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 Prairie Band To Participate in Severe Weather Drill on Thursday
March 09, 2010 - The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation will participate in a severe weather tornado drill this Thursday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. unless postponed due to bad weather. Read More
 Laverne Haag Sworn in as Healing to Wellness Court Member
March 03, 2010 - Laverne Haag was sworn in as a member of the Healing and Wellness Court yesterday at the Judicial Center. Read More
 Employees Recognized at Prairie Band Casino & Resort Awards Banquet
March 02, 2010 - The Prairie Band Casino & Resort held its12th Annual Awards banquet on February 25 at the Capital Plaza in Topeka, Kan. where employees and interns were recognized for their work.
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 Laura Spurr, Nottawaseppi Huron Band Chairwoman, Dies
February 24, 2010 - Laura Spurr, tribal chairwoman of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, died Friday in California. Read More
 Government Center Closed Monday Due to Weather: Health Clinic Open
February 21, 2010 - Government offices will be closed tomorrow, February 22 but the Health Clinic will be open. Read More
 PBP Health Center Hosts Kansas/Tribal Consultation Meeting
February 19, 2010 - Representatives from Native American tribes and health leaders from the state of Kansas and Oklahoma came together for the Kansas State/Tribal Consultation meeting last Wednesday at the Prairie Band Potawatomi (PBP) Health Center. Read More
 Golf Course Update
February 16, 2010 -
Progress continues on the Firekeeper Golf Course with the cart barn, clubhouse and a comfort station under construction.
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 Native American Law Symposium and KU Tribal Law Conference Held
February 12, 2010 - The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation hosted the 10th Annual Native Nations Law Symposium today at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort and members of the legal staff participated in the 14th Annual Tribal Law and Government Center Conference at the University of Kansas School of Law yesterday. Read More
 Tribal Council Attends Hearing Opposing Gaming Law Change At Kansas Capitol
February 10, 2010 - Tribal Council members Steve Ortiz, Joyce Guerrero and Ryan Dyer attended a hearing yesterday at the statehouse in Topeka in opposition to a  new Senate bill placed before Kansas legislators that will change some of the regulations enacted in the 2007 Expanded Gaming law. Read More
 Snow at the Rez
February 05, 2010 -

Some scenes of the snow that is falling on the reservation today.  A drop in temperature made roads slick this morning which was unexpected.

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 Teri Barr Sworn In as PBPN District Judge
February 03, 2010 - Teri Barr (PBPN) was sworn in today as a District Judge at the Judicial Center. Read More
 PBPN Chair At NIGA Winter Summit in D.C. This Week
February 02, 2010 -
Steve Ortiz, Tribal Council Chairman, is in Washington, D.C. this week to attend the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) 2010 Winter Legislative Summit. Later in the week, other  Tribal Council members will join Ortiz. 
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 Mary Daniel Sworn In as PBPN Special Judge Today
January 29, 2010 - Mary Daniel took the oath of office today as a Special Judge for the PBPN District Court  at the Judicial Center.  Tribal Chairman Steve Ortiz conducted the official ceremony.   Read More
 Royal Valley Native American Dancers Champs Again
January 27, 2010 -

For the fourth time in a row the Royal Valley Native American Dancers took first place at the Battle of the Plains dance competition in Bartlesville, Oklahoma last week.
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 Firekeeper Golf Course Clubhouse Under Construction
January 27, 2010 -
The Firekeeper Golf Course clubhouse is under construction and is keeping workers busy this winter.
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 TV Meteorologist Speaks at All Employee Meeting
January 22, 2010 - The quarterly all employee meeting was held this morning at the Bingo Hall and Ed Bloodsworth, a meteorologist for KTKA 49 TV was the featured speaker.
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 Fourth Quarter Charitable Contributions
January 19, 2010 - A total of $89,623 was given by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation for their 4th quarter 2009 Charitable Contributions.  Read More
 Logo Contest Underway for Tribal Enterprises
January 13, 2010 - The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is sponsoring a logo contest for two new enterprises it has launched recently and has put out a call out for Native artists to design the logos. Read More
 Steve Ortiz Elected Vice President of Area Inter-Tribal Health Board
January 12, 2010 - Steve Ortiz, Tribal Council chairperson, was elected vice president of the Oklahoma City Area Inter-Tribal Health Board (OCAITHB) today in Oklahoma City.   Read More

 

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 Potawatomi Tribal Police Want You to Know the Dangers of Stalking
January 20, 2010 - Stalking is a crime and this article submitted by the Tribal Victims Assistance Program  in the Potawatomi Tribal Police Department discusses what individuals can do to combat the problem and where to find help. 
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Press Releases

 Indian Organizations Address President's Budget Request at NCAI Summit Meeting
March 03, 2010 -  The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in conjunction with the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) rallied together March 2 in a unified voice to express Indian Country’s funding needs in health care, housing and other areas at NCAI’s Executive Council Winter Session in Washington, DC.

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 Department of Homeland Security Unveils Plan With Tribes
March 01, 2010 - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today unveiled the Department’s initiative for increased consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes across the United States—building on current tribal partnerships to protect the safety and security of all people on tribal lands and throughout the nation. Read More
 NCAI Honors Leaders at Banquet
February 25, 2010 -
The National Congress of American Indians will honor six leaders for their service to Indian Country over the years.
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 Department of Interior Unveils 'Youth in the Great Outdoors' Initiative
February 08, 2010 - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar told the annual Corps Network Forum that he has challenged the Interior bureaus to increase youth employment opportunities in 2010 by 50 percent over 2009 figures and in 2011 by 60 percent. This new challenge will give a big boost to youth employment and education programs throughout the nation. Read More
 Highlights from the National Congress of American Indian State Of Indian Nation Address
January 29, 2010 -

President Jefferson Keel of the National Congress of American Indians outlined seven ways the Obama Administration can support Indian Nations’ contributions to the economy and vitality of America during annual address at the National Press Club today.


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 Learn and Serve Grants for Youth Available to Indian Tribes
January 22, 2010 - The Corporation for National and Community Service announces the availability of $650,070 for new Learn and Serve America School-Based grants to Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories to involve school-age youth in service-learning projects that simultaneously support student development and meet community needs. Read More
 American Indians to benefit from more than $15 million in ‘Pathways Out of Poverty’ training grants from US Department of Labor
January 13, 2010 - Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced $150 million in green jobs training grants, as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act).  The “Pathways Out of Poverty” grants that will benefit American Indians. Read More
 US Government Launches PSA Campaign About HINI Vaccine to Native Communities
January 12, 2010 - The Department of Health and Human Services announced a new PSA campaign today to encourage American Indians and Alaska Natives to get the HINI flu vaccine. Read More

 

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