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On September 2, 2024, members of the Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department (PTFD) rescued a man who became trapped in a grain silo engulfed in soybeans in the northwest part of the PBPN Common Lands near the area of 174th & … Continue reading →

Each year, the PBPN Education Department runs the Summer Youth Worker Program, which temporarily places youth from ages 14 to 18 in various PBPN departments. The goal of the Summer Youth Work Program is to instill a good work ethic … Continue reading →

The Social Services Department held its third annual Community Block Party at the Prairie Ridge Community Building on Wednesday, Aug. 28. An event open to the community, the block party offered grilled hotdogs, yard games, and door prizes. “This is … Continue reading →

Today Monday August 26, 2024 through Thursday August 29th the Judicial Center will be closed to the public for construction. Should you need to submit any filing please utilize our email at tribalcourt@pbpnation.org,  if you have any other questions or … Continue reading →

Zach Pahmahmie, Tribal Council Vice Chair and Lorrie Melchior, Tribal Council Secretary — gave the land acknowledgement Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Kamala Harris will step into the spotlight not as a running mate but at … Continue reading →

Following uncontested elections, incumbents Vice Chairman Zach Pahmahmie, Treasurer Wade Pahmahmie, Member #2 Ronald “Tony” Wahweotten, and Member #3 Raphael Wahwassuck were sworn-in to Tribal Council on August 8, 2024. Although the Ethics Commission seats of Chairperson and Secretary were … Continue reading →

NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF DRAFT AMENDED TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (TEIR) FOR “HWY 75/150 MIXED USE PROJECT”   August 14, 2024                                   To All Interested Agencies, Groups and Persons: Notice is hereby given pursuant to Prairie Band Potawatomi Law & … Continue reading →

A bill submitted last year has been signed into law, designating the VA outpatient clinic in Kansas City, Kan., as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese Department of Veteran Affairs Clinic.” Elwin I. Shopteese (Eh Mit Nek Weh) was a member of … Continue reading →

The image below shows the official results of the 2024 general election.

The We-ta-se princess aims to empower young ladies by taking pride in their culture and provide them the opportunity to represent the Veteran community and the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements and submit their application … Continue reading →