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C/O Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
P.O. Box 180
Dowagiac, Michigan 49047
Or e-mail: newsletter @ pkagonband-nsn.gov
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Queen of the Woods
O-GÍ-MÄW-KWÉ MIT-I-GWÄ-KÍ
Simon Pokagon
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The Pokagons, 1683-1983
Catholic Potawatomi Indians of the St. Joseph River Valley
James A. Clifton
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| 12/17/2009 |
Ethics Board Opening Notice
The Pokagon Band Tribal Council is seeking letters of interest from Pokagon Band citizens to serve as one of three members of the Pokagon Band Ethics Board. The Ethics Board is an instrumentality of the Pokagon Band government that was created by the Pokagon Band Code of Ethics in fulfillment of Article XVII, Section 3 of the Pokagon Band Constitution. The Ethics Board is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Code of Ethics by Pokagon Band officials and employees. The Ethics Board is expected to meet approximately once each month, depending on the needs of the Board, and will meet at additional times as may be needed to address ethics complaints and other specific matters. Ethics Board members will be expected to spend several additional hours per month preparing for Board meetings or engaged in other Ethics Board activities.
[PDF] Ethics Board Opening Notice
Links: Government Page \ Ethics Code
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| 12/03/2009 |
Election Board Vacancy Notice
The Pokagon Band is seeking letters of interest from Pokagon Band citizens interested in serving on the Pokagon Band Election Board.
[PDF] Election Board Vacancy Notice
For more information, call the Election Office at (269) 782-9475 / toll-free (888) 782-9475.
Links: Government Page
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| 11/20/2009 |
Higher Education Technology Stipend
Now Available
The purpose of the Pokagon Higher Education Technology Stipend is to support Pokagon Band members in the process of pursuing their higher education with the technology resources needed to attain a degree. The program provides financial support, on a one-time basis, up to $600 for technology needs including the purchase of the following: Laptops, Desktop computers, Software programs, Scientific Calculators, Other technology devices specific to certain degrees and professions, and Internet.
[PDF] Higher Education Technology Stipend Application
For more information, call or e-mail:
Joseph Avance
E-mail: Joseph.Avance@PokagonBand-NSN.gov
(269) 782-0887 or toll-free at (888) 330-1234
Links: Department of Education \ Higher Education
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| 10/29/2009 |
POKAGON BODE´WADMIK OGITCHEDAW CHARTER
Review and comment period ends December 4, 2009.
The draft Pokagon Bode'wadmik Ogitchedaw Charter is open for comment and review by Tribal Citizens.
[PDF] Ogitchedaw Charter
All comments should be directed to:
Ed Williams
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
Office of General Counsel
P.O. Box 180
Dowagiac, Michigan 49047
Phone: (269) 783-0970
Fax: (269) 782-7988
E-mail: ed.williams@PokagonBand-NSN.gov
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| 04/14/2009 |
Notice to Elders
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Elders are planning a trip in the near future. If you are interested in participating, information can be obtained by calling Petey at 1-800-859-2717, or Audrey at 269-782-7913. We will be taking calls between May 15th, 2009, and May 22nd, 2009.
Pokagon Band Elders and spouses only.
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| 02/06/2009 |
Notice of Open Positions
Pokagon Band Salary Commission
The Pokagon Band Tribal Council is seeking letters of interest from Pokagon Band members to fill three vacancies on the Pokagon Band Salary Commission.
APPOINTMENT PROCESS. Salary Commissioners are initially elected by the members, however, the Tribal Council is required by the Constitution to fill a vacancy by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. There are currently three vacant seats on the Salary Commission that will be filled by Tribal Council appointment. Of the three vacant seats, two seats have approximately two and one-half years remaining and one has approximately one and one-half years remaining.
HOW TO APPLY. Please submit letters of interest along with a current résumé to:
Kelly Curran, Tribal Council Executive Secretary
P.O. Box 180
Dowagiac, Michigan 49047
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| 06/19/2008 |
Code of Offenses
Enacted 06/14/2008
Resolution No.08-06-14-11
Download: [PDF] Code of Offenses
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| 02/19/2008 |
Sections 4 and 9 of Burial Fund Code Amended 02/18/2008
Resolution No.08-02-18-04.
Download: [PDF] Burial Fund Code
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| 02/19/2008 |
Freedom of Information Act
Enacted 02/04/2008
Resolution No.08-02-04-03
Download: [PDF] Freedom of Information Act
Any Band Member that wishes to inspect or receive a copy of a record shall make a written request to the appropriate Department Head that reasonably describes the Records sought. Send requests to:
P.O. Box 180,
Dowagiac, MI 49047
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| 02/04/2008 |
Open Meetings Act
Enacted 01/28/2008,
Resolution No.08-01-28-11Download: [PDF] Open Meetings Act
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| 01/10/2008 |
Keeper's of the Fire:
The Potawatomi Nation
Compiled and edited by tribal member John N. Low
Download: [PDF -7.84MB] Keepers of the Fire: The Potawatomi Nation
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| 12/05/2007 |
The “Tax Revenue and Administration Code” was enacted on December 4, 2003 by adoption of Tribal Council Resolution No. 03-12-04-04; Chapter IV, Casino Food and Beverage Tax, was repealed on November 30, 2007 by adoption of Tribal Council Resolution No. 07-11-30-03.
Download: [PDF] Tribal Tax Revenue and Administration Code
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| 11/19/2007 |
The “Salary Commission Code” was enacted on January 13, 2007, by Tribal Council Resolution No. 07-10-13-01. On August 18, 2007, by the adoption of Tribal Council Resolution No. 07-08-18-01, subsections 4(L) and 5(E) were amended. On August 29, 2007, by the adoption of Tribal Council Resolution No. 07-08-29-01, subsection 4(L) was amended.
Download: [PDF] Salary Commission Code
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| 11/08/2007 |
Labor Organizations And Collective Bargaining Code
Download: [PDF] Labor Organizations And Collective Bargaining Code
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| 09/27/2007 |
Supplemental Assistance Program Act
The Supplemental Assistance Program Act was enacted on April 3, 2007 by Tribal Council Resolution No.07-04-03-06.
Download: [PDF] Supplemental Assistance Program Act
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| 09/13/2007 |
Mno-Bmadsen Charter
Enacted by Tribal Council Resolution No.07-03-10-09
Download: [PDF] Mno-Bmadsen Charter
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| 08/22/2007 |
Pokagon Band Gaming Commission Staff Position Openings
More Information: [PDF] Announcement: Pokagon Band Gaming Commission Staff Position Openings
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| 01/11/2007 |
Notice: Pokagon Band Members can utilize the purchase of tax-exempt gasoline.
Download: [TXT / DOC]
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| 10/18/2006 |
Notice: Membership will be able to purchase tax exempt gasoline from the Benton Harbor station starting October 23, 2006.
Download: [PDF/DOC]
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| 08/29/2006 |
Notice: Spouses of Tribal Members can now apply for the Temporary Staffing Pool
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