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January 30, 2015 – WASHINGTON, DC– In the latest step of the U.S. Interior Department’s work to reduce land fractionation and strengthen tribal sovereignty across Indian Country, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor today announced that two additional agreements have … Continue reading →

January 29, 2015 –   Washington, DC – The National Congress of American Indians was pleased to give testimony during the Senate Committee on Indian Affair’s first oversight hearing on Indian Country’s priorities for the 114th Congress. The bi-partisan nature … Continue reading →

January 29, 2015 –       MAYETTA:  Tribal landowners who have interests in trust land located on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) are invited to attend an upcoming Land Buy-Back program informational meeting on Friday, Feb. 13 at … Continue reading →

January 28, 2015 – MAYETTA:  Want to earn an MBA online and at the Friends University campus in Topeka?  If so, Dr. Hofmeister, Dean of the Friends University Graduate School, will be at the PBPN Government Center tomorrow from 11:30 … Continue reading →

January 23, 2015 – MAYETTA (Jan. 23, 2015): One of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s (PBPN) greatest tribal leaders Gary E. “Shaw-Nosh” Mitchell, 63, passed away today surrounded by his family in Topeka. Mitchell was serving as the chairman of … Continue reading →

January 22, 2015 – Washington, DC – In an address to members of Congress, senior Administration officials, and leaders of tribal nations, the President of the National Congress of American Indians called on Congress and the Obama Administration to follow … Continue reading →

January 15, 2015 – MAYETTA:   Tickets are on sale for the 10thAnnual Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Banquet that will honor Jim Potter (deceased) who was selected in the 2015 Hall of Fame Class.  The event will … Continue reading →

January 13, 2015 – Student Spotlight Series introduced! The Education Department has begun a Student Spotlight series designed to highlight student achievements. Students can be recognized for significant sports, academics or extracurricular activities that will be submitted each quarter to … Continue reading →

January 13, 2015 – Tribal leaders pose with Kansas Governor Sam Brownback (third from left) last Monday during his inaugural address at the Capitol.  In the photo, left to right, is Sag-tuk Banks (Kickapoo), Lester Randall (Kickapoo), Brownback, Liana Onnen … Continue reading →

January 08, 2015 – MAYETTA:  The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) monthly income standards were updated October 1, 2014 and are listed below:   Household Size:         Monthly Income Limit: 1                                                   $1,128 2                                                   $1,466 3                                                   $1,805 4                                                   $2,153 5                                                   … Continue reading →