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BIA Releases EIS Scoping Meeting Transcript

March 01, 2016 – The Bureau of Indian Affairs has released the transcript of the Environmental Impact Study – Scoping meeting held on January 26, 2016 in Malta, Illinois. The full transcript can be read here.

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Native American Legislative Day

February 05, 2016 – TOPEKA – Wednesday, February 3, 2016 was Native American Legislative day at the Capitol building in Topeka, Kansas. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation took part by sponsoring a morning Donut & Coffee meet and greet. The … Continue reading

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Free Tax Assistance

January 30, 2016 – The Rossville Community Library is a free income tax prep site through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Their volunteers are IRS-certified and familiar with the special income tax exclusions that benefit some tribal … Continue reading

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AIHREA Summer Internship

january 30, 2016 – The American Indian Health Research & Education Alliance has a summer internship program available:

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Shabehnay Project Slowly Progressing

january 29, 2016 – Shabehnay Project Slowly Progressing The Bureau of Indian Affairs held a scoping meeting on January 26, 2016 regarding the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s proposed trust acquisition and gaming facility project. The public forum or “scoping meeting” … Continue reading

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PBPN Social Services – TFAP Notice

January 28, 2016 – To Whom It May Concern, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) Social Service Department recently completed a Tribal Family Assistance Plan (TFAP), upon the end of a 45 day comment period, approval of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation … Continue reading

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BIA initiates Environmental Impact Statement

January 13, 2016 – The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs has given a Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s Proposed Trust Acquisition and Gaming Facility Project, DeKalb County, … Continue reading

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First General Council Meeting of 2016

January 07, 2016 – Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation General Council Meeting Saturday, January 16, 2106 PBPN Bingo Hall 16277 Q Road, Mayetta, Kansas 66509   This is a notice to all PBPN members 18 years of age and older that … Continue reading

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Reminder to Update Per Capita Information

November 06, 2015 – Don’t forget to update your contact information with the Per Capita office before the end of the month. In order for any changes to take affect for the December payment, all updated forms need to be … Continue reading

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Tribal Council Sponsoring 7th Annual Military Christmas Gift Drive

November 06, 2015 – Tribal Council is sponsoring a Christmas package gift drive for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation members who are active military soldiers in the Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard. This marks the seventh … Continue reading

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