Author Archives: Abigail Heitzman

PBPN Tribal Victim Services (TVS) hosted their Splatters That Matter outreach event on October 22, 2022, at the Old Bingo Hall. TVS provided several different art stations and materials for community members to create their own artwork, along with raffle … Continue reading →

The recently completed bark house and Native American encampment in Ward-Meade Park were formally dedicated in a recognition ceremony on Friday, October 14, 2022. The bark house and encampment are the newest additions to Old Prairie Town, located at the … Continue reading →

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

9.6.2022 The Kansas Public Transit Association (KPTA) recognized Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation General Public Transportation with the Innovation of the Year Award and the Willie M. Murry Award at the KPTA Annual Meeting. The Innovation of the Year Award—also called … Continue reading →

08.24.22 The Boys and Girls Club of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation held their 20th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament at the Firekeeper Golf Course on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. The Royal Valley Singers and Dancers kicked off the tournament with … Continue reading →

8.2.22 The newly elected 2022 Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation officials took the oath of office during a brief swearing-in ceremony held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Old Bingo Hall. PBPN Tribal Council Chairman Joseph Rupnick officiated the event … Continue reading →

7.28.22 The young workers in the 2022 Summer Youth Work Program enjoyed a day off on Thursday, July 28, by touring the common land and then going to Top City Golf in Topeka for golfing and food. This year, there … Continue reading →

Printable PDF PBPN Social Services offers Vocational Rehabilitation to tribal members residing in counties within the service area. If you have a physical or mental impairment/disability that causes a barrier to employment, you may be eligible for services to assist … Continue reading →

The Tribal Police Department held their Youth Police Summer Camp last week from Monday, June 13, to Friday, June 17. The camp was designed to establish a positive relationship between law enforcement and the youth in the community. Hands on … Continue reading →

Safe Kids Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation presents Kids Swimming Lessons for young swimmers Levels 1 – 6. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is partnering with Holton Parks and Recreation to provide an opportunity for FREE group swim lessons for children enrolling … Continue reading →