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Unless stated, anyone interested in learning more about Neshnabe ways is welcome to participate in Pokagon cultural activities. It’s always a good idea to call event organizers for more information ahead of time regarding the event.
There are many stories and teachings about the history of the Neshnabek (a Potawatomi term meaning Original People, which we use to refer to ourselves).
Parts of those stories are shared here by clicking this link.
Check here for the careers page to view current openings.
The Pokagon Band has a preference policy, so there are two sections: jobs that are open to anyone and jobs open to Pokagon Band citizens and their spouses.
The website events calendar, click here to view, is updated daily with new events as soon as they’re planned.
Follow the Band’s Facebook page or Twitter feed to get the latest news and event information.
Citizens are welcome to use tribal facilities for gatherings, subject to the Facility Use Policy.
Download the below application forms to reserve the facility and contact the person listed for questions or to send back the reservation form.
For Community Center use, contact Melissa Rodriguez, (269) 462-4203 or Melissa.Rodriguez@pokagonband-nsn.gov.
For the Rodgers Lake pavilion and kitchen use, contact Melissa Rodriguez, (269) 462-4203 or Melissa.Rodriguez@pokagonband-nsn.gov.
For Elders Hall use, contact Beth Warner, (269) 782-0765 or beth.warner@pokagonband-nsn.gov.
For Rodgers Lake campground use, contact Melissa Rodriguez, (269) 462-4203 or Melissa.Rodriguez@pokagonband-nsn.gov.
Mail or fax the completed reservation forms to the attention of the contact person for the corresponding facility to:
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi
PO Box 180
Dowagiac, Michigan 49047
The Enrollment Office manages the records of tribal citizenship and maintinas the citizens rolls. Forms to update citizens addresses are available here and at the Enrollment Office, 58620 Sink Road, Dowagiac, (269) 462-4238.
The Department of Human Resources will develop and maintain a talent pool database for Pokagon citizens. Individuals who desire to work for the government in either a part- or full-time capacity should complete an application on the Pokagon Band website to become part of the talent database.
Once an individual has submitted a talent database application, they will receive hiring preference for positions in which they are qualified and have indicated they may have an interest in. It is the applicant’s responsibility to keep the HR Department updated with any change of address, phone number, education level, and current/past employment. Applicants are able to withdraw from the talent database at any time.
Please contact Mary Eccles at (269) 462-4267 if you have any questions regarding the hiring preference or applying for the talent database.
Citizens can purchase tax exempt fuel at the following locations: The Bent Tree Market near Four Winds Dowagiac, the Benton Harbor Marathon, the Hartford Citgo on Main Street, the Keeler Super Store Gas Station in Hartford, and the Edwardsburg Marathon.
The Social Services Department, located at 58620 Sink Road in Dowagiac, manages those programs and can help with the application process. You can reach them at (269) 782-8998 or (800) 517-0777, or visit here (link).
Questions regarding per capita payments should be directed to (269) 462-4209. Or you can visit the per capita page (link) on this website.
