Monthly Archives: June 2020

PBPN Suspends July General Council Meeting

6.30.20 Dear Tribal Members; After careful consideration and for the members’ safety, Tribal Council has decided to suspend the July General Council meeting until further notice. For the past several weeks we have been monitoring infection rates in the State … Continue reading

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PBPN Election Ballot Correction

6.26.20 Please be advised the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation 2020 Election Ballot has listed “Ethics Commission – Commissioner #2” and it should read Commissioner #3.  

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PBPN General Public Transportation – Scheduling Announcement

PBPN.General.Public.Transportation.Announcement.6.26.20 – Printable PDF

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PBPN General Welfare Distribution Documents – Members Only Portal

6.25.20 Documents regarding the PBPN General Welfare Distribution have been added to the Members Only Portal. The documents include: PBPN Adult COVID-19 General Welfare Distribution Letter: detailing the use of funds. Special Coronavirus Relief Benefit Frequently Asked Questions: answers payment … Continue reading

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CARES Act Distribution – Minor Request Form

6.25.20 A CARES Act Distribution is available for enrolled Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation minors. Parents/Guardians of minors are required to complete a Minors Request Form application. CARES Act Distribution for General Welfare – Minors Request Form All applicants must have … Continue reading

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PBPN Reports Fourth Confirmed Case of COVID-19

6.24.20 The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is reporting the fourth confirmed case of COVID-19. The Prairie Band Health Center is working in partnership with the Jackson County Health Department to identify any potential contacts who may have been exposed. If … Continue reading

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Letter to the PBPN Membership – Special Coronavirus Relief Benefit – Members Only Portal

6.22.20 Tribal Council is pleased to announce the Nation has received Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars as part of the CARES Act and will soon be dispersed to members as a Special Coronavirus Relief Benefit. This non-taxable disbursement is for COVID-19 … Continue reading

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News from Native Vote: Advance Ballots

6.16.20 All residents in the state of Kansas are allowed to cast ballots through advance voting. To request an advance ballot, an application must be completed. For those living in the Jackson county area, the Holton Recorder will be distributing … Continue reading

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Prairie Band Casino & Resort Re-Opens to Waiting Patrons

6.15.20 | Michelle Simon Over 100 patrons were ready and waiting to enter Prairie Band Casino and Resort this morning when the property officially re-opened at 9 a.m. Executive team members greeted patrons and offered water until the doors opened. … Continue reading

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Statement to the Nation – CARES Act Suit

6.15.20 To the Nation from the Tribal Chair, Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick: Dear Tribal Members, As some of you have probably already heard our motion to delay the second round of funding from the CARES Act was denied.  That was disappointing … Continue reading

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