Author Archives: Abigail Heitzman

On September 2, 2024, members of the Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department (PTFD) rescued a man who became trapped in a grain silo engulfed in soybeans in the northwest part of the PBPN Common Lands near the area of 174th & … Continue reading →

Each year, the PBPN Education Department runs the Summer Youth Worker Program, which temporarily places youth from ages 14 to 18 in various PBPN departments. The goal of the Summer Youth Work Program is to instill a good work ethic … Continue reading →

The Social Services Department held its third annual Community Block Party at the Prairie Ridge Community Building on Wednesday, Aug. 28. An event open to the community, the block party offered grilled hotdogs, yard games, and door prizes. “This is … Continue reading →

Following uncontested elections, incumbents Vice Chairman Zach Pahmahmie, Treasurer Wade Pahmahmie, Member #2 Ronald “Tony” Wahweotten, and Member #3 Raphael Wahwassuck were sworn-in to Tribal Council on August 8, 2024. Although the Ethics Commission seats of Chairperson and Secretary were … Continue reading →

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF DRAFT AMENDED TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (TEIR) FOR “HWY 75/150 MIXED USE PROJECT”   August 14, 2024                                   To All Interested Agencies, Groups and Persons: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Prairie Band Potawatomi Law & … Continue reading →

A bill submitted last year has been signed into law, designating the VA outpatient clinic in Kansas City, Kan., as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese Department of Veteran Affairs Clinic.” Elwin I. Shopteese (Eh Mit Nek Weh) was a member of … Continue reading →

The We-ta-se princess aims to empower young ladies by taking pride in their culture and provide them the opportunity to represent the Veteran community and the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements and submit their application … Continue reading →

Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department (PTFD) Firefighter / Paramedic Paul Juedes, Firefighter / EMT Levi Anderson, and Firefighter Kristian Abram were presented with Outstanding Service Awards on May 7, 2024, for their efforts in saving heart attack patients. Juedes and Anderson … Continue reading →

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

Community youth participated in two days of skateboarding workshops facilitated by Nations Skate Youth on May 22–23 at the Boys and Girls Club. In the evening on May 23, the wider community was invited to an open skateboarding session, also … Continue reading →