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PBPN Education Invites You to Join the 2020 Graduates Online

4.27.20 The PBPN Education Department has created a new Facebook group to showcase PBPN 2020 Graduates! You are invited to join to follow along – click the link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1227134930827678/ – or find it on Facebook @Prairie Band Potawatomi … Continue reading

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DCF Partners with Local Agencies to Distribute Food to Local Communities

4.24.20 The Department for Children and Families (DCF) along with its community partners is distributing food to Kansans as part of the disaster household distribution program. The program is triggered when a national emergency is declared. The program provides a … Continue reading

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PBCR Commissary Available to Kansas Tribes

4.23.20 Effective Friday, April 24, 2020, the Prairie Band Casino and Resort Commissary will extend availability to members of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, and the Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in … Continue reading

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COVID-19 Information Updates: Masks, Changes in Criteria Checklist

4.23.20 The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation highly recommends all staff and visitors wear masks at all PBPN governmental buildings, including the Prairie Band Health Center as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19. This is in correlation with the … Continue reading

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PBPN Long Term Care Survey

4.24.20 The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is conducting a survey regarding long term health care services for tribal members. All tribal members are encouraged to participate, responses are being accepted through Friday, May 15, 2020, either online or by mail. … Continue reading

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PBPN Seeking Two for Prairie Band, LLC Board of Directors

4.23.20 Prairie Band, LLC, the economic development company wholly owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN), has two (2) openings for its Board of Directors. MISSION The Prairie Band, LLC’s mission is to maximize the unique sovereign status of … Continue reading

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2020 Annual Potawatomi Gathering Canceled

4.22.20 A message from Kenneth Meshigaud, Tribal Chairperson on behalf of the Hannahville Indian Community: After input from many of you and your communities and Tribal Councils the Hannahville Indian Community has decided to cancel/postpone the Gathering for 2020.  Out … Continue reading

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Prairie Band Health Center – Dr. Terry Harter

4.22.20 It is with deepest sadness that the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation must relay that Prairie Band Health Center staff, Dr. Terry Harter passed away at his home yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with … Continue reading

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2020 Census Question on Race

4.20.20 | Courtesy of the United States Census 2020   2020 Census Handout on Race_AIAN – Printable PDF  

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Change of Address Notice

4.20.20 Due to the upcoming Tribal Elections and future town hall meetings, the Member Services Department is requesting all tribal members to update their contact information, if needed. Change of Address Form If you are in the local area, and … Continue reading

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