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PBPN Tribal Victim Services Promotes Domestic Violence Awareness

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Leonard Allen
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Bark House and Encampment Dedicated at Ward-Meade Park

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Abigail Heitzman

The recently completed bark house and Native American encampment in Ward-Meade Park were formally dedicated in a recognition ceremony on Friday, October 14, 2022. The bark house and encampment are the newest additions to Old Prairie Town, located at the … Continue reading →

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Advisory Council Presents to the Kansas Board of Education

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Leonard Allen

PBPN Chairman Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick, Council Member Raphael J. Wahwassuck and other members of the Kansas Advisory Council for Indigenous Education Working Group addressed the Kansas State Board of Education during the Boards meeting on October11, 2022. The information they … Continue reading →

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Walk a Mile In Their Mocs – October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Leonard Allen

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Tribal Victim Services (TVS) held and event at Prairie People’s Park on the Evening of October 1st commemorating the event. Everyone was invited to “Walk a Mile in their Mocs” and participants walked … Continue reading →

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PUBLIC NOTICE Community Development Block Grant Program (ICDBG) Citizen Participation and Comment Process

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Abigail Heitzman

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program (ICDBG). The purpose of the program is the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities. Prairie … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Bivalent vaccines are now available through the PBPN Health Center.

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Leonard Allen

9/14/2022 These booster shots are available with the following requirements in place: Pfizer bivalent vaccine – available for those 12-years and older Moderna bivalent vaccine – available for those 18-years and older At least two months must have lapsed from … Continue reading →

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Melchior Sworn In as Tribal Secretary

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Leonard Allen

  Video of the full event can be viewed on the Nation’s Facebook page by following THIS LINK.

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Potawatomi Gathering Makes Triumphant Return After Pandemic Causes Two-Year Hiatus

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Leonard Allen

After COVID-19 forced a two-year hiatus from the beloved annual gathering, the 2022 Potawatomi Gathering was hosted by the Hannahville Indian Community. The Hannahville Indian Reservation is located near Escanaba, Mich. and the northern end of Lake Michigan. More than … Continue reading →

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EPA Grant Funds Used for Water Quality Improvements, ‘Buffalo Bridge’ Creation

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Leonard Allen

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Planning and Environmental Protection (PBPN PEP) received a $100,000 Clean Water Act Section 319 grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. PBPN PEP’s proposal was awarded the funds for a two-year project that began in … Continue reading →

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PBPN Tribal Election Board Announces Secretary Run-Off Decision

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Leonard Allen
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