Author Archives: Abigail Heitzman

PBPN Transportation Presented with Kansas Public Transit Association Awards

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

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Boys & Girls Club Hosts 20th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament

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

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Swearing-In Ceremony Held for 2022 PBPN Elected Officials

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

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Summer Youth Workers Enjoy Day Off

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

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Vocational Rehabilitation Services Offered

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

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Tribal Police Hold Youth Summer Camp

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

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Register for Safe Kids PBPN Swimming Lessons

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

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Ben-no-tteh Wigwam Pow Wow Celebrates Children’s Accomplishments

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The Ben-no-tteh Wigwam Pow Wow returned this year after a hiatus due to Covid-19. Children in the Early Headstart Program were celebrated by family and friends, and instructors and volunteers were recognized for their work. Students were announced by class … Continue reading

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2nd Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals

The FDA has Authorized a Second Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccines for Older and Immunocompromised Individuals The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for people over … Continue reading

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Mitchell Sworn-In as PBPN Election Board Alternate

3.24.22 Mary Wabnum Mitchell was sworn in as Alternate for the Election Board today during a brief ceremony. PBPN Tribal Chairman Joseph Rupnick officiated the swearing-in. The Election Board is a General Council Committee of the Tribal Council and conducts … Continue reading

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