Author Archives: Michelle Simon

Tribal Code Title 18 Open For Comment

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council does hereby make notice that Potawatomi Law and Order Code – Title 18 Conservation is open for tribal member public comment through September 30, 2019. All public comments shall be received by email … Continue reading

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We-Ta-Se Accepting Princess Applications

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Legion Post 410 is accepting applications for the 2019-20 We-Ta-Se Princess. Applications are available online (see link below) or at the We-Ta-Se Office located at 15434 K Road, Mayetta, Kansas. The deadline for entry is Monday, … Continue reading

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1 Position Open on PBPN Enrollment Review Committee

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is seeking one individual for a two-year appointment to the Enrollment Review Committee. The Enrollment Review Committee meets monthly to review enrollment applications to determine eligibility for enrollment into the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. The … Continue reading

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2019 Potawatomi Gathering Recap

8.13.19 BY: Michelle Simon The 26th Annual Potawatomi Gathering was hosted by the Wasauksing First Nation on July 30 through August 4, 2019. The greater Potawatomi Nation converged on Parry Island, located in the Georgian Bay of Ontario, Canada this … Continue reading

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PBPN Member Kabance Celebrates 109th Birthday

8.9.19 By: Michelle Simon Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s oldest living member and veteran, Julia Kabance turns 109 on August 10, 2019. Today a birthday celebration was held for Kabance at the Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista nursing home located in Wamego, … Continue reading

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Three Phase Parking Project at Prairie Band Health Center Starting in August

8.9.19 By: Michelle Simon The Prairie Band Health Center parking lot will be under construction starting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The front center parking lot will not be available for parking during Phase I of the project which will … Continue reading

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Kansas Documentary to Include Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Perspective

8.8.19 By: Michelle Simon Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Chairman Joseph Rupnick was interviewed by independent filmmakers Joshua Nathan and Patrick Ross today at the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Government Center for their documentary, “Kansas an Eclogue.”  Chairman Rupnick’s commentary, along with accounts … Continue reading

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New PBPN Veteran License Plate Available at Motor Vehicle

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Motor Vehicle department has begun issuing a new veteran license plate. PBPN tribal member Phillip Jim, Jr. was the first to purchase the new plate on Monday, July 29, 2019. To purchase the new tag, … Continue reading

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PBPN Member Services: The official hub of tribal memberships’ information

7.26.19 BY: MICHELLE SIMON The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Member Services department is the official hub of tribal memberships’ information. The Member Services department is staffed by PBPN members Jamie Hopkins, Member Services Coordinator and Josette Whitlock, Member Services Clerk. … Continue reading

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Safe Kids Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation receives donation

The Safe Kids Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation educational outreach program received a generous donation of $7,526 from the Prairie Band Casino & Resort Bingo on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribal Police Chief Terry Clark and Juvenile Intake … Continue reading

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