Monthly Archives: February 2015

Zach Franz Selected for Student Spotlight

February 25, 2015 – The Department of Education Student Spotlight Zach Franz is a student-athlete currently attending University of Wisconsin at Whitewater. He was nominated by Jack Franz for his outstanding accomplishments as a member of the football team. As … Continue reading

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White House Announces Next Phase in Native Youth Initiative at NCAI Winter Session

February 24, 2015 –     Washington, DC – In an announcement today at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Executive Council Winter Session, the White House invited tribal leaders to join the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) challenge. Earlier this … Continue reading

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PBPN Receives HUD Indian Housing Block Grant

February 20, 2015 – http://www.hud.gov/news/index.cfm   HUD ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $650 MILLION IN INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANTS   WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced yesterday more than $651 million to 636 Native American tribes in … Continue reading

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Latest Where Abouts Unknown List from BIA

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Land Buy-Back Program Outreach Meeting Held

February 13, 2015 – Tribal Council member Tom Wabnum discussed the Land Buy-Back program on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation today at the casino.  A similar meeting will be held in Milwaukee, Wis. on Feb. 28 at the Potawatomi Casino. … Continue reading

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Notice of Gaming Commissioner Vacancy

February 09, 2015 – MAYETTA:  Tribal Council is seeking applicants for Tribal Gaming Commissioner #1 that has become vacant due to the death of a Commissioner. The term of the Commissioner shall be until a successor is elected and installed … Continue reading

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Governor Brownback Visits Nation

February 06, 2015 – Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and members of his staff paid a visit to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) on Feb. 6 to discuss government to government relations and to take a tour of the Government … Continue reading

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The Late Jim Potter Inducted Into Holton Hall of Fame

February 05, 2015 – MAYETTA:  It was a big evening in Holton last night when over sixty Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation members and friends gathered to honor the late Jim Potter who served on the Tribal Council for over 18 … Continue reading

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Native American Legislative Day at the Capitol

Native American Legislative Day at the Capitol February 04, 2015 – The Royal Valley Singers & Dancers got their photograph taken today with Gov. Sam Brownback at the Capitol. Gov. Brownback was also photographed with dancer K.J. Miller who is holding the Battle … Continue reading

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