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Tribal Exhibit at the Library
Joiner Room

Voices

"The Potawatomi, whose ties to their land here go back two centuries, have gone out of their way to be good friends and neighbors to me and the other folks of Shabbona. They have worked closely with us to explain their plans, to solicit community input and to modify their plans to address community concerns.
Claudia Hicks
Shabbona Mayor

"The agreement with the Tribe allows us to have on-duty personnel during the day. It will greatly enhance what we do."
Frank Ottengheime Fire Chief
Shabbona Fire Department

did you know?

Our Shab-eh-nay Reservation was established nearly two centuries ago. The Nation was wronged in 1849 when the land was illegally sold. The sale was conducted in violation of the terms of the Treaty and the Non-Intercourse Act by agents of the United States who lacked the authority to sell the land.

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