Author Archives: Andrew

June 15, 2010 – We-Ta-Se Post 410 held a proper Flag disposal ceremony today in Prairie Peoples Park.  Worn and tattered flags were retired.  The ceremony was in honor of Flag Day.  The American Legion Post 410 Auxiliary was also present … Continue reading →

June 13, 2010 – Saturday evening Grand Entry. Standing Eagle made the 15th drum group to participate at the pow-wow. Grand Entry dancers. By Saturday evening over 360 dancers had registered. Red Lake Singer singing a solo. Ben Joslin and Junior … Continue reading →

June 12, 2010 – We-Ta-Se leading the Grand Entry. Chairman Steve Ortiz welcomes everyone to the pow-wow. Women dancers in the Grand Entry. Dancer and child. One of the many princesses participating in this year’s pow-wow. Smoky Town Singers. Ruben … Continue reading →

June 11, 2010 – 2010 Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Pow-wow Court Brennah Wahweotten, second from left, was crowned the 2010 PBPN pow-wow princess.  With her, left, is Sylvana Levier, 2009 princess, and to Wahweotten’s right, is Kacie Boswell, Ashley (Mittena) Hale, … Continue reading →

June 11, 2010 – Almost 400 registered dancers! Fourteen drum groups that include: Northern Cree; Black Lodge; Tha Tribe; Midnight Express; Meskwaki Nation; Red Lake Singers; Southern Comfort; Smoky Town; White Tail Boys; Black Bear Crossing; Haylushka; Thunder Hill; Standing … Continue reading →

June 09, 2010 – MAYETTA:  More than 95 children are participating in activities at the Boys & Girls Club this summer.  The photos below were taken today at the club of some of their activities.   A Book Fair was being held … Continue reading →

June 04, 2010 – MAYETTA: Two Tribal Council members received thank you cards today from Native American youth who are enrolled in the USD # 501 Indian Education Summer Enrichment program being held at Hope Academy in Topeka.  The PBPN … Continue reading →

May 21, 2010 – MAYETTA: Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) has selected Friends Universityas the preferred education provider for the tribal community.  As part of the agreement, the university will provide adult education programs at the associate, bachelor and graduate … Continue reading →

May 13, 2010 – MAYETTA:  Cecelia “Meeks” Jackson was honored last night in a ceremonial dinner at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort for her life’s work on the Prairie Band Potawatomi (PBP) Common Land and for helping to preserve … Continue reading →

May 07, 2010 –         MAYETTA:  It is spring again which has already created some volatile weather conditions. Heavy storms occurred last night and windy weather this past month has caused several wildfires in the area.   As a means … Continue reading →