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Royal Valley Singers & Dancers Win Battle of the Plains Championship

January 28, 2011 – (2009-2010 photo) The Royal Valley Native American Singers and Dancers traveled to Bartlesville, Oklahoma on January 14 where they won the Battle of the Plains championship.  This is the sixth year the group has won the championship … Continue reading

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We-Ta-Se Honor Guard to Perform at Kansas Capitol Tomorrow

January 27, 2011 –   MAYETTA:  We-Ta-Se American Legion Post #410 will participate in Kansas Day at the Capitol tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m.  The ceremony is part of events planned for the year-long Kansas Sesquicentennial commemoration and will be … Continue reading

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Notifications Begin in Cobell Settlement

January 26, 2011 – Notifications Begin in Cobell Settlement Native Americans who want to know their rights should call or go online   WASHINGTON, DC — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the Court-ordered process of notifying … Continue reading

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Four Tribes Meet With Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations

January 26, 2011 – MAYETTA:   The four tribes of Kansas met today with the Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations at the Capitol to discuss a proposed tribal state gaming compact between the State and Wyandotte Nation. The proposed compact would … Continue reading

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Amber Walker Named Employee of the Year

January 21, 2011 – Amber Walker, who works in the Finance Department, was named Employee of the Year at the All-Employee meeting this morning at the Bingo Hall. Walt Racker, who is on the Employee of the Quarter committee, gave the … Continue reading

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Heavy Snow Closes Government Center This Afternoon: Health Clinic Remains Open

January 19, 2011 – The snow began falling this morning around 10: 30 a.m. on the PBPN Common Land. MAYETTA:  Due to snow that is accumulating at quite a pace, PBPN non-essential government employees were sent home about 2 p.m.  The Health … Continue reading

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PBPN Government Center Offices Closed Tomorrow Due to Weather

January 19, 2011 – MAYETTA:  The PBPN Government Center offices will be closed tomorrow due to weather conditions.

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Health Center Closed Tomorrow Due to Weather

January 19, 2011 – MAYETTA:  The PBPN Health Center will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 20, due to weather conditions.

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College Scholarship Opportunity From Forest County Potawatomi For High School Seniors

January 18, 2011 – FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI SCHOLARSHIP    CRITERIA    1. Must be an enrolled Potawatomi with one of the recognized tribes with verification from the enrollment department       2. Must have a 3.00 G.P.A.  If you are a … Continue reading

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4th Quarter 2010 Charitable Contributions Announced

January 14, 2011 – MAYETTA:  The Charitable Contributions Committee has announced that 20 organizations will receive a 4th quarter distribution from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation totaling $83,365. For the complete list click here. The Charitable Contributions Committee is comprised of six … Continue reading

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