Monthly Archives: September 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE Community Development Block Grant Program (ICDBG) Citizen Participation and Comment Process

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program (ICDBG). The purpose of the program is the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities. Prairie … Continue reading

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Covid-19 Bivalent vaccines are now available through the PBPN Health Center.

9/14/2022 These booster shots are available with the following requirements in place: Pfizer bivalent vaccine – available for those 12-years and older Moderna bivalent vaccine – available for those 18-years and older At least two months must have lapsed from … Continue reading

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Melchior Sworn In as Tribal Secretary

  Video of the full event can be viewed on the Nation’s Facebook page by following THIS LINK.

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Potawatomi Gathering Makes Triumphant Return After Pandemic Causes Two-Year Hiatus

After COVID-19 forced a two-year hiatus from the beloved annual gathering, the 2022 Potawatomi Gathering was hosted by the Hannahville Indian Community. The Hannahville Indian Reservation is located near Escanaba, Mich. and the northern end of Lake Michigan. More than … Continue reading

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EPA Grant Funds Used for Water Quality Improvements, ‘Buffalo Bridge’ Creation

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Planning and Environmental Protection (PBPN PEP) received a $100,000 Clean Water Act Section 319 grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. PBPN PEP’s proposal was awarded the funds for a two-year project that began in … Continue reading

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PBPN Tribal Election Board Announces Secretary Run-Off Decision

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PBPN Transportation Presented with Kansas Public Transit Association Awards

9.6.2022 The Kansas Public Transit Association (KPTA) recognized Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation General Public Transportation with the Innovation of the Year Award and the Willie M. Murry Award at the KPTA Annual Meeting. The Innovation of the Year Award—also called … Continue reading

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