How much money do Potawatomi Indians get?
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation received $170 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act from the U.S. Treasury. At this time U.S. Treasury has provided interim rules, with plans to finalize the guidance in July 2021.
How many people are in the Potawatomi tribe today?
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is the federally-recognized government of our people and represents over 37,000 tribal members.
How do I join the Potawatomi tribe?
Enrollment in the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is based on descendancy only. A biological parent must be an enrolled member for the applicant to be eligible to become a Tribal citizen. The application process is very simple, but it must be filled out completely and a birth certificate is needed to confirm descendency.