Monthly Archives: October 2012

Chairman Ortiz Panelist at Native American Economic Development Conference

October 17, 2012 – MAYETTA:  Chairman Steve Ortiz is speaking at the Midwest Native American Economic Development Conference in Chicago today. The purpose of the conference is to share information on creating economic development opportunities for future generations. Ortiz is one … Continue reading

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Celebration of First Native American Saint at Our Lady of Snows Church Sunday

October 16, 2012 – MAYETTA: This coming Sunday (Oct.21) Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Snows Church (5971 166 Rd) by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann at 3 p.m. to mark the canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha, the first … Continue reading

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BIE Annnounces Campus Violence Prevention Policy for Haskell and Southwestern Indian Polytech

October 15, 2012 – Policy Strengthens Discussion at Haskell’s “Restoring the Circle” Event   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Indian Education announced last Friday a new policy aimed at preventing domestic violence and sexual assaults at the two post … Continue reading

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Focus on Domestic Violence: Splatters That Matter and Photos From the Walk

October 12, 2012 – MAYETTA:   Another event that will call attention to ending domestic violence begins tonight when the Tribal Victim Services program begins its 24-hour art marathon called Splatters That Matter at 4:30 p.m. at the Bingo Hall (16281 Q Rd). … Continue reading

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Notice to Tribal Members

October 12, 2012 – Notice to Tribal Members MAYETTA (Oct. 11, 2012):  Twelve years ago the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation filed claims against the United States for mismanagement of tribal trust accounts, assets and resources. Last year, The Prairie Band … Continue reading

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Kansas Voter Registration Applications Available in Buildings on Rez: Deadline Tuesday

October 11, 2012 – (MAYETTA) In an effort of helping to ensure that Native Americans and Kansans vote this year’s election, registration applications that have been placed in the lobby of the PBPN Government Center and at the Fire Keepers … Continue reading

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Update of Government Center Parking Lot Being Repaired in Sections

October 08, 2012 – Notice of Government Center Parking Lot Repairs   Asphalt repair and maintenance began this week at the Government Center.  Please park in the alternate parking areas of work being performed on the following days and we … Continue reading

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Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department to Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week

October 06, 2012 –   Some members of the Potawatomi Fire Department members include (left to right) Randy Smith, Paul Juedes, Cecil Mercer, and Bruce Coates. MAYETTA:  The Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department will kick off National Fire Prevention Week that begins … Continue reading

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PBPN Tribal Victim Services Commemorates October as Domestic Violence Month

October 02, 2012 – MAYETTA (Oct. 2):  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s Tribal Victim Services (TVS) staff is planning several activities throughout the month to bring community awareness to ending violence. National leaders … Continue reading

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Prairie Band LLC Announces Acquisition of Terra Centre in Sioux City

October 02, 2012 – MAYETTA:  On Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Prairie Band, LLC was among a group of investors who officially acquired the Terra Centre, the tallest and most prominent building in the Sioux City metropolitan area. Prairie Band, LLC … Continue reading

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