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August 17, 2011 – MAYETTA:  Tribal member Lisa Morris made history today as the first graduate of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Healing to Wellness Court, a court that addresses alcohol and drug-related issues but focuses on rehabilitation and making lifestyle … Continue reading →

August 15, 2011 – MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Casino & Resort (PBC&R) took first in five Best of Topeka categories for 2011 in a contest sponsored by the Topeka Capital-Journal. The casino won Best Employer, Best Casino, Best Place for … Continue reading →

August 11, 2011 – MAYETTA:  A funeral cortege for fallen soldier Pfc. Cody Baker passed by the common land today on U.S. Hwy 75 where local citizens lined the highway near Mayetta and the Prairie Band Casino & Resort to … Continue reading →

August 10, 2011 – MAYETTA:  Happy Birthday to PBPN’s Julia Kabance who is 101 years old today. She was born August 10, 1910 on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Common Land to Frank and Mary Kabance.  One of twelve children she … Continue reading →

August 09, 2011 – MAYETTA:  A bus load of approximately 50 Prairie Band Potawatomi elders left this morning for the 2011 Gathering being held in Hannahville Indian Community (Wilson, Mich.) Aug. 9-13. The group is traveling to Welch, Minn. today and … Continue reading →

August 08, 2011 – MAYETTA:  Mary Truhe has been named the administrator of the PBPN Health Center for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and began her position July 18. Truhe’s work experience includes having worked in a variety of health … Continue reading →

August 08, 2011 – MAYETTA:  Long-time employees were honored last Friday morning by Tribal Council at an All-Employee Recognition meeting held at the Bingo Hall.  Service awards were handed out followed by a buffet lunch that was served.  Following the meal, … Continue reading →

July 29, 2011 –   Topeka – Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced today the appointment of Chris Howell as the Native American Liaison for his administration.  Kansas is home to four Native American Indian tribes: the Kickapoo Indian Tribe, the … Continue reading →

July 28, 2011 – FEDERAL AGENCIES TEACH LEADERSHIP SKILLS, HEAR FROM STUDENTS AT 2011 INTERTRIBAL YOUTH SUMMIT IN SANTE FE, NEW MEXICO   Week-Long Youth Leadership Conference Focuses on Public Safety Within Tribal Communities   WASHINGTON – One hundred and … Continue reading →

July 28, 2011 – ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDER, JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS HOLD LISTENING CONFERENCE WITH TRIBAL LEADERS IN RAPID CITY & PINE RIDGE RESERVATION, SOUTH DAKOTA   Visit Coincides with One-Year Anniversary of the Tribal Law & Order Act   WASHINGTON … Continue reading →