Author Archives: Andrew

May 26, 2015 –     WASHINGTON – Today the Department of Justice proposed legislation that would require states or localities whose territory includes part or all of an Indian reservation, an Alaska Native village, or other tribal lands to … Continue reading →

May 14, 2015 – It was a big day for children at the child care center who graduated from their classes with a pow-wow celebration and graduation.  Children graduated from head start classes and recognized for their hard work.   Little … Continue reading →

May 11, 2015 –   Mayetta, Kan.; May 11, 2015- Marty Stuart will be performing live at Prairie Band Casino & Resort on Sunday, May 24th. This country music legend has won five Grammys, and is known for hits including … Continue reading →

May 08, 2015 – MAYETTA:  Several members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation participated in commencement ceremonies on May 8 at Haskell Indian Nations University’s (HINU) Coffin Sports Complex in Lawrence, Kansas.  Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Department of Interior, gave … Continue reading →

May 07, 2015 – MAYETTA:  It was quite a reporting adventure for the News when editor Suzanne Heck attempted to make it to a photo shoot Monday with Veterans Administration officials and veteran Rey Kitchkumme out on his home site.  … Continue reading →

May 06, 2015 – MAYETTA:  Fourth grade students from Royal Valley Middle School received a certificate of appreciation for completing a program called the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) curricula yesterday from officers at the PBPN Tribal Police Department, the Jackson County … Continue reading →

May 05, 2015 – Shaking hands are Mike Frueh, Director-Veterans Affairs Home Loan Program, and PBPN Chairperson Liana Onnen after signing a Memorandum of Understanding about a Native American Direct Home Loan Program that will allow veterans to build homes … Continue reading →

May 01, 2015 – MAYETTA:  Three candidates have filed for three of the six seats in the Ethics Commission Election that will be held July 25. Candidates filed from April 16 until April 30. Mamie Rupnicki has filed for chairperson, … Continue reading →

April 29, 2015 – Arlene (Shipshee) Wahwasuck has been selected the 2015 Haskell Outstanding Alumni of the Year and will be honored during Haskell’s Commencement on May 8.  Wahwasuck will also be recognized the evening before at a reception at … Continue reading →

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