Author Archives: Leonard Allen

Today Monday August 26, 2024 through Thursday August 29th the Judicial Center will be closed to the public for construction. Should you need to submit any filing please utilize our email at tribalcourt@pbpnation.org,  if you have any other questions or … Continue reading →

Zach Pahmahmie, Tribal Council Vice Chair and Lorrie Melchior, Tribal Council Secretary — gave the land acknowledgement Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Kamala Harris will step into the spotlight not as a running mate but at … Continue reading →

The image below shows the official results of the 2024 general election.

The 2024 Kansas Legislature has enacted a provision to allow certain students enrolling at a public institution of higher education in Kansas to have residency status for the sole purpose of paying tuition. The provision does not make students eligible … Continue reading →

Position Summary Reporting to the Chief Curator with day-to-day direction by the Curator of American Indian Collections / NAGPRA Coordinator, the NAGPRA Research Assistant aids in the Wisconsin Historical Society’s (WHS) ongoing Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) … Continue reading →

The Enrollment Review Committee met on April 16, 2024, and have declared 71 of our Tribal Members as inactive. The re-affirmed this decision on May 1, 2024. Inactive means they will no longer receive per-cap or be entitled to any … Continue reading →

April 19, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Interior placed portions of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s northern Illinois Reservation land into trust today DEKALB COUNTY, ILL. – In a historic decision announced today, the U.S. Department of the Interior placed … Continue reading →

Pioneering Sustainability at the Heart of America In a remarkable stride towards sustainability, Gaia Prairie Band, a trailblazer in eco-friendly paper products and packaging, recently hosted its groundbreaking ceremony for the first major project on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s … Continue reading →

Chef Pyet was recognized as one member of the 2024 Native American 40 Under 40 Class during the event. Winners of this recognition are nominated by members of their communities, this prestigious award is bestowed upon American Indians (including Canadian … Continue reading →

Another round of winter storms is predicted to sweep across our area, bringing subzero temperatures and hazardous conditions, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) Tribal Government urges residents to prioritize safety and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their … Continue reading →