Adult/Child Welfare Board
The Adult and Child Welfare Board consists of seven (7) members of the tribe elected by the Tribal Membership at the regularly scheduled Tribal elections. The members of the Board elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary annually.
The Adult and Child Welfare Board meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 10:00 a.m. within the Tribal Chambers.
Mission Statement
The adult/child welfare committee is created for the purpose of protecting the best interests of the adult/children and promoting the stability and security of the Tribe and its Native families by fully exercising the Tribe’s rights and responsibilities under the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 and the Hannahville legal code.
Culture Committee
Culture Committee is composed of community members who volunteer their time to put on various cultural events. They meet on an “as needed” basis. Meetings are usually held at the Potawatomi Heritage Center.
Mission Statement
To provide tribal members and their descendents the best possible cultural choices by implementing various cultural programs, such as: Potawatomi Language, Seasonal Ceremonies, Annual Pow Wow and Annual Potawatomi Gathering of the Nations.
These cultural programs and events ensures hopes for the rekindling of our traditional values to preserve our Potawatomi Culture. We must work together to protect our heritage and language so that the identity of our people remains.
