Working together is rarely a difficult prospect for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the American Red Cross. In recent years, the two have partnered on severe weather preparedness projects that resulted in the construction of storm shelters for tribal members, and they have worked hand-in-hand in disaster recovery efforts like the 2013 spring storm cleanup in Pottawatomie County. In early 2016, the two service providers again Read More »
There are times in life when an opportunity comes up that would otherwise pass one by. For many today, those opportunities can come from a variety of sources, including a social media post. Just one click for CPN member Alee Rogers was all it took to enjoy what she describes as one of her best experiences to date. Rogers competed in the 2016 Read More »
By Benjamin McAlister, FireLodge Tribal Youth Assistant Coordinator With March in the books the CPN Tribal Youth Program steamrolls ahead with another full slate of exciting curricula and events for April. The youth at the PLACE are in the home stretch of this academic year and it shows in our GET Smart Program. Our homework help sessions continue to improve the way the youth study and retain Read More »
By Allison Herrera, KOSU Invisible Nations The below article was written and broadcast for KOSU Radio’s Invisible Nations. It is reproduced here with its author’s permission. See the original article here. Soldiers returning from battle face special challenges. Thousands suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and their care can be more involved and long-term. The nation’s VA hospitals, although under recent scrutiny, will care for more Read More »
By Daryl Talbot, Commander of the CPN Veterans Organization Bozho, To start, I am sad to inform you that of one of our very active members, Robert Barrett, has walked on. He was a member of our CPN Honor Guard and Color Guard and will be greatly missed by all. I would like to address Read More »
Many know about the Citizen Potawatomi’s long ties to the Catholic Church, with French missionaries first introducing the Christian religion to the tribes of the Great Lakes region as far back as the 17th century. Fewer know the story of one Catholic saint who lived amongst the ancestors of today’s Citizen Potawatomi people. Rose Philippine Read More »
Compared to the Cherokee and Choctaw nations, which boast enrollment numbers in excess of 200,000, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation can seem like a small tribe. Yet amongst its 30,000 members are three politicians representing communities in Oklahoma at the state capitol. Senator Jason Smalley (R-Stroud), Representative Mark McBride (R-Moore) and Representative Paul Wesselhöft (R-Moore) are Read More »
Naswawkay [fletcher of arrows] was a leader of much influence and distinguished orator among the Wabash Potawatomi, characteristics that made him a valuable asset to U.S. Indian/Emigration Agent Colonel Abel C. Pepper during land cession and removal negotiations. He was the uncle to brothers Iowah and Mjigkewes, government appointed leaders of a younger faction of Read More »
This week, the third week of April 2016, Citizen Potawatomi Gift Shop presents these colorful medallions and pendants as the featured items of the week. To shop jewelry online, visit giftshop.potawatomi.org/jewelry. Show off these pieces at the Family Reunion Festival and the Gathering of Potawatomi Nations this summer in Shawnee. If you would like to purchase Read More »
People often set goals to eat healthier, exercise more or lose weight through time at the gym or with a fitness trainer. One Citizen Potawatomi had a different goal in mind when he began his own training regimen a few months ago. The first test of its efficacy will be on display in front of Read More »