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During a news conference held in Shabbona, Illinois, on August 11, 2022, PBPN Chairman Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick and government representatives addressed members of the media and those gathered on Tribal property to announce the most recent developments in the ongoing … Continue reading →

8.2.22 The newly elected 2022 Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation officials took the oath of office during a brief swearing-in ceremony held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Old Bingo Hall. PBPN Tribal Council Chairman Joseph Rupnick officiated the event … Continue reading →

7.28.22 The young workers in the 2022 Summer Youth Work Program enjoyed a day off on Thursday, July 28, by touring the common land and then going to Top City Golf in Topeka for golfing and food. This year, there … Continue reading →

The Election Committee certified these results July 27th, 2022 Final results Joseph “Zeke” Rupnick retains his position as Tribal council Chairperson with 71.18% of the votes cast. William “Bill” Evans retains his position as Tribal Council Member #1 with 58.98% … Continue reading →

Five youth from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Firekeepers Youth Council attended the 2022 United National Indian Tribal Youth Conference, this past July in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Almost 2000 youth members attended this year’s conference. Some of the keynote speakers at … Continue reading →

Blake Garrison, Commodities Coordinator, spotted a bobcat yesterday (July 18, 2022) afternoon and was able to take a few quick photos of the animal. Bobcats live throughout Kansas with their concentration being highest the southeast part of the state. It … Continue reading →

Printable PDF PBPN Social Services offers Vocational Rehabilitation to tribal members residing in counties within the service area. If you have a physical or mental impairment/disability that causes a barrier to employment, you may be eligible for services to assist … Continue reading →

On July 12, 2022 a document signing was held in Tribal Council Chambers. Warranty Deeds putting Dean (PT 229) and Jensen (PT 250) into US Trust were signed putting these properties in trust with the U.S. Government for the Nation. … Continue reading →

The Block party on June 15th only lasted about an hour and a half, but more than 160 people stopped by for Community, Culture, Food and prizes. PBPN Social Services and Housing hosted the event as a way to bring … Continue reading →

The Tribal Police Department held their Youth Police Summer Camp last week from Monday, June 13, to Friday, June 17. The camp was designed to establish a positive relationship between law enforcement and the youth in the community. Hands on … Continue reading →