Monthly Archives: September 2011

Walk a Mile in Their Mocs Event

September 30, 2011 – MAYETTA:  October begins tomorrow which is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Family Violence Prevention Program is kicking it off with a Walk a Mile in Their Mocs event at Prairie Peoples Park.  The community … Continue reading

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Flu Shots for Adults Available for PBPN Health Center Service Area

September 28, 2011 – MAYETTA:  The PBPN Health Clinic will administer adult flu shots on Wednesdays during October for people in the service community on a first-come-first-serve basis, according to Mary Truhe, Health Center administrator.   The children‘s doses have not arrived yet. For the next two … Continue reading

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Amber Mahkuk Crowned We-Ta-Se Princess

September 26, 2011 – (Special thanks to Frank Shopteese for submitting photo) MAYETTA: Amber Mahkuk, 17, was crowned the 2012 We-Ta-Se princess Saturday night during the evening session of the pow-wow.  She will participate in several We-Ta-Se functions and replaces … Continue reading

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Native American Youth Challenge: Share Your Story with the White House

September 26, 2011 – Share Your Story with the White House Native American Youth Challenge Posted by Charlie Galbraith on September 26, 2011 at 03:34 PM EDT Since the launch of the White House Native American Youth Challenge in early July, … Continue reading

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We-Ta-Se Pow-wow Held

September 24, 2011 – MAYETTA:  The 14th Annual Veterans Recognition Pow-wow is being held today and tonight at Prairie Peoples Park.  Below are photos from this afternoon’s activities.   The grand entry began about 1:30 p.m. that was led by … Continue reading

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Notice to Tribal Members

September 22, 2011 – Notice to Tribal Members For information regarding recent changes to the Tribal Council please go to the “Public Notice” folder in the Trbal Member Log in portion of the website.

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14th Annual Veterans Pow-wow This Saturday

September 21, 2011 – MAYETTA: We-Ta-Se American Legion Post #410 is gearing up for their 14th annual pow-wow that will take place this Saturday at Prairie Peoples Park. Grand Entry begins at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Honored veterans this … Continue reading

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Community Health Fair on Wednesday

September 19, 2011 – MAYETTA:  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. Over 25 tables of community programs and services will be available and … Continue reading

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Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Kickapoo Receive Grant Funding for Law Enforcement Efforts

September 16, 2011 – MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) has been awarded  a major  grant recently to help its law enforcement efforts from the U.S. Justice Department.   Last Wednesday, U.S. attorney Barry Grissom announced that the Prairie Band Potawatomi … Continue reading

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Native Nations Law Symposium Held on Iowa Reservation

September 16, 2011 – The 2011 Native Nations Law Symposium was held today on the Iowa Reservation.  Walter Echo-Hawk, left, was the featured speaker and is seen with Carrie O’Toole, Tribal Council member.  Echo-Hawk is a Pawnee and has written … Continue reading

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