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July 22, 2015 – MAYETTA:  As of today 402 mail-in election ballots had been received at the U.S. Post Office in Mayetta, according to Arlene Lingo, a member of the Election Committee. Ballots will be counted in an open meeting of … Continue reading →

July 21, 2015 – (Washington, D.C.) The President declared yesterday that a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line … Continue reading →

July 17, 2015 –       MAYETTA:  Bruce Coates, 45, Lieutenant-Paramedic for the Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department (PTFD), won the Toughest Competitor Alive in the 40-49 year old heavy-weight category at the Fairfax World Police and Fire Games www.fairfax2015.com … Continue reading →

July 14, 2015 – (MAYETTA) Dorothy Kiyukan was appointed to the Gaming Commission and sworn in to office July 14 by Chairperson Liana Onnen at the Bingo Hall. Kiyukan is a tribal member and was an educator in South Dakota … Continue reading →

July 14, 2015 – (MAYETTA) Steve Duryea, Tribal Land Planner, announced that as of July 8 the Prairie Band had completed sales of $4,966,327 for 3,161 equivalent acres in undivided interests through the Prairie Band Potawatomi Land Buy-Back Program. He … Continue reading →

July 03, 2015 – MAYETTA:   The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation donated $70,800 to area charities during their 2ndquarter distribution awards ceremony on July 9 at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort. Some Topeka groups received large donations including Meals on … Continue reading →

July 01, 2015 – St. Paul, Minnesota- On Monday, at NCAI’s 2015 Mid Year Conference, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Kevin Washburn announced a final rule to amend the regulatory process on how the Department of Interior officially recognizes Indian … Continue reading →

July 01, 2015 – MAYETTA:  The Language Department is offering beginner and intermediate language classes this summer on Wednesday mornings and also holding classes on Monday evenings. Language Night, held on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., is being spiced … Continue reading →

June 29, 2015 – Initiative Reforms a Process Long Criticized as “Broken,” Increases Transparency in Important Review of Tribal Recognition Status WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn today released a … Continue reading →

June 24, 2015 – MAYETTA:  The Road & Bridge Department has released a statement that 158 Rd between O Rd and P Rd continues to be closed for repairs.  They are also informing individuals that need to visit the Health Center … Continue reading →