Monthly Archives: January 2012

PBPN Charitable Contributions Committee and Tribal Council Attend TARC Thank You Dinner

January 31, 2012 – MAYETTA: Members of the Tribal Council and Charitable Contributions attended an appreciation and recognition dinner last night hosted by TARC Inc. that was held at the Vinewood in Topeka.  The PBPN were recognized at the dinner … Continue reading

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Josh Nahm Instructor for Newly Created Firekeeper Golf Course Academy

January 31, 2012 – The entrance to Firekeeper Golf Course.   MAYETTA:  Firekeeper Golf Course is getting ready for spring and has announced the creation of a Golf Course Academy being led by golf instructor Josh Nahm (www.Joshnahmgolf.com), according to the … Continue reading

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PBPN Members: Is Your Street Address Up to Date?

January 27, 2012 –   MAYETTA:  The Member Services Department mailed out 1099 forms (for 2011) to tribal members last week and a few have been returned due to having the wrong address.  If you have recently moved or have … Continue reading

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NCAI Response to Obama’s State of Union Address To Air at 10:30 a.m. (EST) Today

January 26, 2012 – NCAI Response to State of the Union – “Free Our Economies” 2012 State of Indian Nations to focus on Election Year and Tribal Economies Washington, DC – The leading organization representing tribal governments and Native Americans … Continue reading

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Kim Teehee on Obama’s State of Union Address That Affect Indian Country

January 26, 2012 – Blueprint for an America Built to Last and Indian Country Posted by Kimberly Teehee on January 25, 2012 at 05:14 PM EST In yesterday’s State of the Union address, the President laid out a blueprint for an … Continue reading

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Royal Valley Singers & Dancers Champs of Battle of the Plains Again

January 21, 2012 – MAYETTA:  The Royal Valley Native American Singers and Dancers traveled to Bartlesville, Oklahoma last week where they won the Battle of the Plains championship.  This is the seventh year the group has won the championship and many of the … Continue reading

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Sam Mitchell Named Employee of the Year and Quarter at All-Employee Meeting

January 20, 2012 – Sam Mitchell (PBPN) was named the 2011 Employee of the Year and Employee of the Quarter at the All-Employee Meeting held this morning at the Bingo Hall.  He is the head of the building/maintenance department and has … Continue reading

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Notice: Scholarship Opportunity From Forest County Potawatomi

January 18, 2012 – FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI SCHOLARSHIP    CRITERIA    1. Must be an enrolled Potawatomi with one of the recognized tribes with verification from the enrollment department       2. Must have a 3.00 G.P.A.  If you are a … Continue reading

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Steve Ortiz Elected Co-Chair of HHS Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee

January 17, 2012 – Steve Ortiz elected co-chairman of HHS Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee     MAYETTA: Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) Chairman Steve Ortiz was elected today as co-chairman of the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary’s Tribal … Continue reading

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Indian Affairs Reaffirms Relationship with Tejon Indian Tribe

January 03, 2012 – WASHINGTON, D.C.— In a letter to the Tejon Indian Tribe of California, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk reaffirmed the federal relationship between the United States and the Tejon Indian Tribe. The Assistant Secretary’s … Continue reading

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