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PBP News: Eshkēnibēk/Spring 2021

PBP News: Eshkēnibēk “Springtime” 2021, covering March, April, and May 2021. Want more news? Visit the archives or select Community> PBP News.

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Supreme Court Opinion – United States v. Cooley

On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed American Indian tribes’ sovereignty through a unanimous judgment, 9-0, in the case United States v. Cooley. The ruling affirms the authority of tribal law enforcement to detain … Continue reading

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PBPN Begins Beekeeping

6.3.21 The Potawatomi Nation is known as the Keepers of the Fire, and approximately three weeks ago the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation became keepers of the bees. The PBPN Planning and Environmental Protection program recently installed three brood boxes at … Continue reading

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Fire Keepers Elder Center Limited Opening June 1, 2021

6.25.21 Fire Keepers Elder Center will reopen the Dining Hall and TV/Activities Rooms on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021. Building open hours are 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Center will be available to Seniors only until they … Continue reading

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PBPN Met With Topeka Sunflowers Lions Club

5.24.21 Topeka Sunflowers Lions Club President Daniel Martinez, a PBPN member, met with members of the PBPN Tribal Council today. Martinez briefed the council on Lions Club activities, including a future donation of $100 in books to the PBPN Head … Continue reading

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Prairie Band Casino & Resort Spa Naming Contest

PBC_SpaNamingContest – Printable PDF

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Prairie Band LLC Accepting Proposals for Review of PBPN Law and Order Codes

5.17.21 The Prairie Band, LLC (“PBLLC”) is accepting proposals from qualified law firms to provide professional services to review the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s (“Nation”) Law and Order Codes, specifically Titles 19 – 22, 31, and other applicable codes related … Continue reading

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Prairie Band Health Center Extends COVID-19 Vaccinations to Eligible Patients Age 12 and Up

5.17.21 The Prairie Band Health Center will begin providing COVID-19 vaccinations to Health Center eligible patients age 12 and over effective Monday, May 17, 2021. The change in age requirement comes after the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) official recommendation … Continue reading

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Prairie Band LLC Requests Proposal for Videographer

5.12.21 Prairie Band LLC is accepting proposals from an organized and creative Videographer to create content that focuses on promotional photos and video content for the company website and social media. Organizations must be able to collaborate with a diverse … Continue reading

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PBPN Social Services Advisory Board Seeks One

5.10.21 The PBPN Social Services Advisory Board’s mission is to establish standards that best serve the interests of the Nation’s children and their families and reflect the unique societal values of the tribe including its culture, laws and customs. There … Continue reading

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