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distribution of Potawatomi tribe
- The Prairie Band, LLC mission is to maximize the unique sovereign status of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to expand and diversify the economic portfolio of the Nation. With the ultimate goal of Tribal economic self-sufficiency, Prairie Band, LLC adheres to the following core principles: respect the past, capitalize on current opportunities and contribute to a stable.
- 12.1.20 - PBPN Chairman Joseph Rupnick swears in newest PBPN Enrollment Review Committee member Edward Ventura during a brief ceremony. 12.2.20 - Myron 'Jim' Potts addresses attendees at his retirement luncheon after being presented with an American flag.
- In Potawatomi
…they became known as the Prairie band. Over the course of their westerly movements, the tribe borrowed cultural features from the Plains Indians, notably communal bison hunts. In the late 1860s many of the Kansas band moved to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), where they were known as the Citizen Potawatomi.
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expansion of Kickapoo tribe
- In Kickapoo
…and became known as the Prairie band; another pushed east to the Wabash and was called the Vermilion band. In 1809 and 1819, under the pressure of advancing American settlers, the Kickapoo ceded their lands in Illinois to the United States, moving to Missouri and then to Kansas. About 1852…
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The Member Services Department processes all official documentation for enrolled Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation tribal members. This includes enrollment, elections, burial and the Vision Service Program. Member Services also assists the Education Department with Minors Trust documents.
Enrollment
- The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Enrollment Review Committee oversees tribal enrollment.
- Applications for enrollment are available through the Member Services Department upon request.
- Incomplete applications will be returned to prospective members with 30 days to make revisions before the application goes before the Enrollment Review Committee to determine eligibility.
Elections
- The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Election Board oversees all tribal elections.
- All enrolled Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation members are eligible to vote at the age of 18.
- Members will automatically receive a voter registration form in the mail upon turning 18.
- The voter registration form must be on file prior to voting in a Tribal Election.
- Contact Member Services to update your address – Official Change of Address Form
Burial Fund
The Burial Fund was established to help ease the financial burden of funeral expenditures at the time of an enrolled member’s death. The Burial Fund may only be amended or terminated by a vote of the General Council, with a quorum present, and final approval by the Secretary of the Interior.
- The burial benefit will pay up to $6,000 in burial costs per eligible tribal member.
- Tribal members with funeral expenses for a stillborn or premature death of an infant (within the first 12 months of life) can be reimbursed for up to $500 to be paid to a funeral home for burial.
- Required forms are located in the Members Only Portal or are available through the Member Services Department upon request.
- All burial allowance applications and statements must be filed with the Tribal Council within one year from a member’s date of death.
Vision Service Plan
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation provides vision insurance to all enrolled tribal members. The cost of the plan is paid for by the Nation.
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- Vision Service Plan details.
- To enroll in this benefit contact Member Services.
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Minors Trust
The Minors Trust is operated by Providence First Trust Company.
Prairie Band Potawatomi
- Contact Member Services for questions.
- Update your address with Member Services – Official Change of Address Form
- Contact Education for forms 785-966-3981.