Monthly Archives: November 2009

Community Workshop to Discuss Findings on PBP Tribal Women Survey on Violence and Abuse

November 20, 2009 –       Mayetta:  The findings from a study on violence and abuse about Prairie Band Potawatomi (PBP) women can be heard at an upcoming community workshop on Monday, December 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at … Continue reading

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Potawatomi Health Center Advisory on H1N1 Availability

November 18, 2009 – Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center Advisory from Jerry Briscoe, Health Center Administrator  MAYETTA: We are in communication with the Jackson County Health Department in the distribution of the H1N1 vaccine, and have provided vaccinations for the criteria … Continue reading

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Education Department Update

November 16, 2009 – MAYETTA:  The Education Department has been busy this fall offering educational courses for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) and in researching scholarship opportunities.   This week the department, along with the Prairie Band Casino & … Continue reading

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Prairie Band Gives Large Donation to Topeka’s Let’s Help Group

November 13, 2008 – MAYETTA: The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) presented a check for $20,000 this morning to Let’s Help, an agency from Topeka that provides assistance to low-income families.  The donation will provide rent assistance, holiday food boxes, and scholarships … Continue reading

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We-Ta-Se Honor Veterans This Week

November 09, 2009 – Tim Ramirez, Vietnam veteran, receiving a medal during a ceremony at Haskell Indian Nations University last Friday night.  Prairie Band veterans, along with other Native American veterans, received a medal and blanket as a tribute to … Continue reading

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Steve Ortiz Attends Tribal Nations Conference Today

November 05, 2009 –     MAYETTA: Chairman Steve Ortiz was among the more than 400 members of federally recognized tribes today at a Tribal Nations Conference hosted by President Barack Obama, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Cabinet Members. … Continue reading

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Steve Ortiz in Washington, D.C. This Week

Nevember 02, 2009 –     MAYETTA:  Steve Ortiz, Tribal Chairman, is in Washington, D.C. this week attending several meetings with other Tribal Leaders and the Obama Administration.  On Thursday he will get the opportunity to interact with President Obama … Continue reading

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