Monthly Archives: November 2012

Prairie Band Casino & Resort Holds Successful Coat Drive

November 30, 2012 – Mayetta, KS; November 27, 2012-  Prairie Band Casino & Resort held the largest donation drive in the property’s 15 year-history last weekend. The casino invited guests to bring in new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, … Continue reading

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Four Maintenance Workers Become Westar Energy Certified

November 30, 2012 – TOPEKA, Kan.-Four Prairie Band Potawtomi Nation Construction/Maintenance department employees have earned a Building Operation Certification (BOC) Level 1 designation from Westar Energy.  The four include Robert Lange (PBPN), Sam Mitchell (PBPN), Carl Matousek and Jim Harvey who … Continue reading

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PBPN’s Levi Rickert Given Health Hero Award in Michigan

November 28, 2012 – MAYETTA:  Levi Rickert, a Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation member, and editor-in-chief of  Native News Network was recently honored by receiving an award as one of West Michigan’s Health HEROES by the Alliance for Health in Grand Rapids.  The … Continue reading

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Salazar Finalizes Reforms to Streamline Leasing on American Indian Trust Land

November 27, 2012 – Salazar Finalizes Reforms to Streamline Leasing, Spur Economic Development on 56 Million Acres of American Indian Trust Land Rule removes roadblocks to residential, commercial, renewable energy development; restores greater leasing control to tribal governments WASHINGTON – … Continue reading

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PBPN Participate in Ft. Riley Native American Heritage Observance

November 27, 2012 – Members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation performed today during a Native American Heritage month observance at Ft. Riley, Kan. hosted by the 1st Infantry Division Equal Opportunity Office. Garrett Rodewald, 13, a PBPN member and student at … Continue reading

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Salazar Announces Final Steps on Cobell Litigation and Implementation of Settlement

November 26, 2012 – Settlement includes land consolidation program to help promote tribal self-determination and strengthen economic development   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today lauded the final approval of the Cobell settlement and outlined steps that … Continue reading

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Notice on Christmas Care Packages for PBPN Military Men and Women

November 20, 2012 – Notice! Christmas Care Packages for Prairie Band Potawatomi Military Men and Women Tribal Council wants to show its appreciation to our active Prairie Band Potawatomi Military members. We are searching for those actively serving in the … Continue reading

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President Obama Announces 2012 White House Tribal Nations Conference

November 16, 2012 – WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, December 5, President Obama will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior. The conference will provide leaders from the 566 federally recognized tribes the opportunity … Continue reading

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Chef From National Museum of American Indians Gives Cooking Demonstration at PBCR

November 16, 2012 – MAYETTA:  The Second Annual Intertribal Solutions cooking demonstration with Chef Richard Hetzler of the National Museum of the American Indians (NMAI) Mitsitam Cafe, was held yesterday with another session on tap for today at the Prairie … Continue reading

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Scenes From Elder Center Thanksgiving Dinner

November 16, 2012 – Servers dish up food. A large crowd of around 200 people gathered for the dinner. The dessert and relish table. Vice Chairperson Joyce Guerrero gave remarks at the dinner on behalf of the Tribal Council. Prairie … Continue reading

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