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December 2011
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 Follow Up Information From the White House About Tribal Leader Meeting
December 05, 2011 - Follow up information from the White House Media Affairs Office about the meeting with President Obama at the White House last Friday. Read More
 Chairman Oritz Goes to the White House
December 05, 2011 - Chairman Ortiz attended a one-on-one meeting with President Obama last Friday night at the White House along with eleven other tribal leaders and key White House officials. Read More
 Chairman Ortiz To Meet With Obama and Others Today at Tribal Leader Meeting
December 02, 2011 - Chairman Ortiz is attending the Tribal Nations Conference being held in Washington, D.C. this week and was selected as one of twelve leaders that will meet later on today with President Obama.  Indian Country Today is covering much of the conference today and has the latest news on the event. Read More
 Chairman Ortiz Witnesses Tribal Consultation Policy Signing and Selected to Meet With Obama
December 01, 2011 - Chairman Steve Ortiz is in Washington, D.C. this week and attended today's Tribal Consultation Policy Signing by Department of Interior officials.  In addition, Ortiz has been selected as one of twelve tribal leaders who will meet with Obama tomorrow. Read More
 Salazar Names Members to National Commission on Indian Trust Administration and Reform
December 01, 2011 - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has named five prominent American Indians to a national commission that will undertake a forward-looking, comprehensive evaluation of Interior’s trust management of nearly $4 billion in Native American trust funds. Read More
November 2011
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 Noah Wahquahboshkuk Sworn In To Tribal Council
November 30, 2011 - Noah Wahquahboshkuk was sworn in as Tribal Council Treasurer this morning at the Rock building. Read More
 Noah Wahquahboshkuk Appointed Tribal Council Treasurer
November 28, 2011 - Noah Wahquahboshkuk has been appointed to the Tribal Council and will be sworn in at a ceremony at 10 a.m. this Wednesday at the Rock/Community building. Read More
 A Happy Thanksgiving and Safety Message From the Potawatomi Fire Department
November 23, 2011 - Some safety tips and a Happy Thanksgiving message from the Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department. Read More
 Tribal Council Requesting Addresses and Christmas Gift Ideas for Active PBPN Soldiers
November 22, 2011 - Tribal Council needs addresses and information for a Christmas gift drive for active Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation soldiers.  Contact Carrie O'Toole for details. Read More
 Fire Keepers Elder Center Thanksgiving Dinner Held
November 17, 2011 - Photos from the Fire Keepers Elder Center annual Thanksgiving dinner held today. Read More
 Governor Brownback Issues Apology to Native Peoples at 150 Kansas Commemoration
November 16, 2011 -

Gov. Sam Brownback issued an official apology to Native Peoples at the Tribal Kansas 150 Commemoration held at the Kansas Historical Society in Topeka today before a large crowd.

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 PBPN Hosts Four-Tribes Meeting Today
November 15, 2011 - The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation hosted a  Four-Tribes meeting today at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort. Read More
 In Focus: Week In Review
November 11, 2011 - It was a busy week at the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation with several activities and events  that took place. Read More
 Veterans Remembered at Reading of Names Ceremony
November 10, 2011 - A Veterans Day Reading of Names was held today at Prairie Peoples Park. Read More
 Tribes to Commemorate Kansas 150 with Governor Brownback Next Week
November 08, 2011 - Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and the Kansas Historical Society and five tribes in Kansas will commemorate the sesquicentennial of Kansas November 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Historical Society in Topeka. Read More
 Statement from HHS Secretary Sebelius on National Native American Heritage Month
November 07, 2011 - Health and Human Services Secretary and former Governor of Kansas Kathleen Sebelius' statement on National Native American Heritage Month. Read More
 Keel Re-Elected President of National Congress of American Indians
November 03, 2011 - Jefferson Keel was re-elected President of the National Congress of American Indians yesterday at its annual convention being held in Portland.   Read More
 Tribal Police Collects Almost 25 Pounds of Meds During Drug Take Back Day
November 01, 2011 - The Potawatomi Tribal Police collected approximately 25 pounds of unused or expired prescription drugs during National Drug Take Back Day last Saturday. Read More
October 2011
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 Firekeeper Golf Course in Golf Week Top Ten of New Courses for 2010-11
October 31, 2011 - Firekeeper Golf Course has been rated in the top 10 for new golf courses from Golf Week magazine. Read More
 Happy Halloween and Winning Red Ribbon Door Photos
October 31, 2011 -

Photographs from the Boys & Girls Club Halloween parade for youngsters this morning and more Red Ribbon doors including the winner of the Red Ribbon contest.  

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 PBPN Chair Has Chat With Governor Brownback at Capitol
October 28, 2011 - Last Monday Chairman Ortiz met with Gov. Brownback and two of his staff at the Capitol for a meeting. Read More
 Community Story Tree Installed in PBPN Government Center Lobby
October 28, 2011 -

A ceremony was held this morning to celebrate the permanent installment of the Community Story Tree mosaic of art in the lobby of the Government Center. Tribal Council, artists, and members of the community were on hand for the event.

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 Halloween Fun Begins and Red Ribbon Week Celebrated
October 27, 2011 - Lots of activities and events are happening  this week like Red Ribbon Week and celebrating Halloween on the reservation.  More on tap for this weekend. Read More
 Kent Miller Named Employee of the Quarter
October 24, 2011 - Kent Miller was selected the Employee of the Quarter at the All-Employee meeting held last Friday at the Bingo Hall.  Read More
 PBPN and U.S. Attorney for Kansas Hold News Conference on Drug Take Back Program
October 21, 2011 - U.S. Attorney for Kansas Barry Grissom and members of the Prairie Band Tribal Council held a news conference today urging the public to take part in National Drug Take Back Day next Saturday.   Read More
 White House to Recognize Native American Misty Thomas as “Champion of Change”
October 19, 2011 - In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Valerie Jarrett will join White House Advisor on Domestic Violence, Lynn Rosenthal, to host 14 leaders including Misty Thomas, Santee Sioux Nation, at the White House who are dedicating their professional lives to ending domestic violence in their communities Read More
 Director of Smithsonian National Museum of American Indian Pays a Visit
October 17, 2011 - Kevin Gover, the director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian made an outreach visit to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation today. Read More
 Elouise Cobell Passes Away: Leader of Cobell Settlement Lawsuit
October 17, 2011 - Elouise Cobell (Blackfeet) who led the fight to demand that the federal government give Native Americans an accounting of billions of dollars on individual Indian trust lands that was successfully achieved through the Cobell Settlement, died of cancer yesterday in Great Falls, Mont. Read More
 Photo Snaps of the Week
October 14, 2011 -

Here are a few photos that were taken by the News this week.

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 Photos from Charitable Contributions Event
October 13, 2011 - The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Charitable Contributions awards ceremony was held today at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort.  Over $88,000 was given to 27 organizations. Read More
 USDA Reminder About Keepseagle Settlement Claims for Native American Farmers and Ranchers
October 13, 2011 - The USDA today is reminding Native American farmers and ranchers that the period to file a claim in the Keepseagle class action settlement remains open through December 27, 2011. Read More
 Community Story Tree Premiere a Success
October 13, 2011 - The Community Story Tree premiere held at jones huyett Partners Agency last Friday night was a big success with approximately 150 people attending the premiere.  Beginning Oct. 15 the mosaic will become a traveling exhibit and make stops at the other three northeast Kansas tribes. Read More
 Charitable Contributions Ceremony to be Held Thursday
October 10, 2011 - The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) will present checks to 27 organizations totaling $88,807 on October 13 at 10 a.m. at a ceremony at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort. Read More
 Prairie Band Members Busy With Activities and Events This Weekend
October 06, 2011 -

PBPN members will be busy this weekend with several activities and events taking place at both the local and state level.

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 Flu Shot Doses in For Children and Adults
October 05, 2011 - Flu shots are now available for children and adults on Wednesdays at certain times at the Health Center. Read More
 Scenes From Walk a Mile in Their Mocs
October 03, 2011 - Photos from the Walk a Mile in Their Mocs event held last Saturday in Prairie Peoples Park. Read More
 PBP Community Story Tree Art Project Premiere This Friday in Topeka
October 03, 2011 - The unveiling of the Community Story Tree project, a mosaic of 72 tiles individually created by the PBPN community will take place this Friday at joneshuyett Partners during Topeka's First Friday Art Walk.   Read More
September 2011
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 Walk a Mile in Their Mocs Event
September 30, 2011 - A Walk a Mile in Their Mocs fun walk, balloon release and community lunch will be held tomorrow in Prairie Peoples Park to promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read More
 Flu Shots for Adults Available for PBPN Health Center Service Area
September 28, 2011 - Flu shots for adults are now being administered on Wednesdays at the Health Center during October.   Read More
 Native American Youth Challenge: Share Your Story with the White House
September 26, 2011 - Young people across Indian Country have been answering the President’s call to submit their stories of leadership and service in their communities.  Learn more on how youth can submit  their stories in this White House blog by Charlie Galbraith.   Read More
 Amber Mahkuk Crowned We-Ta-Se Princess
September 26, 2011 - Amber Mahkuk was named the 2012 We-Ta-Se princess Saturday night at the pow-wow. Read More
 We-Ta-Se Pow-wow Held
September 24, 2011 -

Photos from the We-Ta-Se pow-wow being held today at Prairie Peoples Park.

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 Notice to Tribal Members
September 22, 2011 - Recent changes to the Tribal Council notice. Read More
 14th Annual Veterans Pow-wow This Saturday
September 21, 2011 -

We-Ta-Se's 14th Annual Pow-wow will be held Saturday in Prairie Peoples Park.

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 Community Health Fair on Wednesday
September 19, 2011 - The PBPN Family Violence Prevention program is sponsoring a Community Health Fair this Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bingo Hall. Read More
 PGA Pros Randy Towner and Steve McDonald to Play in Golf-A-Thon Benefit Tuesday
September 16, 2011 - This Tuesday Randy Towner and Steve McDonald will be playing in a Golf-A-Thon benefitting The First Tee of Shawnee County.  Read More
 Native Nations Law Symposium Held on Iowa Reservation
September 16, 2011 - The Native Nations Law Symposium was held today in White Cloud, Kansas on the Iowa Reservation. Read More
 Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Kickapoo Receive Grant Funding for Law Enforcement Efforts
September 16, 2011 - The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Kickapoo Tribe will share  $1.3 million in federal grants for law enforcement efforts from the U.S. Justice Department. Read More
 Notice to Members on Adult Education Program
September 14, 2011 - The Adult Education Program has exhausted all funds for the 2011 calendar year. Read More
 Chairman Ortiz Gives Gift to New Archbishop of Philadelphia
September 09, 2011 - Chairman Steve Ortiz is photographed giving gifts to Rev. Charles Chaput, the new Archbishop of Philadelphia at a luncheon yesterday before the Archbishop's installation.  Charles Chaput is a PBPN member. Read More
 Watch live web coverage of Archbishop Charles Chaput's Installation Today
September 08, 2011 - Watch tribal member Charles J. Chaput get installed as the Archbishop of Philadelphia today online at www.archphila.org beginning at 12:30 p.m. Read More
 Judicial Center Closed Sept. 14-16
September 08, 2011 -

The Judicial Center will be closed Sept. 14-16 for staff training.

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 Woman Injured in Bicycle-Car Accident on Reservation
September 08, 2011 - A woman was injured in a bicycle/car accident on the reservation Sept. 6 but has since been released from a Topeka hospital.   Read More
 Two Prairie Band Elders to be Honored at Shawnee County Allied Tribes Pow-wow
September 01, 2011 - Andy Mitchell and Arlene Wahwasuck will be recognized as honored elders this weekend at the Shawnee County Allied Tribes pow-wow in Topeka. Read More
August 2011
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  New Social Services Director Hired
August 31, 2011 -  Janet Bair-Carpenter, LSCSW, has been named the new director of Social Services for the PBPN. Read More
 Governor's Native American Liaison Chris Howell Visits PBPN
August 24, 2011 - Kansas Native American Tribal Liaison Chris Howell took a tour of the reservation today and met with Tribal Council.  Read More
 9th Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament Held
August 20, 2011 - The 9th Annual Boys & Girls Club Charitable Golf Tournament was held yesterday at the Firekeeper Golf Course which raises money for the club each year. Read More
 First Graduate of Healing to Wellness Court Honored
August 17, 2011 -

Lisa Morris made history today as the first graduate of the PBPN Healing to Wellness Court and was honored today at the Judicial Center.

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 Prairie Band Casino & Resort Wins Five Best of Topeka Awards for 2011
August 15, 2011 - The Prairie Band Casino & Resort (PBC&R) took first in five Best of Topeka categories for 2011 in a contest sponsored by the Topeka Capital-Journal.  Firekeeper Golf Course placed second in the Best Golf Course category.   Read More
 Community Pays Last Respects for Fallen Soldier Cody Baker
August 11, 2011 - A funeral cortege for fallen soldier Pfc. Cody Baker passed by the reservation today on U.S. Hwy 75 where local citizens lined the highway near Mayetta and the Prairie Band Casino & Resort to pay their last respects.  Read More
 Happy 101st Birthday to Julia Kabance
August 10, 2011 -  PBPN's Julia Kabance is 101 years old today. Read More
 Bus Leaves for the Gathering
August 09, 2011 - Approximately 50 elders left on the bus this morning for the Gathering in Hannahville, Mich. Read More
 Employees Honored by Tribal Council
August 08, 2011 - Employees were honored by Tribal Council last Friday at the All-Employee Recognition meeting and given gifts for their years of service. Read More
 Meet the New Health Center Administrator
August 08, 2011 - Mary Truhe has been named the administrator of the PBPN Health Center for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and began her position July 18.    Read More
July 2011
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 Governor Appoints Native American Liaison
July 29, 2011 - Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced today the appointment of Chris Howell (Pawnee) as the Native American Liaison for his administration.  Read More
 $5,000 Reward Offered For Information About Air Conditioning Thefts on the Reservation
July 29, 2011 - A $5,000 reward  will be offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the thefts of air conditioners that have been occurring at churches, vacant houses and other buildings on the reservation.   Please contact the Tribal Police Department at 785.966.3024 with the information. Read More
 U.S. Attorney General Holder Visits Pine Ridge and Commemorates Tribal Law and Order Act
July 28, 2011 - Attorney General Eric Holder and other administration officials met this week with tribal leaders and advocates to discuss issues of tribal safety and domestic violence in Rapid City, S.D., and Pine Ridge Reservation, S.D.  The tribal listening conference coincided with the one year anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the Tribal Law and Order Act. Read More
 News About the Intertribal Youth Summit in Santa Fe
July 28, 2011 - News from the White House regarding the week-long youth leadership conference that four Prairie Band Potawatomi youth are attending. Read More
 Boys & Girls Club Tours the News
July 27, 2011 - Photos of different age groups from the summer program at the Boys & Girls Club who toured the News Department today. Read More
 Steve Ortiz Named to Governor's Economic Council of Advisors
July 27, 2011 - Steve Ortiz was appointed to a newly formed Governor's Economic Council of Advisors this morning in Wichita along with 15 other key business leaders. Read More
 Casino Wins Marketing Awards
July 26, 2011 - The Prairie Band Casino & Resort (PBCR) marketing team walked away with several Romero awards last week at the 2011 Casino Marketing Conference in Las Vegas.  Read More
 PBPN Member Archbishop Charles Chaput Appointed to Philadelphia Archdiocese
July 26, 2011 - PBPN member Archbishop Charles Chaput has been appointed to head the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by Pope Benedict XVI.  He is originally from Kansas and has been the Archbishop in Denver since 1997. Read More
 Dominic Ortiz Appointed to American Institute of CPAs 2011 Leadership Academy
July 22, 2011 -

Dominic Ortiz is one of two persons from Kansas to be appointed to the 2011 Leadership Academy sponsored by the American Institute of CPAs.  He is the first Native American to ever be appointed and is in the "20 Up to 40" category along with Jim Boomer, who is also from Kansas.

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 Four PBPN Students Selected for National Intertribal Youth Summit Meeting
July 22, 2011 - Four students from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation have been selected to join 150 young men and women from across the country for the week-long 2011 National Intertribal Youth Summit in Santa Fe, N.M., July 24 through 28, 2011. Read More
 Harvesters Food Pantry Delivery Cancelled Until Further Notice!
July 14, 2011 -

The Harvesters Food Pantry Delivery Cancelled Until Further Notice!

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 Charitable Contributions Ceremony To Be Held Thursday
July 12, 2011 - The PBPN will award a total of $88,750 to 30 nonprofit organizations this coming Thursday at  11 a.m. at a Charitable Contributions ceremony held at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort. Read More
 White House Launches Native American Youth Program
July 11, 2011 - The White House launched a Native American Youth Challenge program that asks young American Indian and Alaska Native leaders to submit stories about their service in their communities that will be shared during activities at the White House during Native American Heritage month.
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 Fun at the Summer Celebration
July 11, 2011 -

Photos from the Summer Celebration last Saturday night in Prairie Peoples Park.

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 U.S. To Give Millions in Grants for Historic Preservation of Indian Sites
July 10, 2011 - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced $4.4 million in grants from the Historic Preservation Fund to 117 American Indian tribes to assist with the preservation of important historic and cultural sites.
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 Summer Celebration This Saturday at Prairie Peoples Park
July 08, 2011 - A Summer Celebration is being held this Saturday at Prairie Peoples Park for families in the community. Read More
 Summer on the Rez
July 06, 2011 -  Photos taken outside this summer on the reservation. Read More
 Free Smoke Alarms And Co-Detectors Available From Tribal Fire Department
July 06, 2011 - The Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department is installing free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the homes of qualified applicants on the Reservation. Read More
June 2011
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 Jerry and Terry Tuckwin Honored With Jim Thorpe Award
June 28, 2011 - Jerry and Terry Tuckwin were given the Jim Thorpe award at the Fourth Annual Jim Thorpe Native American 5K National Championship in Albuquerque June 18. Read More
  Kansas State/Tribal Consultation Meeting Held Today at PBP Health Center
June 24, 2011 -

Over 30 representatives from Native American tribes and health leaders from the state of Kansas and Oklahoma came together at the Health Center today to discuss national and state health reform issues and how it will affect Native Americans.  Special guest at the meeting was Sandy Praeger, Kansas Insurance Commissioner.

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 Obama's Statement on Approval of Cobell Settlement by Judge Hogan
June 21, 2011 -
Statement made yesterday by Obama on approval of Cobell Settlement by U.S. Senior District Judge Thomas F. Hogan.
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 News on Cobell Settlement
June 21, 2011 -
On June 20, the Departments of Justice and Interior applauded the final approval by U.S. Senior District Judge Thomas F. Hogan of Cobell v. Salazar, a long-running and contentious individual American Indian trust class-action lawsuit.
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  Assistant Secretary Echo Hawk Charts Balanced Course for Off-Reservation Gaming Policy; Rescinds Guidance Memo
June 14, 2011 -
Press release from the Department of Interior on speech to NCAI by Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk about off-reservation gaming policy.
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 Photos from Pow-wow
June 11, 2011 - Photos taken by the Potawatomi News of the pow-wow last night and today. Read More
  Pow-wow On! Hundreds of Dancers and 14 Drum Groups Show
June 11, 2011 - The 2011 Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation pow-wow began last night with hundreds of dancers and 14 drum groups participating in the evening's events. Read More
 It's Pow-wow Time!
June 09, 2011 - The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation pow-wow is gearing up for three days of fun.Mittena Hale was crowned princess this evening at the newly renovated Prairie Peoples Park. Read More
 Linda Tecumseh Retires
June 08, 2011 - Long-time employee and tribal member Linda Tecumseh was feted with a retirement celebration today at the Bingo Hall. Read More
 Young Visitors Taken on Buffalo Tour
June 03, 2011 -

Photos from a tour of the buffalo hosted by the PBPN Lands Department today.  Children from a Y.M.C.A. day camp came to the reservation to learn about the buffalo. 

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 Notice on Dental Clinic Hours
June 02, 2011 - Due to staffing changes, the Dental Clinic is unable to accept walk-ins temporarily.   Read More
 DOI to Talk With Tribal Leaders on Land Consolidation Provisions of Cobell Settlement
June 02, 2011 - A federal judge, in response to a motion on behalf of the Department of the Interior, has granted permission for Interior officials to begin communicating with class members on land trust consolidation provisions of the Cobell Settlement agreement Read More
 Cecelia Miksekwe Jackson Who Preserved Potawatomi Language Dies
May 31, 2011 - Cecelia Miksekwe Jackson, 88, a well respected elder and one of the last fluent speakers of the Potawatomi language, died Sunday at a Topeka Hospital. Read More
 Reservation Deaths Being Investigated
May 27, 2011 - Joseph H. Mattwaoshshe, 70, and Donald D. Allen, 64, both died last night of gunshot wounds and their deaths are still being investigated. Read More
 We-Ta-Se Veterans to Participate in Events This Memorial Weekend
May 26, 2011 - We-Ta-Se veterans will be involved this weekend in Memorial Day activities by participating in events on the reservation and in Topeka.  Read More
 Stephanie Jim is New Student Services Coordinator
May 24, 2011 - Stephanie Jim is the new Student Services Coordinator in the Education Department and has replaced Ida Nadeau who retired last spring. Read More
 Ethics Commission Election Canceled
May 23, 2011 - The Ethics Commission Election scheduled for July 23 has been canceled due to no candidates that filed. Read More
 Pardon Our Mess: Government Center Parking Lot Being Repaved This Week
May 23, 2011 - The Government Center parking lot is being repaved and visitors are asked to park north of the Bingo Hall or south of the Tribal Police Department on Q Road. Read More
 Early Childhood Education Center End of the Year Pow-wow Held
May 19, 2011 - The Early Childhood Education Center End of the Year Pow-wow was held today at the Boys & Girls Club. Read More
 Tribal Council Participates in Regional and State Meetings
May 19, 2011 - Tribal Council and representatives from various departments have been  involved in meetings with officials and tribal representatives from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Southern Plains Region and the Office of the Governor of Kansas the past two days. Read More
 Firekeeper Golf Course Grand Opening Photos
May 15, 2011 - Firekeeper Golf Course held its grand opening today with national basketball coaches Bill Self and Roy Williams, participating in a celebrity skins game along with Notah Begay, four-time PGA winner and designer of the course, and Randy Towner, head golf professional and general manager of the course.  A dedication ceremony featuring several Prairie Band Potawatomi also rounded out the activities today. Read More
 Prairie Band Health Center Receives Accreditation From The Joint Commission
May 12, 2011 - The Prairie Band Health Center earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation in health care quality and safety in ambulatory care recently. Read More
 Enrollment Committee Members Sworn In To Office
May 12, 2011 - New Enrollment Review Committee members were sworn into office by Chairman Steve Ortiz on May 11 at the Member Services Department.   Read More
 Tribal Council Meets With Newly Selected Jackson County Sheriff and Undersheriff
May 11, 2011 - Tribal Council met with Tim Morse and Darrell Chapman, who will take office as sheriff and undersheriff of Jackson County, Kan. on June 1 today in Council chambers.   Read More
 Firekeeper Golf Course Grand Opening to Feature Sports Celebrities Skins Game
May 05, 2011 - Sports celebrities Notah Begay, PGA golfer, and national basketball coaches Bill Self and Roy Williams will play in a skins game with Firekeeper head golf professional Randy Towner at Firekeeper's Grand Opening May 15.  Read More
April 2011
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 Chairman Ortiz a Leader on Boards of National and Regional Indian Health Groups
April 27, 2011 -

Steve Ortiz, Tribal Chairman, has been active the past two weeks moderating panels at a conference in Washington, D.C. and attending a board meeting in Oklahoma City that were both related to Indian health.

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 Actor Chaske Spencer Visits PBPN Today
April 26, 2011 -

Chaske Spencer, a movie actor and spokesperson for United Global Shift, an organization devoted to indigenous rights issues, came to the PBPN reservation today to visit with the community.  He is giving a two-day workshop for the four-tribes of Kansas youth on family preservation issues and also holding autograph sessions.

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 Spring Is Here: Activities and Events Happening for PBPN Youth
April 20, 2011 - It's spring and an exciting time for the Nation's youth with activities and events Read More
 Earth Day Snaps
April 17, 2011 - Photographs from today's Earth Day that took place in Prairie Peoples Park. Read More
 Charitable Contributions Ceremony Held at Casino
April 14, 2011 - A ceremony that recognized 22 organizations that received $69,500 in the last quarterly Charitable Contribution distribution was held today at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort. Read More
 Pathways to Healing Conference
April 14, 2011 - A Community Wellness: Pathways to Healing Conference is taking place today and tomorrow at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort.  Comedian Jr. Redwater appeared last night which was open to the PBPN community and conference attendees. Read More