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September 18, 2013 – MAYETTA: A two-day training that involved learning about holistic approaches to wellness through traditional aspects of Native American belief systems has been held the last two days at the Rock Building. Approximately 30 people attended the training … Continue reading →

September 13, 2013 – The Native American Law Symposium was held at the casino that drew tribal judges, attornies and other legal professionals to the event to learn about tribal court issues. Tom Wabnum, PBPN Tribal Council member, gave opening remarks at the symposium … Continue reading →

September 11, 2013 – Shawn Walker (PBPN) was sworn in to office today as the new Chief of Police for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation with Chairman Steve Ortiz conducting the oath of office.  Walker has been the chief of police … Continue reading →

September 09, 2013 – Tribal leaders pose with Gov. Brownback today at the Healthy Kansas Tribes Health Summit held at the casino.  Left to right:  Tony Fee (Iowa), Tim Rhodd (Iowa), Gov. Brownback, Steve Ortiz (PBPN), Steve Cadue (Kickapoo), Carrie … Continue reading →

September 05, 2013 – MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) and We-Ta-Se American Legion Post 410 hosted a Native American Veteran Benefit Enrollment Fair for veterans at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort today.   Grand Entry began at 9 … Continue reading →

September 03, 2013 –     Mayetta, KS; September 3, 2013- Prairie Band Casino & Resort is honored to have won nineteen awards in the 2013 Topeka Capital Journal Best of Topeka Awards as announced in a special insert on … Continue reading →

January 31, 2013 – MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center has hired a new administrator and added a second physician to its staff this month. Bill Thorne-Health Center Administrator Bill Thorne has been named the new Health Center administrator … Continue reading →

August 29, 2013 – MAYETTA:  Larry Mzhickteno took the oath of office today as a member of the Gaming Commission in a short ceremony held at the Bingo Hall.  He joins Gary Mitchell and Rey Kitchkumme who are other members … Continue reading →

August 28, 2013 – MAYETTA: Mammogram screenings were done today at Holton Community Hospital. The screening was sponsored by the Prairie Band Health Center in collaboration with the Early Detection Works Program of Kansas & Healthy Living Kansas, KU Medical … Continue reading →

August 27, 2013 – MAYETTA: Funding is available for landowners in the Upper Soldier Creek Watershed which has been listed as a high priority area due to water quality concerns for sediment by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, … Continue reading →