Author Archives: Andrew

March 22, 2012 – Sherry Landis was sworn in as a new member of the Election Board yesterday in Tribal Council chambers.  Tribal Council Secretary Jim Potter gave the oath of office.  Landis replaces Julia Barber (deceased) and will serve on … Continue reading →

March 22, 2012 – MAYETTA:  Spring began this week and despite most of the week being a rainy one, the sun broke out periodically.  School children were also on spring break and the Boys & Girls Club was busy all … Continue reading →

March 19, 2012 – Interior Extends Public Comment Period on Cobell Land Consolidation Draft Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of the Interior has announced that there is a 15-day extension to the public comment period on the Cobell Land Consolidation … Continue reading →

March 19, 2012 – MAYETTA:  We-Ta-Se American Legion Post #410 hosted a luncheon today at the Boys & Girls Club for National Vice Commander David Voyles who represents the Midwest region, and is on a tour of the Sunflower state. … Continue reading →

March 15, 2012 –  WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of nearly $60 million in grants for employment and training services through the Workforce Investment Act’s Section 166 – Indian and Native Programs. The purposes … Continue reading →

February 10, 2012 – Tribal member Francis Jensen (center) was inducted into the Holton/Jackson County Hall of Fame last night for his many years of professional and community service.  With him are his sons Howard (left) and Jack.  Francis giving remarks … Continue reading →

March 09, 2012 – Dr. Stephen Stevenson (sitting center) surrounded by the medical staff from the PBP Health Center and Tribal Council.  Dr. Stevenson is leaving the Health Center to partially retire and a reception was held yesterday in his honor.  … Continue reading →

February 08, 2012 – Native American Day at the Capitol was held today where Gov. Sam Brownback signed a proclamation this morning declaring the day official  in front of several Tribal Council representatives.  Left to right, is Joyce Guerrero (PBPN), Carrie O’Toole (PBPN) … Continue reading →

February 07, 2012 – MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) Tribal Council will participate in the first Native American Day tomorrow morning at the Capitol.  The day is being planned by Rep. Ponka-We Victors (Ponca-Tohono-O’odham) from District 103 near … Continue reading →

February 02, 2012 –   WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The Department of the Interior today announced two important steps in the ongoing commitment to fulfilling this nation’s trust responsibilities to Native Americans.  Today, Interior announced the publication of a draft plan … Continue reading →