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THE ABSENTEE

SHAWNEE NEWS

May 2021

Volume 31, No. 05

COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program

*** PLEASE NOTE: NO EMERGENCY CUT-OFF NOTICES & PROCESSING MAY TO TAKE UP TO 30 DAYS ***

On behalf of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, the Executive Committee has expanded the COVID-19

Utility Assistance Program in response to the pandemic. The Executive Committee understands the impact this

pandemic has had on our AST community and wants nothing more than to help serve our people. With this being

said, the COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program is designed to help alleviate the risk of utility service disconnection

(i.e. electricity, gas, propane, heating or water).

The COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program is a one-time payment of $400 for eligible AST enrolled tribal members.

This service can be used as a credit or full payment for one (1) utility bill. The Absentee Shawnee tribal members

who meet the guidelines are eligible for this service. Any unpaid balances from previous residences, any reconnection fees or deposits of any kind that are not “utility costs” will not be paid.

The one-time payment of $400 will be made to the vendor (utility company). No payment or reimbursement will

be made to the applicant. This one-time payment assistance will be used towards one (1) utility bill.

*For questions or additional information, please email: utilityassistance@astribe.com or call the AST CARES line @ (405)4818625.*

COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program Dates:

Application Acceptance Begins

Monday, May 3rd, 2021 @ 8:00 AM CST

Application Acceptance Ends

Friday, June 4th, 2021 @ 11:59 PM CST

COVID-19 Utility Assistance Eligibility:

• Must be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma on or before June 1st, 2020

• Must be 18 years of age or older on or before June 1st, 2020

• Must have a copy of AST tribal members updated CDIB card (attached to application)

• Must complete the COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program application for AST tribal member

• Utility bill must be in the enrolled AST tribal member and/or spouse’s name (if in spouse’s name, spouse

must reside in the home. AST member & spouse must attach driver’s license or state issued IDs) NO

EXCEPTIONS

• All applications MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2021 by 11:59 PM CST

COVID-19 Utility Assistance Required Documents:

A completed COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program application (online or PDF)

Copy of updated AST CDIB

Copy of Driver’s License or State issued ID (AST member and/or spouse, as needed)

Copy of full and most current utility bill (name must match what’s on your CDIB)

COVID-19 Utility Assistance Application Submission Options: NO FAXES

• By snail mail to AST Enrollment Department, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 74801

• By AST website electronic application (strongly suggested)

• By email to utilityassistance@astribe.com

New Website Launches

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On April 16th , the Absentee Shawnee Tribe launched a new and improved website. The updates provide an upgraded look and make it

easier for Tribal members to locate information. Be sure and check it out at www.astribe.com.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GOVERNOR’S REPORT

John Johnson, AST Governor

Greetings fellow tribal members,

GOVERNOR

John Johnson

April 17th, 2021 was the 86th

annual General Council meeting.

Taking all COVID-19 guidelines

into consideration, the meeting

was originally planned to be outside at the Pow Wow grounds but

due to the weather the meeting was

moved to the event center in the

Thunderbird Casino. The meeting went very well and went lon-

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Alicia Miller, AST Secretary

Lt. GOVERNOR

Ezra DeLodge

SECRETARY

Alicia Miller

Ho wa se ke sa ke!

On Wednesday March 31st, a

special meeting was held by the

Executive Committee to formalize

the shift of Ezra DeLodge (former

Secretary) to the position of Lieutenant Governor. Treasurer Joseph

Blanchard chose to remain in his

position as Treasurer and I shifted

to the position of Secretary. Once

the resolutions passed, the EC was

able to formally declare a vacancy

for the position of Representative.

We are currently advertising for

qualified applicants and if you are

interested, please submit a letter

of intent and your resume to secretary@astribe.com. Remember

all applicants must be able to pass

Election Commission background

checks and the deadline is Friday,

May 7th.

April was a fast and furious

month with office and staff transition activities, General Council

planning and attendance and preparing for the monthly EC meeting. I also managed to participate

in meetings with FEMA officials,

discussions about the space utilization and building expansions,

the health shareholders representative’s quarterly meeting, gaming

commission monthly meeting,

CARES meetings for Phase II, reviewing new oversight programs,

and joined the 2021 Shawnee Area

TREASURER’S REPORT

Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer

TREASURER

Joseph Blanchard

VACANT

REPRESENTATIVE

Hello and good afternoon fellow

Tribal Members,

I don’t know about you but is it really already May!?! As the weather

begins to get warmer, it is that time

of year when we get unexpected Severe Weather. Please pay attention

to your local news sources for regular updates and changes. I don’t

typically worry about the tornado,

but having to deal with the aftermath; specifically the loss of power

and clean-up. Make sure to have

extra supplies on hand such as bottled water, snacks, flashlights, and

batteries. And follow the advice of

David Payne, “Turn around, don’t

drown.”

The month of May brings up

many reasons for each of us to

be excited and happy...our Bread

Dance ceremonies, Mother’s Day,

birthdays, the beginning of summer break, but more importantly,

Graduations! I want to say “Congratulations!” to all the folks celebrating this month. Be proud

of your children, grandchildren,

nieces and nephews. As they say, it

is an accomplishment no one can

May 2021

ger than normal. There was a motion that passed to recess until the

3rd week in June to finish the last

few items on the agenda. It was so

good to see tribal members gather

together talking and laughing, but

still abiding by the CDC guidelines

wearing mask and social distancing. The video and audio of the

meeting can be found on the AST

website.

The AST Food Bank continues

to move forward. Staff members

have been hired and will be starting May 3rd. This is very exciting

because we now have a projected

opening date around the first part

of June. Please watch the website

and next month’s newspaper for

days and times of operation. In the

future we plan on applying for the

USDA grant, which will give us the

opportunity to have a bigger selection of food and to be able to help

more people in the community.

With the warmer weather approaching and summer time events

please continue to take COVID-19

precautions and wear your mask.

(schools) ESSA Virtual Tribal

Consultation. My office oversaw

the updated design and information procuring of the tribal website and its launch on April 16th.

I am proud of the effort and work

that went into the new website and

I hope you find it useful and easier to locate information. It is also

mobile friendly – much more than

the previous.

I am also excited to announce as I

write this article, we are preparing

for the delivery of the tribal elders’

committee/veterans’ group and tax

commission modular buildings.

Staff will be working feverishly to

have these properly placed and

utilities functional so the groups

can move in and become operational once again in a safe environment. The EC also passed a resolution (during April monthly EC

meeting) for utility assistance for

eligible tribal members during this

pandemic. Please see the utility assistance program ad located in this

newsletter for more information.

I was 18 days in as the new Secretary at General Council (G.C.) and

I was pleased to see such a good

turnout of tribal members – even

with the uncooperative weather

(rain, cold and wind). Because of

the weather, we had to opt for plan

B and have the meeting inside in

the event center at Thunderbird

Casino (Norman). Staff worked

their hardest to make sure CDC

guidelines were followed in the set

up to keep members safe. Overall,

I think the set up and the meeting

went quite well. There will always

be room for improvements for subsequent G.C. meetings and we (the

EC) will be sure to always strive for

the best, safe and most positive environment for our tribal membership. Due to time and an extended G.C. agenda, we recessed till the

3rd Saturday in June. Additional

information for the continuance of

this meeting will be released in the

June newsletter as well as the website and social media.

We still have many vacancies on

various boards, if you would like

to serve on a board/committee

and have questions, please do not

hesitate to call or email my office

at secretary@astribe.com. I will be

more than happy to assist you.

As I conclude my article for this

month, I would like to formally

congratulate all of our graduates!

I know some 2020 graduates are

able to walk with the 2021 graduates and I could not be happier

to see all of our graduates be acknowledged of their determination and dedication. To our AST

graduates, may your graduation be

the beginning of many more wonderful achievements in your life!!!

take away from you.

At the time of this writing, this

past week we had our 1st General Council since the Fall of 2019.

I received a lot of good feedback

from the membership on the job

we’ve been doing, especially under these extreme circumstances.

And to dispel a rumor, the EC did

not move the meeting indoors to

curtail the number of attendees,

as was suggested. It was a proactive decision based on the weather

projections, which were confirmed

with 3 consecutive days of rain.

The Powwow grounds had collected standing water and we did not

want our Elders, many of which

use wheelchairs, walkers, canes

and strollers to get stuck or have a

slip and fall. Again, if you would

like to receive a copy of the Booklet, notify and submit a request

to the Secretary’s office by phone

or email. If you hadn’t heard, the

meeting was “recessed” and will

reconvene in June.

Other items of notation my office

participated or handled this past

month include: attended an update

meeting with State and Regional

FEMA personnel; attended weekly meetings to receive updates on

the remaining CARES dollars; received information and provided input regarding the potential

Health Center expansion; attended

and received updates at the Quarterly Health Shareholders meeting; and drafted the Resolution to

provide an additional funding opportunity to assist tribal members

with paying their utilities, utilizing

CARES funds.

My final comment, the Pandemic has really created havoc within

our system and local community;

no one is more aware of that than

me. I am the EC member who

signs and authorizes the Funeral

Assistance program for when one

of our members passes. I highly

encourage our People to continue following the CDC guidelines,

to wear a mask, and receive your

vaccinations. I have signed entirely too many applications for our

families and will be glad when this

crisis is complete.

Should you have any questions,

please do not hesitate to call or

send me an email.

Ne yi wa.

Alicia “Aly” Miller

Tribal Secretary

Ne yi wa!

Joseph H. Blanchard

May 2021

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VACANCY NOTICE

The 86th Semi-Annual General Council will

reconvene on Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at 10

a.m.

The meeting will be at Thunderbird Casino,

Norman, OK.

From the family of Lieutenant Governor Kenneth Blanchard

We would like to express our appreciation for all of the kindness given to our family during our deepest sadness. Thank

you for the flowers, the bringing of food, your time and overall support. It definitely hasn’t been easy but the generosity you

provided for our family has been of great comfort.

Ne yi wa.

Bernice, Leland, Sis and Rikki

FY-2020

YTD TAX COLLECTIONS

(thru 3/31/2021)

TAX

CATEGORY

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

Sales (6%)

Gaming % of free cash

Employee (1%)

Severance (8%)

Motor Vehicle

Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.)

Tobacco Refund

$14,008.93

$313,044.00

$9,218.92

$1,518.24

$19,181.75

$37,389.68

$5,365.40

$11,640.93

$313,044.00

$19,154.04

$138.23

$10,674.19

$0.00

$4,985.68

$3,960.38

$313,044.00

$19,458.90

$2,714.33

$25,882.40

$0.00

$4,690.57

$0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$29,610.24

$939,132.00

$47,831.86

$4,370.80

$55,738.34

$37,389.68

$15,041.65

TOTAL TAXES

$399,726.92

$359,637.07

$369,750.58

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,129,114.57

Miscellaneous

$210.00

$86.00

$125.00

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$421.00

0.04%

$399,936.92

$359,723.07

$369,875.58

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

$0.00

$1,129,535.57

100%

TOTAL COLLECTIONS

APRIL

MAY

JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

$0.00

YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES

TOTAL

COLLECTED

2.62%

83.14%

4.23%

0.39%

4.93%

3.31%

1.33%

May 2021

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ASTHS May 2021 Monthly Update

Understanding Your Pharmacy Program: Whether you are a patient at an I.H.S. Facility (direct services) or with a Tribal

Health Facility (compacted services), such as the AST Tribal Health System, or an Urban Indian Clinic, Pharmacy price calculations are a complicated subject with many factors to be considered. However, some basics are consistent with the majority of

businesses. Inventory cost + direct cost + indirect cost + profit margin = retail price with Pharmacies in general. Pharmacies

purchase medications from wholesalers and receive volume discounts. The IHS pharmacies, who are on a group purchase agreement (GPA), regardless of

what type of health entity as an ITU, receive additional discounts. Wholesale cost is substantially lower than the retail price displayed.

Pharmacies have direct and indirect costs like all businesses, and these must be accounted for in order to succeed long term as an organization. A profit

margin is factored in as well, something the vast majority of businesses do. This benefits the owners of the business, in this case, the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe. Pharmacies use software that will take all of these variables into consideration, and calculate a retail price for display on the receipt ticket.

IHS (or ITU) pharmacies, however, are unique in a few key ways.

Items Provided:

•

Non-IHS pharmacies do not process over the counter (OTC) medications and vitamins as prescriptions (RX).

•

The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System provides these items as an additional benefit to its members, and their families, that they serve. Additionally, it does so to a larger degree than the vast majority of other tribes in Oklahoma or elsewhere.

•

These items are processed as prescriptions in our software programs. This is largely for inventory tracking purposes as well as patient medication

profiles and pharmacy software loads these retail prices in for each medication.

•

This can result in retail prices substantially higher than what one could purchase these items for in the non-IHS world (i.e., the private sector for

non-Natives and non-Veterans). However, this is largely pointless due to how I.H.S. pharmacies are paid.

Payments Received and How I.H.S. Pharmacies are paid:

•

Non-IHS pharmacies collect payment for service in 3 ways. Insurance reimbursement, patient copays (at time of service), and cash paying patients

(non-insured).

•

IHS pharmacies do not collect direct payment from any native patient. So NO patient is paying the retail price displayed on the receipt tag.

Additionally, the retail price shown is NOT the price the pharmacy pays for the medications.

•

I.H.S. pharmacies ONLY receive compensation from insurance companies. This compensation varies between insurance companies, but is always

determined contractually. This means the calculated retail price plays no role whatsoever in what an insurance company pays; they have a volume

discount at the negotiated price for their beneficiaries for each insurer via their contracts with the facility – and any other facility they do business

with, Native or otherwise).

With the exception of OTC and vitamin items, the price you see calculated is an accurate representation of the value the Tribe is providing to the community. However, no one is actually paying this price in an I.H.S. setting.

Help us in congratulating our Monthly Employee Award Winners this month! We are proud of all of our professionals and team players, for all they do

daily to make our programs succeed and take care of our patients! This month Title 6 and Diabetes Health and Wellness are being recognized for providing

sustained meals to our program recipients on Title 6 services since the pandemic began and during the recent Artic Storm.

May 2021 Health Employee Awards of the Month

Employee of the Month: Dos Owings, Title 6 Director

Team of the Month: Title 6 and Diabetes Health & Wellness Combined Team

Special Leadership Award: Robert Schoolfield, Guy Kowena, and Ted Watson

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

Executive Director

Remember: “Your mask protects me, my mask protects you, and immunizations protect us all!”

May 2021

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TITLE VI ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM

During this COVID 19 PANDEMIC: TITLE VI IS ONLY OPEN ON MONDAYS

Mission Statement:

To provide a nutritional meal five days a week to our tribal members and other tribe

affiliated members 55 or older who live in the jurisdiction. We also provide supportive

services to members.

Requirements for the Title VI Program

CDIB card from a federally recognized tribe

55 years or older

Spouses of eligible elders

Complete an intake form

Individuals with disabilities who reside at home with older individuals

eligible for services

HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS:

Elders should only be on the home delivered meal program if they are unable to leave

their homes without great difficulty. Their inability to leave home may be because

illness, disability, or general fragility. They may be home bound because they cannot

ride comfortably in an available vehicle for the time it takes to get to the congregate

site because of their fragility.

CONGREGATE MEAL SITES:

TITLE VI ELDERS WILL DRIVE THRU UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex Building #9,

Shawnee Ok

Congregate Meals are served on Mondays O n l y- 10 am to 2 pm

Title VI Staff

Thomasine Owings, Title VI Director

Lula Bettelyoun, Cook

Donna Butler, Assistant Cook/Driver

Robert Schoolfield, Driver/Maintenance

Ted Watson Jr, Driver/Kitchen Assistant

Guy Kowena, Driver/Kitchen Assistant

Communities of

Strength

OLDER

AMERICANS

MONTH

COMMUNITIES OF STRENGTH: MAY 2021

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Cultural Preservation Department

The Cultural Preservation Department has continued to carry out essential day to day operations to ensure the department continues to function properly. Currently, all staff members are

available either full time or part time in the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gift Shop

In accordance with the Tribe’s protocols, in-store shopping at the gift shop is currently unavailable. However, we are allowing curbside pick-up. Please call the Gift Shop Manager, Mrs.

Merry Rodriguez, for more details.

ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS

Social Service is accepting TEA Application on a daily basis and can be found

on the AST website under service-social/service/tea. Then send by email: awilson@astribe.com or NEdwards@astribe.com , fax: (405) 273-7938 or mail:

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee OK 74801.

For the last month, the Gift Shop Manager

has been working diligently to inventory

and refill the current stock. We have an assortment of new merchandise such as the

items featured in the picture to the left.

In addition to the new products, we still

have a few Pendleton and Minnetonka

items on sale. So, if you have any questions, please call Mrs. Rodriguez. She can

be reached at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6310.

Library

The Library is still currently closed to all visitors. However, the librarian, Ms. Casey Wilson, is

currently looking into ways for patrons to view the library collections online. Please be on the

lookout for announcements on the Tribal website and Facebook page.

Also, we are happy to present to the youth a new program Read for Adventure. Oklahoma

City Zoo and Botanical Garden have partnered up with OG&E to promote Oklahoma Libraries. This year’s program features a new, original children’s book “Juniper’s Butterfly Garden–A

Small Start for a Better World.” This book, written by Oklahoma City resident and OKC Zoo’s

marketing coordinator Autumn Heigle and illustrated by Nadia Ronquillo, follows a child’s

journey as she learns about monarch butterflies and how she can help conserve this important

pollinator in her own backyard.

On April 13th, Ms. Wilson traveled to Building

Blocks III in Little Axe to read this book to the youth.

All youth received a voucher, for up to 4 people, redeemable for free admission to the OKC Zoo. We are

excited to announce that we have offered this experience to 30 families so far and will continue to offer

this program until we are out of tickets. However,

as the Library is not open to the public or to tribal

members at this time, we will be posting further instructions online. So, please be on the lookout. Zoo

admission vouchers are redeemable through June 30, 2021. To learn more about the program

and for a list of participating libraries, visit www.okczoo.org/readforadventure.

THPO

The THPO Program continues to make great strides and advancements. The THPO staff has

steadily been receiving Section 106 projects from various Federal Agencies. Over the past

month, the THPO Department has received 85 new Section 106 projects for review. In conjunction with receiving projects, 25 projects have been consulted on. The THPO Department

has also taken part in numerous

FCC/TCNS

In lieu of the shutdowns from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the incoming

workflow of new and modified telecommunications projects has been steady for the TCNS

program. The THPO Specialist, Ms. Ashley Brokeshoulder, has been busy reviewing, researching and given recommendations to the telecommunications industry. Over the past month,

she has received 89 new telecommunications facility projects for review. In conjunction with

receiving projects, she has reviewed, researched and gave recommendation for the clearance of

80 telecommunications projects.

Social Service is now accepting LIHEAP Application for your electric and

gas this application can be found on the AST website under service-social/

service/LIHEAP. To be eligible for the LIHEAP program you will need to

live in the Cleveland and Pottawatomie Counties and be an enrolled member

of any tribe. Please send all applications by email: awilson@astribe.com or

NEedwards@astribe.com, fax: (405) 273-7938 or mail: 2025 S. Gordon Cooper

Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the continued support of our department Drive, Shawnee OK 74801.

as we continue to make changes to our programs to better serve the Tribal community. My

door is always open so please feel free to contact me, Carol Butler, at 405-275-4030 ext. 6245

or cbutler@astribe.com.

Ask about “AST Preferred Checking” and our debit

card that honors the Absentee Shawnee Tribe!

You can either be an Absentee Shawnee Tribe Member or an Employee of the

Tribe or one of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s businesses. Account features

include:

 Free Value Checks

 .25% rate reduction with auto debit on consumer loan rates

 Interest bearing account

 $25.00 minimum to open the account

 No minimum to earn interest

 No monthly maintenance fee

 Free direct deposit option

 Free ATM/Debit Card

 Free Online Banking & Bill Pay

 Free Online Electronic Banking Statement

 Free check images with statement

 Free 1 year rental of a 3x5 safe deposit box or 6 months free rental of a 5x10 safe

deposit box (based on availability)

 Free Notary Service

 FDIC Insured

Contact bank staff for more information

2023 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK 74801, PH (405) 273-0202

114 E. Main St., Calumet, OK 73014, PH (405) 893-2240

Member

FDIC

Other Social Service Applications that are on line are as follows: General Assistance, Burial Assistance (AST tribal members only), School Clothing Allowance Program (AST tribal members only)

Please make all copies of your documents and attach to all applications. IF you

have any questions, please give Social Service a call at (405) 878-4723 or (405)

488-5162-Social Service cell phone.

Thank you!

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Fostering Among The Shawnee

May is National Foster Care Month and this observance strives to highlight the

importance of fostering. Native American families are four times more likely to

have their kids taken away and placed in foster care. In the state of Oklahoma, 21%

of all foster children are Native American.

The numbers keep going up yet the number of available native foster homes is not.

“We desperately need Tribal members to foster our Tribal kids.” said Shawnee

Martinez, Interim ICW Director for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. “Without Tribal

families opening up their homes, it also makes it difficult for ICW to stay in compliance with ICWA in regards to placement.”

“If you look at our mission statement, we want them to stay connected for their

Kinship, Culture and Community.” Martinez explains. “We want to encourage

Tribal members to foster our Shawnee children to uphold our tribal emblem LISI-WI-NWI, “Among the Shawnee”. We can’t call ourselves a Tribe when we don’t give our own children a place among their people. Too often our foster kids

will lose their connection to our Tribal customs.”

The sad reality is that ICW needs more Tribal families to foster. In an interview with an AST foster parent who has fostered more than once, the main reason

they did it was family.

“I didn’t want them lost in the system or go to a family that isn’t culturally aware of our native children or people. I felt the need to step up for my family.”

They went on to say that we are their voice. “The main goal is to make it work out for the foster child. It helps when the whole body involved does their part to

help succeed for that child.”

Martinez says family stepped up for her and her brothers. “My grandparents fostered for 20 years. My siblings and I were fortunate to be placed with our kin.

My grandpa and grandma are the reason I wanted to become a foster home.”

She has fostered for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe and the state for 16 years, retiring in 2019. “Now I have the opportunity to fight for AST children on another

level.” Martinez said.

The children needing a foster home aren’t bad kids. “Most of these kids were taken from their homes through no fault of their own. A lot of times, people might

think they are damaged or have issues.” Martinez explained. “What these kids need is a home and preferably a home where their Tribal customs don’t get lost.”

Martinez stresses the importance of Tribal traditions. “These customs are passed down to us by our families. These kids need to be in a home where they can

experience their culture. It makes me sad to think about the customs that our children are losing by not being in a native home.”

Studies have shown that Native children in foster care who stayed connected to their culture continued to thrive and those who weren’t were at greater risk for

behavioral problems.

“I want these kids to experience what my own kids have gone through. All of our Tribal traditions have a deep meaning. These kids need to know what we do and

why we do it. This is our heritage and it belongs to the kids.” said Martinez. “It’s important we try and get more Tribal members to open their homes to these kids.

Martinez said, “The end goal is always reunification; however sometimes that is not always the reality. And if we can keep them in Tribal homes while we are

doing that and keep their Tribal customs close to them; it’s an even better outcome.”

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please contact ICW at (405) 395-4490 or email, ICW@astribe.com.

Domestic Violence Department

April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We

would like to take the time to thank those who were

able to participate in our activities for the month. Be

sure to follow us on Facebook @ASTRisingWarrior

to keep up with our activities. If you ever have any

questions about our services or if you or someone

you know needs assistance, please call us at

405.273.2888.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe's Domestic Violence Department

We help with:

Our mission is to:

Domestic Violence

Eliminate violence in

Sexual Assault

Native Country and to

Dating Violence

strengthen

Stalking

Native families to end the

Sex Trafficking

cycle of violence.

Our services are confidential and include:

Safety Planning

Emergency Assistance

Court Advocacy

Shelter Placement Assistance

Referrals

Must be intimate partner

related violence and the

victim must be fleeing the

home/situation

Who we serve:

Where we serve:

Natives and non-Natives

LGBTQ2S+

Any Religion

Any income level

EVERYONE

Because we are federally funded

we get to serve all populations

within our *service area, which

includes Cleveland, Oklahoma and

Pottawatomie counties.

*If you are AST and outside the service area, please call our office and we will see what we can do to help

you.

Office Line 405.273.2888

Fax 405.273.1192

Webpage https://www.astribe.com/domestic-violence

Link to intake https://www.astribe.com/forms/victim-intake

@ASTRisingWarrior

For emergencies call 911 or AST PD @ 405.275.3200

This project was supported byGrant No. 2015-TW-AX-0016 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations

expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

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SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

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Antonio J. Colungo

Dale High School

Naviah DeAnne Stoudemire

Southmoore High School

Kasi L. McGuire

Epic Charter School

Kaitlyn Wilson

Dale High School

Keyondré Duane Brown

Midwest City High School

Braden Lee Elmore

Bethel High School

Micah RaShawn Anderson

Earlsboro High School

Madelyn Steves

Epic Charter School

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Joseph Edward Williams Jr.

Riley Ann Brokeshoulder

Howe High School

Shawnee Mission Northwest High School

Sutton Little

Shane Pitner

Edmond Santa Fe High School

Burke James Thorpe

Mid America Christian University

Bachelor of Business Administration

Jessica New Moon (Mí’ t’aígé)

University of Central Oklahoma

Master of Science/ Dietetic Internship

Verden High School

Phyllis Leeann Nuno

Dallas College

Associate of Science

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Megan June Larney

Sophia Michelle Switch

Pontotoc Technology Center

Practical Nursing Graduate

Fort Lewis College

Bachelor Degree in Journalism

2021 AST Graduates

Seth Williams

Little Axe High School

Amanda Elmore

Seminole State College

Kailas Mack

Varnum High School

Hunter Foremen

Southern New Hampshire University

Legus Mitchell

McLoud High School

David Greenfield

Oklahoma Christian University

Mariah Smith

Macomb High School

Gabriella Johnson

Rose State College

Eryn Johnson

North Rock Creek High School

Jalon Martinez

OSU-OKC

Katlyn Lewis

Stratford High School

Colby Mills

Central Oregon Community College

Karsen Granstrom

Midwest City High School

Anthony Warrior

Wayne State College

KeAuntre Jackson

Tecumseh High School

Cullen Ryan

University of Colorado-Denver (Graduate Student)

Tyler Brittain

Oklahoma Baptist University

Shelsie White Thunder

University of Oklahoma (Graduate Student)

Dana Arrieta

New Mexico State University

Jamie Foreman

University of New Mexico

Holly Davis

Rose State College

*The Absentee Shawnee News sent out a request for grad photos. The photos included in this issue were sent to us by our deadline. This list may not include all

AST 2021 graduates. The names were provided to us.

The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee

Tribe Education Department:

AST High School Seniors

College Scholarship Entry Form

AllNations Bank is providing a $1,000 scholarship to an AST high school senior to

further their education after high school. The bank’s president, Steve Smith, is

providing a $500 scholarship. The information you provide below will be used to

contact you regarding your entry. You will be notified if your name has been

selected. The scholarship check will be issued directly to the school the student

attends.

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Required documents:

Tribal Enrollment Card

•

Copy (must be the updated card)

Submit forms via fax, email, mail, or at the Education drop box on the AST Shawnee Complex.

DEADLINE: POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY

MAY 15, 2021 AT 5:00 PM CDT.

• Academic (PK-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses,

and a portion of funds can be used for school-related athletic program

expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year.

• Johnson O’Malley Program: assists Absentee Shawnee tribal members

enrolled in any of our nine (9) school districts: Tecumseh, Bethel, Earlsboro, Wanette, Asher, South Rock Creek, Macomb, Dale, and Little Axe.

• Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with

some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED

recipients and one for High School graduates. Program has a maximum

amount of funding for graduation expenses.

• Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training

at accredited vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding

limit for the calendar year or per program.

• Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited

college or university. Funding levels are determined based upon grade

point average and full-time or part-time status.

• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one

doctoral degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status.

• Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School

Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Applications

are available and accepted beginning January 1st and the deadline for application submission is March 31st of each year.

All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.

Attention:

Applications for fall 2021 must be received or postmarked by June 15, 2021.

Education Department

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive

Shawnee, OK 74801

405.275.4030 Ext. 6242

405.273.7938 (fax)

tresham@astribe.com

All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on

Services and select Education.

For more information, please call (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 email Tresha

Spoon at tresham@astribe.com.

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Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

(405) 878-0633

Fax:(405) 878-0156

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Building Blocks C.D.C.

16051 Little Axe Dr.

Norman, OK 73026

(405) 360-2710

Fax: (405) 360-2726

Building Blocks II

Building Blocks III

April was a busy and fun month at Building Blocks. Our children did lots of

Greetings Building Blocks Families and

fun Easter art that our teachers displayed on their bulletin boards.

Friends!

The children dyed Easter eggs and then

we had egg hunts at Building Blocks on

April 1st. They enjoyed hunting the eggs.

Then on Saturday April 3rd, Building

Blocks “egged’ the children’s yards with

plastic filled Easter eggs so they could

hunt them the next morning.

We are ready for an exciting and fun

May at Building Blocks. We are ready for

warmer weather and excited to be able to

go outside and play more.

We sure have been enjoying all this rainy

weather. For with rain all things bloom and

blossom. “April showers bring about May

flowers.”

With that said we have been doing a lot of planting in and around our wonderful facility we have gotten a beautiful new display of trees and shrubs.

Each classroom has been taking part in learning about plant life.

Planting seeds and watching them sprout, grow roots and stem when planted

and watered and given sunlight to grow.

Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day. We

wish all mothers a wonderful Mother’s

Day. Remember to spend time with your

Mom.

Monday, May 31st is Memorial Day If you are interested in your child attending Building Blocks Child Developand Building Blocks will be closed.

ment Center in Norman, OK please call (405)360-2710.

We are working on getting bids for our playgrounds. We have had 2 playground companies start on our bids. We are going to be putting all new play

equipment on both our playgrounds. It will be lots of fun new opportunities for

our children to learn as they play.

Building Blocks is enrolling in some of our age groups. If you are a tribal

employee and needing childcare please call us at 878-0633 to see if we have a

spot for your child.

Have a wonderful May!!

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

Child Care Development Fund Programs

2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.

Shawnee, Ok. 74801

(405)432.8411 FAX: (405)878-0156

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Congratulations!

Erika Blanchard, an 8th grade student at Bethel

Middle School and member of Bethel FFA, recently

competed in the Oklahoma Scholastic Shooting Sports,

State Trap Competition. She set a new personal record

and finished in 4th place. Along with her teammate,

they are the 1st female shooters to qualify for State; 1st

middle school students to qualify for State; and Erika

is the 1st Native American to qualify for any State

shooting competition at Bethel Public Schools.

Though this is only her first year to compete (did not

begin live fire shooting until this past Fall), she is very

grateful to her teammates, coaches and sponsors for

pushing her to excel. Erika would also like to thank

her parents, Joseph and Twyla Blanchard, for always

driving her to practice and competition events, and

supplying her with plenty of ammo and her weapon.

Mya Blanchard, daughter of Eric and Jessica Blanchard and

granddaughter of Duke and Fredith Blanchard and Linda Cotten

and Dirk Walker, recently placed second in the 3rd-5th grade Comic

category at the 2021 Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair

for her piece entitled “Kasiwine witowapa/Let’s All Talk Shawnee.”

Mya is a 3rd grader at Eisenhower Elementary, and she has

participated in the language fair since she was three. She has been

attending virtual language classes during the pandemic with her

family (led by George Blanchard) and with the Shawnee Tribe (led by

Joel Barnes).

Sensational Citizen Award

Absentee Shawnee member Eli Brown

is a 5th grade student at Bethany Public

Schools. Eli was named his class Sensational Citizen for the 3rd nine weeks.

The sensational citizen award recognizes student who consistently show responsibility, respect and readiness for

learning. He is the son of Adam and

Tara Brown, grandson of Phyllis Harp

and great nephew of Kenneth and Serena Daugherty.

Harper Brown is a 6th grade student at

Bethany Middle school. She was an ensemble cast member for Bethany Public Schools’

All-school musical production of “Footloose:

The Musical” in April. This was her first play

production and she enjoyed being a part of

the process. Harper is the daughter of Adam

and Tara Brown, granddaughter of Phyllis

Harp, and great niece of Kenneth and Serena

Daugherty.

Sam Brown is an Absentee Shawnee

member who attends Bethany Public

Schools and is in the 4th grade. His

texture board artwork was recognized

by his class peers for an Art Award and

was on display in the Principal’s office

for the month of March. Sam is the

son of Adam and Tara Brown, grandson of Phyllis Harp and great nephew

of Kenneth and Serena Daugherty.

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MAY

BIRTHDAYS

Ahtone, Catlin Ray

Alford, Amy Dianne

Alford, Christian Shawnee

Alford, Magdelena Spaneta

Allen, Lucinda Nicole

Allen, Patricia Ann

Arnold, Keirstin Rene

Atchico, John Edward

Atwell, David Eugene

Atwood, Reagan Nicole

Barreras, Jenika Nicole

Barton, Trae Lee

Bates, Akiane Karee

Baughman, Brenda Jane

Belvin, Justin Ray

Bender, Leal Desma

Bennett, Blake Tristan

Bentley, Curtis Lee

Bettelyoun, Lula Mae

Black, Timothy Wayne

Black, Whittney Brooke

Blackburn, Gayle Ann

Blanchard, Caelynn Blu

Blanchard, Dakota Joshua

Blanchard, Glendine

Blanchard, Joey Edward

Blanchard, Joseph Henry

Blanchard, Mariana Lillian

Bradley, Jerry Dean

Bradley, Terry Don

Bradshaw, Alisa Marie

Brady, Lynn Marie

Brandon, Susanne Christine

Breeding, Sean K. C.

Brinson, Ariana Isabel

Brister, April Angela

Brocksmith, Chloe Elizabeth

Brown, Brittany Ciara

Bruner, Aidan Alex

Bryant III, Chester A.

Buckley, Gerald Wayne

Buckner, June Marie

Bullard, Adam Drew

Bullock, Royce Jaxxon

Bump, Karli Jessica

Burke, Lisa Feiffer

Bustamante, Andrea Nadine

Byers, Christian Daniel

Byers, Eric Nelson

Cagle, Alicia Nicole

Campbell, Charles Elbert

Caudillo, James Emanuel Dean

Caudillo, Jamie Lynn Ladeanna

Charley, Melloney Ann

Charley, Michael Arron

Clark, Summer Lynn

Clinesmith, Blake Weston

Coddington Jr., Kevin Dwayne

Collett, Bonnie Sue

Combs, Michelle Lynn

Conces, Lorena Olivia

Conover, Gloria Jean

Cook, Israel Aaron

Coon, Justin Kyler

Cope, Sawyer Dawson

Coyle, Dr. Sarah Michelle

Crenshaw, Jennifer Lois

Cripps, Anita Louise

Cuellar, Orietta Faith

Dankenbring, Bryce Thomas

Daugherty, Everly Grace

Davis, Dale Allen

Davis, Dannica Butch

De Jear, Bayleigh Ruth

Deere, Shawneen Estelline

Deere, Sky Nichole Christine

Denny, Jacqueline

Dospapas, Verna May

Downey, Zachary Layne

Ducharme, Kathon Clay

Ducharme, Lindsey Nicole

Ellis, Carmen Jean

Ellis, Gregory Scott

Ellis, Heather Ann

Ellis, Holly Diana

Ellis, Sara Gabriel

Evans, Lisa Michelle

Factor, Jaremyah Jamez

Feeling, Lavonna Jean

Fenner, Titan Russell

Ferrell, Alyssa Kay

Ferrell, Amber Nicole

Ferrer, Joshua Lee

Fife, Gabriel Douglas

Fife, Teresa Laura Irene

Fink, Brayden Lee

Footracer, Lee Anna Gail Stubb

Foreman Jr., Leonard Dewayne

Foreman, Jacob Collin

Foreman, Jalen Hawke

Frazier, Rylan Ambrose

Fritsch, Joley Marie

Galloway, Zachary Adam

Garbarini Jr., Alfred Ralph

Gibson Sr., Roy Gene

Gibson, David Michael

Gibson, Jeffrey Wayne

Gilmore, Cheryl Jean

Godwin, Lucy G.

Gouge, Kara Joe

Granstrom, Cody James

Graves Pyrch, Karen Sue

Graves, Sharol Annette

Gray, Branden Tyler

Gray, Dakota Christian

Greeley, Carsyn Ryan

Griffin, Diane Sue

Groves, Mya Leighann

Hale, Kathy Sue

Hall, Emily Katherine

Harjo, Eric Wayne

Harjo, Hiyatike Star

Harjo, Myla Rosalie

Harris, Konner Lee Little Charley

Haumpy, Taj-Ah Billy

Heath, Spencer Blake

Hendrick, Luke Michael

Hill, Yvette Carmel

Hood Jr., Warren Weslyon

Hood, Thomas Edgar

Humphrey, Carol Lee

Hunt, Dominique Annastasia Marie

Hutchinson, Velma Rae

Ibarra, Julian Giano Elias

Irvin, Steven Benjamin

Jackson III, Mark Sweeney

Johnson Jr., Richard Taft

Johnson, Coree Lee

Johnson, Curtis Ray

Johnson, Gabriella Kayann

Johnson, Joshina Leeshay

Johnson, Michael Scott Isaiah

Johnson, Nicholas James

Johnson, Tabitha Rose

Johnson, Walter Kirby

Jones, Aubrey Renee

Kaseca, Barry Alvin

Kaseca, Kantynn James

Kaseca, Roy James

Keese, Carter Aaron

Keith, Marshall Collins

King, Lynee Rue

Kirby-Gibson, Ian Jacob

Kitchen, Ruben Vincent

Kmatz, Mindy Lynnette

Knighten, Cassandra Renea

Kobs, Jennifer Ann

Kowitz, Michael Raymond

Laplant, Asher Jay

Lasenberry, Harper Rose

Leedom, Courtney Dawn

Little Axe, Sabrina

Little Charley, Terry Lee

Little Creek, Vernon Dale

Little, Jadyn Alise

Little, Madison Diane

Little, Stormy Autumn

Littlecreek, Anderson Doreece

Littlecreek, Dakota Dwight

Littlecreek, Tiffany Nicole

Littlecreek, Tristyn Denae

Longhorn, Sean Ray

Longhorn, Weda Louise

Lopez Jr, Rolando

Lovins, Earl Dean

MacGill, Georgia Sue

MacK, Rylan Emory

Malone, Marcus Jerome

Mann, Sallie Arlene

Masquat Jr., George

Masquat, Chelcy Nicole

Matthews, Mary Caroline

McAfee, Justin Samuel

McGowan, Patricia Lynn

McMillan, Shelly Kristin

Medina, Alyssa Pamela Lee

Megehee, Douglas Dewayne

Megehee, Tonia Lynn

Mendoza, Amanda Ranee`

Meyer, Doreen

Miller, Casey Ryan

Miner, Heather Rochelle

Minesinger, Scott Brooker

Mitchell, Desiree Rose

Molenhour, Lacey Rei

Mondragon, Angela Kay

Monk, Jaxon Eugene

Montez, Mireya Raine

Montgomery, Matthew Schyler Daugherty

Moore, Anniah Faith

Moore, Emily Renee

Morgan, Polly A Littlebear

Morton, Jeremiah James

Morton, Nora Jane

Munroe, Douglas

Neese, Lisa Marie

Neugent, Alena Dee

New Moon, Jake Lee

New Moon, Jennifer Brooke

Newton, Jessica Ann

Noyes, Paula Jo

Oldham, George Lynn

Onzahwah, Deborah Kay

Orta, Jovanni Alejandro

Ott-Proctor, Lylli Lee Ann

Panther, Jeffery Wayne

Parker, Carla Marie

Parker, Shawn Ian

Pawpa, Donald Wayne

Pearl, Melvin Joe

Pitner, Kamryn Nicole

Powell, Kendall Lynn

Pyrch, Lauren Karly

Raisbeck, David Nathaniel

Ramirez Jr., Florentino

Ramirez, Elicia Marie-Alka

Ramirez, Jaxston Cole

Reavis, Ricci Donnice

Reynoso, Melissa Sue

Roach, Dakota Eugene

Robertson, Rita Jean York

Robison, Aiden James

Robison, Christian Charles

Robison, Morgan Tell

Robison, Thomas Aaron

Rochon, Gerald Wayne

Rock, Micheal Eugene

Rolette, Domini Antoinette

Rolette, Gilbert Earl

Rolette, Joshua David Michael

Ryan, Royce Liam

Salazar, Terry Lee

Salisbury, Lucas Holden

Salisbury, Mara Ann

Sanchez, Christopher

Sanders, Patty Ruth

Schulenberg, Donald Derek

Seaton-Blanchard, Sarah Shiloh

Sevier, Elliott Rose

Shawnee, Jarrett Lloyd

Simmons, Desirai Diann

Simpson, Wade James

Smith, Jeremiah Robert

Smith, Lily Kendrick

Smith, Richard Alexander

Smith, Trenn Talen

Smith, Valerie Ann

Smith, Vanessa Rae

Snake, Norma Louise

Soap Jr., John Lee

Soap, Kree Eugene

Soap, Roger Eugene

Speck, Haley Kalyn

Spicer, Amber Jo

Spoon Jr., Robert Ray

Spoon, Joplin Dupre

Spoon, Landon Joe

Spoon, Lexi Della-Ann

Spoon, Tinslee Jo

Spriggs, Warren Paul

Springer, Delores Ann

Spybuck, Easton Cade

Squire, Nathan Gene

Starr III, Henry James

Starr, Anthony Craig

Stevens, Laurence Paul

Stewart, Gracie Nicole

Stone Jr., James Lee

Strain, Cynthia Ann

Stuckey, Slade Wilson

Sultuska, Ella L.

Sultuska, Jerry Wayne

Sultuska, Rodney Steven

Surface Jr., Robert Monroe

Szoke, Debra Jean

Talbert, Elania Michelle

Talbert, Elliana Grace Elizabeth

Tallchief, John G.

Tarbox, Crystal Lynne

Taylor, Darwin Jacob

Tebe I, Mavrik West

Tebe, Priscilla Grace

Thompson, Bryanna Lotus

Thompson, Teresa Renee`

Thornhill, Noah Hunter

Thorpe, Burke James

Thorpe, Jake Forrester

Thorpe, Sheelby Ahkeynay Jamese

Tiger, Jennifer Diane

Tiger, Tru Anthony Shane

Trennepohl, Pacer Lynn

Uchida Jr., Stephen Robert

Vega, Jaslene Meliah

Wade, Chelsea Nicole

Walker, Jo Ann Louise

Wallace, Brenda Gayle

Warrior, Johnnie Andrew

Warrior, Kenneth James

Watkins, Jamie Lynn

Watson, Ambra Denise

Watson, Brittany LaDawn Paige Danielle

Watson, Janelle Ilise

Watson, Thomas Aaron

Wesley, Ula Mae Welch

White IV, Charles Daniel

White, Brooklyn Dee

White, Caitlyn Rose

White, Clayton Randall

White, Milo Everett

Wilkerson, Katie Evalyn

Williams, Colton Alexander

Williams, Heath Floyd

Wilson, Cecil Alan

Wilson, Christopher Blaine

Wilson, Diana Lynn

Wilson, Francis Lynn

Wilson, Helen June

Wilson, Lana Louise

Womack, Raelynn Lekay

Wood, Lillian Kay

Woods, Justin Matthew

Wucinski, Gary Ray

Yargee, Lizzie DeAnna-Jo

Young, Lynda Renee

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Happy 29th Birthday Brittany

May God bless you with many!

Love Always and Forever Mom and Dad

Title VI Staff wants to wish

Johnnie Mae Bettelyoun

Happy Birthday Momma!

We love you,

Aiyden and Naomii

A Wonderful 86th Birthday

ANOUNCEMENT

TIGER FAMILY REUNION

The family reunion has been set for May 30, 2021 (Sunday)

at the Little Axe Pavillion at Thunderbird Lake. From 10am

to 10pm!! Bring food, drinks, chairs, ice, your swimming

clothes (lol), games, charcoal (if your grilling) and just about

whatever else you want to bring. There will be horseshoes

and cornhole games, so bring cash!! There may be a fee at

the gate.

From all of you family in OKLAHOMA!!

We Love You!!

Aunt Janene

Title VI

March Madness Winner

Kenneth Daugherty

We ask friends and family to come visit and eat with the last

remaining sibling from Jim Tiger and Annie Mann Tiger

union....Nellie Tiger Maxwell. Who is 92 years old!!

Any questions call Phyllis Tiger Johnson or Jan Maxwell

(405-514-5520)

Melokami Spring Break Camp

Little Axe Soccer League

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Governor John R. Johnson ......... 6308

Alvina Barnes ............................... 6307

Kim Porter ................................... 6269

Lt.Governor Ezra DeLodge. ............ 6253

Diane Ponkilla .............................. 6267

ELECTION COMMISSION

Diana Wilson........................................ 6271

ENROLLMENT

Amanda Webb ..................................... 6292

Marla Massey ...................................... 6288

Brittany Coughran .............................. 6290

FINANCE

Treas.

Secretary Alicia Miller ................ 6289

Taylor Kinley ............................... 6275

Tina Ontiveros ............................. 6431

Treasurer Joseph Blanchard ..... 6280

Jan Ranft ...................................... 6309

....................................................... 6341

Rep.

Secretary

Lt. Gov. Gov.

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

....................................................... 6239

....................................................... 6240

RECEPTIONIST

Kylia Pinson ........................................ 4030

ASEDA

.............................................................. 6335

David Deer ........................................... 6263

ATTORNEY

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

BIA/SELF GOVERNANCE

Kymberly Hazlett ................................ 6325

Nahinli Billy ......................................... 6301

COURT

Chelsea Cope ....................................... 6241

.............................................................. 6260

Ashley Hudson…………………………..6336

CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP

Carol Butler ......................................... 6245

Merry Rodriguez Gift Shop).................. 6310

Gift Shop....................................................6254

Devon Frazier(THPO) ........................ 6243

Ashley Brokeshoulder......................... 6312

.............................................................. 6340

Kay Bemo ............................................ 6238

Casey Wilson (Librarian) ................... 6416

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES

Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333

Leslie Harris ........................................ 6326

.............................................................. 6224

Bryisha Payne...................................... 6315

Taylor Wills ......................................... 6293

Lacey Carey ......................................... 6298

.............................................................. 6226

.............................................................. 6277

............................................................................... 6233

Jennifer Crenshaw ........................................... 6228

Sandra Burnett .......................................... 6294

Tracey Dickson ........................................... 6279

Tina Fixico .................................................. 6250

Courtney Green .......................................... 6300

Holly Davis .................................................. 6265

Colleen Longhorn ....................................... 6320

Finance Front Desk .................................... 6385

Laina Martin ............................................... 6424

...................................................................... 6283

Elicia Ramirez............................................. 6344

Conf. Room ................................................. 6397

GRANTS

Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi......................... 6338

Kryste Carter .............................................. 6284

Bronte Pearson ........................................... 6295

HUMAN RESOURCES

Michele Nowell............................................ 6296

Casey Adams .............................................. 6337

Rebecca Hyde .............................................. 6222

Katie Carlaw ............................................... 6330

Jennifer Dixon............................................. 6252

Lauren Parish ............................................. 6423

ICW

Sheila Wilson ....................................... 395-4494

Shawnee Martinez .............................. 395-4491

............................................................... 395-4492

Paige Little Charley ............................. 395-4493

MAINTENANCE

Kevin Kaseca............................................... 6316

SheilaOrphan………………………………6331

Robert Komacheet, Joe Morton, John Mann

Stephen Fife, Stacy Coon, Duke Blanchard,

Clayton Martinez

Cindy Carpenter ......................................... 6249

MEDIA

Mindy Longhorn......................................... 6435

Derek Hilderbrand ..................................... 6436

MIS

HELP DESK ............................................... 3100

Travis O’Dell .............................................. 6327

Donna Cody ................................................ 6402

Amelia Grass ............................................... 6329

Fred Brown ................................................. 6342

Rafael Rodriguez ........................................ 6332

Kelly Chambers .......................................... 6328

OEH

...................................................................... 6223

Jarrod Lloyd ............................................... 6229

...................................................................... 6299

Kyra Underwood ........................................ 6398

...................................................................... 6230

EDUCATION

Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242

Brandon Goodman ............................. 6255

Blake Goodman ................................... 6432

Shay Fixico .......................................... 6433 OTHER EXTENSIONS

ALL CORRECTIONS PLEASE EMAIL TO:

KPINSON@ASTRIBE.COM

Last updated: 4/15/21

Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ...................................... 2009

Bldg. 1 Break Rm ....................................... 6305

Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .............................. 6330

Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ................................. 6311

Finance Conference Rm ............................. 6236

LITTLE AXE CLINIC

Clinic - Medical .................................... 447-0300

L.A.Plus Care ....................................... 447-0477

Dental Clinic ........................................ 307-9704

Diabetes ................................................ 360-0698

Pharmacy ............................................. 292-9530

Resource Center .................................. 364-7298

(Chrissy Wiens)

NOTICE

POLICE DEPT ....................... 275-3200 / 275-3432

Brad Gaylord (Chief) .................................. 6302

Jason Brinker .............................................. 6259

Steven Crisp................................................. 6262

Linda Day .................................................... 6261

James Woolbright ....................................... 6276

Russell Harjo ............................................... 6391

Patrol Room................................................. 6278

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Levi Walker ......................................... 6426

PROCUREMENT

Misty Griffith .............................................. 6291

Tara Battise ................................................. 6281

Rebecca Kennedy ........................................ 6410

Blake Wiggins .............................................. 6422

Lisa Camren ................................................ 6232

Brayden Queen ............................................ 6339

Isaiah Bias.................................................... 6244

REALTY

Taylor Carter .............................................. 6246

Cara Usrey (Probates) ................................ 6248

Yecica Gutierrez………..……………………..6420

Kimberlee Billie……………….………….........6235

SOCIAL SERVICES

Annie Wilson (Director) ............................. 6311

Nancy Edwards ........................................... 6225

TAX COMMISSION / TAG

Alicia Engler… ........................................... .6257

Shelby White ............................................... 6258

...................................................................... 6286

...................................................................... 6237

TITLE VI

Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ............... 6227

Lula Bettelyoun, Donna Butler, Robert

Schoolfield, Ted Watson… …..…………...6270

OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE

All Nations Bank .................................. 273-0202

ASEDA .................................................. 878-6782

Toll Free ..................................... 1-800-256-3341

Brendle Corner..................................... 447-3372

Building Blocks .................................... 878-0633

(Barbra Pope)

Building Blocks III LA ........................ 360-2710

(Skye Foreman)

Court Clerk .......................................... 481-8575

Enrollment ............................................ 481-8650

Gaming Commission ................. 360-9270 x1110

Housing ................................................. 273-1050

Human Resources ................................ 275-1468

Media .................................................... 598-1279

(Mindy Longhorn)

OEH/OEP

............................................. 214-4235

OTHER EXTENSIONS

Police1Dept.

/ 275-3432

Bldg.

Conf..........................275-3200

Rm. ......................................

2009

Thunderbird

Casino

NRM

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

360-9270

Bldg. 1 Break Rm ....................................... 6305

Shawnee

Casino

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

273-2679

Gov.

Bldg.

2 Conf.

Rm. ..............................

6330

Tax

Commission

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

481-8600

Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ................................. 6311

Tribal Store

(Little Axe)

...................... 364-0668

Finance

Conference

Rm .............................

6236

LALL

ITTLECORRECTIONS

AXE CLINIC

PLEASE EMAIL TO:

Clinic - Medical

.................................... 447-0300

KPINSON@ASTRIBE.COM

L.A.Plus Care ....................................... 447-0477

Dental ClinicLast

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

updated: 4/15/21 307-9704

Diabetes ................................................ 360-0698

Pharmacy ............................................. 292-9530

Resource Center .................................. 364-7298

(Chrissy Wiens)

SHAWNEE CLINIC

Clinic (Bldg. 17) ................................... 878-5850

Pharmacy ............................................. 878-5859

Toll free ...................................... 1-866-742-4977

Rhonda Kaseca .................................... 878-4702

NOTICE

SHAWNEE CLINIC

Clinic (Bldg. 17) ................................... 878-5850

Pharmacy ............................................. 878-5859

Toll free ...................................... 1-866-742-4977

Rhonda Kaseca .................................... 878-4702

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