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February 06, 2013 – This group photo of Native American honor guards, tribal leaders, and students with Gov. Sam Brownback was taken today in the Capitol Rotunda by the Governor’s Media Office.  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, Kickapoo Tribe in … Continue reading →

February 05, 2013 – From left to right:  Bill Thorne (PBPN Health Center Administrator), Vivien Olsen (PBPN Attorney), Steve Ortiz (PBPN Tribal Chairman), Carrie O’Toole (PBPN Tribal Council Member), and Kari Bruffet(KDHE Director) during a Tribal Technical Advisory Group meeting … Continue reading →

January 29, 2013 – U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (front row, center) paid a visit to the Prairie Band today and is pictured with members of the Tribal Council. (Front row, left) is Steve Ortiz and (right) is Junior Wahweotten.  (Back row, … Continue reading →

January 29, 2013 – Stafford Act passes Senate on 62- 36 vote – Headed to President Obama’s Desk for Signature   Washington, DC – Tribal nations will soon have the same ability provided to states to make disaster relief declarations … Continue reading →

January 28, 2013 – U.S. Congressman Tim Huelskamp from Kansas District 1 came to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation today to visit with members of Tribal Council. (Left to right, front row) Jim Potter, Steve Ortiz, Congressman Huelskamp and Joyce … Continue reading →

January 24, 2013 –   Washington, DC – On Monday January 21, 2013, NCAI President Jefferson Keel attended President Barack Obama’s second Inaugural Address joining members of Congress, Cabinet officials, Justices of the Supreme Court, former presidents, governors, other dignitaries, … Continue reading →

January 23, 2013 – Notice to Tribal Members All Prairie Band Potawatomi members who have not sent in an updated W-9 within in the last 3 months are required to do so by January 31, 2013. Failure to do so … Continue reading →

January 22, 2013 – Rick Burns was named Employee of the Year at the all-employee meeting held Jan. 18 at the Bingo Hall.  He is the animal control officer for the Tribal Police Department and helps in the maintenance area … Continue reading →

January 22, 2013 – The Diabetes Program offers several exercise programs in the PBPN community like the one pictured above which is a weekly 15-minute walk during break times for employees.    MAYETTA:  The Diabetes Prevention Program is encouraging teams … Continue reading →

January 18, 2013 – MAYETTA:  Three members of the Tribal Council are planning to travel to Washington, D.C. to attend activities involved with the 57th Inauguration of Barack H. Obama set for Jan. 21. Joyce Guerrero, Carrie O’Toole and Tom … Continue reading →