Monthly Archives: November 2010

Message from Ken Salazar on Historic Legislation Passed Today

November 30, 2010 – Fulfilling Our Promise in Indian Country Posted by Secretary Ken Salazar on November 30, 2010 at 04:41 PM EST Two years ago, President Barack Obama vowed that this administration would work with Native Americans to empower … Continue reading

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Language Department Community Meeting Tomorrow Night

November 29, 2010 – MAYETTA:  The second in a series of community meetings will be held tomorrow evening by the Language Department as a means of gaining input for the survival of the Prairie Band Potawatomi language. The meeting will revolve around … Continue reading

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Harvest Feast Draws Large Crowd

November 23, 2010 – MAYETTA:  Outside last night there was a large harvest moon beaming bright on the common land while inside the Bingo Hall a feast of harvest was taking place.  Over 230 Potawatomi and friends gathered together to enjoy … Continue reading

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Tribal Council Requesting Addresses and Christmas Gift Ideas for Soldiers

November 22, 2010 – A message from the PBPN Tribal Council Addresses and gift ideas request for Prairie Band Potawatomi soldiers in the military   Do you have a loved one serving in the military?  If so, we would like … Continue reading

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Jancita Warrington Sworn In to Tribal Council

November 22, 2010 – MAYETTA:  Jancita Warrington was sworn in to Tribal Council this morning at the Bingo Hall before a large crowd.  She was appointed by the Tribal Council and will go to work today with her term expiring in … Continue reading

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Sylvana Levier-Jessepe Crowned 2011 We-Ta-Se Pow-wow Princess

November 22, 2010 – Sylvana B. Levier-Jessepe was named  the 2011 We-Ta-Se princess at the veteran’s pow-wow last Saturday night.  In the photo above, taken last April, during the Student Awards Banquet she was reigning as the 2009-2010 Prairie Band Princess. … Continue reading

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We-Ta-Se Veterans Pow-wow

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Firekeepers Elder Center Thanksgiving Snaps

November 19, 2010 – MAYETTA:  The community Thanksgiving dinner was held yesterday at the Firekeeper Elders Center which drew a big crowd.  Servers for the luncheon were from the Prairie Band Casino & Resort and the Potawatomi Fire Department.   … Continue reading

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Jancita Warrington Appointed to Tribal Council

November 17, 2010 – MAYETTA:  Jancita Warrington has been appointed to the Tribal Council and will be sworn into office Monday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Bingo Hall. Warrington holds a master of arts degree in Global Indigenous … Continue reading

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We-Ta-Se to Add Names to Veterans Memorial Wall

November 09, 2010 – We-Ta-Se members at the 2009 Veterans Memorial Wall ceremony.  Leading the group is Lorrie Wahwassuck whose name will be added to the wall this year for her service in Iraq. The Veterans Memorial Wall is located … Continue reading

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