business and Prelaw. She is an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee tribe of Oklahoma, as well as a descendent of the Sac & Fox Nation, Iowa Tribe, Otoe-Missouria Tribe, and Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Her name is Tha Thay Guam Me Ce, given to her by her late great grandmother, Marie Gibson. She is a graduate of Perkins-Tryon High School and was a member of the National Honor Society. She began her college career in the Start Sooner program which allows incoming freshman to get a head start on their college experience. She is a participant in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society and Gamma Delta Pi sorority at OU. She recently was crowned 2019-2020 Miss Indian OU. She recognizes the esteemed honor of being Miss Indian OU and her hope is to advocate for mental health awareness to all Tribal nations. She is the daughter of Crystal L. Springer, Sac & Fox Nation, Iowa tribe descendant, Otoe-Missouria descendent. Her biological father is Levi K. Littlecreek, Absentee Shawnee and Muscogee (Creek). Her step-father is Leon D. Martine, Navajo. She is the granddaughter of Beverly Springer and great granddaughter of the late Howard L. Springer and Ruth McClellan Springer. She was awarded a new horizon scholarship, a community enrichment scholarship, Pehar Scholarship and Miss Indian OU scholarship. She hopes to bring awareness to all nations. POLICE DEPT ...............275-3200 / 275-3432 Brad Gaylord (Chief)............................. 6302 Linda Day ............................................. 6261 Ric Mantooth ....................................... 6278 ............................................................... 6266 Jason Brinker....................................... 6259 ............................................................... 6232 Steven Crisp ......................................... 6278 James Woolbright................................ 6278 Shawn Crowley .................................... 6276 Joseph Abbiss....................................... 6278 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE SHAWNEE CLINIC Clinic (Bldg. 17) .............................................. 878-5850 Pharmacy......................................................... 878-5859 Toll free................................................. 1-866-742-4977 CALUMET, Del City Library | 4509 SEOkla.--AllNations 15th St. | 672-1377 | www.metrolibrary.Bank org has announced that Steve Smith has joined the bank as President, CEO and Chief Credit Officer. He also has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the bank and will serve as Chairman. Mr. Smith has over 35 years of experience in banking with roles in operations and finance, lending, regulatory compliance and executive management. Mr. Smith holds a B.S. in Accounting from Harding University, an MBA from the University of Arkansas and is a CPA (Inactive). He began his banking career in Tulsa where he was chief accounting officer for a community bank after having been involved with the bank as an independent auditor. He then returned to his hometown in Arkansas where he became President and CEO of an independent startup bank. Mr. Smith managed the bank while it grew to 4 locations in two counties. Eventually the bank merged with Union Planters Bank, a large multi-state holding company and additional offices were put under his supervision. After the sale of 9 Arkansas offices to Simmons Bank, he Absentee Shawnee Sadie Littlecreek crowned Miss Indian OU UPDATED: OCTOBER 6, 2016 Del City Library | 4509 SE 15th St. | 672-1377 | www.metrolibrary.org (Chrissy Wiens, Buster Bread, Blake Goodman) LITTLE AXE CLINIC Clinic - Medical ............................................. 447-0300 After hours..................................................... 447-0498 Clinic - Dental ................................................ 307-9704 Diabetes .......................................................... 360-0698 Pharmacy ....................................................... 292-9530 Resource Center ............................................ 364-7298 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 (Sherman Tiger, Derek Hilderbrand) (Billie Thompson, Briana Ponkilla) P R E S E N T S : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Between the Covers Book Club Housing ......................................... 273-1050 Human Resources ........................ 275-1468 Indian Child Welfare................... 878-4702 Country Kitchen Restaurant ...... 366-7220 Media ............................................ 598-1279 AllNations Bank Gets New Leadership CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM L I B R A R Y Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe . 6308 FINANCE Twila Parker ................................ 6307 Genevieve Foster ................................. 6282 Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 Amy Hilderbrand ............................... 6280 Courtney Green .................................. 6300 Lt.Governor Isaac Gibson........... 6253 Jenny Ware ........................................ 6279 Andy Warrior .............................. 6309 Holly Davis ......................................... 6265 Mary Billy..................................... 6267 David Deer ........................................... 6320 Scott Miller (BIA Spec.) .................. 6325 Twyla Blanchard ................................ 6233 Secretary John R. Johnson ......... 6289 Jennifer Hernandez ........................... 6228 Alvina Barnes ............................... 6275 Shema Lincoln .................................... 6250 Jeff Gibson ................................... 6256 Vivianna Wilhelm .............................. 6397 Sujata Sturm ................................ 6306 Misty Griffith ..................................... 6290 Glenna Jones ...................................... 6338 Treasurer Leah Bates .................. 6239 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385 Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 HUMAN RESOURCES Representative Ken Blanchard ... 6287 Cheri Hardeman ................................. 6252 Diane Ponkilla .............................. 6335 Elizabeth Clark .................................. 6296 Rachael Lankford .............................. 6222 Arlene Herrera ................................... 6346 RECEPTIONIST Lea Bettelyoun..................................... 4030 Casey Adams ...................................... 6337 ICW ATTORNEY Ray Campbell ...................................... 6313 Ronelle Baker ...................................... 6375 Julie Wilson ........................................ 6376 COURT .............................................................. 6377 Kathy Brock (Court Clerk) ................ 6241 Jarrod Vasquez ................................... 6336 LITTLE AXE RESOURCE CENTER Bucky LittleCharley .................... 585-8310 CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP Duke Blanchard ........................... 585-3669 Receptionist ......................................... 6243 Leonard Longhorn ................................. 6310 MAINTENANCE Carol Butler ......................................... 6319 Cecil Walker ........................................ 6316 Colleen Butler ...................................... 6340 Reta Harjo ........................................... 6249 Tracy Wind.......................................... 6324 Stephen Fife ......................................... 6234 (Gift Shop Manager) .................................. 6323 Donna Simon, Sherri Yetter, Isaac .............................................................. 6245 Bettelyoun, John Mann, Kevin Kaseca Gift Shop .............................................. 6273 Tom White, Donnie Marshall, Lance Nanaeto, Levi Littlecreek ................... 6331 M E T R O P O L I T A N of wearing eagle feathers to important events, such as graduations, even if this requires a religious exemption to an otherwise generally applicable rule. Accordingly, I urge the board to adopt or revise its policies to permit these religious practices at graduation.” Despite the support of the Attorney General, students of all Native American Tribes are still battling their school districts across the state to wear native cultural and religious symbols to graduation. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe honored tribal seniors with a banquet on April 26th, where they were given a tribal stole to wear for graduation in May. As of this time, it is not determined whether Shawnee Schools will allow students to wear them, or continue the repression of a bygone era for yet another year. Heather Napier .................................... 6264 MIS Rico Coon ............................................ 6328 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES Michael Berry...................................... 6303 Kimberly Stephens .............................. 6277 Josh Gibson ......................................... 6329 Jackie Denny ....................................... 6326 Nishant Shrestha ................................. 6327 Linda Gouge (Sexual Assault Adv) ........... 6298 Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333 OEH DV Advocate........................................ 6224 Ken Jones............................................. 8845 Lacey Carey ......................................... 6315 Jarrod Lloyd ....................................... 8844 Dakota Blanchard ............................... 8843 EDUCATION Evelyn Pablito ..................................... 8847 Admin Asst./Rec .................................. 6255 Rebecca Diven ..................................... 8848 Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242 POLICE DEPT............... 275-3200 / 275-3432 ELECTION COMMISSION Brad Gaylord (Chief)............................. 6302 Emily Longman ................................... 6271 Ric Mantooth....................................... 6278 Richard Reeves.................................... 6266 ENROLLMENT Joshua Littleaxe .................................. 6288 Jason Brinker ...................................... 6259 Scott Wilson......................................... 6232 Steven Crisp ........................................ 6278 HORSE SHOE BEND James Woolbright ............................... 6278 (After School Program Director) Travis Dinwiddie ................................. 6278 Edwina Butler-Wolfe .......................... 6308 Joseph Abbiss ...................................... 6278 Stuart Rollette .............................. 585-1346 Phone Numbers | Page 16 Rep. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030 Tribal and Emergency OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE All Nations Bank .......................... 273-0202 ASEDA.......................................... 878-6782 Toll Free ............................. 1-800-256-3341 Brendle Corner ............................ 447-3372 Building Blocks ........................... 878-0633 Celebrations | Page 15 TAX COMMISSION / TAG Alicia Engler.........................................6257 Tara Battise ..........................................6237 Shelby Kabalan ....................................6258 Birthdays and SOCIAL SERVICES Annie Wilson (Director) .........................6225 REALTY Cecil Wilson .........................................6246 Lea Tsotaddle .......................................6248 (Probate) ..................................................6247 PROCUREMENT Asaycia Clayton ...................................6291 Sheelby Thorpe ....................................6244 Kayla Ketakea ......................................6281 Local News | Page 14 OTHER EXTENSIONS Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm.................................6294 Bldg. 1 Break Rm.................................6305 Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .......................6330 Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ..........................6311 Finance Conference Rm ......................6236 tunities | Page 13 TITLE VI Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ........6227 Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun ......................6272 Donna Butler ........................................6270 Robert Schoolfield ...............................6270 Ted Watson ..........................................6270 Tribal Employment Oppor- TERO Jeff Gibson ...........................................6284 Absentee Ballot | Page 13 nize the importance of the diverse cultures and traditions of their high school student population and allow students to express their culture by wearing feathers and tribal themed stoles in recognition of teachings handed down through the generations. Last fall, the Oklahoma State Attorney General intervened in a case at a school in Vian, Oklahoma, where a Cherokee girl had been denied her request to wear her ceremonial eagle feather to graduation. According to The Tulsa World, Attorney General Mike Hunter sent a letter urging Vian school officals to grant her request in the name of religious freedom. He wrote: “It is my duty both to protect the rights of Oklahoma citizens as provided for by law and to advise that the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act generally requires public schools to permit Cherokee students to engage in the spiritual practice MISSION Election Commission A meeting was held on April 15, 2019 at the Shawnee Public School Administration Building addressing an issue that has hit every Native American Community and public school systems: Senior Students graduating from a public school not being allowed to wear tribal stoles, eagle feathers, and beaded caps. There was a room full of supporters expressing the rights for our Native American Students who voiced concerns to Dr. April Grace, Superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools. Historically, Native American students have been denied the right to wear cultural and religious symbols during graduation ceremonies and other school functions. Many school districts defend these decisions by citing outdated policies written in a time of fierce cultural repression and assimilation of native tribes. Some states and Oklahoma school districts are beginning to recog- n....................................6271 Events | Pages 10-12 .......................................6292 k ...................................6288 Calendar, and END ram Director) Health Update, Fitness -Wolfe ...........................6308 Updates | Page 9 CORRECTIONS? E-MAIL TO PHONELIST@ASTRIBE.COM Tribal Department Executive Committee 2 ne se we May 2019 Executive Committee Edwina Butler-Wolfe Kenneth Blanchard John Johnson Phillip Ellis Atheda Fletcher Governor Lt. Governor Secretary Treasurer Representative Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com Governor’s Report By AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe 405 275-4030, Ext: 6308 405 481-0397 Cell Number (tribal) Hello Tribal People!! Hope everyone is preparing for the spring and the threat of tornadic weather. Seems this year is getting off to a fast start as it is already the middle part of April. My schedule has been very busy with public school consultations and tribal meetings. SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOL MEETING The meeting was held at the Shawnee Public School Administration Building in Shawnee on April 15, 2019 @1:00 P.M. The issue has touched every Native American Community and public school system; pertaining to the Senior Students Graduating from a public school and not being allowed to wear tribal stoles, eagle feathers, and beaded caps. We had a room full of supporters expressing the rights for our Native American Students. Those present voiced their concerns to Dr. April Grace, Superintendent of Shawnee Public School. Those that attend: Abby Owings, Senior Student Tara Ann Winer, Senior Student Dos Owings, Parent Tammy Winter, Parent Fustina Blanchard, Parent Theresa Fife, Parent Kandace Howell, Staff Member Congresswoman Kendra Horn Principal Chief Greg Chilcoat, Seminole Nation Principal Chief Kay Rhoads, Sac and Fox Nation Lt. Governor Kenneth Blanchard, Absentee Shawnee Tribe Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Absentee Shawnee Tribe Former Principal Chief George Tiger, Creek Nation and Chairman of the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, Inc. Clint Walkingstick, Cherokee Business Owner Phil Gover, Charter Schools Quinton Roman Nose, Executive Director, Tribal Education Departments National Assembly (TEDNA) Tresha Spoon, Education Director, Absentee Shawnee Tribe Bruce Longhorn, Governor Office Josh Gibson, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member Austin Fife, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member Graham Primeaux, Indian Education Director Shawnee Public School Dr. April Grace, Superintendent Shawnee Public Schools Meagan Wilson, Shawnee Public School Alison Cleveland, Shawnee Public School The Kickapoo Tribe has expressed support on this issue by David Pacheco, Chairman. Some states and Oklahoma school districts are beginning to recognize the importance of the diverse cultures and traditions of their high school student population. Some schools in Oklahoma encourage their Indian students to express their culture by allowing the wearing of feathers and tribal themed stoles in recognition of teachings handed down through the generations. A student honoring their culture and tradition during Commencement should not be an issue in today’s Oklahoma. I have expressed to the Superintendent that our Tribe will be honoring our Tribal Seniors with a Banquet and presenting a Tribal Stole to them and do expect those seniors to wear them to their graduation in May. We hope the Shawnee School System sees this is a change that needs to be made this year and not let it sit till next year. We will keep you updated as the decision is made by the school system. 31st 6th 10:00 am White Turkey Meeting – Shawnee, OK SELF GOVERNANACE CONFERENCE This year Self-Governance Annual Consultation Conference was at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. The meeting started on April 1 and 2nd for the Indian Health Service Agenda and April 3rd and 4th was the Agenda for BIA. During the IHS portion of the agenda the Oklahoma Tribes had a chance to talk to RADM Michael Weahkee, Principle Deputy Director, of the Department of Indian Health Services (IHS) one on one. Highlighted topics that were discussed: 8th Meeting with AllNations Bank President 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Building Blocks III, second year anniversary 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Building Blocks III Staff Meeting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Self-Governance Meeting Michigan 10th 11:30 am I was the guest speaker at the American Indian Chamber of Commerce OKC Chapter Luncheon 11th 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm City Commissioner Ed Bolt and Barbara Loudermilk, Executive Director, Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency 13th 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Congress woman Kendra Horn round table discussion: Chief Kay Rhoads, Sac and Fox Nation, Chief Greg Chilcoat, Seminole Nation, Representatives from Choctaw, Citizen Potawatomi APRIL 1st – 5th Self-Governance Meeting – Michigan Continued on page 5. Section 105(l) Leases Advanced Appropriation & Government Shutdown Effect on IHS Operation Joint Venture Programs Contract Support Cost, 97/3 policy issue Sanitation Deficiencies System (SDS) Guidance Commissioned Officer Memoranda of Understanding (MOU’s) In 2016, the District Court for the District of Columbia found that IHS must negotiate lease agreements as permissible under Section 105(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA). Since the decision, Tribal Nations and IHS have entered into and executed many lease agreements. However, the approved agreements in Fiscal Year 2018 exceeded appropriation levels and resulted in a decrease in programmatic increases for IHS and tribal facilities. Another breakout session at the conference was the Native Children and Youth. It was a discussion of the defense mechanisms being employed to protect the Indian Child Welfare Act to include litigation, state laws and state compacting. While some states have enacted state laws to increase protections for Indian children (i.e. Washington and Michigan) and others have started compacting child welfare services (Alaska), a Texas court has ruled the Federal statute is unconstitutional. There are 12 open cases currently in Indian Country in the same line as the Texas Case. RADM Edwina Butler-Wolfe, AST Governor; Michael Weahkee, Principal Deputy Director Department of Indian Health Services. Self-Governance Conference, Michigan Scott Miller AST, Tara Mac lean Sweeney Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs, Department of Interior and AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe GOVERNOR’S MEETING MARCH 21st 8:30 am Individual inquiring of leasing Tecumseh Square 25th 8:00 am Special Executive Committee Meeting 26th 9:00 am White House Webinar Tribal Leaders Task Force Team 11:00 am Senator Lankford Staff meeting in Governor Conference Room 5:30 pm TEC, Inc. Board Meeting 27th 1:00 am – 3:00 pm ESSA Consultation at Mustang Public School, Piedmont Public School, Deer Creek Public School 28th 11:30 am Area School Luncheon with retired teachers Principal Chief Greg Chilcoat Seminole Nation Of Oklahoma, AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Congresswoman Kendra Horn and Principal Chief Kay RhoadsSac & Fox Nation Dr. April Grace Superintendent Shawnee Public Schools, Principal Chief Kay Rhoads Sac & Fox Nation, AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, George Tiger, Former Chief of Creek Nation, and Chairman of United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, Greg Chilcoat Principal Chief Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, AST LT Governor Ken Blanchard. May 2019 Staff Report The staff of the Governor and Lt. Governor have been working diligently on various programs for the tribal members; “Domestic Violence VAWA, Full Faith and Credit, Absentee Shawnee Tribal Law Codes, Child Support, Absentee Shawnee Graduation Stoles, Reintegration, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, United Indians of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.” Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), includes a vital reaffirmation of Tribal Nations’ inherent power to protect Native women from abuse by non-Indian partners by prosecuting those abusers in tribal court. In the United States, violence against Native women has reached devastating levels on tribal lands. The Absentee Shawnee Tribe will utilize the Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction (SDVCJ) to bring more safety and justice to our communities. Full Faith and Credit Full Faith and Credit means the Courts of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma are hereby authorized to issue an Administrative Order/Rule which grants reciprocity to judgments of the Courts of the State of Oklahoma, and is further authorized to provide the Administrative Office of the Courts of the State of Oklahoma, and any federally recognized Indian nation, tribe, band or political subdivision thereof, with such Order/Rule for the purposes of granting full faith and credit to judgments of the Courts of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and to grant reciprocity to the judgments of the Courts of the State of Oklahoma and of any federally recognized Indian nation, tribe, band or political subdivision thereof. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Law Codes The purpose of updating the Absentee Shawnee Tribal law codes is to design and implement a comprehensive justice system with remedies and rights of law that restore healing and balance within the tribal community. The mission is to strengthen the tribal justice system of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, to enhance public safety; prevent and reduce harmful effects of criminal behavior and sanction offenders fairly and justly; and do so efficiently and effectively based on our tribal constitution and Code of Laws. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Child Support Services Child support programs assist families to obtain and maintain self-sufficiency by holding absent parents legally responsible for the financial well-being of their children. The Modoc child support program has been unable to meet the needs of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal members and children due to jurisdictional and cultural issues. Lack of this crucial service has caused many tribal children and their families to do without for a very long time. Tribal child support programs are bound by different regulations than state programs, but both state and tribal regulations contain the same basic requirements that they must be able to establish paternity, establish, enforce and modify child support orders and they have to be able to locate both custodial and non-custodial parents and their assets. Absentee Shawnee Graduation Stoles The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Stole Program, administered by Governor and the AST Education Department, offers graduates a special honor stole to 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 24th (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 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. Executive Committee wear at their commencement. The Governor has long believed education is the springboard to a brighter future for our people. The stole is a simple but meaningful way the tribe can reward students who have completed their educational goals. We encourage our Absentee Shawnee graduates to share the joy of their special day by posting photos of themselves in their stoles at graduation and tagging the various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Attaining a high School degree is a truly momentous occasion and something to be proud of for a lifetime. In turn, it also encourages younger students to achieve their goals by showing them what is possible. Reintegration for Imprisoned Tribal Members We first met with the Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board in June of 2018 regarding the need for resources to assist inmates transitioning from incarceration to returning citizens with work clothing, tools, boots, and/ or helpful information. The inmates receive skill training while in the corrections system then prior to release, Mr. Moore, the Regional Coordinator, Career Tech Skills Center Division, locates employment in the community where each individual is returning. Their program is very productive however funds are limited and are unable to be in all prisons. According to the FY2017 State of Oklahoma Prisons data, there were 21 Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members incarcerated. (4 Females and 17 Males) Many of them are receiving the AST Newspaper and are looking for a source for personal Hygiene items. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) A Volunteer Tax preparation for the employees and tribal members for the tax year 2018 filed 71 Federal and 70 State returns. According to our IRS Tax Consult, the savings to the tax payers was roughly $16,000 and the Earned Income Tax Credit returned $22,652 back to our community. The 10 Volunteers did a terrific job. United Indians of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas UINOKT is an inter-tribal organization of Native American leaders put in place to address current issues and protect sovereignty for all tribes. Secretary’s Report By John Johnson AST Secretary Good day Tribal Members, Here we are in May, almost half way through the year and it is just flying by. Trees are budding, weather is warming up and the birds are singing. I think spring is officially here! General Council was a great turnout. It’s always a good time to get some great information from the Executive Committee members; as well as our tribal people to share concerns and ne fe we 3 ideas. I appreciate all who could attend. Our Easter egg hunt was a lot of fun and it was a beautiful day. I am so happy that we decided to change the date. It couldn’t have gone any better. The kids had a great time and the adults looked like they enjoyed it as well. Thank you to all who came to have some fun with us. June run-off is just around the corner, I encourage all tribal members to get out and vote on June 15, 2019. Your vote counts. I have been extremely busy the past month getting everything done for General Council and Easter, my staff has been busy as well. So if you have question or concerns, please come see me or give me a call. Thank you, Secretary Johnson 4 ne ya we Executive Committee Treasurer Report By Phillip Ellis AST Treasurer My focus since I have been in office has been forward and incremental progress for our tribe. I have been working closely with Sec. Johnson and Rep. Fletcher as they both have a similar goal to drive the tribe forward through progress in their departments and supporting economic development. I have tried to work with our current Governor and Lt. Governor but have been met with opposition and a number of excuses. Progress is not something we can just talk about, it has to be something we point at and can see. Our current governor, who has been in office for almost 6 years, has provided plenty of excuses why she can’t show any progress in her areas of influence. Instead she blames others and seeks to create fabricated drama in other areas in order to hide her lack of progress or lack of impact to our tribe. I have been in office for less than a year and can show immediate positive impact to our tribe, development in our tribal operations and an investment in our tribe’s future. That is only accomplished because of my leadership team who work diligently to avoid the blame game and seek out solutions. I am successful in my goals, because I surround myself with successful and intelligent people. But most importantly, I listen to their counsel and recommendations to benefit our tribe. In most organizations, 70% of operating expenses are in human capital. Excuses are major obstacles to success. They decrease morale, sap energy, lead to misunderstandings, confuse communication, and damage credibility. Even an incremental increase in a team’s productivity can have a huge impact on the bottom line. A negative impact on our bottom line can have a devastating impact on our tribe’s progress. Please bear in mind how important it is to choose the right leaders that will provide action and move this tribe forward. Usually, I would provide more of a focus on my department’s progress. However I am also submitting our AST health system’s response to the Governor’s unfounded allegations in her General Council report. I feel it is important that the truth be stated. Minors Trust Follow Up For our minor’s per cup that is being managed by ABG, it was asked at General Council if the minors would be getting an individual interest or a pooled interest when they get a pay out at the age of majority (age 18). It will be a pooled interest. Please be on the look out for communication from ABG for all eligible minors and their parents. Legal Fees Update The legal fees from our current Attorney General has continued to climb. This has been a concern of mine since I don’t see much benefit to our tribe. Additionally, a majority of their billings is coming from the Governor’s office and I believe are unnecessary and unwarranted costs. At General Council we heard a great recommendation to internally hire legal council instead of farming it out. I believe this is a feasible solution to minimize these high legal costs. Total legal fees to date is $2,345,452.66. Quarterly Financials See below the 1st quarter 2019 financials for our tribe. May 2019 Health Board General Council Response Note from the publisher: Although a full report was provided to the general council, parts have been redacted in this publication per legal counsel. An amended version was not provided upon request. May 2019 Governor’s Report Continued were present. 15th 16th 17th 9:00 am Directors Meeting 1:00 pm Shawnee Public School Meeting at the Shawnee Administration Building Issue of the meeting pertain to Native American Students being able to wear Tribal Stoles and Eagle Feather. 10:00 am Choctaw/Nicoma Park Public School hosted the ESSA Consultation. Luther Public School and Harrah Public School. Tresha Spoon, Absentee Shawnee Education Director and I attended. 10:00 am Executive Committee Meeting My General Council Report was for you, the Tribal People of our Great Tribe. It is information that I had obtained from an anonymous person. I guess I have hit a nerve in the Health Department to have to share with non-tribal employees. It leads me to believe that “time will tell if there is some truth to my report”. I had recently traveled to Michigan as I have stated in my newsletter article to a Self-Governance Conference only to have been told by a person in Indian Health Service that they had received an anonymous email from someone in the Absentee Shawnee Health Clinic. The email was pertaining to the Absentee Shawnee Convenience Store and the AST Health Clinic of funds being used from Health. Again Time will Tell!! EXPRESSIONS: My Condolences to the passing of Amy Beth Littlehead Hilderbrand Family. Amy and I were high school friends back in the day. We both attended Dale Public School then she moved to Maud and attended Maud Public School. She was an employee here at the Absentee Shawnee Tribe for many years. She worked in the Health field, Cultural Preservation, Gift Shop, Governor Assistant and Finance. The Tribe was honored to have Amy as an employee for many years of her life. For those families who may have lost a loved one this month, I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss. CONCLUSION: I appreciate Tribal Members that have Executive Committee come to my office or called with their concerns. My door is open unless I am in a meeting or attending a meeting elsewhere. My office is open and not behind locked doors. successful language program. There are so many opportunities outside our immediate realm that could help our tribe and I will continue to search for ways to help build progress for our tribe. At the first of April, I attend the 18th anHelp me make a difference and stand nual “To Bridge A Gap” in Wyandotte, beside me and let us Build for the Fu- OK. This was my first time to attend ture (BFF) this event and it was an amazing conference hosted for the US Forest Service by the Eastern Shawnees. To help you understand the importance of our tribes’ participation in this event and other US Forest Service events, I am providing the following script so that tribal members understand the importance and benefits to maintaining and growing this relationship with the US Forest Service: “The Office of Tribal Relations supports Atheda Fletcher Work PH: 405-275-4030 Ext. 6239 meaningful and significant collaboration and consultation with Tribes across Cell PH: 405-287-5247 all program areas. The Office of Tribal afletcher@astribe.com Relations is committed to help increase opportunities for Tribes to benefit from the Forest Service programs and to help Greetings Tribal Members: the Forest Service benefit from input At the end of March, I attend from Tribes, in support of Tribal Sovthe Reservation Economic Summit in ereignty, self-governance, and self-deLas Vegas. The conference featured termination, as well as Forest Service tribal leaders, members of congress, goals such as adaptation and mitigation federal agencies, state and local offi- of climate change. The Office of Tribal cials and top CEO’s. This was such a Relations is initializing and institutiongreat learning experience for me as a alizing relationships with internal and first time attender. I was fortunate to external partners, working closely with get to visit with representatives from the other staffs to ensure Tribal concerns US Department of the Interior, Office of and opportunities are addressed in new Indian Energy and Economic Develop- policies, and developing implementament; US Department of Agriculture, tion processes for new authorities.” US Small Business Administration, The conference provided sesand many more. Discussions revolved sions covering a multitude of topics around grant opportunities, doing busi- such as--Section 106 training; tribal ness with the Federal Government, loan leaders face-to-face meetings with sefund programs, new vendor informa- nior agency/organization officials; techtion and so much more. This confer- nology and ethics, ARPA/NAGPRA, ence provides many opportunities for tribal success stories, documentary networking, gaining industrial infor- screenings, natural resources, current mation, and building connections that happenings and opportunities, special could benefit our tribe on many differ- tribal leadership face-to-face meetings ent levels. Of great interest was the Pai- with Region 8 (Southern US) and Reute Tribes Economic Development Tour gion 9 (Northeastern US), traditional that I attended. The Paiute market its cultural places and sacred sites, cultureconomic development venture as “the al identity and tribal sovereignty, reglargest marijuana store on the planet”. It ulations, agreement opportunities, and is built on a 31-acre plot of in-trust land. more. This conference was packed with The management shared insight into the opportunities to learn, provide input and tribes’ past 5 years’ challenges and hur- get updates. Each day started at 7:00 dles to get this venture up and running am and did not generally conclude unand its business model. Currently it is til 8:30 pm and I assure everyone that I illegal for our tribe to actively engage in fully participated in each long day! economic development around marijuaThe Cultural Preservation Dina. However, if it was to become legal, rector, Andrea Ellis-Harrison, and I I would advocate for further research to represented the AST at a Norman Pubreview the benefits to our tribe and tribal lic Schools Indian Education, Culture members. Sharing Night event on the evening of I also visited with various native-owned companies and anticipate that we will be establishing a working relationship with at least one or two of these entities for our gift shop. I also explored options on programs and tools that could possibly aide in building a ne ya li ne 5 tunity to reach out to our native youth population and this fits into our Cultural Preservation Department’s current goal of engaging the local high schools’ Native American Clubs youth. Representative’s Report Alina Shively and Chief B. Cheryl Smith, Jena Band of Choctaws and Atheda Fletcher Vicki Christiansen, Chief of the US Forest Service & Atheda Fletcher April 11. Andrea gave a presentation on AST traditional tribal women’s attire. We also set up two tables with replicas and information about our tribe’s history. The children were given the opportunity to view and handle the various replicas of tools, arrowheads and spears that are housed in our Cultural Preservation Department. We shared a bit of our tribal history as children and families come by our table and picked up brochures on the AST and the Shawnee National Forest. In addition, the Citizen Pottawatomie Tribe was in attendance and shared their history. The Citizen Pottawatomie women sang a few of their women’s tribal songs. A meal was shared by all in attendance. As a result of this participation, our AST Cultural Preservation Department has been asked to partner with the Norman Public School System to teach and engage our native youth on various cultural projects. This is such a great oppor- Andrea Ellis-Harrison, CP Director, Culture Sharing Night, Alcott Middle School, Norman Youth Attendees of Cultural Sharing Night with our traditionally dressed lady at Alcott Middle School, Norman As for the Human Resources Department, the staff continues their work on the various projects including: Payroll System & HR Tracking system Policies & Procedures Manual Employee Handbook 401k Enhancement Overview My next article will provide a more detailed update on these projects. I am also excited about the youth camp. We are trying to finalize our timeline so that we can share with our members and community. Six cabins, a bath house, an entry gate and paving around the main camp building should be completed by the end of the year. Be on the lookout for updates on this greatly anticipated project. In the last 10 months that I have been in office I have seen a great deal of progress with my departments. I have also seen great progress when our EC members worked together, specifically with Treasurer Ellis and Secretary Johnson. I have tried to work with Governor Wolf and Lt. Gov. Blanchard. However, both are short sighted and do not work in a team setting very well. Leaders that cannot collaborate and don’t listen to wise counsel are not the leaders we should be looking to lead our tribe. I have been very disappointed in the inactivity of Governor Butler Wolf and Lt. Governor Ken Blanchard. I have not seen or heard of any progress from their departments. What I have heard is a lot of excuses and blatant lies that have targeted me. They also try to cause strife in other areas to hide their lack of progress. Our tribe has not had much overall progress in the past 6 years. They do a great deal of talk with no follow up. I can only attribute that to the lack of leadership from Governor Wolf. It is essential that our leaders have business acumen and leadership experience. Lack of both is detrimental to our tribe’s progress and hurts the departments under those elected leaders. It is time for our tribe to start moving. Governor Wolf continues to try to hurt the tribe by lashing out against our enterprises. That type of weak leadership is wounding our reputation in the community. If you are as frustrated with leaders that lie and don’t deliver, then I ask that you to please consider helping me to keep our leaders accountable. I am passionate for the progress of our tribe and I back it up with action; not just talk. Join me to help move this tribe forward. Summer Youth Applications Summer Youth applications are being accepted until May 10, 2019. You may pick an application up from the Tribal Secretary’s department or request by email (alvinab@astribe.com) Thank you Alvina 6 na ko ta wi fe Local May 2019 Annual AST Easter Egg Hunt April 20, 2019 - Tribal Complex, Shawnee, OK Tribal Services May 2019 Title VI News May 1, we will be attending the Kickapoo Elder Olympics May 12, MOTHER’S DAY Motherhood is... difficult and... Rewarding. Gloria Estefan May 16, we will be having BINGO at both places; Morgan Blackstone from the Little Axe Clinic will be at the Little Axe Resource Center to bring the Title VI Elders some Nutritional Education. Only prizes will be handed out to the Bingo winners. We have started to hand out the Title VI surveys and we have had a good amount of participation, it’s so helpful to our Grant process and we hope to get the surveys in early. Thank you to all of you and your time. And a big Thank you to Deidre Yarbrough for helping the elders at Little Axe. The Grass cutting has begun for AST Elders!!! So please be patient when it rains it take a day or two for things to dry out. HOMEBOUNDWith the weather getting warmer – if you not going to be home and leave an ice chest out please put some form of ice in the container so it can help your food and/ or milk from start to spoil. If you’re not going to be home please let us know, it helps us on time, gas and food. Any question or concerns please call us at 405-275-4030 ext 6227 ne se wi fe 7 May 18 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 1 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27 7 Chicken Salad LTOP Chips Yogurt 14 Hamburger LTOP Pot Salad Ice Cream 8 Spaghetti W/meat sauce Green Beans Salad Bar* Bread Stick 15 Riblet Tossed Salad* Veggies Mixed Fruit 21 Grilled Chez Sandwich Pickle Spear BBQ Chicken Brussel Sprouts Bread Cookie 22 Apricots 28 Chicken Strips Mashed Pot/Gravy Veggies Applesauce AST Complex Closed Memorial Day Thursday 2 Attending Kickapoo Senior Olympics 9 Tamale Spanish Rice Salsa Peaches Friday 3 Hot Dog Pork n Beans Chips Orange 10 Beef Tips Rice Veggies Pears Boiled Egg Toast Sausage Patties 16 17 23 24 30 31 Chef Salad Chicken, Eggs, Chez Mandarin Oranges Crackers Stew Cornbread Crisp Beans Steak Fries Spinach Cornbread Beef Fingers Mashed Pot/Gravy Broccoli Mixed Fruit 29 Hoagie Sandwich LTOP Italian Pasta Salad Pineapples Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit Baked Potato Ham, Chez, Onions Cauliflower Apple NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER Grits Toast Bacon Cream Chez Bagel Sausage Patties Fruit Saturday 4 11 18 AST ELDER MTG Title VI Bldg. Shawnee 10 am ARMED FORCES DAY 25 Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM ELDER INTAKE FORM TODAY’S DATE______________________________ REFERRAL SOURCE_____________________ LAST NAME___________________________ FIRST NAME____________________________ MI_______ DATE OF BIRTH___________________________ MALE ____ FEMALE____ VETERAN ___YES ___NO STREET ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________ Funded through SAHMSA Native Connections Grant in providing support by:  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. CITY___________________ STATE_____ ZIP CODE________ PHONE NUMBER ____________________ SINGLE ____MARRIED ____ DIVORCED/SEPARATED ___WIDOWED ___ WIDOWER____ Congratulations Abbe!!!! SPOUSE’S NAME__________________________________ SPOUSE’S DATE OF BIRTH _______________ • Lease to Own Homes • Low Rent Housing NAME OF EMERGENCY • OverCONTACT Income(2)AST member Down Payment & Closing _________________________________________________PHONE ____________________________ Assistance PRIMARY LANGUAGE TRIBAL___ OTHER______________________ • CollegeENGLISH___ Housing Assistance HOUSING ___ HOUSE ___ APARTMENT __COMMUNITY HOUSING __OTHER EXPLAIN_______________ • Home Rehab Program COMPOSITION ___ LIVES ALONE ___ LIVES WITH SPOUSE ___LIVES WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS • Storm Shelter Assistance EXPLAIN ______________________________________________________ • ___OTHER Transitional Housing NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD _______ WHO HELPS ___________________________________________ • Over-Income Rental Housing NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT (1) _________________________________________________PHONE____________________________ Family of Faith Christian School 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS!  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.” The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation (ITOVR) Program has provided vocational services to Native Americans consumers since 1994, and transition services to students since 2004. For years, our goal has been to empower Native American with disabilities, consistent with their individual strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and informed choice, to prepare for the transition from school to work or postsecondary school. You design your own customized Individualized Plan of Employment (IPE) with our help. Transition Services help Native American high school junior and seniors with disabilities continue their education, train for a job • • • • • HEALTH HISTORY • Counsel and Guidance about Training and Education after H.S. • Assistive Devices (Hearing Aids, Walkers, Eyeglasses, Learning Devices, etc.) • Tuition Assistance • Testing Fees (ACT/SAT) Are you an enrolled member of a • Work Clothing for New Jobs federally recognized tribe? • Career Assessments Are you a Junior/Senior in High School? • Physical or Mental Evaluations • Resume Building, Interview Etiquette, Do you reside in our services area? etc. Disability documentation from a Doctor, • Other Various Services Physician or Mental Health Provider noting disability and impediments? An IEP or 504 Plan may bev accepted as proof. ___DIABETES ___ ASTHMA ___ALZHEIMER’S ___ARTHRITIS ___CANCER ___DEMINTIA ___CHRONIC PAIN ___HEARING AID ___CHOLESTEROL ___BLOOD PRESSURE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES PROSTHETIC DEVIECS ___ Walker/Cane__Wheelchair ___Hearing Aid ___Glasses __Dentures ___None PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION ___Own Car ___Friend ____Public Trans. ___Senior Tran’s __Family PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE ARE YOU ENROLLED WITH A DIFFERENT TITLE VI PROGRAM? ____ YES ____ NO ITOVR provide their services to any member of a Federally recognized tribe residing in the seven counties as shown in this image. Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade IF YES, NAME OF PROGRAM & WHERE LOCATED:___________________________________________ Basketball Champ CONCERNS ___________________________________________________________________ SHAWNEE, AST Tribal Member Abbe Owings, An 8th grader LOCATED AT 107HEALTH NORTH KIMBERLY IN OK ♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING RECEIVED ___________________________________________________ of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016. T basketball team won the OCSSA WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM and the 8th grade girls class 2A STATE Owings CHAMPIONSHIP!!! On February 13th, 2016, Abbe basketball team took state at the OCSSA 2A class state championship Congratulations Abbe!!!! PROUD MOMMA-­‐Dos Owings Honoring Our Past With Promise for Our Future LIFE is Beautiful Living Meth Free 10 Tribal Services 8 fe wa se ke fe Mowing Applications are Open! Dear Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members For many years The Title VI Department has provided gas to mow your lawns. We are updating the guidelines. The Title VI Grant provides gas as supportive services and for us to provide supportive service you must be a participant in the Title VI Program. Guidelines: 1. Absentee Shawnee Member 2. Must be 55 years and older 3. Must be an Title VI Member, have a current intake form on file (FY-2019) 4. Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill – in the applicants name) 5. Handicap/Disabled 6. NO RENTAL PROPERTY WILL BE MOWED As a Title VI Member as long as you are within the guidelines you can put in your application and turn in your applications to the Title VI Department. As stated on the application: Maintenance will only mow and weed eat applicants lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks weather permitting. Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees, shrubs, and will NOT move any items that are in the way of cutting your lawn. Any questions you can reach me at 405-275-4030 ext. 6227 or email me at dowings@astribe.com May 2019 Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Title VI Department 2025 S Gordon Cooper Dr Shawnee OK 74801 405-275-4030 CDIB # _______ Grass Mowing Application D.O.B.________ The Following are the requirements for this program: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Must be an Absentee Shawnee Member Must be 55 years and older Must be an Title VI Member (have an current intake form for the current year 2019 Handicap/Disabled Must provide Proof of Residency (utility bill must be in applicant’s name) NO RENTAL PROPERTY will be mowed The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Maintenance Department will ONLY mow and weed eat applicant’s lawn. Maintenance will mow every two (2) weeks, weather permitting. Also, the maintenance workers will not trim trees or shrubs. If you have any questions, please contact Dos Owings at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6227 NAME: __________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________ CITY: _______________________ STATE:___________ ZIP: _______ HOME PHONE: ____________________ MESSAGE PHONE: ________________ EMAIL: ______________________________________________________ FINDING DIRECTIONS TO HOME: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ *DISCLAIMER Maintenance will not move any items that are in the way of them mowing your yard so if you are able or can get some help in getting your yard cleaned, will be very much helpful in maintaining your yard. Office of Environmental Health & Engineering B r o w n f i e l d Tr i b a l R e 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.” ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A) (A ONE TIME YEARLY PAYMENT OF $150.00, PER RESIDENCE) ELIGIBILITY ¸ ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE ¸ 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ¸ UTILITY BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME) ¸ TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME (MUST NOT EXCEED A MONTHLY NET PAY OF $2,800.00) REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: ¸ SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CDIB CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) ¸ CURRENT UTILITY BILL AND/OR DISCONNECT NOTICE ¸ CURRENT 30 DAYS INCOME VERIFICATION (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY, UNEMPLOYMENT, TANF, ETC.) ¸ UNEMPLOYED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM PROVIDED BY CASE WORKER APPLICATION ALSO ONLINE: wwwastribe.com HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING TO SOCIAL SERVICES 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. OILS •Tribal Housing Improvements Application Typical Brownfield Sites Include:  Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes  Burned Homes  Buried Dump Sites  Open Dump Sites 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  A Large Amount of Tires  Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites  Barrels of Unknown Substances  Old Service Stations Follow us on Facebook to view and comment on current and upcoming projects  Oil Storage Facilities  Oil/Gas Well Sites www.facebook.com/ ast.environmental.programs  Old Dry Cleaning Businesses THE OFFICE OF STUDY ON PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS!!! HEALTH, WELLNESS Office of Environmental Health & Engineering & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need” tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by Oklahoma Indian Legal Services the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. will be at the Tribal Court House, The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the The approved Legislative Resolution No. L-AS-2018-17 has adopted by the Ex- level health status of been our tribalduly members to the highest possible by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To ecutive Committee of the Absentee Shawneequalify Tribefor ofaIndians Oklahoma Authorizing water wellof and/or septic system, the applicant must be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside and Approving an2ndincrease in the Burial Assistance amount for qualified and approved Bldg. #3 each month on the Thursday from 9am-12pm. within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, THIP list all applicants by a priority list: Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or October Logan, provide land ownership a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly members to six thousand dollars and no cents ($6,000.00), effective 1, 2018. b. Income by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease Oklahoma IndianSize/Overcrowded Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization c. you Family Living Conditions The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is supporting Agreement throughDepartment the Absentee Shawnee Tribe If have any questions, please contact the Social Service at (405) 275- Realitya Condition of Home thatd.provides free legal services to low income Native Americans Department. Proof of income is not required. grassroots initiated research study on public safety, 4030, ext. 6225 or 6255. All the changes will be posted to the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s in Oklahoma. To be eligible for services you must fall within OILS The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of Other Programs available: •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program health and wellness affecting Indian women. This a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement income guidelines. Applications to service be completed and Service. all necessary web siteneed under + Social of city or rural service lines, new wastewater research was water requested by Indian womenseptic and AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES documents attached before the application will be processed. systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ tribal leaders consultations held systems with the Contact information: renovation of cityduring sewer lines andService water treatment as Applications are available online on the website: When mailing in your application for any assistance through the Social Depart- needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumpingseparate of septic U.S. Department of Justice and through www.astribe.com. tanks. That service considered part of home maintenance. ment, Please DO NOT send original CDIB, Drivers License andis Social Security cards. visits toarevarious congressional These If you having water or wastewaterdelegates. issues or building a 4200 Perimeter Center Dr., Ste 222 Please attach copies of your ID’s only; if you are in the office copies will be made. Ab- andthe new home and need services come by office fill Office of Environmental Health & Engineering advocacy efforts causedplease Congress toour mandate Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma out an OEH&E application for assistance. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Institute Justice tohousing conduct a sentee Shawnee Tribe Cooper is not responsible for lostNational ID’s in home the mail. you have(NIJ) any questions, 2025 S. Gordon Dr. If your is underIfof the management of any Shawnee, OK 943-6457 74801 Telephone: (405) authority and has not study been paid off, you do not qualifysafety, national baseline focusing on public please call (405) 275-4030, ext. 6225 or 6255. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex for assistance. Applications for this program are Oklahoma Indian Legal Submit completed application to: Services (OILS) Telephone: (800)& 658-1497 Office of Environmental Health Engineering, Building 13 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at Facsimile: 917-7060 (405) (405) 214-4235 public health and wellness needs of Indian women available online at www.astribe.com and at the living tribal lands. OEH&Eon building. 18 The Absentee Shawnee Tribe seeks to better more fully address the public safety, health and wellness needs of our Absentee Shawnee women. A participatory agreement was passed by the Executive Committee on February 17, 2016, E-AS-2016-09 ensuring Absentee Shawnee women may participate in the study. The research activities will begin this summer and conclude by fall/winter. The activities include interviews with WHITE BISON, Inc. random sample of Absentee Shawnee a simple A Cultural Approach women. to Personal Recoveryobtained through the randomly Information Substance Abuse selected participant sample will remain confidential and be used exclusively for this aggregate study. Trained Indian women interviewers will conduct the interviews. TIGER FAMILY REUNION Absentee Shawnee Tribe understand and Behavioral Health Services 2 01 9 P RO G R AM S MAY 28Th 2016 LITTLE AxE ShELTER W e lA.M. l b rTO i e10:00 ty Group Meetings 10:00 P.M. The Tribe looks forward to the American Indian Facilitator: John Soap, LPC FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES E v e r y T h u r s d a y Development 5:30pm - 6 : 3 0 conducting pm Associates this Study as S h a w n e e M u l t i pthe u r p oTribe s e B u ihopes l d i n g to learn about effective ways we ( e a s t o f t h e S h a w ncan e e Cimprove l i n i c , B l dresponses g. 16) to the public safety, public health and wellness of our Indian women. By F o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n , c o n t a cneeds t: nation S h a w n e e B e h a v i o r a l H e a l t h Sparticipating e r v i c e s : inJthis ohn 4 0 5 wide - 8 7 8research - 4 7 1 6 study the Little Axe Behavioral Health S e r v i c eShawnee s: D a rTribe a 40 5-7 -7987 Absentee will be0 1 helping to advance the best ways to conduct culturally effective and respectful research in tribal communities that may be used for policy development, program improvements, and the enhancement of Indian women’s public safety, public health and wellness needs. All family and friends of the late LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE, OK. Jim and Annie Mann Tiger are WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM welcome, Please bring an covered dish, drinks, chairs and games. Nellie Tiger Maxwell is the last remaining child of Jim And Annie, So come out an eat and/or visit If you should have any questions please contact with her. Any questions call Jan the Governor’s Office at 405-275-4030, Ext. 6307 or Lesa Shaw, Senior Policy Analyst, who will be the Guitar • Bass • Piano at (405) 514-5520• Drums point of contact at 405-275-4030, Ext. 6269. PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE Free Music Lessons Available to all Native Americans w/CDIB# 6 For details, call Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health • 405-878-4716 PROGRAMS AND AGES Education Department: 3 UP TO 5Tribe FOR OUR HEAD PROGRAMS!!! Tribal Departments May 2019 Tax Commission FY-2019 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 3/31/2019) Fiscal Year 2019 - YTD Tax Collections (through 3/31/2019) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.) Tobacco Refund $15,159.46 $6,077.15 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $11,753.43 $11,899.70 $0.00 $3,007.53 $15,068.14 $14,524.56 $43,765.11 $0.00 $8,835.92 $8,098.21 TOTAL TAXES $344,582.06 $243,607.15 APRIL MAY JUNE JULY $6,493.92 $200,000.00 $11,971.43 $2,016.58 $20,576.88 $0.00 $7,795.54 $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 AUGUST SEPTEMBER $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 LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER OPTOMETRY ANNUAL BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS Miscellaneous $130.15 TOTAL COLLECTIONS MARCH $248,854.35 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 LITTLE AXE$0.00 HEALTH CENTER OPTOMETRY ANNUAL BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS $0.00 $82.50Absentee $170.00 $0.00 with $0.00 $0.00 Shawnee$0.00 Tribal Members Vision Insurance:$0.00 enrolled Absentee Shawnee members$0.00 who have vision insurance will have their insur-$0.00 $344,712.21 $243,689.65 All$249,024.35 $0.00 Tribal $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ance billed for the exam and any prescribed optical products. The Tribal benefit will be used for the remainder of the costTribal for prescription eye glasses or contact lens, not to exceed the $350.00 Absentee Shawnee Members with Vision Insurance: • • • • • vision benefit through the ASTHS Contract Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit, the Tribal member will be responsible forwho the out pocket expense.will have their insurAll enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members haveofvision insurance ance for the exam and anyMember prescribed optical products. The Tribal will be used for *If anbilled enrolled Absentee Tribal with insurance chooses to seebenefit an outside provider the remainder of the costfor fornotifying prescription eye glasses or contact not to(405.701.7951 exceed the $350.00 they will be responsible ASTHS Contract Healthlens, Services vision benefit throughTheir the ASTHS Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 or 405.878.5850). benefitContract within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department benefit, Tribal will be responsible for the that out ofwas pocket expense.for the vision will onlythe allow formember the amount within the $350.00 left unused benefit year. (i.e. If you were seen December 2016 your visionto benefit lastsprovider until *If an enrolled Absentee Tribal Member with31, insurance chooses see anyear outside December 30, 2017.) they will be responsible for notifying ASTHS Contract Health Services (405.701.7951 or 405.878.5850). Their benefit within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department will only allow for the amount within the $350.00 that was left unused for the vision Absentee Tribal Members Vision benefit year.Shawnee (i.e. If you were seen Decemberwithout 31, 2016 your visionInsurance: benefit year lasts until December 30, 2017.) All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who do not have vision insurance must use the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department to receive their eye exam at no charge and their $350.00 tribal benefit forTribal the costMembers of prescription eye glasses or contact lens. If the amount exAbsentee Shawnee without Vision Insurance: ceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. 2025 All S.enrolled Gordon Cooper Drive Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who do not have vision insurance must use the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department to receive their eye exam at no charge and their Shawnee, OKforTribal 74801 Absentee Shawnee who outside of the $350.00 tribal benefit the costMembers of prescription eyelive glasses or contact lens.catchment If the amountarea: exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. (405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225 All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who reside outside of the catchment area (Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) may still utilize their tribal benefit only ifShawnee they use theTribal Absentee Shawnee Optometry department exam and/ area: Absentee Members who live outside of for thetheir catchment 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 All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who reside outside of the catchment area responsible the out of pocket costs. (Cleveland,for Pottawatomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) may still utilize their tribal benefit only if they thetoAbsentee Shawnee Optometry exam and/ *These patient willuse need ensure they have updated theirdepartment chart. This isfor totheir include updated or prescription optical products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye HIPAA and consent forms. glasses or contact lens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket costs. Additional products/charges of the allowed benefit schedule: *These patient will need to ensure theyoutside have updated their chart. This is to include updated VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE HIPAA and consent forms. Any additional products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule must be paid for VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE by the patient. For example, patients who do not require corrective lens but chose to get colored contacts or non-prescription sunglassesoutside these willof bethe at their own expense. All schedule: charges will need Additional products/charges allowed benefit CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD to be paid for in advance following the payment guidelines posted in the office. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED. Any additional products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule must be paid for NOTARIZED TITLE by the patient. For example,allowed patients who do not require corrective lens but chose to get colored *No combining of discounts contacts orbenefits non-prescription sunglassesfirst these will be at their own expense. All charges will need *Insurance must be exhausted before discounts can be applied. NOTARIZED BILL to beOF paidco-pay forSALE in advance following payment guidelines posted in the office. NO CASH WILL Patient’s portion or cannot bethe discounted. BE ACCEPTED. PURCHASE AGREEMENT *No combining of discounts allowed *Insurance benefits must be exhausted first before discounts can be applied. you are making • LIEN ENTRY FORM Patient’s(if co-pay portion cannot be discounted.payments) • LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien) NEW LOCATION: In the PlusCare Building by Thunderbird Casino *ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER* Please Update Information with the Enrollment Office 1533 N Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or For more information, please call be Tresha Applications for fallplease 2016 must postmarked 2016. For more information, call Treshareceived Spoon at or (405) 275- 4030, by Ext.June 624215, or 11-800-256-3341 oravailable email to at tresham@astribe.com. All applications and guidelines are www.astribe.com. Click on Services • 800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on and select Education. Shawnee 74801 $0.001535 N McKinley, $0.00 $0.00 $5,024.11 0.60% Services and select Education. • Cushing Center: Center SupervisorNorman Center: Center SupervisorFAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $50,169.58 COUNTIES: 5.99% For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF&OKLAHOMA For more information, please call Tresha Porter Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, CLEVELAND Wava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy $0.00 NATIVE $0.00 $0.00 $43,765.11 5.23% 1-800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. All fun 800-256-3341 or email to tresham@astribe.com. AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) (405) 447-0381 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT $0.00 $0.00 W Vine, $0.00 $24,729.67 74023 2.95% 111 Cushing 516 Iowa St., Norman 73069 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy All fun Atten ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $837,043.56 Applic emotional support, advocacy andHealth/Disabilities crisis counseling to survivors atManager hospitals, police stations and Health/Mental DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT All appl throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 All app offering information and referrals. N McKinley, Shawnee0.05% 74801 $0.00educational1535 $0.00 $0.00 $382.65 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Service The AST Domestic Violence/SexualTransitional Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide Housing FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: emotional advocacy Housing and crisisProgram counseling to survivors stations and The AST support, DV Transitional serves victims atofhospitals, Domesticpolice Violence/Sexual For mor $0.00 $0.00 The $0.00 $837,426.21 100% For mo throughout the legal system. programs also serve education as a resource to the community by POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain and center job skills needed to begin a offering and referrals. AMERICAN new life.educational information 800-25 NATIVE PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) Tribe EnNow Accepting rollment office has a list of names of the addresses thatneed to be updated witin Credit/Debit the Enrollment office. If you know any Transitional Housing Court Advocacy The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding isViolence/Sexual available) and Assault. Participants toemergency six monthsprotective to obtain orders education andor job skills needed to begin a appearances as well ashave filingupfor (EPO) restraining orders. new life. Shelter Placement Assistance Court Advocacy The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within Assists survivors domestic court relatedEmergency costs (when funding is for available) and Oklahoma in orderwith to help victimsviolence obtain safe housing. transportation appearances aschildren well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. the victim and may also be available. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT Absentee Shawnee The AST Domestic Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide ShelterViolence/Sexual Placement Housing and UtilityAssistance Assistance support, advocacy and crisis Theemotional Absentee Tribe’sviolence, Domestic Violence Program works with counseling other shelters within Assists victimsShawnee of domestic sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence into survivors at hospitals, police stations and Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for or serve throughout the legal system. The also as a resource center to the community by emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim toprograms either receive housing utility theoffering victim and children may also be available. assistance. educational information and referrals. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES of the names listed, please have them PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE Effective May 1, the tag office will also contact the office. If your name apFOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. be accepting credit/debit cards. pears on the lists and is already updatPLEASEWEBSITE: CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM Assists survivors with domestic violence related costs (when funding is available) ed, please disregard at orders. this time.andThank Please note: atheasconvenience fee court of Shawnee Outreach Forappearances any questions regarding any ofCommunity above services please contact the Absentee as well filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. The Absentee Shawnee Violence Program offers educational trainings, Tribe’s Domestic ViolenceTribe’s staff atDomestic (405) 273-2888. informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal you for all of your help! 2.75% will be added. Shelter Placement Assistance and Non-Tribal communities. Housing and Utility Assistance Referral Assistance Transitional Housing Assists with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/orof dating violence in Assists providing community resources to those who are in need additional services emergency situations. assistance may Tribe’s allow for a victim to either Program. receive housing or utility The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual outside the scope of theThis Absentee Shawnee Domestic Violence assistance. Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a Community Outreach new life. ReferralViolence Assistance The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Program offers educational trainings, Assists with providing community resources to order thosetowho are in need of additional informational displays, and community events in provide more awareness to bothservices Tribal outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. Court Advocacy and Non-Tribal communities. WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence38 Program works with other How shelters to Get a Tag within Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be available. For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. 38 NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION* Housing and Utility Assistance Any new motor vehicle registrations mustHow be done person by the Tribal Member. The following is a toinGet a Tag You Know..... Assists victims Did of domestic violence, sexual assault,list stalking, and/or dating violence in of required documents you must have for new motor vehicle registration(s). Did You Know…… emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility • MOTOR TITLE NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATION* assistance. new motor vehicle registrations must be done in person by the Tribal Member. The following is a Did You Know..... Referral AssistanceAny • required ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL CARD list of documents you must have forENROLLMENT new motor vehicle registration(s). • INSURANCE Did YouAbsentee Know…… Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of VERIFICATION additional services • OKLAHOMA TITLE Anyscope name changes that may occur outside Any the of the Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE PL name changes that may occur • BILL OF SALE OR SALES CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable) • BILL OF SALE OR SALES CONTRACTLIEN ENTRY FORM (if applicable) • ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD marriage, divorce, need totooccur bebeoccur updated (ie:marriage, Anyname name changesetc.) may (i.e. divorce, etc.)that need updated Any changes that may Community Outreach REGISTRATION RENEWAL • OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational There are two (2) options available. The following is a list trainings, of required documents for renewals. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSEto both Tribal informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness and Non-Tribal communities. LOC RENEWING IN PERSON: REGISTRATION RENEWAL •RENEWING Valid Oklahoma Driver License IN PERSON: •• Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card Current Registration Certificate FA X : 4 0 5 . 7 0 1 . 7 0 8 0 $85 $75 $55 $35 $15 $0.25 A DAY 34 34 ICW 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. Reminder • All trust land transactions must come through the Realty Office. • Any trust land transactions not involving the Realty Department are invalid. • All Sales and/or any other trust land transactions must be authorized by the Realty Department and approved by the BIA. • Please keep addresses current with the Office of the Special Trustee for Indians @ 1-888-678-6836. This will allow proper notification to be made to landowners on new leases and other information. • Please keep addresses current with the Absentee Shawnee Enrollment Department. This allows the Realty Department to cross-reference landowner addresses with the OST. • Gift Deed transactions will take time to get approved from the BIA. • Negotiated Sales must follow the proper procedures to ensure the transaction is considered for approval. • Any issues regarding Absentee Shawnee Allotted lands should be directed to the Realty Department. If anyone has any questions, please contact the Realty Department @ (405)275-4030. Probate Mission Statement The primary mission of the Division of the Probate is to compile inventories of the Indian Trust Assets and family information, and to coordinate the timely distribution of trust assets with the Office of Hearing and appeals, Land Titles and Records Office and the Office of the Special Trustee. The Division of Probate Gathers information regarding decedent’s family and property and prepares it for adjudication by the Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA). After OHA issues a probate order the Division works with other trust offices such as the Office of Special Trustee for American Indians and the Land Titles and Records Office to distribute assets. In order for this to happen, the family of the decedent will need to contact the Absentee Shawnee Real Estate Division (Probate) to start the probate process. Should you have any questions, please contact Probate Specialist, Cara Usrey at 405-275-4030 ext. 6248 Tribal Court IMPORTANT NOTICE! The Criminal Court Dockets have moved from 2nd Wednesday afternoons at 1:30pm to 2nd Wednesday mornings 9:00am. 38 • Oklahoma Insurance Verification RENEWING BY MAIL: • Valid Oklahoma Driver License To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. Make check or • Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all returned checks will be charged. RENEWING BY MAIL: To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. Make check or TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25% money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all returned checks will be charged. NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS Excise Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25% Realty NEW LOCATION: In the PlusCare Building by Thunderbird Casino 1-4 YEARS 5-8 YEARS 9-12 YEARS 13-16 YEARS 17- OVER YEARS 9 Enrollment BEFORE any updated new through enrollment, marriage, divorce, need (ie:through enrollment, BEFORE anyupdated new (i.e. marriage, divorce, etc.) etc.) need totobebe or renewals can beany processed. registrations BEFORE new through enrollment, registrations or renewals can be processed. through enrollment, BEFORE any new registrations or renewals can be processed. registrations or renewals can be processed. 15702 East State Hwy 9 Note: You may be askedP Hto provide supporting O N E : 4 0 5 . 4 4 7. 0 3 0 0 F A X : Norman, 4 0 5 . 7 OK 0 1 . 773026 080 OPTOMETRY documentation for verification purposes. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION MUST IN THE $650,000.00 FOLLOWING COUNTIES: 1535 N LIVE McKinley, Shawnee 74801 $0.00FAMILIES $0.00 $0.00 77.62% POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, 74801 LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager McKinley, Shawnee $0.00Melanie $0.00 $0.00 $35,624.56 4.25% Williams (405) 275-4870 NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org ge yi ki te fe Current Registration Certificate For any questions regarding any of the above services There please contact the Absentee are• two (2) options available. The following is a list Shawnee of required documents for renewals. • Oklahoma Insurance Verification Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. *TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR East State Hwy 9 OPTOMETRY 15702 ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS* Norman, OK 73026 P H O N E : 4 0 5 . 4 4 7. 0 3 0 0 START Education Department: (K-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, • These Zahn • brief ZP ahn rog r P arog m established aAcademic m : established from from aprograms. trust aassists trust fund, fund, program program can help can help with with some so g ••: rAcademic (K-12) Program: with academic related expenses, and These are are brief descriptions descriptions of current of current programs. 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Fee = TAG PRICE Tax Adminstration Total YearsVEHICLE Tagged REGISTRATION Imposed TAXFee SCHEDULE Fees st th 1 through 4 year $80.00 $5.00 $85.00 Tax Adminstration Total 5th through 8th year $70.00 $5.00 $75.00 Years Tagged Fee Fees 9th through 12th year Imposed $50.00 $5.00 $55.00 st th th th 113through 4 16 year $80.00 $5.00 $85.00 through th th 5 through year8 year $30.00 $5.00 $35.00 $70.00 $75.00 th th 917 through 12thover year year and $10.00 $5.00 $15.00 $50.00 $55.00 13th through 16th year $30.00 $5.00 $35.00 Do you have any questions? feel free $10.00 to contact the AST$5.00 Tax Commission office at (405)27517th year Please and over $15.00 4030, option 6. Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact the AST Tax Commission office at (405)2754030,tags option *No will 6.issue unless at least one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member. 35 *No tags will issue unless at least one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member. 35 Health 10 ma ti fe ASTHS May Monthly Update The American Heart Association will have their annual Heart Walk in Oklahoma City this year in June, so get moving and stay healthy in 2019! Our new e-ClinicalWorks health record system is doing great things now! Please ensure you update all of your family’s information so that it stays current, and please use the new app “Healow” which stands for “health and online wellness” which will be your AST Health System’s Patient Portal to control several aspects of your healthcare! Kiosks have been deployed at various locations in the health system that allow you to remotely check into your appointments, so lots of great things continuing to come online with our new system! See your registration staff or providers for more information. 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! By Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC AST Health Systems Executive Director The AST Health System Intern Program will be meeting soon to select the new 2019 Interns for the program’s third year. Native American AST Tribal Students will have the opportunity to experience the entire health system’s operations, work in a paid position throughout the summer months, and graduate the program with both work experience in the healthcare setting as well as a letter of recommendation from the health system for successful completion of the program. Graduation of the program culminates with a ceremony with parents and friends celebrating their accomplishment. The goal of the program is to attract tribal youth into health career fields and professional careers by exposing them to these various professions and helping them decide early on what may be of interest to them and vector them into a future within the health programs. We will be having preventative testing and other health awareness programs for Men’s Health Month in June as well as events for our Women’s Health Program this month in May. We continue to work with the Health Program’s Leadership Team of the Shawnee Service Unit (SSU) Coalitions 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 with our Kickapoo, Sac & Fox, Iowas, and CPN health partners! May 2019 Date: Wed., May 1st (1st Wed of Month) Mon., May 27th (Memorial Day) Time(s) Closed: Locations: All AST Health facilities CLOSED Noon-5PM PlusCare Clinic & Shawnee Clinic Ext Hours OPEN 5PM - 9PM (last patient accepted at 8:30p) All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic All Day -PlusCare is OPEN from 9a until 5p (last patient accepted at 4:30p) In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead for possible health system closure or delay: Little Axe Health Center 405.447.0300 • Shawnee Clinic 405.878.5850 • PlusCare 405.447.0477 Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health, Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic”, Twitter @ASTHealth and on the ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org. March Health Employee Awards of the Month Employee of the Month Glendine Blanchard, Purchased Referred Care Team of the Month AAAHC Accreditation Ad Hoc Team Special Leadership Award Health & Tribal Finance Team Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC Executive Director Chrissy Wiens Physical Activities Specialist Buster Bread Fitness Manager Brandon Goodman Fitness Technician May 2019 The AST Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center provides state of the art fitness equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. The AST Fitness Center is available to AST Diabetes Program patients, all Native Americans and their household family members, and the AST employees. Our goal is to provide appropriate and educational fitness training to all AST diabetes patients while promoting a safe, fun, and positive experience. Take some time to come by and visit the Diabetes and Wellness Fitness Center today! For more information, please contact Buster Bread or Chrissy Wiens at (405) 364-7298. McKenna Watson Fitness Technician AST Diabetes and Wellness Program The goal of the diabetes and wellness program is to provide a supportive resource to tribal members who are currently diagnosed with diabetes, or at risk and seeking information and/or support for diabetes and personal health. The program will offer guidance on healthy lifestyle changes such as eating healthy, exercise tips including workout classes with our two certified trainers, and keys to reducing stress. The AST Resource Center fitness room hours are: Monday-Friday 6:00am - 9:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday CLOSED For more information on the many exciting opportunities available for our tribal community please call our clinic at 405-7017977 or visit our website at www.asthealth.org (Then navigate to our Diabetes and Wellness section under the services section.) 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 Aerobic/Strength Circuit 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 Aerobic/Strength Circuit 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 Walk Off The Pounds 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. “Walk Off The Pounds” aims to assist those who are unfamiliar with exercise programs. The goal of this session is to help you learn to incorporate physical activity into your daily lifestyle. Health May 2019 ma ti fe ki-te ne ko te Camp Takatoka Choteau, OK. A Camp for Healthy Habits Youth Olympics Absentee Shawnee Resource Center Register by 24 FREE Native American children 8-12 years of age MAY AST preference SATURDAY, MAY 18th 2019 Event begins at 9:00 a.m. For ages 5-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-14 years. Youth events include Absentee Shawnee Tribe 50 Yard Dash Softball Throw VENUE June 10 - 14th, 2019 NYPD AST Diabetes and Wellness Junior Olympics The Absentee Shawnee Diabetes and Wellness Program encourages daily physical activity for all youth. The 2019 AST Diabetes and Wellness Junior Olympics provides an opportunity for youth to engage in fun and healthy physical activity. Please complete the registration form to enroll your kid(s) in this year's olympics! DATE Diabetes & Wellness Program A diabetes prevention education program designed to provide Native American children the necessary information and encouragement to prevent obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes later in life. Running Long Standing Broad Free Throw Jump Jump Shooting For more information, please call 405-364-7298 Swimming Fishing Archery Canoeing Basketball Registration or Info: AST Diabetes & Wellness 701-7977 or swarden@astribe.com PURCHASED REFERRED CARE NEWS The AST Purchased Referred Care Team is here to assist you. Please follow the PRC guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information. To update your patient information, please see patient registration. Free Cooking Demo EMERGENCY AND URGENT CARE SERVICES SHAWNEE CLINIC PURCHASED REFERRED CARE HAS MOVED. We are now located in SHAWNEE CLINIC (BLDG. 17) Our phone numbers have NOT changed. PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined catchment area and needs emergent or urgent care. 1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300, option 9 for triage. 2. Notify 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. 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. 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 c [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. 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