Author Archives: Leonard Allen

Fire Keepers Elder Center COVID-19 Guidelines

For the health and safety of all persons entering the Fire Keepers Elder Center, the following guidelines have been established pursuant to PBPN Resolution 2021-333 Screening All visitors and staff are required to health screen, temperature check, hand sanitize and … Continue reading

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Certain Groups Are Encouraged to Receive Their COVID-19 Booster

COVID-19 Vaccine booster shots are now available for individuals who completed their original two shot series of Pfizer-BioTech vaccine at least 6 months ago. Groups who SHOULD receive the booster shot are those who are: 65 Years and older All … Continue reading

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Southern Plains Tribal Health Board Seeks Community Engagement to Address Vaccine Hesitancy in Kansas Tribal Communities

Southern Plains Tribal Health Board seeks ideas for a new billboard aimed at encouraging members of all tribes in Kansas to get vaccinated. This billboard would appear on Highway 75 going south near Mayetta. The concept of the billboard is … Continue reading

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Member Services Has a New Drop Box for Your Convenience

Your documents, (I.E. enrollment application and all supporting documents, change of address, voter registration) may be sealed into an envelope and dropped into the Member Services drop box. The box is located south of the Government Center in the parking … Continue reading

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Fire Keepers Elder Center Menu Changes

The Fire Keepers Elder Center kitchen has been notified by their food distributor that they are experiencing shortages on some items. While they will do everything possible to fill orders, some items are not available. The Center staff will do … Continue reading

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We-Ta-Se Powwow Update

9.07.21 The Annual We-Ta-Se Veterans Powwow will not be held this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event which is usually held in September is called off out of respect for the health and safety of the Prairie Band … Continue reading

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PBPN 2021 Amended Budget Available for Review

The 2021 Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Amended Budget is available for review by logging into the Members Only Portal on the Nation’s website. The Members Only Portal can be found be selecting Departments/Member Services/Members Only Login. Enrolled Prairie Band Potawatomi … Continue reading

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Some Kansas Youth May be Eligible for Pandemic Relief Payments, Other Benefits – Deadline for Applications is September 10th

Kansas residents between the age of 18 and 26 who were in the custody of one of the following agencies at age 14 or older may be eligible for a one-time pandemic relief payment and other benefits. Kansas Department for … Continue reading

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PUBLIC NOTICE: American Rescue Plan Indian Community Development Block Grant Imminent Threat Citizen Participation and Comment Process

American Rescue Plan Indian Community Development Block Grant Imminent Threat (ICDBG-ARP IT) Citizen Participation and Comment Process The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published an Implementation Notice for the Indian Community Development Block Grant Imminent Threat Program … Continue reading

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Safe Kids PBPN Participates in Bucks for Buckles

August 31, 2021 Safe Kids PBPN will be at undisclosed locations in Jackson County, KS from now through September 12, handing out dollar bills for drivers who have all occupants buckled up securely in their vehicle. Bucks for Buckles is … Continue reading

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