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si ta we ke se fe wa October 2019 • www.astribe.com • Volume 30, No. 10 li si wi nwi wilted-leaves month “Among the Shawnee” Law Governing Adoptions of Thunderbird Entertainment Native American Center Continue Renovations Children Upheld By KEVIN McGILL

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A 1978 law giving preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings involving American Indian children is constitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Friday, reversing a lower court judge in a case fraught with emotional arguments over adoptive families being “torn apart” and the urgency of protecting tribal families and cultures. The decision from a three-judge panel the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal in New Orleans upholds the Indian Child Welfare Act in a lawsuit involving non-Indian families in multiple states who adopted or sought to adopt Native American children. Opponents of the law called it an Thunderbird Entertainment Center, The Shawnee casino will be getting a fresh The changes will be impactful to casinos unconstitutional race-based intrusion Norman and Shawnee continue to look indoors with an added video wall by presenting an updated look and on states’ powers to govern adoptions. work on renovations on the interior and for showing sporting events and a larger inviting atmosphere thus, translating But the 5th Circuit majority disagreed, exterior of both casino facilities. seating area for enjoying our already great into more traffic and business to both saying the law’s definition of an “Indian food options. The change will enhance casinos. child” is a political classification. In Norman the upcoming projects are our Food & Beverage offered and bring The opinion by Judge James L. Dennis to coincide with the new exterior paint an improved sense of entertainment to the Lisa D. Frazier, Marketing Director said the U.S. Supreme Court has long and mural completed back in July; facility. recognized that Congress has broad additional renovations will include power to regulate Native American rocked accents areas, new signange, tribes. And it said the act’s definition of and a resurfaced parking lot. Indian child is broad. “As Defendants explain, under some We are currently reviewing bids for tribal membership laws, eligibility border lighting, up lights for the mural extends to children without Indian blood, area selecting the best candidate to such as the descendants of former slaves complete the work. Currently under of tribes who became members after construction is a scenic rocked they were freed, or the descendants of retaining wall that is being erected at adopted white persons,” Dennis wrote. the entrance, we have included with this “Accordingly, a child may fall under article photos of the work in progress.

ICWA upheld pg 4 Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police and Cleveland County Sheriff’s Take CCSO Oath Special Interest: Trunk or Treat!

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Pictured left to right are: Undersheriff Blake Green, Officer Rickey Jones, Capt. Steven Crisp, Officer Trevour Story, Officer Jason Reid, Officer Russell Harjo, and Officer James Woolbright.

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has served the citizens of Cleveland County since 1889. Under Sheriff Todd Gibson, our Mission: Putting others before ourselves as we compassionately serve and courageously protect is something we live daily. The Sheriff’s Pictured left to right are: Undersheriff Blake Green, Officer Rickey Jones, Capt. Steven Crisp, Officer Trevour Story, Officer Jason Reid, Officer Russell Harjo, Officer James Woolbright and Chief Deputy Jose Chavez. Office is committed to Transparency, Integrity, Relationships with the As part of the cross-commissioning of Absentee Shawnee Tribal Police and the community and other agencies to increase Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, several officers took the CCSO oath of office efficiency, Innovation to improve today administered by Undersheriff Blake Green and committed to uphold our training and learning opportunities and Mission, Vision and Values while working in our jurisdiction. continuously improve. 2 www. astribe.com Executive Committee October 2019

Edwina Butler-Wolfe Kenneth Blanchard John Johnson Phillip Ellis Atheda Fletcher GOVERNOR LT. GOVERNOR SECRETARY TREASURER REPRESENTATIVE

Governor’s Letters were sent out from the Oklahoma Representative’s motivation, and makes communication Turnpike Authority to the Absentee easier— both internally and externally. REPORT Shawnee Tribe and the Citizen Potawatomi REPORT Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe Nation for our approval. We did send in a Atheda Fletcher 405 275-4030 Ext: 6308 Work PH: 405-275-4030 Ext. 6239 405 481-0397 Cell Number (tribal) letter of approval in support of the naming Assisted Living Action (ALA) of “Kickapoo Turnpike”. We congratulate Cell PH: 405-287-5247 Committee. email: [email protected] our neighboring tribe, the Kickapoo The ALA Committee is collaborating Hello Tribal People! Tribe of Oklahoma, for a great honor and closely with our Clinic and the AST It seems Fall Season is here but it does not recognition of the State. Greetings Tribal Members: Housing Authority on its Assisted feel like it as the temperature is still in the My monthly article will be fairly Living and Independent Living high eighties and low nineties. The General Governor August and September short this time since the Fall General Meetings initiatives. We anticipate that WIPFLI Council Meeting is scheduled for October Council is right around the corner. The 19, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Absentee will finalize the market study and departments for which I have oversight Shawnee Tribal Complex. Hope to see August feasibility study by October. Once everyone there! 21st 6:00 pm United Indian Nations and I will be providing comprehensive we receive this information, we will Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Board reports for the General Council book. provide informational meetings for GAMING COMPACT Member Meeting In Pawnee, Oklahoma I hope that tribal members will be able tribal members. At our last meeting, Since the release of the September to attend the 2019 Fall General Council our guest speaker was from the CP newsletter, Tribal Leaders have met and sent 22nd 1:00 pm Tribal Leaders Gaming on October 19. If you are unable to Community Development Corporation another letter out on September 10, 2019 Compact Meeting at the Grand Casino attend and would like to review the who explained the Community to the Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General Council book, it will be posted Facilities Relending Loan Program. General – Mike Hunter (AG). As this issue 29th 2:00 pm meeting with EC on the tribe’s website after the General This program provides loans for continues, most, if not all tribal nations in Council meeting. The website address 30th essential community infrastructure Oklahoma, are still standing together as AST Day (Closed) is www.astribe.com one. The Tribal Leaders Meeting was held so that people who live and work in at the Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 31st Senior Games OKC Played 3 on 3 rural areas can enjoy the same basic September 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Basketball The following is a brief summary of quality of life and services as those in Tribal Nations that were in attendance: activities since last month’s article. urban areas. All federally recognized Absentee Shawnee Tribe September tribes are eligible borrowers for these Pawnee Nation 2ND Labor Day (Closed) Cultural Preservation. program funds. The ALA will be Eastern Shawnee Tribe The CP Department staff has been very looking at various vehicles for possible Ottawa Tribe 6th Walk through at new CTSA Building busy conducting all sorts of activities. funding for our projects. Much work Sac and Fox Nation 10:00 am All of its activities are announced and planning is still ahead of us. Kickapoo Tribe in our AST newspaper. If you have Iowa Tribe 7th Tribal Leaders invite from OU questions or comments, please do not Gaming Commission Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe President attend OU Football hesitate to contact the CP staff. The Alabama Quassarte Tribe Town I continue to work with the Gaming CP Director, Andrea Ellis-Harrison, Quapaw Nation 9th 9:00 am Tribal Court Commission staff to improve and take Delaware Nation will be providing an update on its corrective action in many areas. As Comanche Nation 10th 1:00 pm Oklahoma Indian Gaming activities in a separate article in this part of my responsibilities of oversight, Thlopthlocco Tribal Town Association Tribal Leaders Meeting month’s edition. I have attended OIGA hosted Tribal Fort Sill Apache Gaming Compact Osage Casino, Tulsa, Leaders meetings on the subject of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe Oklahoma Human Resources. renewal of the State Gaming Compact. Miami Tribe of Oklahoma The HR Department has successfully I, Governor-elect John Johnson Citizen Potawatomi Nation 11th 6:00 pm Traveled to Osage Casino rolled out the new 401(k) plan. and Treasurer Phil Ellis continue to Osage Nation for Reception for Fawn Sharp running for The HR staff conducted a series Cherokee Nation NCAI President schedule time to meet with legislative of informational meetings where representatives to share our story on Seminole Nation employees were provided with key Chickasaw Nation 12th 8:00 am United Indian Nations how we support our local communities information and opportunities to ask Choctaw Nation Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, Inc., Meeting and all Oklahomans. It is vital that all Muscogee (Creek) Nation at the Osage Casino Tulsa, Oklahoma questions. The 401(k) Plan had not Oklahomans have the facts and figures Kaw Nation 13th 2:00 pm Finley and Cook Meeting – undergone an assessment in over 10 on how much tribes contribute to the Tonkawa Tribe CTSA Financials years—so it was way past time to success of the State of Oklahoma. Seneca-Cayuga Nation assess and upgrade. I anticipate an The Oklahoma Native Impact Study Shawnee Tribe 16th 9:00 am Directors Meeting Lt. overall monetary savings to the tribe provides these facts and figures. As for Wichita & Affiliated Tribes of Oklahoma Governor and I took Directors out to in plan costs of 15-20% plus improved the AST, our tribe accounted for $78.5 Apache Tribe breakfast as there were a few that showed over all services for employees. million in direct Oklahoma production Wyandotte Nation up for Directors Meeting. Employees’ benefits open enrollment Peoria Tribe Present at Meeting: CCDF Coordinator/ and $145.2 million in economic impact is fast approaching and the HR staff statewide. Kiowa Tribe After School, Absentee Shawnee Housing, is gearing up for this event as well Ponca Tribe Courts, Maintenance, Social Service, In celebration of the success of the as many other employee end-of-year The Office of Attorney General Mike Domestic Violence, Media. Oklahoma Native Impact Study, the Hunter has hired a law firm from Michigan It has been bought to my attention that festivities. InsureOK has continued Tribal Financial Consortium hosted a to aid the state in gaming conversations. directors that are not oversight of the Lt. to be a win-win for our tribe. I am Reception and Dinner at the Gilcrease The State is looking for assistance from Governor or The Governor was told they pleased to announce that this subsidy Museum on September 10. This this firm in terms of renegotiating the tribal do not have to attend the directors meeting is continuing to bring revenue back to was an impressive event attended gaming compacts. As this issue continues that are called on every 3rd Monday of our tribe and we are on track to reach by many tribal leaders. The Native to fold out, we will keep you, the Tribal each Month. by year end an estimated $210,000. I Business news provided coverage People of our Great Tribe - the Absentee 18th 10:00 am Executive Committee anticipate that we will again bring over of this event. Check it out at www. Shawnee Tribe, updated. Meeting I was not present due to a $200,000 in subsidy revenue to our nativebusinessmag.com presentation I planned 5 months ago. It tribe for year 2020. This is money that OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE was a personal presentation so 8 hours has been left on the table for years, and AUTHORITY of leave was taken. This was the First I will strive to put in place the proper Quote: Opportunities don’t As everyone is aware, there has been Executive Committee Meeting that I was construction on I-40 Interstate Highway not present in 6 years. mechanisms for the future so that our happen. You create them. due to a turnpike being built. It is nearing tribe continues to grow this revenue completion with this expansion crossing EXPRESSIONS stream that contributes greatly to our the lands of three sovereign nations: the For those families who may have lost a tribe and its employees. Kickapoo Tribe, Absentee Shawnee Tribe loved one this month, I offer my sincere The HR staff is also undertaking a and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. condolences to you and your family on branding project. Building a brand It has been practiced that segments your loss. isn’t about changing who we (the of the turnpike extending across tribal tribe) are; it’s about taking ownership nations have been named in honor of those CONCLUSION in communicating who we are to tribes whose land the turnpike crosses. I appreciate Tribal Members that have the rest of the world. A strong brand The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is come by my office or called with their tells the story from the heart of committed in continuing this practice concerns. My door is open unless I am in a in order to honor the nations whose land meeting or attending a meeting elsewhere. the tribe as an organization. It puts they cross, as well as to increase public My office is not behind locked doors. into words and pictures and colors awareness of Oklahoma’s tribal nations. what the people closest to it feel and The Absentee Shawnee Tribe has With the majority of the facility falls within Help me make a difference and stand beside believe. When we take the time to partnered with United For Oklahoma Kickapoo tribal jurisdiction, trust lands me and let us “Build for the Future” (BFF) develop our brand, we ensure that the to educate Oklahomans on the critical were acquired for the construction of the integrity and character of who we, role the tribes play in our state’s future. turnpike with the support of the Kickapoo Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe as the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, are Tribe. The OTA would like to recognize These are the facts every stays intact for future generations. Oklahoman must know. the turnpike in naming the turnpike “The 405 275-4030, Ext: 6308 Good branding increases the value of Kickapoo Turnpike”. 405 481-0397 Tribal Cell Number an organization, shifts perceptions, Watch the videos and stay informed at: provides employees with direction and UnitedForOklahoma.com October 2019 Executive Committee www. astribe.com 3

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Office of Environmental Health & Engineering STUDY ONTHE OFFICEPUBLIC OF •Tribal Housing Improvements Application ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH The Tribal Housing Improvement Program’s goal is providing & ENGINEERING (OEH&E) sanitary, safe, and decent housing for its members by HEALTH, WELLNESS utilizing the following criteria to select the most “in need” The principal role of OEH&E is to raise the tribal membersO with homesI thatL are in disrepairS but are still health status of our tribal members to the highest possible level suitable for rehabilitation. All applicants must meet the ANDby providing PUBLICservices in the area ofSAFETY water and wastewater. IN To eligibility requirements and criteria which is approved by qualify for a water well and/or septic system, the applicant must Oklahomathe Absentee Indian Shawnee Legal Services Tribe. will be at the Tribal Court House, be an enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal member and reside Bldg. #3 each month on the 2nd Thursday from 9am-12pm. THIP list all applicants by a priority list: withinTRIBAL one of these COMMUNITIESsix counties; Pottawatomie, Cleveland, a. Handicapped/Disabled and Elderly Oklahoma, Payne, Lincoln, or Logan, provide land ownership Oklahomab. Income Indian Legal Services (OILS) is a nonprofit organization by verification such as a Warranty Deed or Notarized Lease c. Family Size/Overcrowded Living Conditions The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is supporting a thatd. provides Condition free legal of Home services to low income Native Americans Agreement through the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Reality grassrootsDepartment. initiatedProof of income research is not study required. on public safety, inOther Oklahoma. Programs To be available: eligible for services you must fall within OILS The services we provide are: new water wells, renovation of income•Sanitation guidelines. Facilities Assistance Program healtha water wells,and wellnessnew city or ruralaffecting water connections, Indian women. replacement This Applications need to be completed and all necessary documents attached before the application will be processed. researchof city or rural was water requested service lines, by Indiannew wastewater women septic and systems, renovation of septic systems, new city sewer lines/ ContactApplications information: are available online on the website: tribalrenovation leaders of city during sewer lines consultations and water treatment held systemswith the as www.astribe.com. U.S.needed. Department We are not funded of Justice to perform and annual through pumping separate of septic

Submit completedOklahoma application Indian Legal to: Services (OILS) visitstanks. Thatto servicevarious is consideredcongressional part of homedelegates. maintenance. These If you are having water or wastewater issues or building a Office4200 of Environmental Perimeter Center Health Dr., Ste& Engineering 222 advocacynew home andefforts need servicescaused please Congress come byto our mandate office and the fill AbsenteeOklahoma Shawnee City, Tribe OK 73112of Oklahoma out an OEH&E application for assistance. 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to conduct a Telephone:Shawnee, (405) OK 943-645774801 If your home is under the management of any housing nationalauthority andbaseline has not studybeen paid focusing off, you doon notpublic qualify safety, Absentee Shawnee Tribe Complex Office of EnvironmentalTelephone: Health (800) &658-1497 Engineering, Building 13 publicfor assistance. health Applications and wellness for this needs program of areIndian women If you have any questions, you can reach us by phone at available online at www.astribe.com and at the Facsimile:(405) (405)214-4235 917-7060 livingOEH&E on building. tribal lands. 18 The Absentee Shawnee Tribe seeks to better 19 understand and more fully address the public safety, health and wellness needs of our Absentee TIGER FAMILY Shawnee women. A participatory agreement was passed by the Executive Committee on February 17, 2016, E-AS-2016-09 ensuring Absentee Shawnee REUNION women may participate in the study. The research activities will begin this summer and conclude by fall/winter. The activities include interviews with MAY 28Th 2016 a simple random sample of Absentee Shawnee women. Information obtained through the randomly selected participant sample will remain confidential LITTLE AxE ShELTER and be used exclusively for this aggregate study. Trained Indian women interviewers will conduct 10:00 A.M. TO 10:00 the interviews.

P.M. The Tribe looks forward to the American Indian Development Associates conducting this Study as the Tribe hopes to learn about effective ways we All family and friends of the late can improve responses to the public safety, public health and wellness needs of our Indian women. By Jim and Annie Mann Tiger are participating in this nation wide research study the welcome, Please bring an covered Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be helping to advance the best ways to conduct culturally effective and dish, drinks, chairs and games. respectful research in tribal communities that may be used for policy development, program Nellie Tiger Maxwell is the last improvements, and the enhancement of Indian women’s public safety, public health and wellness remaining child of Jim And Annie, needs. So come out an eat and/or visit If you should have any questions please contact with her. Any questions call Jan the Governor’s Office at 405-275-4030, Ext. 6307 or Lesa Shaw, Senior Policy Analyst, who will be the at (405) 514-5520 point of contact at 405-275-4030, Ext. 6269.

6 7 4 www. astribe.com Executive Committee October 2019 ICWA upheld continued from pg 1 under ICWA’s membership eligibility standard because his or her biological parent became a member of a tribe, despite not being racially Indian.” The decision was a victory for the U.S. Justice Department, which Service Announces defended the law, and supporters who say the law is needed to protect and Landmark Revision to preserve Native American culture and families. “We are pleased that the court Eagle Retention Policy followed decades of legal precedent in its ruling, preserving a law that protects U.S. Fish and Wildlife Press Release / Laury Mar- Indian children and allows them to shall, [email protected], 703-358-2541 retain their identity by staying within their families and tribal communities,” In a monumental decision Domestic Policy Council. “This new leaders of the Cherokee, the Morongo that underscores the agency’s policy honors that significance as well Band of Mission Indians, the Oneida commitment to honoring the wishes as the commitment Tribal governments Nation and the Quinault Nation said in of federally recognized Tribes, the have displayed leveraging their Federally a joint press release. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has sovereignty, in concert with the United Tyson Johnston, vice president of the revised its policy regarding the States, to safeguard the bald eagle tribal council of the Quinault Indian retention of eagle remains on lands and other eagle species of religious Recognized Nation in Tahola, Washington, was one within Indian Country. Federally importance in Tribal communities. It of numerous tribal representatives who recognized Tribes are now able to also cuts back needless bureaucratic Tribes Can attended arguments in New Orleans in retain bald and golden eagle remains red tape. The White House thanks the March. “This serves the best interest found on these lands under certain Department of the Interior for leading of our native children and families,” conditions and with the proper the way to this sensible new policy.” Retain Certain he said in a telephone interview. permits. “Because of its intrinsic beauty, skill The ruling’s immediate effect In 2017, the Service hosted and courage, the eagle is a valued on adoptive families was unclear. numerous in-person and telephone symbol of America and has long been Eagle Remains Matthew McGill, an attorney who consultation opportunities for venerated in many Tribal cultures represented four families was not federally recognized Tribes in throughout Indian Country,” said John Found on Their immediately available for comment the United States. During these Tahsuda, Interior Principal Deputy Friday evening. consultation sessions, Tribal Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs. The lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit members requested the ability to “Indian Affairs staff have worked with Land challenging the law are Chad and retain bald and golden eagle remains the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Jennifer Brackeen, a Texas couple who found on their lands. The Service has Tribal nations on a common-sense fostered a baby eligible for membership revised its policy to accommodate approach to the handling of bald and in both the Navajo and Cherokee this request. golden eagle remains found on Tribal tribes. The boy’s parents voluntarily The updated policy has three lands. This updated eagle remains terminated their parental rights and goals: authorize the retention of retention policy respects Tribal was not taken intentionally and human the Brackeens petitioned to adopt him. eagles found by a Tribe’s members cultural and religious practices while health risks aren’t suspected or known, After legal battles, they were able in Indian Country, enhance eagle protecting eagle populations now and it may be transferred directly to the to keep him when a placement with conservation on these lands, and in the future.” respective federally recognized Tribe a Navajo family fell through. They avoid unnecessary human health or Under the updated policy, a federally as long as the proper permits are in hope to adopt his younger half-sister, safety challenges that some deceased recognized Tribe must receive a permit place. according to briefs. eagles pose. prior to possessing eagle remains Bald and golden eagles are protected McGill represents the Brackeens and “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife found within Indian Country. When under the Bald and Golden Eagle a Minnesota couple, the Jason and Service is honored to have the ability a Tribal member or an employee of a Protection Act, the Lacey Act and the Danielle Clifford, who were unable to support Tribes’ spiritual, religious federally recognized Tribe discovers Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Certain to adopt a child who lived with them and cultural pursuits by authorizing eagle remains, he or she must report it activities like harassing, killing or after having been shuttled among the retention of eagle remains found immediately to Tribal or Service law selling these species are strictly foster homes. “The Cliffords’ family by federally recognized Tribal enforcement officials. prohibited. Eagles that are unlawfully was literally torn apart,” he told the members on their lands,” said Eagle remains found and reported taken, diseased, poisoned or part of appeals court judges during arguments Principal Deputy Director Margaret may be eligible for return to the an ongoing investigation will not be in March. Everson. “By working together, federally recognized Tribe for religious eligible for distribution. Dennis wrote for a panel that also we hope to conserve bald and purposes after the Service completes included judges Jacques Wiener and golden eagle populations for future any activities it deems necessary Priscilla Owen. A footnote in the generations.” for law enforcement or for scientific More information regarding the opinion said Owen dissented in part “The Trump Administration is proud management reasons. Service’s eagle retention policy update and would soon file a separate opinion. to acknowledge the significance of the If the Service or a Tribal law can be found at eagle in many Tribal cultures,” said enforcement officer designated by https://www.fws.gov/nativeamerican/ Joe Grogan, Director, White House the Service determines that the eagle eagle-retention-policy.html October 2019 Health www. astribe.com 5

From the Harvard Medical School website, Flu Season here are 10 common myths about the flu

1. MYTH: You can catch the flu from 6. MYTH: You don’t need to get a flu the vaccine. shot every year. is The flu shot is made from an HERE The influenza virus changes (mutates) inactivated virus that can’t transmit infection. So people who get sick after each year. So getting vaccinated each Article submitted by Stephanie receiving a flu vaccination were going year is important to make sure you Comstock, Public Health RN to get sick anyway. It takes a week or have immunity to the strains most two to get protection from the vaccine. likely to cause an outbreak. But people assume that because they October is the official beginning of got sick after getting the vaccine, the 7. MYTH: You can catch the flu from Flu season in the United States. Flu flu shot caused their illness. going out in cold weather without a season occurs annually and runs coat, with wet hair or by sitting near from the month of October through 2. MYTH: Healthy people don’t need a drafty window. March, although flu can occur any to be vaccinated. The only way to catch the flu is by time of year. If you’ve ever had the being exposed to the influenza virus. flu, you know how miserable it can While it’s especially important for Flu season coincides with the cold be. Symptoms include, but are not people who have a chronic illness weather. So people often associate limited to: Fever, cough, runny nose, to get the flu shot, anyone — even the flu with a cold, drafty environment. sore throat, muscle aches, headaches healthy folks — can benefit from being But, they are not related. and fatigue. Flu sufferers can any vaccinated. Current CDC guidelines or all of these symptoms, and even recommend yearly vaccination against 8. MYTH: Feed a cold, starve a fever. occasionally GI upset, like diarrhea, influenza for everyone older than 6 but this is more common in children. months of age, including pregnant If you have the flu (or a cold) and a Every year flu causes 8% of the U.S. women. fever, you need more fluids. There’s population to become ill and 56,000 little reason to increase or decrease people pass away from complications 3. MYTH: Getting the flu vaccination how much you eat. Though you may of having the flu. is all you need to do to protect have no appetite, “starving” yourself Most experts believe that flu viruses yourself from the flu. will accomplish little. And poor nutrition spread mainly by tiny droplets made will not help you get better. when people with flu cough, sneeze There are a number of steps you or talk. These droplets can land in the can take to protect yourself during flu 9. MYTH: Chicken soup will speed mouths or noses of people who are season besides vaccination. Avoid your recovery from the flu. nearby. Less often, a person might get contact with people who have the flu by touching a surface or object that FDIC flu, wash your hands frequently, and Hot liquids can soothe a sore throat has flu virus on it and then touching consider taking anti-viral medications and provide much needed fluids. But their own mouth, nose or possibly their if you were exposed to the flu before chicken soup has no other specific eyes. being vaccinated. qualities that can help fight the flu. www.astribe.com/newsletters The best protection from the flu that you can give yourself is to always 4. MYTH: The flu is just a bad cold. 10. MYTH: If you have a high fever wash your hands, cover your mouth with the flu that lasts more than a day when you cough or sneeze and to Influenza may cause bad cold or two, antibiotics may be necessary. GET VACCINATED. Employees symptoms, like sore throat, runny of the tribal health system receive nose, sneezing, hoarseness, and Antibiotics work well against bacteria, their flu shots free of charge through cough. But in the United States alone, but they aren’t effective for a viral employee health and are encouraged 56,000 people die and more than infection like the flu. Then again, some to get the mandatory vaccination as 200,000 are hospitalized each year people develop a bacterial infection as On your Cell Phone, Computer or early as possible. Each AST clinic will because of the flu. a complication of the flu, so it may be In Home Delivered Paper! be offering flu shots, and Shawnee a good idea to get checked out if your Same Day clinic and Plus care will Stay up to date on the latest issues or research 5. MYTH: You can’t spread the flu if symptoms drag on or worsen. offer vaccinations to adults and you’re feeling well. the past issues! Keep informed of Tribal News, children as young as 3 years old. Be Events, Health Updates, Celebrations, Honors, Services and so much more... on the lookout for information about Actually, 20% to 30% of people Source: https://www.health.harvard. We are The Absentee Shawnee News. edu/diseases-and-conditions/10- extended hours vaccination clinics carrying the influenza virus have no For advertising rates or available run dates call, and pre-general council vaccine clinic! symptoms. flu-myths 405-598-1279 or email [email protected] 6 www. astribe.com Tribal Departments October 2019

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Radiologic Technologist Norman, OK ______RN Case Manager Norman, OK ______Travel Coordinator Shawnee, OK ______Enrollment Director Shawnee, OK ______Office Clerk Shawnee, OK ______Health Human Resources Specialist Norman, OK ______Pharmacy Tech Norman, OK Come join us for an economic development session ______focused on Highway 9 in Little Axe, OK Patrol Officer Shawnee, OK ______- We want to hear from you! Fitness Technician Norman, OK - Provide a Project Overview of new C-Store; ______Licensed Practical Nurse Restaurant, Outpatient Pharmacy and Health (LPN) Norman, OK ______Plaza Surveillance Operator Norman, OK - Learn about future Job Opportunities ______Enrollment File Clerk Shawnee, OK Date & Time: Friday, October 4th (11am – 1pm) ______Water Quality Specialist Shawnee, OK ______Location: LA Health Center – Conf. Room A & B Central Patient Scheduling Specialist Norman, OK ______Lunch is provided! Receptionist/Phone Operator Shawnee, OK

A complete list of opportunities, Host: detailed information and a TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1st, 2019 Absentee Shawnee Tribe downloadable application Domestic Violence and are available at Family Services www.astribe.com/employment. Applications can also be picked up at SAVE THE DATE the Human Resources Department located at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal 6th ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN Complex, 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Sponsor: Drive, Shawnee, OK. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES DAY OF UNITY TO Absentee Shawnee Tribe Health Multipurpose Building email: [email protected] 2029 S. Gordon Cooper Driv e | Shawnee, OK 74801 fax: 405-273-2710 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

or mail to: oknaav.org Absentee Shawnee Tribe-HR “ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TOGETHER” Department 2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801 Title VI

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Smoked Sausage Title VI Pork Chop Scrambled Eggs Wow how these months have flown by!! Peppers N Onions Will be Closed Scalloped Pot Sausage Gravy October 2, The Title VI Staff will be Bread Attending Tossed Salad* Biscuit attending the Tankersley Food Show in Sunday Monday JellTuesday-O w Fruit WednesdayFood Show Mixed FruitThursday Friday Saturday 6 7 8 1 9 2 103 114 125 HAPPY Fort Smith Arkansas Hoagie Sandwich Smoked SausageBurrito Lemon Pepper Title VI Pork ChopTator Tot Scrambled EggsCereal Peppers N Onions Will be Closed Scalloped Pot Sausage Gravy LTOP Chili Chez Onions Chicken Casserole Ham Bread Attending Tossed Salad* Biscuit Pot. Salad JellSpanish Rice-O w Fruit Food ShowVeggies Mixed FruitVeggies English Muffin BIRTHDAY 6 7 Cookie 8 Pineapples 9 Bread/Cake 10 Crisp 11 Fruit 12 October 19, AST General Council 13 14Hoagie Sandwich 15 Burrito 16 Lemon Pepper 17 Tator Tot 18 Cereal 19 TO Salisbury SteakLTOP Chili Chez OnionsChicken Breast Tuna SaladChicken Baked PotatoCasserole Scrambled EggsHam AST Pot. Salad Spanish Rice Veggies Veggies English Muffin Multi-Purpose Building 10 am Mashed Pot/Gravy Wild Rice Sandwich Ham, Chez, Onions Sausage Gravy General Council SIDNEY FOREMAN, Cookie Pineapples Bread/Cake Crisp Fruit 13 14 Cauliflower 15Brussel Sprouts 16 LTOP 17 Broccoli 18 Biscuit 19 Multi-Purpose KATRINA FOLEY, Salisbury SteakPears Chicken BreastApplesauce Tuna SaladChips Baked PotatoPudding Scrambled Eggs BuildingAST Mashed Pot/Gravy Wild Rice SandwichOrange Ham, Chez, Onions Sausage Gravy General Council10 AM 20 21 Cauliflower 22Brussel Sprouts 23 LTOP 24 Broccoli 25 Biscuit 26 Multi-Purpose LYDIA & VERNICE Pears Applesauce Chips Pudding Building Chicken Salad Goulash Northern BeansOrange Hot Ham and Chez Boiled Egg 10 AM LONGHORN, 20 21 Sandwich 22 Squash 23 Steak Fries 24 Sandwich 25Sausage Patties 26 October 31, Chicken SaladLTOP ApricotsGoulash Northern BeansOnions Hot Ham and ChezMac. Salad Boiled EggToast RYAN DAVIS We will be having our Bingo on this Chips/BananaSandwich Squash Steak FriesCornbread Mandarin OrangesSandwich Sausage PattiesFruit LTOP Apricots Onions Mac. Salad Toast Chips/Banana Cornbread Mandarin Oranges Fruit day!!! More information later in the 27 31 We Wish You All A 28 29 30 month 27 28 Grilled Chez 29 Roast 30 Hot Dogs 31Halloween Bingo & Wonderful Day Grilled ChezSandwich Mashed Pot/GravyRoast Onion , ChezHot Dogs Halloween LunchBingo & Chicken NoodleSandwich Mashed Pot/GravyCarrots Pork n BeansOnion , Chez Lunch11am

Chicken NoodleSoup CarrotsRoll Pork n BeansCookie Multi11am-Purpose 2019 ENJOY YOUR FAMILY. Soup Roll Cookie Multi-Purpose Mixed Fruit Peaches Building 2019 Mixed Fruit Peaches Building Shawnee

LOVE THE KASECA’s NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!! CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030 LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM EXT 6227 or 6270 OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVEREXT 6227 or 6270 BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM Happy Halloween to my sugarbabies OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS 9AM TO 11AM love granny Rhonda October 2019 Education www. astribe.com 7

AST Veteran’s Princess

Now accepting biographies ELDERS COUNCIL CHRISTMAS BASKETS

The Absentee Shawnee Veterans and Cultural APPLICATION FORM Preservation Department will be selecting the AST Veteran’s 2019-2020 Princess. We are now ac- cepting Biographies from all interested young la- dies who meet the following criteria. The princess Qualifications: will be announced and crowned at the Veteran’s 1) Must be Absentee Shawnee Tribal Member Gourd Dance (November 2, 2019). 2) Must be 50 years old or above 3) Must reside within the counties of Pottawatomie, Cleveland, Lincoln or Oklahoma  Candidate must be of Absentee Shawnee decent NAME: ______ Age limit: 13-18 years of age

 Have family member(s) who is a veteran (living or deceased) ADDRESS: ______

 Submit a biography showing applicant’s knowledge of the PHONE NUMBER: ______Absentee Shawnee Heritage, veteran background and all accomplishments NOMINATED BY: ______

 Dancing ability REASON: □ Nursing Home □ Home bound □ No transportation □ Health issues  Must be in full regalia and be present at time of selection □ Other: Describe (be specific) ______ Reside in Oklahoma ______ No Cohabitation ______ No children ______

Submit application no later than NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Mail Application to: AST Elders Council 2025 South Gordon Cooper Drive Shawnee, OK 74801

Please include address and phone number. All bi- Alternative: Drop-Off application at the Tribal Complex Building #1, Receptionist ographies need to be submitted to the Absentee Shawnee tribe at 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, ______Shawnee, OK 74801 Attn: Cultural Preservation For further information or questions please or emailed to [email protected] . Deadline for Office use only: contact the a member of the Veteran’s submission is October 28, 2019.All qualified ap- Association or Cultural Preservation Date received: ______Received by: ______Department at 405-275-4030 Ext 6416. plicants will be considered.

Delivered by: ______Date of delivery: ______

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

Together we can make a living history.

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

For more information Casey Wilson 405-275-4030 ext. 6416 email: [email protected] 8 www. astribe.com Tribal News October 2019 AST Health Employee Appreciation - Week Sept. 3-6

AST Health’s commitment and Winners of Corn Hole were Liyahna unwavering service rises above, dedicated Bender and Kyerra Blanchard. Uno to our patients, tribe and community. Champion Eshtakaba Lafromboise and Health Administration honored our health Maintenance Department won the Minute employees with an appreciation week. The to win it Relay. week was filled with goodies, treats, food and games. During Town Hall, we fired Quality of care and unyielding service is the up the grill and we let the games begin! guiding principle of our health system and With our sleeves rolled up and fierce we are thankful to have such an outstanding competition, staff participated in games staff that plays a key role in making AST of Corn Hole, Uno, Jenga and a Minute to Health top notch in our community. Win It Relay.

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AST DIABETES AND WELLNESS

1970 156th Ave. NE Norman, Oklahoma // 405-364-7298 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES

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

Dance Fitness Wednesday 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Chrissy Wiens LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Classes currently offered at “HIIT” Thursday the Resource Center 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. ------Buster Bread Aerobic and Strength Circuits LITTLE AXE HEALTH FACILITY Resistance Training Aerobic Circuit High-Intensity Interval 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Training Buster Bread Buster Bread Little Axe Resource Center Little Axe Resource Center Zumba Dance Fitness Cardio Kickboxing

High-Intensity Interval Training aka “HIIT” alternates between “Circuit Training”- A time-efficient training system aimed at “Dance Fitness” Bring a peer or co-worker, your shoes, and your intense exercise and brief rest periods. These workouts are fast- developing strength through a number of pre-determined energy to learn new and FUN dance moves to help improve your paced, fun, and modified for a variety of fitness levels. training stations. fitness level.

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

FITNESS CLASSES AT THE RESOURCE CENTER Join us for a...

Free exercise classes offered Monday-Friday (5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. class available on Monday and Wednesday only) 6:15 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. FREE A Diabetes prevention initiative provided by the Absentee Shawnee Diabetes and Wellness Program (405) 364-7298 or (405) 701-7977 or [email protected]/[email protected] Healthy Cooking Demo

When: Thursday, October 17th at 2pm Where: AST Diabetes & We l l n e s s Kitchen at Little Axe Clinic

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

Office of Environmental Health & Engineering Brownfield Tribal Response Program 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 minescarred land.”

Do you have land that you want to use for a business, park, or for cultural purposes, but are worried about possible contamination? If so, you may have a Brownfield site.

Typical Brownfield Sites Include:

 Abandoned Factories/Buildings/Homes If you have a Brownfield site that you  Burned Homes would like to develop, or if you know AST Diabetes and Wellness Program, Morgan Blackstock, MS, RDN,LD  Buried Dump Sites of a possible Brownfield site, please contact:  Open Dump Sites  A Large Amount of Tires Absentee Shawnee Tribe Brownfield Response Program  Former Cattle Dip Pit Sites 2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr. Shawnee, OK 74801  Barrels of Unknown Substances DIRECTIONS (405) 214-4235 [email protected] INGREDIENTS 1. Heat the oil in a skillet over  Old Service Stations Oil for skillet medium heat. Place turkey in the  Oil Storage Facilities Follow us on Facebook to view and comment 1lb lean ground turkey breast skillet, and cook until brown. Pour on current and upcoming projects 1 small onion, chopped turkey into slow cooker.  Oil/Gas Well Sites 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained www.facebook.com/ 2. Add the onion, peppers, zucchini, tomato sauce, tomato  Old Dry Cleaning Businesses ast.environmental.programs 1 16 oz can tomato sauce paste, diced tomatoes, beans, jalapeños, canned green 1 4.5 oz can chopped green chilies chilies, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Stir and season 1 15 pinto bean, drained with salt and pepper. 1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained 3. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. 1 15.5 oz can small red beans, drained 4.Try serving chili on top of a baked sweet potato!! Add 2 T. chili powder toppings of choice. 1 T. cumin * To roast sweet potatoes: wash and poke holes into 1 red pepper, chopped potatoes. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees 1 green pepper, chopped for 3050 minutes. 1 zucchini, chopped 1 tsp. dried oregano Turkey Chili (serves 8): 2 tbsp. tomato paste 237 cal, 5 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 0g trans fat, 43mg chol, 541 mg Salt and pepper sodium, 913 mg potassium, 31 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 18 g protein

DIRECTIONS 1. In slow cooker, stir together all INGREDIENTS ingredients.  6 apples, unpeeled, cored and 2. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 sliced into 812 slices hours. Stir once during cooking.  2 T. unsalted butter, cubed 3. Serve warm!  ¼ c. apple juice  ¼ c. honey Sweet Cinnamon Apples (Serves 10)  1 Tbsp. cinnamon 103 kcal, 2g fat, 1g sat fat, 1 g mono fat,  ¼-½ tsp. allspice 0 g trans fat, 6 mg chol, 60 mg sodium,  1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 23g carbs, 3g fiber, 17g sugar, 0g protein,  2 T. cornstarch 13% calcium, 3% Vit A, 5 % Vit C.  ¼ tsp. salt 10 www. astribe.com Tribal Departments October 2019 Tax Commission

FY-2019 YTD TAX COLLECTIONS Fiscal Year 2019 - (thru YTD 8/30/2019) Tax Collections (through 8/30/2019)

TAX YEAR-TO-DATE % OF TAXES CATEGORY JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER TOTAL COLLECTED

Sales (6%) $15,159.46 $6,077.15 $6,493.92 $281.15 $7,957.40 $12,864.12 $13,343.16 $13,992.14 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $76,168.50 3.41% Gaming % of free cash $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $250,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,750,000.00 78.33% Employee (1%) $11,753.43 $11,899.70 $11,971.43 $16,436.01 $8,133.19 $18,649.81 $12,509.91 $8,890.57 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100,244.05 4.49% Severance (8%) $0.00 $3,007.53 $2,016.58 $2,574.50 $1,190.03 $0.00 $2,733.49 $528.13 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $12,050.26 0.54% Motor Vehicle $15,068.14 $14,524.56 $20,576.88 $15,171.04 $18,086.25 $18,124.76 $19,456.19 $16,281.62 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $137,289.44 6.14% Motor Fuel Taxes (Qtrly.) $43,765.11 $0.00 $0.00 $39,615.49 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $83,380.60 3.73% Tobacco Refund $8,835.92 $8,098.21 $7,795.54 $7,228.12 $10,015.42 $10,704.41 $9,145.53 $11,838.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $73,661.15 3.30%

TOTAL TAXES $344,582.06 $243,607.15 $248,854.35 $281,306.31 $295,382.29 $260,343.10 $257,188.28 $301,530.46 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,232,794.00

Miscellaneous $130.15 $82.50 $170.00 $212.50 $260.00 $152.50 $277.80 $177.80 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,463.25 0.07%

TOTAL COLLECTIONS $344,712.21 $243,689.65 $249,024.35 $281,518.81 $295,642.29 $260,495.60 $257,466.08 $301,708.26 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,234,257.25 100%

TAX COMMISSION ~ TAG AGENCY ~ Protect Your Family with NOW ACCEPTING Credit/Debit

THETHE HPVHPV VVACCINEACCINE Effective May 1 2019, the tag office will be accepting credit HPV IS A COMMON DISEASE AND CAN HAVE A little BEE told Us You Moved! and debit cards. serious consequences Better Call AST Media, Tell Sherman Please note: a convenience 405-598-1279 with your new address! fee of 2.75% will be added. IN THE US… ...... BEING INFECTED WITH Approximately HPV CAN LEAD TO... 79 MILLION people have been infected with HPV CERVICAL CANCER 14 MILLION GENITAL CANCER new HPV infections occur every year THROAT CANCER Absentee Shawnee Tribal Taxes ANOGENITAL CANCER 80% GENITAL WARTS of sexually active people will A variety of tribal taxes are currently assessed and collected by the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission to generate revenue used by contract HPV over their lifetime the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ("the Tribe") to benefit our Tribal Members. These tribal taxes, their due dates and reporting and payment requirements are outlined below. If you have questions or need assistance with your tribal taxes, please contact the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission by phone or at the address found at the bottom of this document. You can also visit our website for more information.

Sales & Lodger's Tax Application for Business License The Absentee Shawnee Tribe levies a 6% Sales Tax on the gross receipts All businesses located within the Tribe's jurisdiction of anyone engaging in business within the Tribe's jurisdiction, including must obtain a business license from the Tribe for a $100 receipts from: fee. The Application for Business License, available PROTECT BOTH YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS from the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission, must be • Performing services renewed each year by January 1. FROM CANCER WITH THE HPV VACCINE • Selling tangible personal property • Leasing or renting tangible personal property, lodging or hotel rooms ...... Sales & Lodger's Tax Reporting, • Admission fees to any place of recreation or entertainment Payment & Penalties An additional 5% Lodger's Tax is imposed on gross taxable rental receipts The Sales & Lodger's Tax return must be submitted to th from hotels, motels, resorts, lodging houses, or other premises occupied for the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission by the 15 of the following month. For example, for gross receipts fewer than 30 days. Both Sales and Lodger's Taxes may be passed on collected from March 1-31, the tax return would be due PROTECT YOUR DAUGHTER PROTECT YOUR SON to consumers. April 15. Businesses that fail to file and pay this tax on time will be assessed 12% annual interest on the total amount due, plus a penalty of 2% of the tax due per Severance Tax month, up to a total of 12% of the total tax due. Each year, there are Each year, there are The Absentee Shawnee Tribe levies an 8% Severance Tax on the gross 12,000 CASES OF CERVICAL CANCER 9,300 CASES OF HPV-RELATED market value of all oil and gas products severed from the land within the leading to Tribe's jurisdiction. The tax is not levied upon any Indian royalty payments. Designation of Agent Form CANCERS IN MEN A person responsible for meeting all obligations of the OVER 4,000 DEATHS IN WOMEN To calculate the Severance Tax, you must first calculate the volume of Severance Tax, including reporting and payment of the oil and gas products separately, as outlined in the table below. Multiply the assessed tax, must be designated in writing. total volume of each by their gross market value, then subtract any allowable The necessary Designation of Agent Form is available Indian Royalty Deduction to arrive at the total taxable amount. Multiply the from the Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission. total taxable amount by 8% to arrive at the amount of tax due.

Total Gross Indian Total Severance Tax Reporting & Payment Product x Market Royalty = Taxable Volume Value - Deduction Amount Reporting and Payment of the Severance Tax to the () Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission is due within 45 THE HPV VACCINE days following the end of the calendar month in which the taxable product was severed. For example, if taxable Total Total products were severed in March, the tax return and Taxable x 8% = Severance payment would be due by no later than May 15. It is important to protect your child from the disease early. Amount Tax Due

THE HPV VACCINE CAN... How to Calculate Total Oil Volume How to Calculate Total Gas Volume The total volume of severed oil taxable products—before any deductions are The total volume of severed gas taxable products is measured at taken for processing, transportation, industry-standard shrinkage, etc.—is the wellhead—before any deductions are taken for processing, measured either according to current contracts of sale between the operator/ transportation, industry-standard shrinkage, etc.—in units of producer and the purchaser; or in barrels of 42 U.S. gallons of 231 cubic inches 1,000 cubic feet (MCF) and corrected to standard temperature per gallon, at a temperature of 60° F, per U.S. Geological Survey regulations. and pressure, per U.S. Geological Survey regulations.

Absentee Shawnee Tax Commission Office Hours and Website 2025 S Gordon Cooper Drive | Shawnee, OK 74801 Rev. March 2019 Monday-Friday, 8 am - 12 pm; 1 pm -5 pm P: 800.256.3341 or 405.275.4030 | F: 405.214.4225 Page 1 of 2 www.astribe.com/tax-commission-and-tag

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October 2019 – Scheduled Closings

Time(s) Dates Closed: Closed: Locations: All AST Health facilities CLOSED Wed., Oct. 2nd Noon -Shawnee Clinic OPEN at 5 PM until 9 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM). (1st Wed of Month) to 5 PM -PlusCare OPEN at 5 PM until 8 PM (last patient at 7:30 PM).

*In the event of a predicted severe weather forecast, please call ahead 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”, & on ASTHS website at www.asthealth.org

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY COMMUNITY MEETING

Come join us for an informal session Date & Time : to learn about the work that has Friday, November 15th been done on the future AST (11:30am to 1pm) Assisted Living Facility. Location: LA Resource Center We want to hear from you! 1970 156th Ave NE

Norman, OK 73026 Learn about the market research study

Overview of locations and plans Lunch is provided!

12 www. astribe.com Culture October 2019 Cultural Preservation As of August 2019 Advertising The Cultural Preservation Department has the University of Oklahoma Librarian, Other Activities. Rates/Placement have changed for been busy the past month with hosting Lina Ortega. Discussions have been Listed below are upcoming events and events and being involved with other tribal focused on early archives collections in the classes schedule. My staff and I look the Absentee Shawnee Newsletter. programs. The following is a summary of Western History Library and recordings for forward to your continued support and the department’s most recent activities: the Absentee Shawnee context within the participation at these events/workshops/ The paper is no longer able to Indians for Indians radio show that was classes. continue with free advertising Special Event/s. broadcasted in the early 1900’s. Casey has • September 20, 2019 from 2PM – space. July 12th the Cultural Preservation also been in contact with the University of 6PM Cultural Preservation will host attended the Health Fair at the Little Axe Nebraska for making copies of published its 1st annual Art Show featuring Thank you! Your continued support Health Clinic. The gift shop opened for books created many years ago for copies native artists from all over the state and understanding is a valuable extended hours during this time. Also, to be held in the tribal library for tribal of Oklahoma. assest! Cultural Preservation handed out pens, members to check out and read. Casey was pencils and drawstring bags from the awarded a scholarship to attend conferences • Apron Workshop **TBD** Cultural Preservation. for 20 college credit hours that will be held Sherman Tiger on September 24, October 9 and 22 to be • Can Making Class Part II **TBD** AST Media Director September 2019 Absentee Shawnee a certified librarian specializing in adult [email protected] Cultural Preservation attended the reference. • Fan Making Class ** October** 405-598-1279 Algonquin Language Festival held at the Jim Thorpe Memorial Gym in Stroud, FCC/TCNS. • Gourd Making Class **October** Oklahoma. The language festival was a In June, July and August TCNS received wonderful 2-day event and many tribes 620 projects and completed 516 reviews • AST/CPN Veteran Gourd Dance METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM PRESENTS: METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM PRESENTS: came together to discuss the importance and invoiced all 516 projects for payment November 2nd, 2019 at the CPN of language preservation and new ways which would result in $ 280,000 of funds Veterans Hall. to reach that preservation goal. The event to the tribe for projects. . Although the Between Between also consisted of a pow wow/traditional revenue received has yet to be recovered dance. The language festival also included due to the changes in bill passed during Staffing. a day of classes/workshops that included 2018, hopefully more invoices will be paid I have recently hired a part-time Gift Shop the Covers the Covers moccasin making, beading, Indian Dice in a more timely manner. Retail Associate for the Little Axe location. and yarn work. Her name is Aliyah Shields. Aliyah is Trainings/Conferences. currently a student at Seminole State Book Club Book Club The Cultural Preservation Department Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) College. Aliyah has excellent customer Bold, edgy and suspenseful romance! Bold, edgy and suspenseful romance! Come read Between the Covers, a Book Club with . Pick up Come read Between the Covers, a Book Club with . Pick up staff was invited to the Chickasaw Nation Devon Frazier and THPO Specialist service skills and always has a smile on a scavenger hunt questionnaire to test your knowledge about a scavenger hunt questionnaire to test your knowledge about Library and Cultural Center located in Ada Ashley Brokeshoulder attended training her face. Aliyah is a great addition to our each month’s book! Complete and return a correct questionnaire each month’s book! Complete and return a correct questionnaire and Sulphur, Oklahoma. A library tour was for GIS (Geographic Information System) Cultural Preservation Gift Shop Team. to the service desk for a reward! to the service desk for a reward! provided. The library tour provided useful in Broomfield, Colorado. GIS is a program Please feel free to introduce yourself to her insight on how the Chickasaw Nation has that can be utilized to create different at the Little Axe location. 3rd Saturday of each month @ 10am 3rd Saturday of each month @ 10am structured its library and the benefits and types of maps with layers, such as, a map rewards that are gained for the Chickasaw containing our migration story from our Nation Tribal members. Sourcing this ancestral homelands. This map could be additional information will help in the accessible to our tribal members on the further growth and development of our AST website upon completion. AST library and help in maximizing the Gift Shop. Currently, the gift shop is use of grant funds that have been awarded increasing its sales July-August sales for to the CP Department. Also, a behind the 2019 compared with the same time frame scenes tour was given by the Chickasaw in 2018 have increases by 29.90%. We Nation Cultural Preservation Department are currently offering sandals and flip and Library. This additional tour provided flops marked at 15% off. The gift shops important sharing of useful information now feature native design merchandise that can be incorporated into the further and Teton Broad Clothe merchandise. The development of our own Absentee Shawnee gift shop is also offering new 100% soy Del City Library | 4509 SE 15th St. | 672-1377 | www.metrolibrary.org Del City Library | 4509 SE 15th St. | 672-1377 | www.metrolibrary.org Cultural Preservation Department. This is candles in scents such as, sage, cedar, rose Also, please watch for more upcoming a great example of tribes help each other in and lavender. Please stop by either of the events and classes. As always, please feel the sharing of information that is so very gift shop locations to purchase some cool free to contact me, Andrea, at 405-275- important in the protection of our tribe. new gear. 4030 Ext. 6245 or [email protected]. The Cultural Preservation is in the process of establishing an agreement with the Texas National Forests. However, the HRT program is currently on hold until the tribal liaison for the USDA Southern Region has been selected. We will provide an update when information becomes available.

Library. Cultural Preservation Tribal Librarian, Casey Wilson attended Strategic Planning 101 workshop in Edmond, Oklahoma. There Casey met with some other tribal nations to discuss how to develop a strong strategic plan for future grant funding opportunities for Oklahoma Department of Libraries and Oklahoma Historical Society. Casey has also made contact with

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ASTHS October 2019 Monthly Update The health system was recognized again good personal hygiene, especially with by the American Heart Association’s good hand sanitation procedures. Gold status with our Target High Blood If you know of any tribal member Pressure (HBP) study! Improvements who is homebound and needs assistance in patients managing their HBP medically, including home health continue to show marked improvement services, please contact administration at with the collaboration with the clinic (405) 701-7621 so we can assist as best staff and patients with HBP. Health will possible with resources or coordinate be sponsoring its annual Breast Cancer assistance for these members in need. Awareness events at both the Little Axe Thank you all for making our entire staff Health Center and Shawnee Clinics, and employees feel appreciated and for complete with refreshments, and lots of using all of our wonderful services! breast cancer awareness information on Our health system’s most valuable asset the 14th and 21st of October with “Paint is our people! I’m always impressed it Pink” events. We’re also going to set up with and proud of our outstanding star Selfie Stations for Indigenous Pink Day performers, and again this month, we on Oct 17, raising awareness about the thank them all for their contributions effects of breast cancer on the American to our patients, their fellow employees, Indian Population #IndigenousPink. and the tribe! The health employees The 6th Annual Zombie Run will be continue to accomplish outstanding held this month, with more people than feats for our patients and for each other, ever anticipated to participate in an taking care of our internal and external evening of family friendly activities customers/patients. Thank you all for including music, health education, making an important difference in the wellness activities, and good ole’ lives and health of all of our health fashion Halloween fun with our Trunk system’s patients! or Treat at Lake Thunderbird’s Clear Bay area - we hope to see you there! As the flu season rapidly approaches again, September 2019 Employees it is imperative you get your flu shot. of the Month: We’re having extended hours flu clinics Employee of the Month 4 days in October (on the 7th, 9th, 28th, Rolanda Smith, Behavioral Health and 30th of October from 4-7pm), and LittleAxe Clinic we’ll be present before General Council on the 19th with flu shots until the Team of the Month meeting starts. All Flu Vaccine has been AST Health Security Team released, so the Public can come get flu shots. Plus care and Same Day Clinic Special Leadership Award will do flu shots as well. Plus care will Matt Jones, Provider, LittleAxe and vaccinate patients age 2 years of age PlusCare Clinics and older. We will also be providing the flu shot at all of our clinics with nurse Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, visits. Tests for the flu are indicating it CHC has arrived early again beginning in late August, so please ensure you and your family are protected. The health system encourages everyone in the community to stay healthy this year by utilizing Executive Director

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Pendleton Handcrafted Guitar Teton native products Bass Minnetonka from all over! Percussion 2025 South Gordon Cooper • Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM Ukulele & Little Axe Voice Tuesdays and Thursdays 8AM - 12PM Open to all Native Americans w/ CDIB# Shawnee Behavioral Health Building Please call 405-275-4030 for additional details Call: 405-878-4716 New Hours: Mon 11am-7pm Wed 11am-6pm Absentee Shawnee News Fri 2:30pm-7:30pm

2019 Programs Absentee Shawnee Housing

“Look Who is Reading The Offical Paper of The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.”

• Low Rent Housing • Lease to Own Housing • $5,000 Down Payment & Closing Assistance - AST Members ONLY • College Housing Rental Assistance • Over Income Rental Housing • Home Rehab Assistance - AST Members ONLY 14 www. astribe.com Health October 2019 Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Programs ~ October 2019 ~

Fall is here! We at the AST CCDF a Relative Home Provider for their child through OKDHS. Children must have if any spots should come available. The Program are excited for the things that are care needs. In the past a relative provider their own CDIB cards or letters of After School Program currently has 26 coming up in this new fiscal year and the had to be OKDHS licensed. Starting Oct. application to a federally recognized students, 17 are enrolled tribal members, start of a new CCDF Plan Preprint! The 1, Relative Home Providers are exempt tribe. Applicants can choose which child 9 of which are of the Absentee Shawnee 2020-2022 CCDF Plan Preprint will start from having an OKDHS license but must care provider that best fits their child care Tribe, and 8 are non-tribal. Please contact on 10/1/19 and continue until 9/30/22. be tribally licensed for child care. Relative needs such as a Tribally Operated Center, us if you have any questions. This is a three year plan in which we will Home Providers will provide care for Non-tribal Center, family home provider Our goals through the CCDF grant, become fully compliant with the CCDBG children they are related to and do not or relative provider. Applicants will need Building Blocks enterprise and the After Act of 2014. The CCDBG Act of 2014 reside in the child’s home. RHPs will be to apply through OKDHS first and get a School Programs is to provide quality child regulations fall into four major categories approved and tribally licensed based on denial letter to be eligible to apply through care to Native and non-native children to include: Protect the health and safety their application, passing a background AST Child Care Subsidy. The application in our communities. We do this by our of children in care; help parents make check and home inspections. RHPs will and information regarding subsidy and innovative ideas on curriculum and staying informed consumer choices; provide equal have to meet certain guidelines and follow provider selection can be found on the AST abreast of all training and requirements to access to stable child care for low-income tribal standards for care including child to Website under Services/Child Care. We maintain higher levels of care. We strive children; and enhance the quality of child provider ratios. RHPs will also be subject also offer a three (3) month job search for to be the best and be better than the best care. This plan is currently being reviewed to monitoring visits and best practices families who may be experiencing a loss every day. by the federal Office of Child Care and as through AST Licensing and Monitoring of employment but still have child care If you are interested in any of these soon as it is provisionally approved we guidelines. We will have the application needs. Families will need to reside in the programs or have any questions please feel will post the plan on the AST website for and guidelines on the AST Website under AST CCDF Service area of Cleveland, free to contact me at the number above or everyone to see. We will also have plans the Services/Childcare page by Oct. 1. Oklahoma, Pottawatomie and McClain by email, [email protected]. available in our offices if you would like a Applicants who wish to utilize the RHP counties. They can choose any DHS hard copy. will need to be eligible for AST Child Care licensed provider or seek enrollment with Starting October 1, to help with the prior to RHP approval. Please contact me one of our AST Building Blocks Child compliance of quality child care, the or LaNora Buswell, CCDF Specialist, if Development Centers. Ni yi wa! (Thank you) CCDF Subsidy Program will be starting you have any questions. The After School Program began in a new child care provider type for AST We are still accepting applications for August, with the new Manager Cheyenne Briana Ponkilla Child Care Subsidy families. Approved families who may be interested in child Bradshaw. We currently have no openings, CCDF Coordinator families will have the option of choosing care assistance and cannot get assistance but we are taking waiting list applications

Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Building Blocks III Child Development Center

At the Building Blocks located in Norman of improvements to our playgrounds. You we currently have 35 children and in the will soon see new shading, swings, and process of enrolling more. We currently educational toys for the children outside. have 18 staff members and a few applicants The infants are going to have their very in the process to become new team members own playground soon as well. We will be soon. We do currently have 29 children on providing a safe and colorful space for our our waiting list with hopes to enroll them babies to learn and grow. all as soon as possible. Our center has Our big kid’s (3, 4, & 5 year olds) enjoyed been accredited through Cleveland County weekly trips to the library in July to enjoy DHS as a Two-Star Facility. Two-Star their summer reading program. We had a programs meet additional quality criteria back to school bash with an ice cream party or are nationally accredited; where as One- for our big kid’s before school started. We Star programs meet minimum licensing said good-bye to our friends who were requirements. Our staff here at Building starting elementary school, and are now Blocks III CDC is going above and beyond welcoming new friends to our center. We to provide quality care not only for tribal are in collaboration with the Little Axe members and employees, but for our entire Public Schools this year again to provide community. bus pick-up and drop-off at our front door. We have recently had some water issues This is not only a great safety measure but and with the help of our OEH department; also convenience for our parents. Ken Jones and Devin Leika we are We are now looking forward to our yearly operating again. We are working with the trip to the Orr Family Farm Pumpkin city and OEH to make repairs as needed Patch on October 25th. We are also hosting still, and hope to be finished in the next a Halloween Carnival for our children few months. We would like to apologize with face painting, balloons, games, and for the inconveniences this has caused, but a bouncy house on October 30th. We will also assure everyone we are doing our best be trick or tricking the clinic on Halloween to resolve all issues as quickly as possible. Day October 31st. I am happy to announce Rebecca Jones attended a week of training that Building Blocks III has been receiving in July for our Grant program. Skye great reviews from our parents through our Foreman attended a three day training “Program Evaluations.” It has been busy in preparation for a new curriculum that year, full of changes and we are all over will be taught in every classroom in the joyed to a bright future ahead for us. center soon. We are also working on a lot October 2019 Local www. astribe.com 15

PURCHASED REFERRED CARE PURCHASED REFERRED CARE PURCHASED REFERRED CARE NEWS FOR AST CITIZENS FOR AST CITIZENS WITH INSURANCE WITHOUT INSURANCE

PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined catchment area and has Medicare or private insurance. catchment area and does not have insurance. 1. To complete existing PRC patient updates, please 1. You must apply for all resources available to you, such as: Medic- visit Patient Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center aid, Medicare, Worker’s Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, or Shawnee Clinic during regular hours of operation. auto insurance and other personal injury or liability coverage. PRC staff and/or Patient Benefit Advocates can assist you with the For new AST tribal citizens, to become established for PRC ser- application process for alternate resources. Failure to exhaust vices, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coor- available or potentially available alternate resources may result in dinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee The AST Purchased Referred Care denial of payment. Clinic during regular hours of operation. 2. To complete existing PRC patient updates, please visit Patient Team is here to assist you. 2. Notify PRC at least 48 hours prior to appointment date for a Registration at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Coordination of Benefits (COB) to be sent to the provider. Clinic during regular hours of operation. 3. Inform provider/health facility that AST PRC is a secondary payer/ For new AST tribal citizens, to become established for PRC ser- payer of last resort. vices, please make an appointment to see the New Patient Coor- 4. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide dinator/PBA at either the Little Axe Health Center or Shawnee Please follow the PRC guidelines. Keep a copy on hand and update your information. a copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Clinic during regular hours of operation. Center or Shawnee Clinic. To update your patient information, please see patient registration. 3. You must utilize the services provided within AST health clinics prior to being referred out. EASY ACCESS 4. Referrals for outside services must be sent to PRC. Services must be medically approved by an AST Health provider and/or CMMR EMERGENCY AND URGENT Purchased Referred Care is conveniently located Committee. CARE SERVICES in Little Axe Health Center and in Shawnee Clinic, Building 17. 5. An appointment will be scheduled, and a COB will be sent to the outside provider. PRC for a currently enrolled AST citizen who resides in the defined 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday SHAWNEE CLINIC catchment area and needs emergent or urgent care. Closed on Holidays 6. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health 1. Call the On-Call nurse at 405.447.0300, option 9 for triage. All facilities closed the first Wednesday of the month from Noon to 5pm. PURCHASED REFERRED Center or Shawnee Clinic. 2. Notify PRC on the next business day or within 72 hours after your CARE ER visit. Notification does not assure authorization of payment. However, if you do not notify PRC within 72 hours, your bills will not IMPORTANT CONTACTS . be paid. HAS MOVED BILLING & PAYMENT INQUIRIES REFERRAL MANAGEMENT REFERRAL MANAGEMENT 3. For AST citizens with no insurance, evidence must exist that your Little Axe Health Center & Shawnee Clinic Little Axe Health Center Shawnee Clinic We are now located in visit was medically necessary. Medical priorities have been established Glendine Blanchard, PRC Director Debi Sloat, PRC Deputy Director/RN Flo Mann, PRC Specialist, AST Patients/LPN SHAWNEE CLINIC (BLDG. 17) for determining which referrals can be authorized for payment. Darla Gatzman, PRC Specialist April Parton, PRC Health Specialist/LPN Laurie Webber, PRC Specialist, IHS Patients/LPN Our phone numbers have NOT changed. 4. For AST citizens with insurance, evidence must exist that a Lena Carroll, Claims Processor Jayne Werst, PRC Specialist, Medicaid Patients Carrie Stanley, PRC Specialist, Medicaid patients/ third-party resource has made the determination such services Jennifer Wells, PRC Technician Melinda Ferrell, PRC Specialist Medical Assistant were “emergency care” or “urgent care.” Such evidence my include Kareena Deere, File Clerk payment from private insurance.

5. In the event that you receive a bill from a provider, please provide a LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER PRC SHAWNEE CLINIC PRC copy to PRC. You may leave bills at the Little Axe Health Center 405.701.7951 (Please follow voice prompts) 405.878.5850 (Primary) HEALTH SYSTEM PRC office or the Shawnee Clinic PRC office. 405.447.0300 (Secondary) 405.878.4702 (Secondary) 16 www. astribe.com October 2019

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Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services

Funded through SAHMSA Native Connections Grant in providing support by:

 Extending an out outreach through community partnerships to in- crease awareness of Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention in the community. ICW

 Increasing the participation of youth, parents, tribal leaders, and Looking for Foster Parents health providers in developing mental health service and treatment “Share your Heart, Share your Home” options based on the cultural values and practice of the Native com- munity. AST ICW is looking for those who have a

 Easing the impacts of substance use, mental health illnesses, and loving heart to become foster parents. If trauma in native communities. you are interested in becoming a foster  Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood. parent please contact AST ICW at 405-395-4490 for more information. If you would like to know more about this program,

please contact us!

Linda Gouge Victoria Andrews Grant Coordinator Grant Assistant (405)701-7988 (405)701-7995 Little Axe Health Center Li-Si-Wi-Nwi Health, Inc. 15951 Little Axe Drive Norman, OK 73026

“This flyer was developed under a grant number SM080181 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Ad- ministration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.” ATTENTION PARENTS!!! CTSA EARLY HEAD START & HEAD START IS LOOKING FOR CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH TO 3 FOR OUR EHS PROGRAMS AND AGES 3 UP TO 5 FOR OUR HEADThe followinSTARTThe followin g aregThe curren ar followinge current program aret program currents administere programss administere dadministered by dthe by Absente the by Absentethee Absentee Shawnee Shawne Shawneee Tribe eTrib Educatioe Education n Department:Department:The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe PROGRAMS!!! Tribe Education Department: TheseThareese braieref bdescriptionsrieEducatiof descriptionsn Department:of cu rrofent cu prograrrent programs. ms. 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MarchMa 31rch of31 eachof funding yeeaachr. y ealimitr. for the calendar year or per program. undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: For more• information,Higher Education: please Educcall Treshaation IncentiveSpoon at (405) Award 275- Program 4030, :Ext. funds 6242 or All fundingAll funding is based is Fobased uponr moror euponthe iunnfo ivavailrme rtheasittioy ab.navail ,Fund ilitypleaiabsnge of cility lae lfundsvl eTl srofe ashr efunds aat dSe pootheterm n at timeiatned the(4 0b 5aoftimesed) 2 ap7 5u -ponpof 4li0 cation. 3apg0,rade pExli tcation.p. o6242int a voer r1a-ge and POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND for undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any If you would like more information regarding our programs or full-time1-800-256-3341 or part-time status. or email to [email protected]. to apply, please contact: All applicaAll applications tiandons800 - guid2and56-3accredited 3elguid41ines or eel mainesare icollegel t oavai tareresh orla aavaim bleuniversity.@a slataritbleb e www .c oFundingamt. .awww s t r levelsi .ab e s . t c r o are i mb e .determined . c o Cli m .ck Cli on basedck on NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM (ALL ACCEPTED)ServicesServices and sele andct sele Edu•ctcaG Eduraduation.cateti Scon.holarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral Shawnee Main Office: Enrollment Manager- Shawnee Center: Center Supervisor- upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status. degree, and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding Sherry Marsh (405) 275-4870 Stacey OsborneFo r(405) moreFor moreinformat information, •pl ioean,Graduatese pl callease Tre callScholarshipsh Trea Spoonsha Program Spoon at (405) at: funds (27405)5- for 4030,27 one5- master’s4030, Ext. 6242Ext. degree 6242 or or1-800-256- or 1-800-256- 878-5820 3341 3341or emai or lemai to t r el shto a t m r e @ shl eveone a slm s t r b@doctoral i as b ae d s. c t upon r o i mb degree, e . .f cu oll - m ti mand. e and can p afundrt-tim onee st agraduatetus. admissions test. This 1535ABSENTEE N McKinley, SHAWEEShawnee 74801 TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA 1533 N program has funding levels based upon full-time and part-time status. McKinley, Shawnee 74801 • Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School [email protected] Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Deadline for LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER OPTOMETRY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT • apBigplica ti Jimon sub Youthmissio n Awardis March Program31st of each: yannualear. incentive for High Cushing Center: Center Supervisor- Norman Center: Center Supervisor- School Seniors for Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. ANNUAL BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS Wava Anderson (918) 225-1029 Amy Porter All fundingDeadline is based forupon application the availab submissionility of funds is at March the tim e31 ofst ap ofp lieachcation. year. (405) 447-0381 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy The AST 111 Domestic W Vine, Violence/ CushingSexual Assault74023 Program s are on - call 24 hours 516 per Iowaday to St.,provide Norman 73069 AllAttention funding :is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application. emotional support, advocacy and crisis counseling to survivors at hospitals, police stations and Health/Mental Health/Disabilities Manager Applications for fall 2016 must be received or postmarked by June 15, 2016. throughout the legal system. The programs also serve as a resource center to the community by All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services Melanie Williams (405) 275-4870 offering educational information and referrals. All applications and guidelineands are select availa Education.ble at www.astribe.com. Click on Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members with Vision Insurance: 1535 N McKinley, Shawnee 74801 Services and select Education.

FAMILIES MUST LIVETransitional IN THE Housing FOLLOWING COUNTIES: For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or POTTAWATOMIE, PAYNE, LINCOLN, & CLEVELAND For more information, please call Tresha Spoon at (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 or 1- All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who have vision insurance will have their insur- The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual 800-256-3341 o1-800-256-3341r email to tresham@ ora semailtribe.c otom .tre [email protected]. ance billed for the exam and any prescribed optical products. The Tribal benefit will be used for Assault. ParticipantsNATIVE have AMERICAN up to six months PROGRAM to obtain education (ALL and jobACCEPTED) skills needed to begin a the remainder of the cost for prescription eye glasses or contact lens, not to exceed the $350.00 new life. vision benefit through the ASTHS Contract Health Services. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 ABSENTEE SHAWEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA Court Advocacy LITTLE benefit, the TribalAXE member HEALTH will be responsible CENTERfor the out of pocket OPTOMETRYexpense. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEPARTMENT Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and *If an enrolledANNUAL Absentee Tribal BENEFITS Member with insurance & choosesDISCOUNTS to see an outside provider appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy they will be responsible for notifying ASTHS Contract Health Services (405.701.7951 The AST Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs are on-call 24 hours per day to provide or 405.878.5850). Their benefit within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department emotional support, advocacy andShelter crisis counselingPlacement to Assistance survivors at hospitals, police stations and Thethroughout Absentee the Shawneelegal system. Tribe’s The Domestic programs Violencealso serve Program as a resource works center with otherto the shelterscommunity within by will only allow for the amount within the $350.00 that was left unused for the vision offering educational information and referrals. Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for Absenteebenefit year. Shawnee (i.e. If you Tribalwere seen Members December with 31, 2016 Vision your Insurance:vision benefit year lasts until December 30, 2017.) the victim and children may also be available.Transitional Housing All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who have vision insurance will have their insur- The AST DV Transitional Housing Program serves victims of Domestic Violence/Sexual ance billed for the exam and any prescribed optical products. The Tribal benefit will be used for Assault. Participants have up toHousing six months and to Utility obtain Assistance education and job skills needed to begin a new life. the remainder of the cost for prescription eye glasses or contact lens, not to exceed the $350.00 Assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence in Absenteevision benefit Shawnee through the Tribal ASTHS Members Contract Healthwithout Services. Vision If the Insurance: amount exceeds the $350.00 emergency situations. This assistance mayCourt allow Advocacy for a victim to either receive housing or utility benefit, the Tribal member will be responsible for the out of pocket expense. assistance.Assists survivors with domestic violence court related costs (when funding is available) and All*If enrolledan enrolled Absentee Absentee Shawnee Tribal Tribal Member members with insurance who do not chooses have vision to see insurance an outside must provider use the appearances as well as filing for emergency protective orders (EPO) or restraining orders. Absenteethey will be Shawnee responsible Optometry for notifying Department ASTHS to Contract receive their Health eye exam Services at no (405.701.7951 charge and their FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES or 405.878.5850). Their benefit within the Absentee Shawnee Optometry Department ShelterReferral Placement Assistance Assistance $350.00will only allow tribal forbenefit the amount for the costwithin of prescriptionthe $350.00 eye that glasses was leftor contact unused lens. for theIf the vision amount ex- AssistsThe Absentee with providing Shawnee communityTribe’s Domestic resources Violence to those Program who are works in need with of other additional shelters services within Oklahoma in order to help victims obtain safe housing. Emergency transportation for ceedsbenefit the year. $350.00 (i.e. If benefit you were the seenTribal Decembermember will31, be2016 responsible your vision for thebenefit out ofyear pocket lasts expense. until outside the scope of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. PLEASE CALL (405) 273- 1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE December 30, 2017.) the victim and children may also be available.

HousingCommunity and Utility Outreach Assistance Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members who live outside of the catchment area: TheAssists Absentee victims Shawneeof domestic Tribe’s violence, Domestic sexual Violence assaul t,Program stalking, offers and/or educational dating violence trainings, in LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members without Vision Insurance: informationalemergency situations. displays, This and assistancecommunity may events allow in orderfor a victimto provide to either more receiveawareness housing to both or Tribalutility andassistance. Non-Tribal communities. All enrolled Absentee Shawnee Tribal members who residedo not outside have vision of the insurance catchment must area use the FORWEBSITE: INFORMATION WWW.ASHOUS ABOUTINGAUTHORITY.COM OUR SERVICES (Cleveland,Absentee Shawnee Pottawatomie, Optometry Logan, Department Lincoln, and to receive Oklahoma their counties)eye exam mayat no still charge utilize and their their tribal Referral Assistance $350.00 tribal benefit for the cost of prescription eye glasses or contact lens. If the amount ex- ForAssists any with questions providing regarding community any of resources the above to services those who please are contact in need the of Absenteeadditional Shawnee services benefitceeds the only $350.00 if they benefituse the Absenteethe Tribal Shawneemember willOptometry be responsible department for the for out their of pocketexam and/expense. Tribe’soutside theDomestic scope of Violence the Absentee staff atShawnee (405) 273-2888. Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program. PLEASE CALL (405) 273-1050 OR COME BY OUR OFFICE or prescription optical products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye glasses or contact lens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be Community Outreach Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members who live outside of the catchment area: The Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s Domestic Violence Program offers educational trainings,38 LOCATED AT 107 NORTH KIMBERLY IN SHAWNEE,OK. 39 responsible for the out of pocket costs. informational displays, and community events in order to provide more awareness to both Tribal How to Get a Tag *TheseAll enrolled patient Absentee will need Shawnee to ensure Tribal they members have updated who reside their chart.outside This of theis to catchment include updated area and Non-Tribal communities. WEBSITE: WWW.ASHOUSINGAUTHORITY.COM (Cleveland, Pottawatomie, Logan, Lincoln, and Oklahoma counties) may still utilize their tribal HIPAA and consent forms. For any questions regarding any of the above services please contact the Absentee Shawnee benefit only if they use the Absentee Shawnee Optometry department for their exam and/ Tribe’s Domestic Violence staff at (405) 273-2888. or prescription optical products. The allotted $350.00 will be used towards prescription eye NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION* glasses or contact lens. If the amount exceeds the $350.00 benefit the Tribal member will be 38 Any new motor vehicle registrations must be done in person by the Tribal Member. The following is a 39 Additional responsible for products/chargesthe out of pocket costs. outside of the allowed benefit schedule: How to Get a Tag *These patient will need to ensure they have updated their chart. This is to include updated Did You Know..... list of required documents you must have for new motor vehicle registration(s). HIPAA and consent forms. • TITLE Any additional products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule must be paid for Did You Know…… NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION* by the patient. For example, patients who do not require corrective lens but chose to get colored Any• new BILL motor OF vehicle SALE registrations OR SALES mustCONTRACTLIEN be done in person ENTRY by the FORM Tribal (if Member. applicable) The following is a contactsAdditional or non-prescription products/charges sunglasses outside these will of be the at their allowed own expense. benefit All chargesschedule: will need Did You Know..... list of• requiredABSENTEE documents SHAWNEE you must TRIBAL have for ENROLLMENT new motor vehicle CARD registration(s). to be paid for in advance following the payment guidelines posted in the office. NO CASH WILL • TITLE BEAny ACCEPTED. additional products/charges outside of the allowed benefit schedule must be paid for Did You Know…… • OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION by the patient. For example, patients who do not require corrective lens but chose to get colored Any name changes that may occur • VALIDBILL OF OKLAHOMA SALE OR SALES DRIVER CONTRACTLIEN LICENSE ENTRY FORM (if applicable) *Nocontacts combining or non-prescription of discounts allowedsunglasses these will be at their own expense. All charges will need • ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD to be paid for in advance following the payment guidelines posted in the office. NO CASH WILL Any name changes that may occur *InsuranceBE ACCEPTED. benefits must be exhausted first before discounts can be applied. • OKLAHOMA INSURANCE VERIFICATION Patient’s co-pay portion cannot be discounted. Any name changes that may occur REGISTRATION• RENEWAL The Criminal Court Dockets *No combining of discounts allowed Any name changes that may occur VALID OKLAHOMA DRIVER LICENSE *Insurance benefits must be exhausted first before discounts can be applied. (ie: marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be updated There are two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for renewals. Patient’s co-pay portion cannot be discounted. (i.e. marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be updated REGISTRATION RENEWAL (ie: marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be updated There are two (2) options available. The following is a list of required documents for renewals. have moved from (i.e. marriage, divorce, etc.) need to be updated RENEWING IN PERSON: through enrollment, BEFORE any new •RENEWING Current Registration IN PERSON Certificate: nd throughthroug henrollment, enrollment ,BEFORE BEFORE an anyy ne wnew • OklahomaCurrent Registration Insurance CertificateVerification 2 Wed. afternoons at 1:30pm through enrollment, BEFORE any new • ValidOklahoma Oklahoma Insurance Driver Verification License registrations or renewals can be processed. • Valid Oklahoma Driver License nd registrations or renewals can be processed. • Absentee Shawnee Tribal Enrollment card 15702 East State Hwy 9 to 2 Wed. mornings 9:00am. 15702 East State Hwy 9 OPTOMETRY Norman, OK 73026 registrations or renewals can be processed. RENEWING BY MAIL: NEW LOCATION: In the PlusCare Building by Thunderbird Casino To renew by mail, send check or money order along with the above listed items. Make check or money order payable to: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all PHONE: 405.447.0300 FAX: 405.701.7080 moneyreturned order checks payable will be to: charged. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission. A $35.00 fee for all PHONE: 405.447.0300 FAX: 405.701.7080 returned checks will be charged. TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25% TAG PRICE GUIDE Excise tax = Actual Purchase Price x 1.25% NEW MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUBMIT ATTENTION TRIBAL Excise Tax +MEMBERS!!! Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE The approved Legislative Resolution No. L-AS-2018-17NEW MOTOR VEHICLE has REGISTRATIONS been duly adopted by the ExciseRENEWALS Tax + Years Tagged + Title Fee + Admin. Fee = TAG PRICE Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Years Tagged of +Indians Admin. Fee = TAGof PRICEOklahoma Authorizing A STORY OR ARTICLE

and Approving an increase in the Burial AssistanceRENEWALS amount VEHICLE for qualified REGISTRATION TAX and SCHEDULE approved members to six thousand dollars and no cents ($6,000.00)Years Tagged + Admin., effective Fee = TAG PRICE October 1, 2018. Give us a call at (405) 598-1279 or (405) 481-0588 If you have any questions, please contact the Social Service DepartmentTax at (405)Adminstrat 275-4030,ion Total Years Tagged Imposed Fee Fees or send us an email to [email protected] st VEHICLEth REGISTRATION TAX SCHEDULE ext. 6225 or 6255. All the changes will be posted to the Absentee1 through 4 Shawnee year $80.00 Tribe’s$5.00 web $85.00site th th under service + Social Service. 5 through 8 year $70.00Tax Adminstrat$5.00 ion $75.00Total th th 9 through 12 year $50.00 $5.00 $55.00 All Articles for the Next Month’s Issue Yearsth Tagged th Imposed Fee Fees When mailing in your application for any assistance through st13the through Socialth 16 Service Department, th 1 throughyear 4 year $80.00$30.00 $5.00 $85.00$35.00 are DUE by the 15 of the Current Month. DO NOT th th th Please send original CDIB, Drivers License and517 Socialthrough year and 8 overyear Security $70.00$10.00 cards.$5.00 Please$75.00$15.00 attach copies of your ID’s only; if you are in the office th copiesth will be made. Absentee UNFORTUNATELY, WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT ONE PICTURE PER 9 through 12 year $50.00 $5.00 $55.00 Shawnee Tribe is not responsible for lost ID’s in the mail. If youth haveth any questions, please Do you have any questions?13 through Please 16 feel free to contact the AST Tax Commission office at (405)275- BIRTHDAY PERSON, NOT PER BIRTHDAY WISH. call (405) 275-4030, ext. 6225 or 6255. 4030, option 6. year $30.00 $5.00 $35.00

17th year and over $10.00 $5.00 $15.00 *No tags will issue unless at least one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member.

34 35 Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact the AST Tax Commission office at (405)275- ABSENTEE SHAWNEE4030, option 6. TRIBE – Department Extensions (405) 275 - 4030

Governor Edwina Butler-Wolfe .... 6308 *No tags will issue unless at leastFinance one (1) person on the title is an Absentee Shawnee Tribal member. Procurement Glenna Jones ...... 6307 Jason Murdock ...... 6233 Misty Griffith ...... 6291 34 ...... 35 6269 Jennifer Crenshaw ...... 6228 Amy Guffey ...... 6244

Governor Sandra Burnett ...... 6294 Tara Battise ...... 6281 Tracey Dickson ...... 6279 Rebecca Kennedy ...... 6410 Lt. Governor Kenneth Blanchard. . 6253 Kymberly Hazlett ...... 6250 Blake Wiggins ...... 6422 Diane Ponkilla ...... 6267 Courtney Green ...... 6300 Lisa Camren ...... 6232 Holly Davis ...... 6265 Governor

...... 6325 Colleen Longhorn ...... 6320 Lt. Realty Jarett Geissler ...... 6385 Charlotte Valero (Director) ...... 6246 Laina Martin ...... 6424 Cara Usrey (Probates) ...... 6248 Secretary John R Johnson ...... 6289 Grants - Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi ...... 6338 Taylor Carter ...... 6247 Alvina Barnes ...... 6275 Grants – MaryLu Kindblade ...... 6283 Yecica Gutierrez ...... 6420 Secretary Grants - KrysteCarter ...... 6284 Kimberlee Billie ...... 6235 Conf. Room ...... 6397 Treasurer Phillip Ellis ...... 6280 Social Services Victor Flores ...... 6282 Human Resources Annie Wilson (Director) ...... 6311 Charla Garcia ...... 6309 ...... 6252 Nancy Edwards ...... 6225

Treasurer Elizabeth Clark-Snow ...... 6296 Casey Adams ...... 6337 Tax Commission / Tag Hailey Scroggins ...... 6222 Rep Atheda Fletcher ...... 6239 Alicia Engler ...... 6257

Sarah Pederson ...... 6240 ...... 6237 ICW Shelby White ...... 6258 Melissa Hill & Aqua Herrera ...... 6375 Michael Pringle ...... 6286

Representative Direct Line ...... 395-4490 or 395-4491 Receptionist William Starr ...... 6376 Title VI ...... 405-275-4030 Direct Line ...... 395-4492 Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ...... 6227 Paige Littlecharley ...... 6377 Lula Bettelyoun, Donna Butler, Robert ASEDA Director Direct Line ...... 395-4493 Schoolfield, Ted Watson, Cindy Carpenter ...... 6270 Jeff Rabon ...... 6335 David Deer ...... 6263 Maintenance Other Extensions Attorney Kevin Kaseca ...... 6316 Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm...... 2009 Reta Harjo, Stephen Fife, Isaac Bettelyoun, Bldg. 1 Break Rm ...... 6305 Gary Pitchlynn ...... 6313 Duke Blanchard……………………………6249 Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm...... 6330 Court Sheila Orphan, Shelby Clem, John Mann, Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm...... 6311 Robert Komacheet, Duke Blanchard, Finance Conference Rm ...... 6236 Chelsea Cope ...... 6241 Stacy Coon ...... 6331 Lea Bettelyoun ...... 6260 Other Entities & Toll Free Ashley Stanley ...... 6336 All Nations Bank ...... 273-0202 ASEDA ...... 878-6782 Cult. Preservation / Gift Shop MISC Toll Free ...... 1-800-256-3341 Merry Rodriguez - Gift Shop ...... 6310 HELP DESK ...... 3100 Brendle Corner ...... 447-3372 Gift Shop 6254 ...... Travis O’Dell ...... 6327 Blake Goodman EDU Devon Frazier (THPO) ...... 6243 Donna Cody ...... 6402 Building Blocks ...... 878-0633 Ashley Brokeshoulder ...... 6312 ...... 6303 Elizabeth Crawford, Briana Ponkilla ...... 6340 Rafael Rodriguez ...... 6329 Building Blocks III (Little Axe) ...... 360-2710 Kay Bemo ...... 6238 Kelly Chambers ...... 6328 Rebecca Jones Housing ...... 273-1050 Andrea Ellis-Harrison (Director) ...... 6245 Human Resources ...... 275-1468 Casey Wilson (Librarian) ...... 6416 Media - Sherman Tiger ...... 598-1279

OEH/OEP ...... 214-4235 Dom.Violence/Family Services OEH Thunderbird Casino NRM ...... 360-9270 Melissa Lopez ...... 6333 Ken Jones ...... 6223 Shawnee Casino ...... 273-2679 Leslie Harris ...... 6326 Jarrod Lloyd ...... 6229 Tribal Store (Little Axe) ...... 364-0668 Sherry Clem ...... 6224 Devin Leitka ...... 6299 Bryisha Payne ...... 6315 Kyra Underwood ...... 6398 Little Axe Clinic DV Advocate ...... 6226 Rebecca Diven ...... 6230 Clinic - Medical ...... 447-0300 Taylor Wills ...... 6293 L.A.Plus Care ...... 447-0477 Lacey Carey ...... 6298 Dental Clinic ...... 307-9704 Diabetes ...... 360-0698 Education Police Department Pharmacy ...... 292-9530 Tresha Spoon ...... 6242 ...... 275-3200 /275-3432 Resource Center ...... 364-7298 Brandon Goodman ...... 6255 Brad Gaylord (Chief) ...... 6302 Chrissy Wiens - PA Specialist Jason Brinker ...... 6259 Buster Bread - Fitness Manager Election Commission Linda Day ...... 6261 Emily Longman ...... 6271 James Woolbright ...... 6276 Shawnee Clinic ...... 6266 Clinic (Bldg. 17) ...... 878-5850 Enrollment Steven Crisp ...... 6262 Pharmacy ...... 878-5859 Fallon Jackson ...... 6288 Jason Holasek ...... 6268 Toll free ...... 1-866-742-4977 File Room ...... 6290 Patrol Room ...... 6278 Rhonda Kaseca ...... 878-4702

* * * * * EMERGENCY NUMBERS * * * * * EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE...... 911 Police, Fire, Ambulance HEARTLINE EMERGENCY...... 211 State of Oklahoma TRIBAL POLICE ...... 405-275-3200 Absentee Shawnee

TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGER...... 405-740-1562 (Cell) Absentee Shawnee SHERIFF...... 405-273-1727 Pottawatomie County CITY POLICE...... 405-273-2121 Shawnee CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT...... 405-273-5272 Shawnee COUNTY HEALTH DEPT...... 405-273-2157 Pottawatomie County SHERIFF...... 405-701-8888 Cleveland County CITY POLICE...... 405-321-1600 Norman HEALTH DEPT...... 405-749-1591 Cleveland County OG&E...... 405-272-9595 Report Power Outage ...... 800-522-6870 CANADIAN VALLEY...... 405-382-3680 Power Outage DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY...... 800-522-0206 State of Oklahoma HIGHWAY PATROL...... 405-425-4385 Road Conditions