# January 2018 > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Aeee19d270198025a ## Record - **Collection:** Tribal code - **Document type:** Tribal code ## Text January 2018 “Among the Shawnee” INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 4 7 8 Executive Committee Building Blocks Elder’s Corner AST Health 12 14 15 16 Emergency Management Tax Commission Election Commission Title VI 18 20 26 28 ICW-Foster Care Birthdays Diabetes & Wellness Fitness Calendar AST Members Kid’s Christmas Movie Event December 9, 2017 Cinema Centre 8, Shawnee, OK 30 34 35 Realty Enrollment Title VI Bingo Volume 29 No. 01 Governor Butler-Wolfe Tribal Address to the Absentee Shawnee People will be held January 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Healthcare Multipurpose Center, 2025 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801. _________________ Positions are open for 2018 Elections. Left to Right: Twila Blanchard, Tresha Spoon, AST Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Atheda Fletcher, AST Treasurer Leah Bender, Shelby Raines, Annie Wilson, and Melissa Hill. More photos from the event can be found on page 25! Check page 15 for more information on available positions, fees, and qualifications. Executive Committee Edwina Butler-Wolfe John Johnson Leah Bates Anthony Johnson Governor Lt. Governor Treasurer Representative Monthly Executive Committee meetings can be watched online at astribe.com Governor’s Report Happy New Year My Fellow Tribal Members!! I hope everyone had a safe holiday and spent time with your families. On January 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., the First Tribal Address will be held at the Multi-Purpose Building on the Absentee Shawnee Complex. I would like to speak to the tribal people on the state of the tribe when I first started my role as Governor, where the Tribe is today and where we can be in the next 5 to 10 years. Being transparent to you, the members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, has always been my platform. I hope that everyone will be able to attend the First Tribal Address of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe in January. the chance to talk to one other and talk about what each tribe is doing in economic development. As everyone knows the month of December is very busy at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex. We are working on budgets, Christmas programs and our Tribal Christmas Children outing to the movie. The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Christmas Children outing was for ages 0 – 18 and they will receive a $25.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card. If you were not able to attend the movie, you may pick up the gift card at the AST Finance Office from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday through January 31st 2018. There will be no During the month of November, Governor Mary Fallin held the annual exceptions after January 31, 2018. Tribal Leaders of Indian Nations in Oklahoma luncheon at the Governor Mansion on November 30, 2017. There were a total of eight (8) The Tribal Christmas Children outing was held on December 9, 2017. Tribes that attended the lunch with Governor Fallin. Those in attenAll tribally enrolled Children were treated to a movie at the Jones dance were the Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town, Chickasaw Nation, Theatres Cinema Centre 8 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. There were a total Kaw Nation, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Osage Nation of Oklahoma, of 187 people that attended the event with 131 of them being chilPawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the dren. However, each year there seems to be an issue of who attends Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. After the luncheon, the tribes the movie. One of the main issue’s was the one chaperon per family had limited time for questions to ask Governor Fallin. My question requirement. That means only one adult can accompany their chilto Governor Fallin concerned the Every Student Success Act (ESSA) dren to the movie. Unfortunately, additional family members over 18 and how the State was going to implement this Act into the public years of age could not attend. The reason being is we can only pay for schools. I continue to express my concern with the consultations that I admission for our Absentee Shawnee Tribal Children and cannot pay have attended this past spring with the public schools. Also, I strongly for other tribal children. We do not take money for admission on day expressed my concern with the four (4) day school schedule that some of the movie because that day is only for Absentee Shawnee Tribal schools across the State of Oklahoma had no choice to implement to Children and their chaperon. just meet financial shortage. Governor Fallin response is that they are looking at the administration cost that each public school is paying Subsequently, this year’s movie day it was set up with other organizaand looking at different avenues for cutting back cost. The luncheon tions on the same day, normally, we would be the only organization at was a production event as this is a chance for Tribal Leaders to have the movies. Another issue is a question that was directed to the Gov- 2 ernor’s Office that the flyer was not being out for everyone to know about this event. In order to coordinate this event I have to work with the movie theater schedule as to when we can set a time and date. This usually means I do not know until the middle of November and our November Newsletter is already mailed out. If we put it in the December Newsletter then you would receive the information after the scheduled time of the movie. It’s a hit and miss but we did have a large turn out that attended the movie. Lastly, I would like to thank the following people for their help at this year’s event: Atheda Fletcher, Anne Wilson, Tresha Spoon, Twyla Blanchard, Melissa Hill and Shelby Rains from Enrollment, Sherman Tiger and Treasurer Bender. _________________________________ 20th 21st 10:00 a.m. Regular Executive Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m. Directors Meeting ______________________________________ Other Topics/Expressions: Happy Birthday & Anniversary To those who have had a birthday or anniversary I extend my warmest regards. Condolences To those families who may have lost a family member this month I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. Listed below are the meetings I attended during the months of November and December: Help me to make a difference – stand beside me and Let us Build for the Future (BFF) – united and together!! If you should have any concerns or just want to stop by the office I encourage you to do so. Or you can call me at 405 275-4030, Ext: 6308 or cell number 405 481-0397. November 22nd 4 hours of administration leave to AST Employees 23rd—24th Thanksgiving Holiday 28th 9:00 a.m. CTSA Meeting 10:00 a.m. ATOKA Meeting with Tribe Attorney on Project 29th 5:30 p.m. TEC Board Meeting 30th 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tribal Leaders of Indian Nation in Oklahoma Luncheon with Gov. Fallin. Thank you for your support. Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe December 2nd Meeting Durant, Oklahoma 3rd Oklahoma Council of Indian Education (OCIE) Conference Durant, Oklahoma 5th 11:30 a.m. Meeting with ASEDA, Inc., County Commissioners Randy Thomas, Melissa Dennis 1:00 p.m. Internal Audit Review Thunderbird Entertainment Center 6th Inner Office Meetings 10:00 a.m. Jenifer LittleSun, Executive Director, Southern Plains Tribal Health Board 7th Walked in the Shawnee Christmas Parade 9th Absentee Shawnee Christmas Movie for AST Children 12th 10:00 a.m. meeting of Health Budgets 13th 2:00 p.m. Meeting with First Nations Health Care 7:00 p.m. AST Veterans Meeting, Warrior Room, Thunderbird Entertainment Center, Norman, Oklahoma 15th 9:00 a.m. CTSA Meeting 6:00 pm White Turkey Christmas Dinner, OKC 16th Elders Meeting 17th 9:00 a.m. Charter School Meeting at the AST Resource Center, Little Axe 18th 5:30 p.m. TEC Board Meeting 19th 8:00 a.m. Fox News Station TV- Red Earth Christmas Tree Executive Resolution NO. E-AS-2017-83 A resolution duly adopted by the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma establishing holidays for calendar year 2018. Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 19 Presidents Day Friday, March 30 Good Friday Monday, May 28 Memorial Day Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day August 2018 – Friday before Labor Day Absentee Shawnee Day Monday, September 3 Labor Day Monday, November 11 Veteran’s Day Thursday & Friday November 22 &23 Thanksgiving Tuesday & Wednesday, December 25-26 Christmas Now therefore be it resolved that the Executive Committee of the absentee-Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma hereby adopts and establishes the 2018 Holidays Schedule for Calendar year 2018 as set out herein, and that such dates shall be formally observed as tribal holidays. 3 Building Blocks The Christmas season is over and a new year has begun! BBIII 2017 Christmas Program December was fun, chaotic, and festive, all at the same time! We had a great turn out for our Christmas program. The teachers and kiddos worked so hard on their performances. Everyone made it through all the singing, laughing, dancing and crying. Chef Suzy made a wonderful buffet of food for everyone to enjoy. We thank all of the families who were able to join us to celebrate Christmas. Our employee dinner was held at the center. We enjoyed the delicious food we had catered by Ted’s and everyone participated in a Secret Santa gift exchange. We are excited to be growing! In fact, we are in the process of opening two more classrooms, a second 2’s class and a second 3’s class. Because of this, we’ve hired 2 new full-time employees. We still have availability in our classrooms, since we’re licensed for 103 children. Please feel free to visit our center between 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and/or 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. for a tour. Or call the center with any questions you may have. Thank you, Billie Thompson Building Blocks III Director bthompson@astribe.com 4 Building Blocks The AST Building Blocks CDC III announces its participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). All participants in attendance are served meals at no extra charge to the parents. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or actvity conducted or funded by the USDA. (Not all prohimited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Descrimination Complaint Form, found online at , or at any USDA office, or call 866-632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to USDA by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, OFfice of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, by fax 202-690-7442, or e-mail at . Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 80077-8339 or 800-845-6136 (Spanish). Every Tuesday for 10 weeks Beginning January 23, 2018 - 6:30 pm Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority Community Building 2102 E. Main Street Shawnee, OK 74801 Preference given to AST tribal members USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Call (405) 395-4493 to ENROLL Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Building Blocks CDC 16051 Little Axe Drive Norman, OK 73026 P: (405) 360-2710 F: (405) 360-2726 Snacks/Meals will be provided 5 Building Blocks The Dangers of Winter Coats and Car Seats BUILDING BLOCKS III DATES TO REMEMBER: January 1, 2018: Closed for New Year’s (Furnished by: Child and Adolescent Health Division at the Oklahoma State Department of Health) January 15, 2018: Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Puffy Coat Check Winter brings cold weather and potentially slick roads, but families still need to travel every day. We bundle up our children to help them brave the elements, but a bulky coat and a car seat can be a dangerous combination. There are ways to safely transport children in child car seats while still keeping them warm. As a general rule, winter coats should not be worn underneath a car seat harness because than can leave the harness too loose to be effective in a crash. Here’s a simple way to check whether your child’s coat is too big to wear underneath a harness: Step 1. Put the coat on your child, sit him or her in the car seat and fasten the harness. Tighten the harness until you can no longer pinch any of the webbing with your thumb and forefinger. Step 2. Without loosening the harness at all, unhook it and remove your child from the car seat. Take the coat off, put your child back in the car seat, and buckle the harness straps, which should be adjusted just as they were when the child was wearing the coat. If you can pinch the webbing between your thumb and forefinger now, then the coat is too bulky to be worn under the harness. How to Bundle Up Safely If you find that the coat can’t be safely worn under the harness, here are a couple things you can do: • For smaller children, put a blanket over them to keep warm. • For a bigger child, after securing him or her in the car seat, turn the coat around and put it on backward (with arms through the armholes), so the back of the coat serves as a blanket resting on top of the harness. 6 Elder’s Corner HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Officers wish to extend our appreciation and thank you to every Elder member for their support and participation in the Elders Council during 2017! The last year has flown by and it is now time to reassess our past year’s work and think about what we want accomplish in 2018. New Years marks a new beginning—new advenRSto CORNER tures to enjoy and new memories to create! Y NEW YEAR! The Officers wish to extend our appreciation and thank you to Elder member for and participation in the Eldersof Council during 2017! In recapping thetheir pastsupport year, the following is a list of many the Elders st year has flown by and it is now time to reassess our past year’s work and think Council activities: what we want to accomplish in 2018. New Years marks a new beginning—new ures to enjoy and new memories to create! ➢ New officers elected and terms began in April 2017; ➢ Hosted speakers and projects on a variety of topics; pping the past year, the following is a list of many of the Elders Council activities: ➢ Held fundraisers at various tribal events; ➢ Participated in terms various tribalinand community events; New officers elected and began April 2017; ➢ Hostedand Elder Thanksgiving andofChristmas Hosted speakers projects on a variety topics; Dinners; ➢ fundraisers Maintained the Elders Held at various tribalCouncil events; traditional holiday projects; and ➢ Hosted two fun day-trips. Participated in various tribal and community events; Hosted Elder Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners; Maintained theupElders projects; and As we gear for a Council fantastictraditional new year holiday filled with fun activities for Hosted two fun day-trips. the members, our goal is to bring unity and present a strong presence through collaboration and communication so that our group can be a gear up for a fantastic year filled with fun activities viable partner with new our tribe and our community. A for fewthe of members, our goals our are goal is g unity and present a strong presence through collaboration and communication so to increase attendance, host more fun activities and make our meetings r group can be a viable partner with our tribe and our community. A few of our as interesting and beneficial to our day-to-day living, our tribe and our re to increase attendance, host more fun activities and make our meetings as community. Wetoencourage all Elders toour get tribe involved, come to the meetting and beneficial our day-to-day living, and our community. We ings and enjoy the fellowship that this organization offers. age all Elders to get involved, come to the meetings and enjoy the fellowship that this zation offers. Following is our 2018 meeting schedule. Mark your calendars and join ingus. is our 2018 meeting schedule. Mark your calendars and join us. DATE January 20 February 17 March 24 TIME 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. April 21 May 19 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. June 23 10:00 A.M. July 21 August 18 September 15 October 20 November 17 December 22 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. LOCATION Title VI Bldg., Shawnee Resource Center, Little Axe Title VI Bldg., Shawnee (1 week later due to AST election) Resource Center, Little Axe Title VI Bldg., Shawnee Resource Center, Little Axe (1 week later due to AST election) Title VI Bldg., Shawnee Resource Center, Little Axe Title VI Bldg., Shawnee Resource Center, Little Axe Multi-Purpose Bldg.,Shawnee Resource Center, Little Axe uote for 2018: “Cheers to a new“Cheers year and another chance for us to get it right.” First quote for 2018: to a new year and another chance forUntil us tonext gettime, it right.” Atheda Edwards-Fletcher Until next time, Atheda Edwards-Fletcher 7 AST Health System ASTHS January 2018 Monthly Update The health system is very excited about the New Year and the new services that we continue to offer the patients of the AST Health System. The health team continues to press forward with the Tribal Consultation process with participation at both the federal and state level regarding funding and efforts with the new administration. In addition to dealing with the fallout of the state’s budget cuts, and the effort with the OSDH in taking care of all of our patients on services with SoonerCare (Medicaid) programs, advocacy is as important as ever in fighting for every cent with our tribal partners and the tribe’s self-governance office. We are bringing our Chronic Care Program online very soon along with expanding our services via our Diabetes and Behavioral Health programs. As patient loads increase, we are very thankful for the effort by all to help us reduce missed appointments! Missed appointments costs money and time away for patient care, and negatively impacts all clinical areas with underutilization of services – great job to both the patients and the health team! Please continue to be leery of the flu season, as we continue to see increase effects of it upon our patients and their families. In this New Year we wish everyone good health, and if you are not experiencing good health, please come and see us and let us help you with our vast array of outstanding people, services, and programs! Elder care and advanced aging concerns such as fall risk, monitoring loved ones who live alone, and homebound health care, remain critical priorities to the tribe and the health system. The health system has and shall continue full partnership with the tribe in serving and coordinating medical care for any tribal member with a homebound medical need that falls within the scope and authority of our health and wellness system. If you know any tribal member who is homebound and needs medical assistance, please contact our health administration office at (405) 701-7621 and we will be happy to assist with the best possible resources and coordinated care. The January 2018 Employees of the Month and the Employee of the Year will be announced in the February Newsletter as selection was not completed by the printing due to the holiday schedule – stay tuned! Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC Executive Director 8 AST Health System January 2018 - Updated Scheduled Closings Date: Time(s) Closed: Locations: January 2018 - Scheduled Closings st Mon., Jan.1 All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9a until 5p All Day Locations: Date: Time(s) (New Year’s Day) (last patient accepted at 4:30p) nd Closed: Tues., Janst2 All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9a until 5p Mon., Jan.1 (Holiday AllDay Day All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9a until 5p (last patient accepted at All (last patient accepted at 4:30p) (NewObserved) Year’s Day) 4:30p) rd Wed., Jan 3 rd Noon to 5 AllAll AST Health facilities CLOSED AST Health facilities CLOSED st Wed., Jan 3 Noon to 5 (1 Wedstof Month) PM - PlusCare Clinic & Shawnee Clinic Ext Hours re-OPEN at 5p until 9p (last patient accepted at 8:30p) (1 Wed of - PlusCare Clinic & Shawnee Clinic Ext Hours re-OPEN at 5p until 9p (last patient PM Mon., Jan 15th All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9a until 5p (last patient accepted at Month) accepted at 8:30p) All Day (MLK Jr. Day) th 4:30p) Mon., Jan 15 All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9a until 5p All Day (MLK Jr. Day) (last patient accepted at 4:30p) February Closings * In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast,2018 please- Scheduled call ahead for possible health system closure or delay: Little Axe Health Center at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 Date: Time(s) Locations: Closed: are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health”, **Health closures/delays th Wed., Feb. 7@ASTHealth Noon&toon5 ASTHS All AST Health CLOSED Twitter website at facilities www.asthealth.org (1st Wed of month) PM - PlusCare Clinic & Shawnee Clinic Ext Hours re-OPEN at 5p until 9p (last patient accepted at 8:30p) th Mon., Feb. 19 All AST Health facilities CLOSED except PlusCare Clinic OPEN 9a until 5p (last patient accepted at All Day (President’s Day) 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 at (405) 447-0300, Shawnee Clinic at (405)878-5850 or PlusCare at (405)447-0477 **Health closures/delays are posted on the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health Facebook wall “Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health”, Twitter @ASTHealth & on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org Free Music Lessons Guitar • Bass • Piano • Drums Available to all Native Americans w/CDIB# For details, call Absentee Shawnee Behavioral Health 405-878-4716 9 AST Health System IMPORTANT INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION Norman, Oklahoma – The safety of our patients and employees is paramount in any emergency or inclement weather situation, and the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System (ASTHS) recognizes the fact that inclement weather and other emergencies can affect ASTHS’ ability to open (or remain open) for seeing patients and the employees’ ability to get to work (or to get home). For our patients, we strive to keep the health system closed for the briefest period of time possible. However for impending inclement weather - we are offering the following suggestions for our patients: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Please be sure to call ahead with your prescription re-fill needs within the allotted timeframe (24 hour fill time). Please be sure to pick-up your medications (during non-weather event days) from pharmacy so that you will not go without during inclement weather. Please make sure your patient contact information is up-to-date (such as phone number and email addresses) for notifications. Please call ahead before venturing out into bad weather to see if we are open or closed.  Little Axe Health Center (405) 447-0300  Shawnee Clinic & SC Extended Hours (405) 878-5850  PlusCare Clinic (405) 447-0477 Watch for AST closure announcements on OKC’s local news channels. Follow AST Health on Facebook at Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health for the latest announcements. Follow us on Twitter @ASTHealth; or ASTHS website www.asthealth.org With the anticipation of electricity outages, the ASTHS recommends to fully charge your cell phones beforehand. The ASTHS encourages all patients to please stay safe and weather aware. 10 AST Health System C O N T R A C T H E A LT H S E R V I C E S N E W S The AST Contract Health Services Team is here to assist you. Please follow the CHS guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information. EMERGENCY AND URGENT CARE SERVICES CHS for a currently enrolled AST member 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 CHS 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 CHS within 72 hours, your bills will not be paid. 3. For AST members 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 members 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 CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center CHS office or the Shawnee Clinic CHS office. CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES FOR AST MEMBERS WITH INSURANCE CONTRACT HEALTH SERVICES FOR AST MEMBERS WITHOUT INSURANCE CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and has Medicare or private insurance. CHS for a currently enrolled AST member who resides in the defined catchment area and does not have insurance. 1. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. 1. You must apply for all resources available to you, such as: Medicaid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, auto insurance and other personal injury or liability coverage. CHS staff and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you with the application process for alternate resources. Failure to exhaust available or potentially available alternate resources may result in denial of payment. For new AST tribal members, to become established for CHS services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. 2. Notify CHS at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be sent to the provider. 3. Inform provider/health facility that AST CHS is a secondary payer/payer of last resort. 4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. EASY ACCESS Contract Health Services is conveniently located in Little Axe Health Center and in Shawnee Clinic, Building 16. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday Closed on Holidays All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm. 2. To complete existing CHS patient updates, please visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. For new AST tribal members, to become established for CHS services, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coordinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. 3. You must utilize the services provided within AST health clinics prior to being referred out. 4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to CHS. Services must be medically approved by an AST Health provider and/or CMMR Committee. 5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will be sent to the outside provider. 6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to CHS. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Clinic. I M P O RTA N T C O N TAC TS BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic REFERRAL MANAGEMENT Little Axe Health Center REFERRAL MANAGEMENT Shawnee Clinic Glendine Blanchard, CHS Coordinator Darla Gatzman, CH Technician Chelle Foreman, Medical Claims Examiner Lena Carol, CH Technician Kareena Deere, CH Technician/Medical Records Debi Sloat, CHS Coordinator/RN Sharon Littlecreek, Patient Care Manager/LPN Jayne Werst, CH Specialist, Medicaid Patients Kelly Armstrong, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN Jennifer Wells, CH Technician Melinda Ferrell, PBA, Dental Referrals Flo Mann, CH Specialist, AST Patients/LPN Laurie Webber, CH Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN Carrie Stanley, CH Specialist, Medicaid patients/ Medical Assistant LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER CHS SHAWNEE CLINIC CHS 405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts) 405.447.0300 (Secondary) 405.878.5850 (Primary) 405.878.4702 (Secondary) 11 HEALTH SYSTEM Emergency Management Keeping Your Children Safe During the Winter Months Staying Healthy • Feed your children healthy, balanced meals during the winter. Include fruits and vegetables. • Teach children how to properly wash their hands to kill germs. • If your child is sick, keep them home from school and other public places until they are better. • Ask your pediatrician about the necessity of flu vaccines for young children • Stay inside during extremely cold or wet weather. • Make sure your family takes multivitamins every day. • Sanitize shared items such as phones, toys, and door knobs regularly. Playing Outside • Set a limit on time spent outside. Have children come inside periodically to warm up or change into dry clothes. • Make sure your child has sunscreen on all exposed skin. Sunlight’s reflec- tion in the snow can cause sunburns even in the winter. • Do not allow children to build snow forts or tunnels that could collapse and bury them. • Check on your children regularly to make sure gloves are dry and noses aren’t too red. • Give your children a healthy snack before allowing them to play in the snow. Extra calories will give them plenty of energy. • Regularly de-ice or sand areas where children may play. • Do not let younger children shovel snow; it can strain their muscles. 34 What to Wear • Multiple layers of tight to loose-fitting clothes, water-proof top layer, and warm socks and boots. Avoid cotton, instead dress them in wool or flannel. • Buy water-proof boots that are one or two sized too big so your child will be able to wear multiple pairs of socks. • Apply powder to your child’s feet before putting on boots to prevent dampness. • Avoid drawstrings as they can cut off circulation and make frostbite a greater threat. • It is very important that children wear hats and gloves. Most body heat is lost through the head and hands. • Dress children in colorful clothes that are easily seen from a distance. Sledding Safety • Never use streets to sled on unless they have been blocked off from traffic • Sled only in the daytime • Do not sled on steep or icy hills • Avoid bumps in the snow that could cause the sled to become airborne. Also watch out for trees in the sled’s path • Go in groups, an adult should always accompany young children 12 3 Contact information: Emergency Management Coordinator can be reached at the Tribal Police Department 405-275-3200, cell phone number 405-740-1562, and at this email address: lday@astribe.com • Zahn • ZP ahn ro expenses, expe A fun and exciting program for your child to learn and grow! Our qualified and Scho School gra • Job • T Job rai dedicated staff provide rich learning environments where parents are encouraged vocational voca to volunteer! If you are interested in our program, please contact our officeprogram. in prog • Higher • High E your area to complete an application. Police, Fire, Ambulance Emergency Numbers EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE HEARTLINE EMERGENCY 911 211 TRIBAL POLICE TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER Absentee Shawnee 405-275-3200 In our Shawnee location, we have two available options: Early Head Start • Bi•g B Jiim g Shawnee 405-740-1562 (Cell) (Birth to 3), & Head Start (3 up Absentee to 5). Both Norman and Cushing are strictly Academic Acad SHERIFF CITY POLICE CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Pottawatomie County All funding 405-273-1727 All funding is bas If you would like more information regarding our programs or 405-273-2121 All applications All applica to apply, please contact: Shawnee Services Services and sele an Shawnee Main Office: Enrollment ManagerShawnee Center: Center SupervisorShawnee 405-273-5272 Sherry Marsh (405) 275-4870 Stacey Osborne (405) For more For more informa in 878-5820 Pottawatomie County 3341 3341 405-273-2157 or email or ema to t SHERIFF CITY POLICE HEALTH DEPT. Norman 405-321-1600 Cushing Center: Center SupervisorNorman Center: Center SupervisorWava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy Porter Cleveland County 405-749-1591 OG&E degrees, degr o levelslevel are • you! G• radua Gra te We look forward to sharing your child’s learning years with can fund can time and timep State of Oklahoma s March Marc 31 Head Start Programs (3 up to 5). 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 McKinley, Shawnee 74801 Cleveland County 405-701-8888sherrym@ctsaheadstart.org (405) 447-0381 111 W Vine, Cushing 74023 Report Power Outage 405-272-9595 Norman 73069 1533 N 516 Iowa St., CANADIAN VALLEY 1-800-522-6870 Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 Power Outage 405-382-3680 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY HIGHWAY PATROL FAMILIES MUST LIVEState IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: of Oklahoma 1-800-522-0206 POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND Road Conditions 405-425-4385 NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED) 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by offering educational information and referrals. 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225 Transitional Housing The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin a new life. Court Advocacy Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. Shelter Placement Assistance The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for the victim and children may also be available. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • NOTARIZED TITLE • NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or PURCHASE AGREEMENT • LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments) • LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien) *TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR Housing and Utility Assistance Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility assistance. Referral Assistance Assists with providing community resources to those who are in need of additional services outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. Community Outreach The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings, informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal and Non-Tribal communities. For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. 13 38 Tax Commission AST Tax Commission/ Department – December 2017 As chairman of the AST Tax Commission, over the coming months I’d like to begin to start educating the AST membership about the purpose and role of the AST Tax Commission and how we work. Although taxes are one of those necessary “evils” in society and in our daily lives, governments around the world couldn’t function without taxes; our tribal government is no exception. In order to obtain the necessary revenue for the Tribe to operate, the AST Tax Commission is authorized by the AST Tax Code to perform the assessment, compliance/collection, and enforcement of taxes imposed by the AST Tax Code. So who is the AST Tax Commission? To begin with the AST Tax Commission was established with the mission to “… carry out the duties and functions assigned to it in the AST Tax Laws”. Per the Code, the Commission consists of three commissioners appointed by the Executive Committee and a staff/department consisting of a Tax Administrator, Administrative Assistant, and a Tax Clerk. Approximately 90% of taxes collected are from sales and motor vehicles. And although it’s the Tax Commission/Department who collects the taxes we have no authority to determine how those taxes are spent. It’s the Executive Committee who determines how those taxes are allocated and spent. 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801 (405) 275-4030 • Fax: (405) 214-4225 • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • NOTARIZED TITLE • NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE or PURCHASE AGREEMENT • LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments) • LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien) *TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS* Note: You may be asked to provide supporting documentation for verification purposes. • VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD • PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION 1-4 YEARS 5-8 YEARS 9-12 YEARS 13-16 YEARS 17- OVER YEARS *ANYONE MAY COME RENEW THE VEHICLE AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER* $85 $75 $55 $35 $15 $0.25 A DAY Phillip S. Ellis Chairman, AST Tax Commission FY-2017 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (thru 11/30/2017) FY-2017 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS (through 11/30/2017) TAX CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL % OF TAXES COLLECTED Sales (6%) Gaming % of free cash Employee (1%) Severance (8%) Motor Vehicle Tobacco Refund $1,050.71 $10,504.68 $6,327.41 $1,249.55 $11,726.12 $5,626.42 $5,788.21 $6,196.86 $6,000.02 $1,077.12 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $250,000.00 $300,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $150,000.00 $250,000.00 $7,658.64 $21,213.62 $11,265.34 $7,924.08 $15,147.53 $15,133.49 $13,042.41 $11,803.29 $11,235.03 $11,201.14 $3,310.81 $831.89 $867.28 $658.59 $4,176.63 $1,052.37 $2,297.27 $873.02 $2,985.08 $1,990.05 $11,861.13 $16,062.81 $19,746.67 $11,107.82 $14,387.88 $13,723.64 $12,730.96 $13,259.04 $16,556.62 $11,238.02 $2,216.22 $690.73 $649.57 $974.45 $773.32 $3,795.17 $3,787.48 $4,455.66 $5,274.12 $4,002.32 $11,160.42 $239,499.80 $15,062.98 $931.90 $11,439.86 $4,874.32 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $66,707.52 $2,339,499.80 $140,687.55 $19,974.89 $152,114.45 $31,493.36 TOTAL TAXES $276,097.51 $249,303.73 $188,856.27 $121,914.49 $296,211.48 $339,331.09 $237,646.33 $286,587.87 $192,050.87 $279,508.65 $282,969.28 $0.00 $2,750,477.57 $190.75 $510.00 $0.00 $2,491.42 0.09% TOTAL COLLECTIONS $276,613.97 $249,516.23 $188,994.37 $122,054.79 $296,296.63 $339,456.24 $237,866.48 $286,795.52 $192,196.08 $279,699.40 $283,479.28 $0.00 $2,752,968.99 100% Miscellaneous $516.46 $212.50 $138.10 $140.30 $85.15 $125.15 $220.15 14 $207.65 $145.21 2.42% 84.98% 5.11% 0.73% 5.53% 1.14% and Non-Tribal communities. • LIEN ENTRY FORM (if you are making payments) January 2018 Media Notification; • LIEN RELEASE FORM (if previous owner had lien) Election Commission For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. 38 *TRIBAL MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT FOR FROM THE ELECTION COMMISSION: ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS* Note: You may be asked to provide supporting The following positions will be opendocumentation for the Elections to be purposes. held in 2018. for verification EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Position Filing Fee Lt. Governor $590.00 Tribal Treasurer $590.00 Tribal Representative • VALID OKLAHOMA $590.00DRIVER’S LICENSE • VALID OKLAHOMA INSURANCE • CDIB/ENROLLMENT CARD ELECTION COMMISSION: • PREVIOUS YEARS REGISTRATION Term Two (2) Years Two (2) Years 1-4 YEARS Two (2) Years 5-8 YEARS 9-12 YEARS 13-16 YEARS Term 17- OVER YEARS Position Filing Fee Deputy Commissioner *ANYONE$215.00 MAY COME RENEW THE Three (3) Years AS LONG AS THEY HAVE Three (3) Years Commission Member #1VEHICLE $215.00 THE ABOVE LISTED DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRIBAL MEMBER* $85 $75 $55 $35 $15 $0.25 A DAY Fee Amount: Basic fee (Executive Committee $500.00 and Election Commission $125.00) plus $40.00 Alcohol test, $25.00 Drug test and $25.00 MVR. QUALIFICATIONS: A) An enrolled member of the tribe. B) An eligible voter for purposes of voting in tribal elections. C) Must be twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of the election for which he/she desires to be a candidate. D) Physically reside within the following Counties: Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, McClain, Garvin, Pontotoc, Seminole, Lincoln or Okfuskee. E) In cases where a prospective candidate has been convicted of a felony, such person shall not be eligible for consideration as a candidate until at least five (5) years have passed following completion of the penalty for such conviction(s). F) Not more than one (1) member of an immediate family shall be elected to the same tribal elective body except when running as a candidate for the same elective position. Consult the Election Ordinance for Specific/Additional Qualifications. 15 Title VI Title VI News HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s 2018, can you believe it? CLOSINGS: • We will be closed on January 1; no meals will be served or delivered this day. • January 15, AST complex will be closed in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During the less than 13 years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s leadership of the modern American Civil Rights Movement, from December, 1955 until April 4, 1968, African Americans achieved more genuine progress toward racial equality in America than the previous 350 years had produced. Dr. King is widely regarded as America’s pre-eminent advocate of nonviolence and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history. Later in 1968, Dr. King’s wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, officially founded the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, which she dedicated to being a “living memorial” aimed at continuing Dr. King’s work on important social ills around the world. On behalf of the Title VI Staff and Title VI Members, we wish to extend a big Ne Yi Wa (Thank you) to the Lt. Governor John Raymond Johnson. He made it possible for an awning plus a guard rail to be installed at the Title VI Building in Shawnee. We had a great turnout for Bingo! 74 elders and five guests participated. Second Wind Tobacco Cessation Program Any questions or concerns or suggestion, you can call us at 405-2754030 ext. 6227 or leave a message. Session Name Absentee Shawnee Tribe – Severe Weather Policy effective December 2013 states: 2. PROVISIONS a. Prior to normal starting time it will be announced on one of the local television or radio channels that the Absentee Shawnee Tribe is open and/or closed based on weather severity. The Governor, and/ or designee, will report to these channels: Channel 4, 5, 9, Fox 25; Radio- KTOK 1000; KOCK 1520 AM. Formerly the policy has been that when schools in Little Axe and Shawnee are closed then employees would be allowed administrative leave. This policy seeks to clarify on procedures and gives the decision making process back to the Tribe. b. On days when weather conditions worsen as the day progresses, the Governor or another Member of the Executive Committee may decide to close early. In such cases, a decision and an announcement will be made through email to all employees 16 Date Time Session 1: Understanding basic tobacco facts January 16,2018 2:00-3:00pm Session 2: Exploring factors that contribute to smoking January 23,2018 2:00-3:00pm Session 3: Coping skills and relaxation techniques January 30,2018 2:00-3:00pm Session 4: Identify potential danger situations February 6,2018 2:00-3:00pm Session 5: Building personal support networks February 13,2018 2:00-3:00pm Session 6: Long –term benefits with ending commercial tobacco use; and certificate of participation February 20,2018 2:00-3:00pm Location: Little Axe Health Center Training Room Facilitator: Marvin Smith, LPC/LADC, Therapist Contact Information: Rolanda Smith 405-701-7987 Title VI Sunday Sunday Monday Sunday Monday 2 1 1 AST AST ComplexComplex Closed Closed 7 14 7 7 8 14 14 21 21 Monday 1 AST Complex Closed Wednesday Thursday Tuesday 2 Wednesday 3 Chicken Noodle Soup Grilled Chez Sandwich Pears Thursday 4 Friday 9 King Jr Day LTOP Chips/Apple 10 Baked Zita Green Beans Garlic Toast Salad Bar* Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit 11 Winter Mix Apricots Saturday Friday 5 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 3 4 5 2 3 4 Pork 8Chop Pork Chop Chicken Noodle Soup Baked Zita Scrambled Eggs 9 10 11 12 Chicken Noodle Soup Baked Zita Wieners N Kraut Taco Casserole Hot Ham & Chez Chicken Pot Pie Oatmeal Veggies Ranch Beans Sandwich w/Veggies Toast Blackeye Peas Grilled Chez Green Beans Biscuit Green Sausage Gravy Blackeye Peas Grilled Chez Beans Tossed Salad* Salsa Chips Sausage Patty Cookie Pineapples Mac. Salad Plums Roll Sandwich Garlic Toast Roll Sandwich Garlic Toast Biscuit Applesauce 15 17 18 19 Fruit 16 Chicken Salad Pears Salad Bar* AST Complex Closed Beef Fingers Goulash Pancakes FruitDr, Martin Luther Pears Salad Bar* Squash Sandwich Mashed Pot./Gravy Bacon Pork Chop Blackeye Peas Roll Fruit Bread Pears Saturday 6 5 6 Friday Scrambled Eggs Sausage Gravy Biscuit 13 22 29 21 22 28 29 Chips 23 Tropical Fruit 23 Turkey Wrap Pork n Beans Chips Tropical Fruit Smoked Sausage Carrots/Cabbage Cornbread Cookie 30 Hamburger French Fries LTOP Pudding BBQ Chicken Baked Beans Pot. Salad Pineapples Cornbread 24 Cookie 24 Chicken Alfredo Greenbeans Mixed Fruit 25 Frito Chili Pie Ranch Beans Chez Mandarin Oranges 12 Hamburger BBQ Chicken NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! French Fries Baked Beans CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 LTOP Pot. Salad EXT 6227 or 6270 Pudding Pineapples OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER Scrambled Eggs Ham Croissant 1 27 31 Roast Mashed Pot/Gravy Carrots Roll/Cookie Mixed Fruit 25 Turkey Smoked Sausage Chicken Alfredo Frito Chili Pie 29 Wrap 30 31 Hamburger Carrots/Cabbage BBQ Chicken Roast Pork n Beans Greenbeans Ranch Beans French Fries Baked Beans Mashed Pot/Gravy Chips Cornbread Mixed Fruit Chez LTOP Pot. Salad Carrots Tropical FruitPudding Cookie Pineapples Mandarin Oranges Roll/Cookie 30 26 6 20 9 10 11 & Chez 12 13 Oatmeal Wieners N Kraut Taco Casserole Hot Ham Chicken Pot Pie Veggies Taco CasseroleRanch Beans w/Veggies Toast Wieners N Kraut Hot Ham & Chez Sandwich Chicken Pot Pie Oatmeal Tossed Salad* Salsa Chips Biscuit Sausage Patty Veggies Ranch Beans Sandwich w/Veggies Toast Cookie Pineapples Mac. Salad Plums Tossed Salad* Salsa Chips Biscuit Sausage Patty Applesauce Cookie Pineapples Mac. Salad17 Plums 15 16 18 19 AST Complex Closed Chicken Salad Beef Fingers Goulash Pancakes Applesauce NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 Dr, Martin Luther Sandwich Mashed Pot./Gravy 15 16 18 19 Squash 20TO 11AMBacon BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM EXT 6227 or 6270 17 King Jr Day OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER LTOP Winter Mix Bread AST Complex Closed Chicken Salad Chips/AppleBeef Fingers Pancakes ApricotsGoulash Pears Dr, Martin Sandwich Mashed Pot./Gravy Squash Bacon 22 Luther 23 24 25 26 King Jr Day LTOP Smoked Sausage Winter Mix Chicken Alfredo Bread Turkey Wrap Frito Chili Pie Scrambled Eggs Pork n Beans Chips/Apple Carrots/Cabbage Greenbeans Ranch Beans Ham Apricots Pears 28 28 8 Tuesday Chez 26 Mandarin Oranges Scrambled Eggs Ham Croissant 27 2 2 Croissant 31 Roast Mashed Pot/Gravy Carrots Roll/Cookie NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11 BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 17 9AM TO 11AM 9 Foster Care ICW - Foster Care THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT OF 1978 The Indian Child Welfare Act is a 1978 federal law. It offers protections to Indian children, parents, guardians and tribes in cases in which a child has been removed from its home. The ICWA forces state courts to recognize the political, cultural, and social standards of Indian tribes and peoples. The Court must consider those standards during any proceeding or placement of the child. The ICWA protects the best interests of Indian children and seeks to promote a stable, secure Indian family. Midnight calls, long drives across state and emotional encounters all make it difficult for social workers in child protection services to really ever “clock out.” Their job doesn’t end when the typical 40-hour work week is over. The true nature of the profession requires them to be available at a moment’s notice, 24/7, 365 days a year. Please Report Child Abuse You could be saving a child’s life. PARTIES PROTECTED BY THE ACT Indian children are those enrolled in a tribe or eligible to be enrolled, with at least one IF YOU ARE A GRANDPARENT parent who is a member of an Indian tribe. The ICWA also protects three other parties. THAT IS RAISING YOUR GRANDFirst, it protects the custodial parents of an Indian child should they be accused of wrong- CHILD YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR TANF. GRANDPARENTS THAT doing. The ICWA makes the state courts provide full notice of all hearings, use expert HAVE LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP witnesses, and follow a higher standard of proof than in non-Indian cases. The Act also OF THEIR GRANDCHILDREN makes the state court appoint an attorney to represent the parents if they are unable to CAN RECEIVE TANF BY APPLYafford one. Second, the ICWA protects Indian custodians. Indian people who have raised ING FOR “CHILD ONLY” TANF GRANT WHICH WILL ONLY a relative child as if they were their own, or people to whom the natural parents have TAKE IN ACCOUNT THE GRANgiven temporary custody, are entitled to the same type of notice and protections as the CHILD’S INCOME/ASSETTS. natural parents. Finally, the Act protects tribal rights as well. The state court must give THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN notice to the tribe and generally follow its recommendations about placement. If these SERVICES WILL ASK YOU FOR YOUR INFORMATION, BUT IT parties’ rights are not protected, the Act allows any of them to overturn the result of the state court. The ICWA does not apply in three types of cases. It does not apply in divorces WILL NOT BE USED IN THE APPROVAL PROCESS. IF YOU HAVE or divorce modifications, unless a termination of parental rights is involved or custody is ANY QUESTIONS IN REGARDS given to someone other than the natural parents. It does not apply if the child in custody TO GRANDPARENTS APPLYING is accused of a crime. Finally, Oklahoma courts have created a third exception to the law: FOR TANF. PLEASE CALL JULIE the ICWA does not apply to noncustodial Indian parents who do not support or visit their WILSON 395-4492. children. STATE AUTHORITY OVER INDIAN CHILDREN In some cases, Oklahoma lacks any kind of authority over an Indian child. If the child lives on trust or restricted land, or in an MHO Housing cluster, or in a dependent Indian community, the state may not have authority to proceed. Under the ICWA, the case must be heard in the tribal court. For other Indian children, the state shares jurisdiction with tribal courts. However, the Supreme Court has said that tribal courts are the preferred court for Indian children. An Indian parent or tribe may request that a case be transferred to tribal court for proceedings. If a child is placed in foster care, the Act requires the state to follow placement guidelines. The State must follow the Tribe’s Tribal State Agreement and Placement Preferences “RESPECT THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT BECAUSE OUR CHILDREN ARE NOT YOURS TO TAKE” Before placing a child in a non-familial or non-tribal final home, states are required to make what are called “active efforts” to place the child in an ICWA-compliant situation. These efforts include mandatory attempts at parental and familial reunification before terminating rights permanently, and consultation with the tribe in a timely manner. ABSENTEE SHAWNEE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE DEPARTMENT Ronelle Baker ICW Director 395-4491 Julie Wilson Child Protective Services/Foster Care 395-4492 Jackie Denny PSSF Program 395-4493 ICW HAS MOVED TO 105 N. KIMBERLY AVENUE 18 The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for healthcare and nutrition of low-income pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and infants and children under the age of five. GRANDPARENTS RAISING THEIR GRANDCHILDREN MAY RECEIVE WIC FOR THEIR GRANDCHILDREN If you are interested in becoming an AST foster care home and would like more information please contact Julie Wilson 405-395-4492 COMMUNITY MARKET OF POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY 120 S. CENTER ST. SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA. (405) 788-4957 HOURS OF OPERATION MON. 12:30 TO 5:30 P.M., TUE. 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. WED. 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M., FRI. 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. (COMMUNITY FOOD BANK) CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER 9AM TOCare 11AM ICW - Foster BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS ICW attends Children’s Benefit Concert ICW was able to attend the 11th Annual Native American Children’s Benefit Concert this past Saturday at Rose State College. We had a great night and were able to receive some donated toys for our tribal children this holiday season. Great music and a great time! We appreciate all who worked so hard to put this event together to benefit children in foster care. Who are the children in need? • Native American children in custody of tribe or state. • Native American children ages 0-17. • Native American children in sibling groups. • Native American children with special, physical, or emotional needs. • Native American children mixed with another ethnicity. TRIBAL FOSTER CARE HOMES ARE NEEDED FOR OUR TRIBAL CHILDREN WILL YOU OPEN YOUR HOME TO A CHILD IN NEED? IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER CARE HOME PLEASE CONTACT: JULIE WILSON 275-4030 EXT. 6376 19 January 2018 Birthdays! 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Maxwell, Nellie Tiger Mazzucco, Tiana Bright Path McAnally, Makiah Hope McBroom, Tallon Cole McCreary, Gabriel David McCreary, Lisa Jane McGirt, Travis Wade McPherson - Khalil, Jessica Lynn McPherson, Alan Lynn McPherson, Mason Thomas McPherson-Brittain, Jason Tyler McReynolds, Loren Joel Meek Jr, Jimmy David Melton, Serena Jo Melzer, Logan Michael Boyer Mendoza, Samuel Lee Merrell, Maddox Andre Milburn, Michelle Sahara Miller, Laney Lee Miller, Tre Dean Mitchell, Gage Jaydn Mitchell, Nycole Morningstar Montgomery, Nathan Andre Patrick Morgan, Autumn Dawn Morris Jr., John Gilbert Morris, Betty Sue Williams Morris, David Leon Morris, Jordan Marie Morris, Lucas Hayden Mull, Neela Mahadevi Munroe, Ellen Marie Nail, Brandy Diane Nance, Desmond Ravon Nance, Eva Renae Navarro, Eric Roberto Navarro, Isaac Joseph Neash, Diondre DaShawn Ned, Tina Renee Nelson, Payton Ashlee Nicholson Jr., Larry Zenith Nicholson, Victoria Rose Norton, Jai’Nasha Camille O’Brian, Connie Frances Odell, April Babette Panther Jr., William Panther, Cheyanne Parsons-Squire, Autumn Lynn Patty, Elsie Wynona Pawnee, Izabella Danae Pearce, Kelle Dawn Pearl Atwood, Donna Sue Pelts, Brandy Nicole Pewenofkit, Alta Rochelle Poncho, Octavia Marie Puckitt, Zesa Lou-Ann Queen, Marlene Lucille Rakestraw, Mariah Diane Ramirez II, Antonio Ramos, Georgina Lynn Rapp, Olivia Astrid Reed, Teresa June Reeves, Sharon Annette Reyes, Jose Angel Riden, Carter Daniel Ridenour, Logan Taylor Riedel, Brian Alan Roach, Dawson Wayne Roberts, Ramona Lee Robertson, Wanda Lejean Robison, Tyrel Lane Rochon, Stephen Arthur Rolette, Ty Clay Ruimveld, Chad Christopher Rutledge, Naomii Laiyla Rye, Gail Marie Alford Sam-Ruimveld, Bailey Shae Issi Balalli Sanders, Dylan Wayne Seber, Jamie Nicole Seber, Lauren Elizabeth Serena, Anthony George Shaffer, Christie Elaine Shawnee, Keaten Wayne Shelton, Xavier Race Sherrill, Quentin Patrick Shields, Aaliyah Brooke Shields, Laila Annaliese Shular, Sandra Jeanne Hood Sloat, Cilicia Ann Sloat, Warren Howard Smith, Al Murray Smith, Mariah Love Smith, Ryan James Snake, Anita Mae Burton 21 Snake, Barry Gabriel Sorrells, Sandra Lee Spoon, Barbara Jo Spoon, Carl David Spoon, Christopher Jaye Spoon, Deric Brandon Spoon, Preston Sha’Queal Spoon, Tina Louise Spybuck, Winter Dawn Squire, Jimmy Dowell Starr, Adrien Miguel Starr, Martin Starr, Rance George Steinruck, Eugene Donnell Stewart, Glenn Alan Stewart, James Clyde Stone, Brian David Stricklin, Victor Medrano Stryker, Rodney Shane Sullivan, Glenda Ann Surface, Ashley Katherine Sutton, Santos Daniel Switch, Casey Camden Switch, Hannah Nichelle Tarbox, Christy Lee Taylor, Nathan Wayne Thomas, Joel Elijah Thorpe II, Ronnie Allen Thorpe Jr., James Francis Thorpe, Shylah Jean Tiger, Christoper Blaine Tiger, Summer Dawn Tiger, Wanda Little Axe Tilley, Makiah Lynn Tolbert, Ashlyn Reilly Tonyan, Teagan Gwen Torres, Fernando Jose Torres, Rosa Marie Treat, Joshua Steven Turner, Timothy Jake Tyner, Tonia Melanie Uchida, Nolan Garrett Valdivia, Thomas Lesley Vanliew, Kesa La`nae Villalobos, Valentina Noel Wahpekeche, Eric Lynd Wahpepah, Hazel Paige Walker, Roger Steven Warrior, Riley Shayne Warrior, Tobin Shane Warrior, Zybelle Rose Washington, Rebecca Marie Watson, Daniel Owen Watson, Julie Marie Watson, Matthew Payden Watson, Patrick Scott Watson, Shawnee Sharisse Webb, Kelly Britt White Thunder, Sheldon Thomas White, Jesse Lee White, Seth Wesley Whited, Angela Kay Williams, Joseph Billy Williams, Joseph Bryan Williams, Joshua David Willoughby, Marcie Deann Wilson, Aarion James Deer Wilson, Alix Re`Ann Wilson, Alta Louise Wilson, Calvin Lee Wilson, Christopher Dale Wilson, Dean Owen Wilson, Edward Wayne Wilson, Faith Anne Marie Wilson, James Francis Wilson, Michael Eugene Wilson, Stephen Edward Wilson, Wesley Dean Wise, Landon Kyle Wolf Sr., Aaron Paul Wolf, Angel Erica Wolfe Jr., Houston Hugh Womack, Kaleigh Patricia Wood, Shelby Maddison Woods, Jiya Marie Wright, Phillip Lawrence Wunderlin, Donna Jo Wyatt, James Allen Yandell, Leon Allen Yeahpau, Michael Tyrus Happy Birthday to the best creep of a sister! Many more wishes are sent your way today & always! Love, Shere Korban Woody Love you, Rodney To an AWESOME Grandson. Love you sugar booger, Granny Love you lots, Tony Happy 9th birthday! Love you, Doyle & Laurel Happy Birthday Brandy Diane Nail! Love you, Brandy, Micah, & Dakiah To my precious little doll, love you very, very much. Love, Grandma Love ya little man, Tyler Love, Mom, Chubby, Micah, & Dakiah Happy Birthday son, we love you very much. Mom & Dad 22 Jimmy David Meek To my Nephew way out there in Florida. We love you and wish you the best from here. Love, Your Auntie Sadie and cousin sherie n o o p S o J a r a b Y r a A B D H T R I B Y P P A H . E I T E E W S U O . t Y s e i p O p a T h e h t s i y a d r u o y e p Ho ou much. Love, Mom Rodney Stryker I love y Happy 13th Birthday Love you lots, Auntie & Tony Aunt B . We love you very much, Derek, Megan, Logan, & Korban Happy Happy Birthday to the most awesome Aunt!!! We love you so very much! Happy 13th Birthday brother. Love you, Laurel & Doyle Thanks for being you! Happy Birthday to my little man. Love you, Granny Love, J.D., J.J., J.T., R.A.T. Happy Birthday to my little cousin. Love you, Brandy, Micah, and Dakiah 23 To my awesome daughter, Sandra Kaye Alford You are the greatest caregiver. You do so much and I love you more than you know. Love you, Love you, Love you! Mom AST member Stevi Johnson recently completed her middle school cross country season for Longfellow Middle School in Norman. Stevi placed in all meets this past season and finished second in the Mid-South conference in leading her team to the Mid-South Team Championship. Stevi plays point guard for the school basketball team, runs track, and plays violin in the orchestra. Last month, she was elected president of the National Junior Honor Society and was selected by committee for 2017-18 Leadership Class. Stevi is in the NPS Gifted and Talented program and was selected to participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Stevi is also Sac & Fox and is the reigning Jr Miss Sac & Fox Princess. Stevi is the granddaughter of the late Jerome Dean Johnson and her family is very proud of her dedication to hard work. Thank you, Steven Johnson Introducing the 2016 Miss, Jr. Miss, & Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City: Miss Indian OKC Madeleine Freeman Choctaw Jr. Miss Indian OKC Jessica M. Meikle Choctaw Little Miss Indian OKC Victoria Eckiwardy Yakama For Appearances or Sign Language Contact Patricia Nimsey 405.702.1054 • 405.70.3414 24 Kid’s Christmas Movie Event 25 Diabetes and Wellness Chrissy Wiens Physical Activities Specialist Buster Bread Fitness Manager Brandon Goodman Fitness Technician 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.) 26 meal frequency patterns visit your Diabetes & Wellness Team and begin yo Diabetes and Wellness ney to a more balanced & healthier lifestyle! abolic rate, gut hormones, and satiety. At this point, research isn’t difinitive about reducing your meal frequency, but some promising studies suggest it’s a strategy that could work. Here are a few key points: • Lower eating frequency is associated with weight and fat loss. • Energy deficit (calorie restriction) is critical to achieving weight and fat loss. • Eating breakfast can help. • Exercise regularly to keep up your metabolic rate, energy expenditure, and health and fitness while you lose weight. What You Never Knew About Meal Frequency your weight and body composition. While eating two meals per day generally seems like the most effective strategy for weight and fat loss, it may not work for you. Make sure to mitigate unintended consequences by defining your goals and planning your dietary strategy before you get going. Define your goals clearly, write down how you plan to change your diet and assess body composition on a regular schedule to find out if your plan is working. Remember that there is no ‘magic pill’ solution to achieving your body composition goals. Onlly dedication and hard work will get you there, but if you’re looking for a bit of a leg up, consider maximizing your dietary strategies. aining that weight loss, the About number one strategy people use is modifying food Gaitan, Max MEd. “What You never Knew Meal Frequency.” InBody USA, 20 Nov. 2017 For the full article please visit https:///www.inbodyusa.com/ blogs/inbodyblog/what-you-never-knew-about-meal-frequency?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_ campaign=DECEMBER2017. For a more personalized discussion on your meal frequency patterns visit your Diabetes and Wellness Team and d begin your journey to a more balanced & healthier lifestyle! es, and that’s definitely encouraged. Watching what you eat is important. ariable that often gets overlooked. Hand-in-hand is meal size. How do those know your diet has a lot to do with your weight and body compoisht?You tion. When it comes to weight loss, and maintaining weight loss, the number one strategy people use is modifying food intake. Most people emphasize their food choices, and that’s definitely encouraged. Watching what you eat is important, but meal frequency is another dietary variable that often gets overlooked. Hand-in-hand is meal size. How do those qualities of your meals affect your weight? ing and quantities for food intake that maximize performance. But people just 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. s sure of how to optimize their meals for weight loss. • Are you an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe? • Are you a Junior/Senior in High School? • Do you reside in our services area? • Disability documentation from a Doctor, Physician or Mental Health Provider noting disability and impediments? • An IEP or 504 Plan may bev accepted as proof. • 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) • Work Clothing for New Jobs • Career Assessments • Physical or Mental Evaluations • Resume Building, Interview Etiquette, etc. • Other Various Services research has establishedsmaller timing and quantities for foodwas intake associated with lower weight and better hatInthatathletics, eating frequent, meals maximize performance, but people just trying to shed a few pounts are often less sure of how to optimize their meals for weight loss. Over 50 years ago, research suggested that eating frequent, smaller meals was associated with lower weight and better metabolic health. More recently though, that notion has been under substantial speculation. So, which is better for weight loss: frequent, smaller meals throughout the day, or just a couple larger meals at regular times during the day? Transition Services help Native American high school junior and seniors with disabilities continue their education, train for a job that notion has been under substantial speculation lately. uent, smaller meals throughout the day? Or just a couple larger meals at regular Before figuring out how to optimize your meals for weight loss, lets first take a look at some background knowledge on how your body handles meals, and why their frequency and size matters. >Please visit the webpage or stop by Wellness to read more about the following helpful subjects: Spacing Your Meals for Better Body Composition, Why Meal Frequency Matters, Calorie Restriction vs Fasting & Implications Beyond Weight Loss. Please visit webpage or stop by Wellness to ubjects: Spacing Your Meals for Better Body Composition, Why Meal Frequency In Conclusion: Meals affect your physiology, and your diet has a major Implications Beyond Weight - metaffect your ability to reach your body comp goals, sinceLoss meals affect impact on your body composition. Altering your eating frequency can 27 Diabetes and Wellness MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES Strength Circuit 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Fitness 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little Axe Resource Center Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Zumba Fitness Strength Circuit Cardio Kickboxing 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Rehabilitation Program 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. 6:15 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Chrissy Wiens Little “ SAxe e eResource t h eCenter Pe r s o n Chrissy Wiens Chrissy Wiens Little N o tAxet Resource h e DCenter i s a b i l i t y ”Little Axe Resource Center Dance Mix Wednesday 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Chrissy Wiens LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY History: HIIT Friday 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Buster Bread LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational services to American Indians since 1994, and transition services to students since 2009. Our goal is to develop and provide specialized services to American Indian students with a disability. We want to help these students that are making a transition from high school to work or who are seeking post-secondary education. Strength Circuit Aerobic Circuit 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Depending on anBread individual’s needs and goals, will determine which services are best for you. Buster Buster Bread However, some services that we can provide include testing fees such as SATs & ACTs, assistive Little Axe Resource Center Little Axe Resource Center devices, evaluations, and various other services. Services Than Can Be Provided: Qualifications: Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school, and must reside in one of the seven counties served by the Iowa Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation Program. You must also provide documentation of your disability and this can include a doctor’s statement or the IEP or 504 plan from your school. Counties We Serve: “Circuit Training”- A time efficient training system aimed at developing strength through pre-determined training stations. “Dance Mix”- Bring a co-worker, your shoes, and your energy to learn new and FUN dance movesPayne, to help Pottawatomie, improve your fitness Kay, Noble, Pawnee, Lincoln, and Logan level. Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation Program P.O. Box 728 Perkins, OK 74059 “HIIT”- High-intensity Interval Training alternates between intense training intervals and brief rest periods to give you an short and effective workout. Contact: Christa McClellan Phone: 405-547-5721 “Cardio Kickboxing”- Aerobic training using kickboxing Toll Free: 1-888-336-4692 techniques to engage and strengthen the cardiovascular system. E-mail: cmcclellan@iowanation.org WE ARE ON THE INTERNET: www.bahkhoje.com Sign up, stay connected. ONLINE PATIENT PORTAL for our Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinic Need to schedule an appointment? Ask a question? View lab results? Now, Little Axe Health Center and Shawnee Clinic patients can connect with their health records and care providers via our real-time, secure patient portal. Go to www.asthealth.org/patient-portal to register. For more help, call your clinic, and we’ll walk you through it. Install the app on iPhone or Android for real-time access to your health information HEALTH SYSTEM S H AW N E E C L I N I C 4 0 5 . 8 7 8 . 5 8 5 0 o r 8 7 7. 8 7 8 . 4 7 0 2 ( T O L L - F R E E ) 28 I L I T T L E A X E H E A LT H C E N T E R 4 0 5 . 4 4 7. 0 3 0 0 Phillip S. Ellis for Tribal Treasurer 2018 By the time you read this message I will o o I will aggressively push for economic growth and that our economic future is more stable and secure. I will support tribal member business ventures. I believe it’s important that I meet as many tribal members as possible to hear your thoughts and concerns to be truly effective on the Executive Committee. Therefore, I have begun a meet & greet campaign to meet as many of you as possible over the coming months. I believe I am “the right choice” and am humbly asking for your support and vote this coming March. have applied, or be applying, to run for our Tribe’s Treasurer position. My grandparents were Charles and Joyce Ellis and Frank and Edna (Little Charley) Little Axe. My parents were Sincerely, Russell Ellis and Aileen (Little Axe) Ellis. I have years of extensive experience working with and for Native phillie2829@gmail.com American tribes combined with public 918-703-7528 accounting experience (audit and tax) and corporate accounting experience. I possess a Master’s Degree from The University of Tulsa and a Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University. I am CPA eligible and working towards certification in Oklahoma. I also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Phillip S. Ellis Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Vocational My current roles at the Tribe include: • Financial Analyst Rehabilitation Program • Tax Commission “ S e e Chairman t h e Pe r s–oAbsentee n N o t tShawnee h e D i s aTax b i lCommis ity” sion • Board President – Absentee Shawnee Economic Development Authority (ASEDA), Inc. I respectfully feel I am the “right choice” and as tribal Treasurer I would be committed to serve our people honorably and aggressively. By working for our Tribe for over a year now, I am aware of the potential, resources, and competitive advantages that our Tribe possesses. I would History: be committed toTheand stand for: Vocational Rehabilitation Program has provided vocational serIowa Tribe of Oklahoma vices to American Indians since 1994, and transition services to students since 2009. Our goal • Positive isChange to develop and provide specialized services to American Indian students with a disability. We want to helpinternal these studentscontrols that are makingthroughout a transition from high school to workand or whobetter are o Strengthen the our Tribe seeking post-secondary education. integrate the working processes for the departments under the Services Than Can Be Provided: Treasurer’s oversight. Depending on an individual’s needs and goals, will determine which services are best for you. However, some services that we can provide include testing fees such as SATs & ACTs, assistive o I will not micromanage. devices, evaluations, and various other services. o I will stress collaboration among the departments and programs. Qualifications: o I will bring executive-level leadership to our government and Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, a junior or senior in high school, and must reside in one of the seven counties served by the Iowa Tribe Vocational Rehabilitabusinesses. tion Program. You must also provide documentation of your disability and this can include a statement or the IEP or 504 plan from your school. • Integritydoctor’s & Transparency Counties We Serve:stance against fraud by ensuring our tribal o I will take a strong Noble, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Lincoln, and Logan resourcesKay,are not stolen or wasted (e.g., better budgeting processes and management). Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Contact: Christa McClellan Vocational Rehabilitation Program Phone: 405-547-5721 o I will provide transparency operations. P.O. Box 728 in our finances and Toll Free: 1-888-336-4692 Perkins, OK 74059 E-mail: cmcclellan@iowanation.org • Business Growth WE ARE ON THE INTERNET: www.bahkhoje.com 29 Realty Department Realty Department Reminder: • • • • • • • • • All trust land transactions must come through the Realty Office. Sales and/or any other trust land transactions must be authorized by the Realty Department and approved by the BIA. Any trust land transactions not involving the Realty Department are invalid. 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 crossreference landowner addresses with the OST. lease visit www.indiantrust.com whereabouts unknown/Oklahoma/Absentee Shawnee Tribe, to see if you or your relatives are on this list. 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. A family member of a deceased landowner must initiate the probate process. If anyone has any questions, please contact the Realty Department @ (405) 275-4030. NOW PROBATE Accepting MISSION STATEMENT Applications 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 Hearings and Appeals, Land Titles and Records Office and the Office of Special Trustee. For Fall 2016 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. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2016 For more information, visit Haskell Indian Nations University website at www.haskell.edu. 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 Lea Tsotaddle at 405-275-4030 ext. 6248. IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT AN AD OR ARTICLE: Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0558 or send us an e-mail to stiger@astribe.com ALL ARTICLES FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE ARE DUE BY THE 15th OF THE CURRENT MONTH UnfortUnately, we can only accept one pictUre per birthday person, not per birthday wish. 29 30 FROM THE DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE SERVICES (REALTY/PROBATE) Realty Department If you are a family member to anyone one on this list of deceased tribal members, please contact the Realty/Probate for information on how to get the probate process started. NAME 1. HOOD, Eugene Tyner 2. POWELL, Michael Edward, Sr. 3. PHELPS, Mary Raylee 4. DOOLEY, Charles 5. JOHNSON, Robert “Bobby”, Jr. 6. SPYBUCK, James Cody 7. RUPE, Dorothy Spoon 8. LASENBERRY, Lawrence G. 9. LASENBERRY, Bobby Joe 10. MADDOX, Pamela Gaye Tiger 11. SWITCH, Randall Carroll, Jr. 12. COUCH, Rickie Charles 13. SINKS, Raymond Leonard 14. HERRERA, Aileen L. Mann 15. JOHNSON, Troy 16. KASTL, Richard D. 17. WILSON, James “Jim” Leon 18. EDWARDS, John Laddis 19. SQUIRE, Thomas 20. GUTHERIE, Thomas David 21. BISHOP, Vanessa Kay 22. BEAR, Bonnie Jean Bigpond 23. ENGLAND, Connie Sue Lasenberry 24. LONGHORN, Cynthia A. 25. KASKUSKE, Clara Louise Rolette 26. JAMES, Barbara Cheryl Wilson 27. WAPSKINEH, Shirley 28. BYERS, Shannon Leon 29. GIBSON, Isaac, Sr. 30. ABRAMS, Geraldine Spoon Clifton 31. NEASH, Lonnie Allen 32. WEBSTER, Michael Brice 33. ELEPHANT, Edward E., Jr 34. McCOY, Ramona Cadue (Sloat) 35. WILLIAMS, Billy John 36. TIGER, Roland 37. CUELLAR, Ronald Lee 38. SUMMERS, Dorothy Jean Dirt 39. SWITCH, Charles William 40. RAMIREZ, Helen Gibson 41. WOOD, Judith Ann Masquat 42. LARNEY, Darrell Wayne 43. WILSON, Harold Wayne 44. LITTLE, Edwin Thomas 45. TIGER, Luvenia (Starr) 46. FRAZIER, Mary Ann Gibson 47. PONKILLA, Martin Ned 48. BARNETT, Charles Wayne 49. MCGOWAN, Charles Lee 50. WASHINGTON, Algene Sr. Here are the guideline that the Probate Office follows: 25 C.F.R Part 15 § 15.104 - Does the agency need a death certificate to prepare a probate file? (a) Yes. You must provide us with a certified copy of the death certificate if a death certificate exists. If necessary, we will make a copy from your certified copy for our use and return your copy. (b) If a death certificate does not exist, you must provide an affidavit containing as much information as you have concerning the deceased, such as: (1) The State, city, reservation, location, date, and cause of death; (2) The last known address of the deceased; (3) Names and addresses of others who may have information about the deceased; and (4) Any other information available concerning the deceased, such as newspaper articles, an obituary, death notices, or a church or court record. § 15.105 - What other documents does the agency need to prepare a probate file? In addition to the certified copy of a death certificate or other reliable evidence of death listed in § 15.104, we need the following information and documents: (a) Originals or copies of all wills, codicils, and revocations, or other evidence that a will may exist; (b) The Social Security number of the decedent; (c) The place of enrollment and the tribal enrollment or census number of the decedent and potential heirs or devisees; (d) Current names and addresses of the decedent’s potential heirs and devisees; (e) Any sworn statements regarding the decedent’s family, including any statements of paternity or maternity; (f) Any statements renouncing an interest in the estate including identification of the person or entity in whose favor the interest is renounced, if any; (g) A list of claims by known creditors of the decedent and their addresses, including copies of any court judgments; and (h) Documents from the appropriate authorities, certified if possible, concerning the public record of the decedent, including but not limited to, any: (1) Marriage licenses and certificates of the decedent; (2) Divorce decrees of the decedent; (3) Adoption and guardianship records concerning the decedent or the decedent’s potential heirs or devisees; (4) Use of other names by the decedent, including copies of name changes by court order; and (5) Orders requiring payment of child support or spousal support. § 15.201 - What will the agency do with the documents that I provide? After we receive notice of the death of a person owning trust or restricted land or trust personalty, we will examine the documents provided under §§ 15.104 and 15.105, and other documents and information provided to us to prepare a complete probate file. We may consult with you and other individuals or entities to obtain additional information to complete the probate file. Then we will transfer the probate file to OHA. Since the retirement of Judge Reeh and the departure of ALL the OKC support staff a temporary alignment was made until effective 01/01/2016, further notice. Our office submits the probate case file to Shawnee Field Office when all documents are received. 31 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 OILS THE OFFICE OF STUDY ON PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) HEALTH, WELLNESS AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES Office of Environmental Health & Engineering ATTENTION •Tribal Housing Improvements Application 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, TRIBAL MEMBERS!!! Bldg. #3 eachmailing month on in theyour 2nd Thursday from 9am-12pm. When application for THIP list all applicants by a priority list: a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly b. Income Oklahoma IndianSize/Overcrowded Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization c. Family Living Conditions Condition of Home thatd.provides free legal services to low income Native Americans any assistance through the Social Service Department, Please DO NOT send in Oklahoma. To beavailable: eligible for services you must fall within OILS Other Programs original CDIB, Drivers License and Social •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program income guidelines. Applications need to be completed and all necessary Security cards. Please attachwillcopies documents attached before the application be processed. Contact information: of your ID’s only; ifonline you on are the office Applications are available thein website: www.astribe.com. copiesOklahoma will be made.to:Absentee ShawIndian Legal Services (OILS) Submit completed application neeOffice Tribe is not responsible for lost ID’s 4200 Perimeter Center Dr.,&Ste 222 of Environmental Health Engineering Tribe of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OKany 73112 in the Absentee mail.2025 If Shawnee you have questions, S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 943-6457 74801 Telephone: (405) (405) 275-4030, ext. 6225 or please call Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex 6255. 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 The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease The Absentee Tribe is supporting Agreement through Shawnee the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realitya Department. Proof of income is not required. grassroots initiated research study on public safety, The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of health and wellness affecting Indian women. This a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement of city or rural service lines, new wastewater research was water requested by Indian womenseptic and systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ tribal leaders consultations held systems with the renovation of cityduring sewer lines and water treatment as needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumping of septic U.S. Department of Justice and through separate tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance. visits toarevarious congressional These If you having water or wastewaterdelegates. issues or building a new home and need services come by office andthe fill advocacy efforts causedplease Congress toour mandate out an OEH&E application for assistance. National Institute (NIJ) tohousing conduct a If your home is underof theJustice management of any authority and has not study been paid off, you do qualifysafety, national baseline focusing on not public for assistance. Applications for this program are public health and wellness needs of Indian women available online at www.astribe.com and at the living tribal lands. OEH&Eon building. 32 18 Office of Environmental Health Brownfield Response Progra m What is a Brownfield? The EPA defines a brownfield site as “...real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, controlled substances, petroleum or petroleum products, or is mine-scarred land.” Do you possibly have a Brownfield site on your land? Typical Brownfield Sites Include:  Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes  Burned Homes  Buried Dump Sites  Open Dump Sites  A Large Amount of Tires If it’s possible that you have a Brownfield site on your property, 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  Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites  Barrels of Unknown Substances  Old Service Stations  Oil Storage Facilities  Oil/Gas Well Sites Follow us on Facebook to view and comment on current and upcoming projects www.facebook.com/ ast.environmental.programs  Old Dry Cleaning Businesses 5 33 19 NUAL BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS hawnee Tribal Members with Vision Insurance: Enrollment offering educational information and referrals. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy The AST Domestic Violence/SexualTransitional Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provid Housing emotional advocacy Housing and crisisProgram counseling to survivors stations and The AST support, DV Transitional serves victims atofhospitals, Domesticpolice Violence/Sexua throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to beginby offering new life.educational information and referrals. bsentee Shawnee Tribal members who have vision insurance will have their insurthe exam and any prescribed optical products. The Tribal benefit will be used for of the costTribal for prescription eye glasses or contactInsurance: lens, not to exceed the $350.00 hawnee Members with Vision through the ASTHS Contract Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 Transitional Housing Court Advocacy ibal member will beTribal responsible forwho the out pocketinsurance expense.will have their insurbsentee Shawnee members haveofvision The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves of Domestic Assists survivors with domestic violence court related victims costs (when funding isViolence/Sexua available) and Assault. Participants have up to six months to obtain education and job skills needed to begin exam and anyMember prescribed optical products. The Tribal will beprovider used for dthe Absentee Tribal with insurance chooses to seebenefit an outside appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. new life. of the costfor fornotifying prescription eye glasses or contact not to(405.701.7951 exceed the $350.00 sponsible ASTHS Contract Healthlens, Services through the ASTHS Contract Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 Shelter Placement Assistance 5850). Their benefit within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department Court Advocacy The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program works with other shelters within will be responsible for the that out ofwas pocket expense.for the vision wibal formember the amount within the $350.00 left unused Assists survivors with domestic violence court relatedEmergency costs (when funding is for available) and Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. transportation (i.e. If you were seen December 31, 2016 your vision benefit year lasts until d Absentee Tribal Member with insurance chooses to see an outside provider appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. the victim and children may also be available. 0,sponsible 2017.) for notifying APPLYING FOR TRIBAL ENERGY ASSISTANCE (T.E.A) ASTHS Contract Health Services (405.701.7951 (A ONE YEARLY RESIDENCE) Shelter Placement 5850). Their benefit within the Absentee ShawneeTIME Optometry DepartmentPAYMENT OF $150.00, PER Housing and UtilityAssistance Assistance The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program worksand/or with other within ELIGIBILITY w for the amount within the $350.00 that was left unused for the vision Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, datingshelters violence in hawnee Tribal Members without Vision Insurance: AST children under the age of 18 must have their records updated with Enrollment. Please provide the Oklahoma insituations. order to help obtain housing. Emergency transportation for or utility (i.e. If you were seen December 31, 2016 your vision benefit year lasts until ¸ ENROLLED ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE emergency Thisvictims assistance maysafe allow for a victim to either receive housing the victim and children may also be available. assistance. 0, 2017.) ¸office 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER Enrollment with the following information: bsentee Shawnee Tribal members who do not have vision insurance must use the ¸ BILL IN YOUR NAME AND/OR SPOUSE’S NAME (SPOUSE MUST RESIDE IN HOME) Housing and Utility Assistance wnee Optometry Department toUTILITY receive their eye exam at no charge and their Referral Assistance TOTAL RESIDENCE INCOME NOT EXCEED A NET PAY OF $2,800.00) Assists victims of MONTHLY domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/orof dating violence alhawnee benefit forTribal the costMembers of¸prescription eyeLegal glasses or contact lens.minor If the amount (MUST exAssists with providing community resources to those who are in need additional servicein without Vision Insurance: • name of emergency situations. This assistance may allow for a victim to either receive housing or utility REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. 0.00 benefit the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. assistance. CARDS (ALL MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE RESIDENCE) •SOCIAL bsentee Shawnee Tribal¸members whoMailing do notSECURITY have address vision insurance must use the ¸ (ALL IN THE RESIDENCE) Community Outreach wnee Optometry Department toCDIB receive CARDS their eye exam at noMEMBERS charge and their RESIDINGThe ReferralViolence Assistance Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Program offers educational trainings •CURRENT E-mail address whoeyelive outside of the area: BILL AND/OR NOTICE alhawnee benefit forTribal the costMembers of¸prescription glasses orUTILITY contact lens.catchment If the amount ex- DISCONNECT Assists with providing community resources to order thosetowho are in need of additional informational displays, and community events in provide more awareness to bothservice Triba outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. 30 INCOME (I.E. CHECK STUB, SOCIAL SECURITY, 0.00 benefit the Tribal¸member•CURRENT will bePhone responsiblenumber for theDAYS out of pocket expense. VERIFICATION and Non-Tribal communities. bsentee Shawnee Tribal membersUNEMPLOYMENT, who reside outside of the catchment area TANF, ETC.) ottawatomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) APPLICANTS may still utilize their tribal Outreach ¸ UNEMPLOYED MUST COMPLETE SELF-CERTIFICATION PROVIDED CASE For any questions regarding any ofCommunity the aboveFORM services please contact the BY Absentee Shawne they use the Absentee Shawnee Optometry department for their exam and/ WORKER The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational TheTribal Treasurer and Finance office’s will workarea: with enrollment to properly track our eligible AST minor’s per trainings Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. hawnee Members who live outside of the catchment n optical products. The allotted $350.00 be used towards prescription eye informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Triba APPLICATION ALSO will ONLINE: wwwastribe.com cap investments beginning January 1, 2018. Please contact Enrollment office at 405-275-4030 ext. 6288 or and Non-Tribal communities. tact lens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be bsentee Shawnee Tribal members who reside outside of the catchment area HAVE APPLICATION COMPLETED AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONS BEFORE r the out of pocket costs. ottawatomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) may still utilize their tribal ext. 6292. SUBMITTING TO For SOCIAL SERVICES any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawne they Shawnee Optometry exam and/ t willuse needthetoAbsentee ensure they have updated theirdepartment chart. This isfor totheir include updated Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. nnsent optical products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye forms. tact lens.Office If the amount the $350.00 benefitHealth the Tribal member will be ofexceeds Environmental & Engineering THE OFFICE OF r the out of•Tribal pocket costs. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Housing Improvements Application products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule: & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) t will need ensure they have updated their chart. This is to include updated ThetoTribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by onsent forms. The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the utilizing the following criteria select the al products/charges outside of the allowed benefittoschedule must bemost paid for“in need” health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level tribal members with homes that are in disrepair but are still by providing services in the area of water and wastewater. To suitable for who rehabilitation. All lens applicants meet the t. For example, patients do not require corrective but chose to must get colored eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must sunglasses these willof beServices atTribe. their ownwill expense. charges willCourt need House, Oklahoma Indian Legal be atAllthe Tribal ln-prescription products/charges outside the allowed benefit schedule: the Absentee Shawnee be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside n advance following the payment in the office. NO 9am-12pm. CASH WILL Bldg. #3 each month guidelines on the 2posted nd Thursday from within one of these six counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, THIP list all applicants by a priority list: D. Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly al products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule must be paid for b. Income by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease Oklahoma Indian Legal Services (OILS) is achose nonprofit organization t.g For example, patients whoSize/Overcrowded do not require corrective lens but to get colored of discounts c. allowed Family Living Conditions The Absentee Tribe is supporting Agreement through Shawnee the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Realitya Condition ofbe Home thatd. provides free legal services low income Native Americans on-prescription sunglasses these will at their own expense. All charges will need nefits must be exhausted first before discounts cantobe applied. Department. Proof of income is not required. grassroots initiated research study on public safety, in Oklahoma. To be eligible services you must fallWILL within OILS inayadvance following payment guidelinesfor posted in the office. NO CASH The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of portion cannot bethe discounted. Other Programs available: •Sanitation Facilities Assistance Program health and wellness affecting Indian women. This a water wells, new city or rural water connections, replacement D. income guidelines. Applications need to be completed and all necessary of city or rural water service lines, new wastewater septic research was requested by Indian women and documents attached before the application will be processed. systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ g of discounts allowed tribal leaders consultations held systems with the Contact information: renovation of cityduring sewer lines and water treatment as Applications arebefore available online on the website: nefits must be exhausted first discounts can be applied. www.astribe.com. needed. We are not funded to perform annual pumpingseparate of septic U.S. Department of Justice and through pay portion cannot be discounted. tanks. That service is considered part of home maintenance. ATTENTION: ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL MEMBERS OILS STUDY ON PUBLIC Did You Know..... HEALTH, Did YouWELLNESS Know…… AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN Did You Know..... TRIBALDidCOMMUNITIES You Know…… Anyname name changes changes that Any thatmay mayoccur occur Oklahoma Indian Legal Submit completed application to: Services (OILS) Perimeter Center Dr.,&Ste 222 Office 4200 of Environmental Health Engineering Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK 73112 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 943-6457 74801 Telephone: (405) Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Telephone: (800) Office of Environmental Health & 658-1497 Engineering, Building 13 15702 East State Hwy 9 If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at OK 73026 Facsimile: (405) 917-7060 (405)Norman, 214-4235 OPTOMETRY W LOCATION: In the PlusCare Building by Thunderbird Casino marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be updated (ie: Any name changes that may occur (i.e. marriage, needmay to beoccur updated Any namedivorce, changesetc.)that enrollment, BEFORE anybe updated new These through marriage, etc.) need to (ie: visits to variousdivorce, congressional delegates. enrollment, BEFORE new the (i.e.through marriage, divorce, need toto beany updated advocacy efforts caused etc.) Congress mandate National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to conduct a orstudy renewals can beonany processed. registrations national baseline focusing public safety, enrollment, BEFORE new through public health enrollment, andor wellness needs of Indian women registrations renewals can be processed. through BEFORE any new living on tribal lands. 34 registrations or renewals can be processed. If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a new home and need services please come by our office and fill out an OEH&E application for assistance. If your home is under the management of any housing authority and has not been paid off, you do not qualify for assistance. Applications for this program are available online at www.astribe.com and at the OEH&E building. 18 TITLE VI BINGO 35 Congratulations Abbe!!!! • Lease to Own Homes • Low Rent Housing • Over Income AST member Down Payment & Closing Assistance • College Housing Assistance • Home Rehab Program • Storm Shelter Assistance • Transitional Housing • Over-Income Rental Housing Family of Faith Christian School 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team OCSSA 2A STATE CHAMPIONS! FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE Abbe Owings - 8Th Grade Basketball Champ SHAWNEE, AST Tribal Member Abbe Owings, An 8th grad LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN OK ♥Proud Momma, Dos Owings of Faith Christian School. On February 13th ,2016 February 13th, 2016, basketball team On won the OCSSA Abbe WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM and the 8th grade girls class 2A STATE Owings CHAMPIONSHIP!!! 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 36 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Behavioral Health Services WHITE BISON, Inc. A Cultural Approach to Personal Recovery Substance Abuse Wellbriety Group Meetings Facilitator: John Soap, LPC Every Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm Shawnee Multipurpose Building (east of the Shawnee Clinic, Bldg. 16) For further information, contact: Shawnee Behavioral Health Services: John 405-878-4716 Little Axe Behavioral Health Services: Dara 405-701-7987 AST Behavioral Health Services Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps The medicine wheel and 12 Step program was developed to provide a culturally appropriate 12 Step program for Native American people. This program was developed by White Bison, based upon teachings of the Medicine Wheel, the Cycle of Life and the Four Laws of Change. How the Process Works The Medicine Wheel and 12 Step program is designed in a series of modules that enable people to meet their individual needs. Participants watch a video that explains Medicine Wheel teachings and apply them to their lives. In addition, participants share their insights and experiences in a talking circle. They also learn how to mind map their own innate knowledge around these teachings and then apply that knowledge to their daily lives and decision making processes. For those working through the program in a group setting (i.e. Circles of Recovery) very strong social and emotional bonds are created that help the individuals who participate to develop trust, autonomy, and other healthy feelings and thought patterns that will help them to grow emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Focus S The focus of the program is on character and values. Thus each of the 12 Steps is presented from the perspective of the value that it reflects. Step 1: Honesty Step 6: Willingness Step 10: Perseverance Step 2: Hope Step 7: Humility Step 11: Spiritual Awakening Step 3: Faith Step 8: Forgiveness Step 12: Service Step4: Courage Step 9: Justice Step 5: Integrity Teachings of the Medicine Wheel The Medicine Wheel is an ancient method for teaching important concepts about truth and life. Many Native American communities use a Medicine Wheel, although the colors and the symbols are different depending upon the culture. The purpose is the same in each culture. These teachings, when applied to one’s life, have the power to influence significant change in attitudes, behaviors, values and intent. The Elders have shared a series of Teachings based upon the Natural Order of the way things should be. These are sometimes referred to as the “original instructions.” These important Teachings are included in the Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps: Four Seasons of Change Four Laws of Change Four Directions of Growth Twelve Principles for Healthy Living Reclaiming our Power The 12 Steps of Recovery Nature’s Way: Principles, Laws and Values Cycle of Life Eight Feelings for Healthy Development Comfort Zones The Two Thought System: Love and Fear The Medicine Wheel The Laws of the Unseen World 37 38 The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is seeki ng is seeking The Absentee Shawnee Tribe qualified applapplicants icants for the posi on of position of qualified fortithe TRIBAL SECRETARY. TRIBAL SECRETARY. For more on or to applory pltoeaseapply visit please visit For moreinformati information WWW.ASTRIBE.COM/EMPLOYMENT WWW.ASTRIBE.COM/EMPLOYMENT or or PLEASE T LETTERLETTER OF INTENTOFANDINTENT RESUME TOAND THE RESUME HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT PLEASESUBMISUBMIT TO THE HUMAN R HR@ASTRI BE.COM HR@ASTRIBE.COM 39 AABSENTEE BSENTEE SSHAWNEE HAWNEE T TRIBE RIBE –– SSHAWNEE HAWNEE D DEPARTMENT EPARTMENT E EXTENSIONS XTENSIONS (405) (405) 275-4030 275-4030 ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030 Governor PPROCUREMENT Governor Edwina Edwina Butler-Wolfe Butler-Wolfe....6308 6308 FFINANCE INANCE ROCUREMENT Flores Clayton Twila Parker ................................. Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe ..6307 6308 Victor FINANCE PROCUREMENT Victor Flores ........................................ ........................................6282 6282 Asaycia Asaycia Clayton................................... ...................................6291 6291 Twila Parker ................................. 6307 ..................................... Lesa ..................................... Glenna Jones...............................6307 Victor Lincoln Flores 6282 Sheelby AsayciaThorpe Clayton.................................... ...................................6244 6291 TwilaShaw Parker .................................6269 6307 Shema Shema Lincoln........................................ .....................................6250 6250 Sheelby Thorpe .................................... 6244 Lesa Shaw ..................................... 6269 ......................................... Ketakea ........................................................ ShemaWare Lincoln .....................................6279 6250 Kayla Sheelby Thorpe..................................... ....................................6281 6244 Lesa Shaw .....................................6263 6269 Jenny Jenny Ware ......................................... 6279 Kayla Ketakea ..................................... 6281 ........................................................ 6263 .......................................... JennyDavis Ware.......................................... .........................................6265 6279 Tara KaylaBattise Ketakea .....................................6410 6281 ........................................................6263 Holly Holly Davis .......................................... 6265 Tara Battise .......................................... 6410 Lt.Governor Lt.Governor Isaac Isaac Gibson Gibson ........... ...........6253 6253 David Holly Deer............................................ Davis ..........................................6320 6265 Tara Battise.......................................... 6410 David Deer............................................ 6320 REALTY Andy Warrior ............................... Lt.Governor Gibson ...........6309 6253 Twyla Andy WarriorIsaac ............................... 6309 ................................ David Blanchard Deer............................................ 6320 REALTY Twyla Blanchard ................................6233 6233 Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6246 Mary ..................................... REALTY Andy Billy Warrior ...............................6267 6309 Jennifer Mary Billy ..................................... 6267 Crenshaw............................... Twyla Blanchard ................................6228 6233 Cecil Wilson ......................................... 6246 Jennifer Crenshaw............................... 6228 Lea (BIA Scott CecilTsotaddle....................................... Wilson .........................................6248 6246 MaryMiller Billy ..................................... 6267 Courtney Lea Tsotaddle....................................... 6248 (BIA Spec. Spec.))................... ...................6325 6325 Scott Miller Green ................................... 6300 Jennifer 6228 (405) 275-4030 Courtney Green ................................... 6300 SHAWNEE TRIBE – SCrenshaw............................... HAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS Colleen Butler ...................................... 6247 Lea Tsotaddle....................................... 6248 ................... 6325 Misty Scott Miller (BIA Spec.A)BSENTEE Colleen Butler ...................................... 6247 Griffith ...................................... Courtney Green ...................................6290 6300 Secretary Griffith ...................................... 6290 Secretary John John R. R. Johnson Johnson.......... ..........6289 6289 Misty Colleen Butler ...................................... 6247 Ellis Misty Griffith ......................................6280 6290 Alvina Barnes 6275 Phillip Ellis ........................................... ........................................... 6280 Secretary John................................ R.Butler-Wolfe Johnson .......... 6289 FPhillip Alvina Barnes ................................ 6275 OCIAL Governor Edwina ..6308 INANCE PSSROCUREMENT OCIAL SSERVICES ERVICES Phillis Wahahrickah-Tasi ................... 6338 PhillipWahahrickah-Tasi Ellis ........................................... 6280 Jeff Gibson .................................... 6256 Phillis ...................6282 6338 Alvina Barnes ................................6307 6275 Victor Jeff Gibson .................................... 6256 Annie (Director )......................... 6291 6225 Flores ........................................ Asaycia Clayton ................................... Twila Parker ................................. SERVICES SOCIALWilson Sandra Burnett ................................... Phillis Wahahrickah-Tasi ...................6385 6338 Annie Wilson (Director)......................... 6225 ........................................................ 6306 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385 6256 Jeff Gibson .................................... ........................................................ 6306 Linda ........................................ 6255 Thorpe .................................... Lesa Shaw .....................................6269 Shema Lincoln ..................................... 6250 Sheelby AnnieGouge Wilson (Director ).........................6244 6225 Linda Gouge ........................................ 6255 Sandra Burnett ................................... 6385 ........................................................6263 6306 Jenny UMAN RRESOURCES H Ware ......................................... 6279 Kayla ..................................... 6281 ........................................................ LindaKetakea Gouge ........................................ 6255 UMAN ESOURCES H TTAX OMMISSION // TTAG Treasurer AX C CBattise OMMISSION AG Treasurer Leah Leah Bates Bates................... ...................6239 6239 Holly Cheri Hardeman .................................. 6252 Davis .......................................... 6265 Tara .......................................... 6410 RESOURCES HUMAN Cheri Hardeman .................................. 6252 Alicia ........................................ 6257 Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 Lt.Governor IsaacBates Gibson ...........6253 TAX CEngler OMMISSION / TAG Treasurer Leah ................... 6239 David Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 Elizabeth Clark 6296 Cheri Deer............................................ Hardeman ..................................6320 6252 Alicia Engler ........................................ 6257 Elizabeth Clark ................................... ................................... 6296 Connor Edwards ................................. 6237 EALTY R Andy Warrior ............................... 6309 Alicia Engler ........................................ 6257 Donna Longhorn .......................... 6240 Rep Rep Anthony Anthony Johnson Johnson.................. ..................6287 6287 Twyla Rachael Lankford ............................... 6222 Blanchard ................................ Elizabeth Clark ................................... 6296 Connor Edwards ......... [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aabsentee%3Aeee19d270198025a. Public record. Not legal advice.