Tribal governments across the United States have access to funding opportunities that the average commercial entity or private citizen does not, but gaining that access isn’t straightforward. That process is typically worth it though, as evidenced in the rapid growth in services the Citizen Potawatomi Nation offers to the areas surrounding CPN headquarters as well Read More »
For longtime employees at CPN a constant topic of conversation is the family-like atmosphere the Tribe has created. Director of Transportation and longtime hot rod enthusiast, Gary Smith, attests to the claim made by others. Recently, Smith, who keeps the Tribe’s wheels running smoothly, sat down with the Hownikan for an interview. How long have Read More »
A 2009 documentary captures the story of Gun Lake Potawatomi Tribal member, Steve Pigeon and his family. The movie, “Black Ash Basketry: A Story of Cultural Resilience,” details Pigeon’s teachings and experiences making traditional Native American black ash baskets. Similar to their work in the film, Pigeon and his family gathered around a small tent Read More »
Bozho! I am the newly crowned Potawatomi Princess Dania Wahwasuck. I am granddaughter of Badger and Karen Wahwasuck. My Potawatomi name is Skepgon-ko-kwa and I am Thunder Clan. I was recently crowned the 2015-2016 Miss Potawatomi at the Gathering held in Carter, Wisconsin, hosted by the Forest County Band of Potawatomi. Being a Native woman Read More »
Potawatomi Leadership Program alum Miranda Hazelton is a Peltier Family-descendant who attends the University at San Antonio majoring in Modern Language Studies. On her second year attending the Gathering of Potawatomi Nations on the CPN-sponsored bus, Hazelton took time to answer some questions about her experiences at her first Gathering, her studies and her recent Read More »
This week in Way Back Wednesday we share a Citizen Potawatomi Fact sheet produced by the heritage center staff for a CPN leadership course.
We are keeping busy in the language department. We recently created and made public a self -paced online ‘Beginning Potawatomi I’ course. The address for the course is http://language.potawatomi.org. There is no cost for the course. All you have to do is create an account and then wait for us to confirm you. We have Read More »
Regulars of FireLake Golf Course often see course staff members and other CPN employees finishing off a round in the company of a skinny young man wearing a weathered baseball cap. A favorite amongst the numerous Tribal employees and Fire- Lake regulars, 17-year-old Colton Sonsala used some of the skills he’s picked up at Shawnee, Read More »
With 16 years of success, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Housing Department’s one time grant is the most requested homeownership program the Tribe runs. Evolving over the course of that time, the One Time Grant Program has assisted many Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal members with funds for their down payment or closing costs that are associated Read More »
Check out these collectible dolls and stuffed animals that would make great gifts for the grandkids or for the sitting room sofa this Christmas. FireLake Gift Shop has many items like these at similarly affordable prices which can be seen in our store located inside the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center or online at https://giftshop.potawatomi.org/. Read More »