Programs
A government exists to serve its citizens. As they have for generations, the Pokagon people can rely on their tribal government and community for support with nourishment, shelter, learning, and physical and mental healing and wellness through such programs as:
- Housing assistance, including rental assistance and housing rehabilitation
- Head Start and other early education programs
- Potawatomi language classes and cultural programs
- Social services, including child protection and emergency assistance
- Natural resource management and environmental protection
- Elders services, including nutrition and outreach programs
- Comprehensive health and wellness services
- Employment training and placement
- College scholarships, tuition and book stipends
- Youth education, tutoring, and mentoring programs
- Legal Aid
- Per Capita Savings Plan
Facility Rentals
Community Center
Tribal citizens are welcome to reserve such tribal facilities as the Community Center or Elders Hall for their use. Please see the policies below for use of the these facilities and the campgrounds at Rodgers Lake. Download the below application forms to reserve the facility, and send to the specified person.
For Community Center contact Gaven Andersen, (269) 782-8998 and press 0, or email Gaven.Andersen@PokagonBand-nsn.gov.
The Community Center is not available the second Saturday of the month due to Tribal Council meetings.
Rodgers Lake
For the Rodgers Lake Pavilion, Kitchen & Campground, contact Gaven Andersen, (269) 782-8998 and press 0, or email Gaven.Andersen@PokagonBand-nsn.gov.
Elders Hall
Contact Beth Warner, (269) 782-0765 or email Beth.Warner@PokagonBand-nsn.gov
Sports Complex
Contact Gaven Andersen, (269) 782-8998 and press 0, or email Gaven.Andersen@PokagonBand-nsn.gov.
Mail Your Application
Mail 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
Citizens are welcome to enjoy Gage Street Lake, which is located at 26464 Gage St, Dowagiac, MI 49047.