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October 03, 2013 – Tribal Council met with members of the SNR Denton Law Firm from Washington, D.C. yesterday who came to Tribal Council chambers for an informal meeting. SNR Denton Law has more than 60 locations world wide and … Continue reading →

October 02, 2013 – IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM COMMODITIES There are some exciting changes at the Potawatomi Food Distribution Program! First, and most importantly, per capita payments that are distributed to tribal members less frequently than monthly (e.g., quarterly, semiannually or … Continue reading →

October 01, 2013 –   Washington, DC – The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) has released the following statement regarding the budget impasse and the shutdown of the federal government.   “The failure to come to a budget agreement … Continue reading →

September 27, 2013 – Shawls are important as they offer protection and comfort during times of celebration like the one seen above.  Shawls can also offer protection and comfort during times of adversity as well.     MAYETTA:  A Shawls … Continue reading →

September 25, 2013 – MAYETTA:  The PBPN Housing Department sponsored its first housing fair yesterday at the Bingo Hall from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Presentations on renting, renovating or purchasing a home were offered. The Housing Department offers three … Continue reading →

September 24, 2013 – MAYETTA: The late Captain Elwin I. “Eh Mit Nek Weh” Shopteese, a Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation member, was inducted into the 2013 35th Infantry Division Hall of Fame on Sept. 21 in Manhattan, Kansas. He, along … Continue reading →

September 24, 2013 – Felicity “Meskasikwe” Price, 13, was crowned the new We-Ta-Se American Legion Post #410 princess at the 16th Annual Veterans Pow-wow held Saturday night in Prairie Peoples Park. Felicity is in the 8th grade at Royal Valley … Continue reading →

September 23, 2013 – Washington, DC – The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) has endorsed President Obama’s nomination of Diane J. Humetewa from the Hopi Tribe to serve as a United States District Court Judge for the District of … Continue reading →

September 22, 2013 – WICHITA: The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded public safety grants totaling almost $1 million to two Kansas Indian tribes, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has been granted $777,096. Another … Continue reading →

September 19, 2013 –   MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is one of 110 American Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, tribal consortia and tribal designated non-profits that received a grant to help them with their Tribal Victim Services and … Continue reading →