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June 06, 2013 – MAYETTA:  On Saturday, June 8th at Prairie Peoples Park, PBPN Tribal Victims Services and the PBPN Diabetes Prevention Program will be hosting a community awareness walk “These Mocs are Made for Walking” to promote a safe … Continue reading →

June 03, 2013 – MAYETTA:  Seventeen teams from the PBPN participated in the Governors Weight Loss Challenge last spring losing a combined weight total of 563 pounds. Five-person teams worked for four months in the state-wide challenge issued by Gov. … Continue reading →

May 30, 2013 – Wade Schneider has been promoted as Assistant Chief of Police for the Tribal Police Department.   MAYETTA: Wade Schneider has been named the Assistant Chief of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Police Department and will work alongside Doug … Continue reading →

May 29, 2013 – MAYETTA:  A swearing-in ceremony was held today at the Judicial Center to swear-in members of the Peacemakers Circle and the Healing to Wellness Court. Individuals who were sworn in to the Peacemakers Circle included Charles Jacobson, Angie Wahweotten, … Continue reading →

May 23, 2013 – New Native Veterans Memorial Bill to “Make Memorial a Reality” NCAI Supports Fixes in Native American Vets’ Memorial Act of 2013 Bill allows for more flexibility for National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) to assist … Continue reading →

May 22, 2013 – INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDES SAFE DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO NATIVE AMERICAN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES OKLAHOMA CITY – Safe and adequate water supply and/or wastewater disposal facilities are lacking in approximately 12% of Native American … Continue reading →

May 20, 2013 – Tom Howard, Legion Employment Chairman, presents an Employer of ther Year award to Chairman Steve Ortiz and Sonya Sexton, Human Resources Manager, for hiring the most veterans at the 95th Annual State Convention in Topeka last … Continue reading →

May 20, 2013 – Blaine Knox, D.D.S. is a full-time dentist at the Prairie Band Dental Clinic. MAYETTA: Blaine Knox, D.D.S. is the new dentist at the Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center Dental Clinic. Dr. Knox’s professional background includes being … Continue reading →

May 17, 2013 – Sara Gartenmayer, second from left, was sworn in as an alternate on the Election Board in April when this photo was taken with Tribal Council and members of the Election Board.  Others in the photo are:  … Continue reading →

May 16, 2013 – Children in a variety of Head Start classes graduated today from the Early Childhood Education Center that is located on the PBPN Common Land. We-Ta-Se led the grand entry parade and were followed by young graduates … Continue reading →