Author Archives: Michelle Simon

Prairie Band Construction wins first award utilizing SBA 8(a) Certification

February 6, 2019 – Prairie Band Construction, Inc. (PBC) has been awarded a $4 Million contract for the Directorate of Public Works on Fort Leavenworth, KS utilizing the SBA’s 8(a) Program. The contract will consist of individual Task Orders for … Continue reading

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Social Services Advisory Board Openings

Social Services Advisory Board – 3 positions The mission of the SSAB is to establish standards that best serve the interests of the Nation’s children and their families and reflect the unique societal values of the tribe including its culture, … Continue reading

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Employee Disputes Tribunal Openings

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has two openings available on the Employee Disputes Tribunal. Interested parties must be employed by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation or the Prairie Band Casino and Resort. In accordance with the PBPN Law and Order … Continue reading

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Call for Committee Members

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has several committee openings. Enrolled tribal members are eligible to fill these openings. Title XII Committee – 5 positions A newly established committee in which members will review Title XII for compliance with any new guidance … Continue reading

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Royal Valley Recognizes Potawatomi Culture

  On Friday, January 25, 2019, Royal Valley Unified School District #337 in collaboration with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation hosted a tribal culture extravaganza at the Royal Valley High School Gymnasium in Hoyt, Kansas. The Royal Valley School District … Continue reading

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Prairie Band, LLC Board of Directors Opening

      Prairie Band, LLC, the economic development company wholly owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN), has one (1) opening for its Board of Directors. MISSION The Prairie Band, LLC mission is to maximize the unique sovereign … Continue reading

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Understanding Our Government: PBPN Taxes

Understanding Our Government: PBPN Taxes By: Michelle Simon The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tax Commission is the Nation’s designated taxing authority. The commission consists of three individuals appointed by Tribal Council along with a fourth role, that of Tax Director. … Continue reading

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PBPN Partners with RHINO Fitness

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Inclement Weather Preparedness & Resources

The Tribal Emergency Response Committee (TERC) would like to remind the PBPN Community to be prepared for inclement weather. Stay home – inclement weather can impact roadways and increase accidents when traveling. Stay home if possible. Check on your elders … Continue reading

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Tribal Victim Services Program Community Survey

The PBPN Tribal Victim Services Program is seeking information on your experience about the availability of resources for victims of crime in our community. Your anonymous answers on this survey will help the Victim Services staff to draft an action … Continue reading

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