![]() ![]() ![]() He also took an active role in that preservation through not only his writings, but the way he lived his life. He understood the importance of preserving the culture, traditions and history of the Prairie Band Potawatomi people in a deeply profound way. Liana Onnen, PBPN Tribal Council chairperson, said: "He was a good man and a well respected member of the community. Academically he possessed a bachelor's degree in political science from Washburn University and a master's degree in history from Baker University. Mitchell was serving as the chairman of the PBPN Gaming Commission at the time of his death and had been chairing the Gaming Commission off and on since Prior to that, he had been elected to serve on the Tribal Council as chairman, vice chairman, and treasurer for a total of 18 years of elected service. 1 Prairie Band A Report to the People of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Spring 2015 Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation mourns the passing of Gary Mitchell -one of Nation s greatest tribal leaders One of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation's (PBPN) greatest tribal leaders Gary M. ![]()
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