Two CPN members recently helped Shawnee High School capture its third state championship in a row while leading the team to the top ranking in the nation. Jacob Taylor Vype Magazine covered the story of Jacob Taylor before their 2017 state title and has allowed the reprinting of their article here. Shawnee High School varsity baseball player Jacob Taylor was recognized in early May Read More »
Born June 16, 1927, John V. Anderson grew up in Choctaw, Oklahoma during the Great Depression. At the age of 17, his father signed the papers that allowed John to enlist in the Navy. He served as a seaman on the USS Siboney from June 1945 until August 1946. Upon ending his tour of duty with Read More »
Recently, St. Gregory’s University approved the Master’s in Business Administration in Tribal Enterprise Management. A group from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and SGU have worked tirelessly to develop this tribally-focused MBA, and we are pleased to announce that SGU will launch their first group of students through this program in the fall of this Read More »
Tecumseh’s finest will have one more line of protection should the worst happen thanks to a $10,000 contribution from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation to the police department. In 2016 the tribe donated $5,000 to the Tecumseh Police Department for the purchase of active shooter kits and followed up in May 2017 with another $5,000. Active shooter kits are bullet proof vests and Kevlar helmets designed to protect Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Behavioral Health Clinic experiences very few “slow days,” a result likely related to the inadequate behavioral and mental healthcare services in the United States as a whole. Along with determined support from the tribal leadership and CPN Health Services, the behavioral health program has benefitted from the leadership of Dr. Glenna Stumblingbear-Riddle. Read More »
Just following Festival, the full legislature met for its June 26, 2017 meeting. All members were present, and after the approval of the minutes, Education Director Tesia Zientek gave a presentation of her department’s work. The legislators then approved a resolution approving applications for a community services block grant and the Lower Income Home and Energy Assistance Program, both from the Administration for Children and Families. They Read More »
Just like American political jurisdictions that shift after an annual census, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Tribal Government is no different. At the March 2017 legislative meeting, elected legislators from across the country agreed to redistrict several CPN legislative districts. The need for redistricting comes as a result of a growing tribal population, with more than 33,000 tribal members spread across the U.S. and wider world. The goal Read More »
Nearly two years after work crews began excavating large sections of FireLake Golf Course, golfers are set to return to the 18-hole public course located 40 minutes from Oklahoma City. The 6,335 yard course has plenty of new amenities and numerous hole redesigns to challenge golfers of all skill levels. Lined with native grass and Read More »
Amidst the sporting and art contests, cultural classes and powwow dancing, the annual Citizen Potawatomi Nation Family Reunion Festival centers around the General Council meeting, held Saturday afternoon of each Festival. After a blessing and presenting of colors by the CPN Veterans Organization Color Guard, tribal election results were announced by Gary Bourbonnais, chairman of Read More »
In late March 2017 a new and unexpected visitor arrived at the Citizen Potawatomi Eagle Aviary. A sub-adult male bald eagle flew in to the aviary grounds, located on private, tribal lands south of the North Canadian River. “He made himself right at home and we have seen him daily,” said CPN Eagle Aviary Director Jennifer Randell. “We think it may be because he Read More »