Monthly Archives: September 2008

PBPN Come Together to Celebrate American Indian Day at Prairie Peoples Park

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Andrew

September 29, 2008 –   Young dancers posing for the camera during the American Indian Day celebration held last Saturday in Prairie Peoples Park.   MAYETTA:  Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation tribal members and other American Indians celebrated together in honor … Continue reading →

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PBPN and Actor Wes Studi Participate in Native American Diplomacy Symposium

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Andrew

September 16, 2008 – Above are Potawatomi shown with Wes Studi, back row far left, at the Native American Diplomacy Symposium in Lawrence, Kan. last Friday. MAYETTA: Tribal Chairperson Steve Ortiz, along with theWe-Ta-Se Color Guard and some tribal elders, … Continue reading →

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Memorial Service to Remember 9/11 Victims Held at Prairie Band Casino & Resort

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Andrew

September 11, 2008 – Left to right are Steve Cook, PBPN Tribal Police, Ronnie Sellens, Potawatomi Fire Department, Donna Cornwell, Jackson County EMS, and Curtis Simon, Sr., Kickapoo Fire Department. Tim Morse, PBPN EMT, is facing the flag. MAYETTA:  A memorial … Continue reading →

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Shawnee District Court Rules in Favor of PBPN: Issues Injunction Against Harrah’s

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Andrew

September 05, 2008 –   MAYETTA:  The Shawnee County District Court issued an injunction today against Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. and its affiliates.  The Court found that “there is a substantial likelihood the Nation will prevail on the merits of this … Continue reading →

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PBPN Receive Large Grant for Drug Court

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Andrew

September 08, 2008 – MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) will receive a $350,000 grant for a drug court from the U.S. Department of Justice. The announcement came last Thursday in a press release by U.S. Attorney Eric Melgren who said, “We want to … Continue reading →

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New Tribal Council Members Sworn In At Ceremony And Outgoing Members Bid Farewell

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Andrew

September 03, 2008 – Left to Right: Carrie O’Toole, Chago Hale, and Joyce Guerrero were sworn in to office today MAYETTA:  A large crowd gathered this morning at the Bingo Hall to watch three newly-elected Tribal Council members get sworn … Continue reading →

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Jim Potter Testifies for PBPN at Shawnee County District Court Hearing

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Andrew

September 02, 2008 –   MAYETTA: Last Friday, August 29, Tribal Council Secretary Jim Potter testified in a Shawnee County District Court hearing just how important the Prairie Band casino is to the economic stability of the Prairie Band Potawatomi … Continue reading →

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Shabbona Village Board Approves Intergovernmental Agreement with PBPN

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Andrew

September 02, 2008 – According to an article in the August 30 DeKalb County Daily Chronicle, the Shabbona Village Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) on August 28 to provide sewer and water service … Continue reading →

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