Author Archives: Michelle Simon

Prairie Band Health Center Awarded Ambulatory & Behavioral Health Care Accreditation from the Joint Commission

11.25.19 Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for both Ambulatory Care and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality … Continue reading

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PBPN Building Maintenance Driveway to Close for Repair

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Building Maintenance driveway will be closed for extensive repair effective, Monday, November 25, 2019. During that time there will not be driveable access to the buildings or air bubble. Visitors may access the entrance by … Continue reading

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Tribal ID Cards Not Available Today

Member Services is experiencing technical difficulties and is not able to print tribal ID cards today, Friday, November 22, 2019. The issue is expected to be resolved by Monday, November 25, 2019.

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PBPN Tribal Member Active Military Christmas Package Gift Drive

Tribal Council is sponsoring a Christmas package gift drive for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation members who are active military soldiers in the Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard. This marks the tenth year of the gift … Continue reading

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Four Sworn In to Ethics Commission

11.8.19 BY: Michelle Simon At a brief ceremony held on Thursday, November 7, 2019, four newly elected Ethics Commission members were officially sworn into their roles. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Chairman Joseph Rupnick officiated the event at the old … Continue reading

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We-Ta-Se Post 410 to Lead 2019 Sunflower Salute

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s American Legion We-Ta-Se Post 410 will lead the 2019 Sunflower Salute Topeka Veterans Parade on Saturday, November 9, 2019, beginning at 11 a.m. The We-Ta-Se will post colors in front of the main stage, located … Continue reading

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Three Sought for PBPN Enrollment Review Committee

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council is seeking three enrolled tribal members to fill one (1) Enrollment Review Committee member position and 2 (two) Enrollment Review Committee Member Alternate positions. Pursuant to the Tribal Enrollment Ordinance of the Prairie … Continue reading

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Phase III of Health Center Parking Lot To Begin

10.18.19 The third and final phase of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center parking lot construction project will commence on Monday, October 21, 2019. The final phase will focus on the west portion of the complex entryway, west side of … Continue reading

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Moving Past Grief and Loss

10.16.19 BY: Michelle Simon Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation tribal members and staff recently participated in a 3-day workshop, “Moving Past Grief and Loss” provided by Native Wellness Institute facilitator Theda New Breast. In conjunction, Native Chef Jason Champagne provided healthy … Continue reading

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Two PBPN Residents Run For Royal Valley School Board

10.9.19 Courtesy of the Holton Recorder (Vol 52, Issue 75) with edits by Michelle Simon Two parties residing on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Common Land are running for the position one seat on the Royal Valley Board of Education … Continue reading

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