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Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Awarded NPS Grant for Oral History Project

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) is pleased to announce the receipt of the Tribal Heritage Grant from the National Park Service for $74,941. The grant will be used to fund the PBPN Tribal Historic and Preservation Office (THPO) and … Continue reading

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In reference to the “Enrollment Question Ballot” Counted August 30, 2023

“Do you wish to change the eligibility criteria for Membership as stated in the Constitution of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation?” The results are: ENROLLMENT QUESTION              YES                         NO                         TOTAL # OF VOTES                                         432                         309                         741 PERCENTAGE                                     58.30%  … Continue reading

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PBPN Seeking Applicants for Prairie Band, LLC Board of Directors

8-21-23 Prairie Band, LLC, the economic development company wholly owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN), has two (2) openings for its Board of Directors. MISSION The Prairie Band, LLC’s mission is to maximize the unique sovereign status of … Continue reading

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Notice of Vacancy – 3 Planning Commission Positions Open Until Filled

August 1, 2023 The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is seeking two (2) enrolled tribal members and one (1) non-tribal individual to serve a 3-year term on the Planning Commission. All applicants shall be residents of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Common … Continue reading

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Ethics Commission Election Results

The final results for the Ethics Commission Election are: Royetta Rodewald was elected Vice Chairperson,  receiving 282 votes out of 325 ballots returned for 86.76% of the vote. Jessica Burghart was elected Commissioner #1,  receiving 246 votes out of 325 … Continue reading

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Enrollment Ballot Measure

7/21/2023 – Tribal Enrollment has been a topic of interest over the course of the last few years within the membership of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. During this time, many discussions on this topic have taken place during General … Continue reading

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Walker Introduces Legislation to Give Ancestral Native American Lands Back to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Helping to correct a historic injustice, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, today filed House Bill 4107 to return state-owned lands comprising the Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. “By federal … Continue reading

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Prairie Band, LLC Expands Portfolio with Acquisitions of Burgos Group and Get Volts®

[Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, July 7, 2023] – Prairie Band, LLC (www.prairiebandllc.com) the economic development company wholly owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, is excited to announce the successful acquisition of Burgos Group and Get Volts®, further bolstering its … Continue reading

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Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Awarded $17 Million Grant for Road Repair and Rehabilitation Project

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) was selected as the recipient of a significant grant to fund the PBPN Road Repair and Rehabilitation Project. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grant program awarded … Continue reading

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Block Party Returns with More Fun, Games, and Community

PBPN Social Services and Housing hosted the 2nd Annual Community Block Party yesterday, June 15, 2023, at the Community Building on Pheasant Run. The two-hour event provided free food, games, and door prizes for attendees, as well as information and … Continue reading

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