Author Archives: Michelle Simon

2.21.20 By: Michelle Simon The Kansas House Committee on Judiciary recommends House Bill 2646 be passed. HB 2646 would require the attorney general to coordinate training for law enforcement agencies on missing and murdered indigenous people in the state of … Continue reading →

2.19.20 Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Stephanne Rupnicki, along with Suzanne Bentley and Lori Raile have been elected to the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. (KBC). KBC Executive Director, Brenda Bandy, announced, “I am pleased to welcome our three … Continue reading →

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: A hearing for HB2646 addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People in Kansas is set for today at the Kansas State Capitol, in Topeka, Kansas. Testimony on behalf of HB2646 will be delivered before the House … Continue reading →

NOTICE OF VACANCY (1) – ETHICS COMMISSION The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council seeks one (1) interested and qualified enrolled PBPN member for the Ethics Commission Vice-Chairperson position as provided in the PBPN  Election Ordinance. Section (E) Vacancies and … Continue reading →

Potawatomi Law and Order Code Title 32 – Hemp Legalization and Control is open for Public Comment by enrolled members of the PBP Nation. The proposed changes can be viewed by logging in to the members only site and selecting the folder, … Continue reading →

***NOTIFICATION: PBPN Housing Recertification*** For residents of N1 Lane, Buffalo Drive, and Meadow Lane, recertifications are due now.  Appointments are being scheduled for this week, February 18 through February 21, 2020. If you have not yet made an appointment, please … Continue reading →

2.14.20 By: Michelle Simon During the week of April 20, through April 24, 2020, the Prairie Band Potawatomi General Public Transportation department will accept donations of new household items as payment for rides. Acceptable items include a family pack of … Continue reading →

The PBPN General Public Transportation (PBPN GPT) department is a coalition member of Safe Kids – Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and is now available to assist the community with car seats. Rachael McCoy, PBPN GPT Lead Driver/Transportation Driver Supervisor recently … Continue reading →

2.12.20 By: Michelle Simon Kansas House Representative Ponka-We Victors introduced legislation today as a first step for the state of Kansas to address the national epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW) and men. The Kansas legislature does not … Continue reading →

The PBPN Language program has canceled Teen Class for 2.12.20 due to the weather conditions. The PBPN Boys & Girls Club has canceled rides home for 2.12.20 due to the weather conditions. The Indigenous Fathers Talking Circle has been canceled … Continue reading →