Just one week ago marked 177 years since the the 1838 Potawatomi Trail of Death, which forced the ancestors of today’s Citizen Potawatomi Nation from their homelands in the Great Lakes Region to a reservation in Kansas. CPN has several resources available to learn about the Trail of Death, including a daily journal kept by Read More »
The typical heat of an Oklahoma summer has finally arrived. While we were fortunate to enjoy a few weeks of cooler than normal temperatures for late July, the first of half August saw days with temperaturesnear 100 degrees Farenheit or above. The eagles at the aviary are enjoying the cool water misters in the enclosures Read More »
Keeping a sunny and playful disposition comes in handy in most lines of work, but the talent for gallows humor is even more important when you’re on the front lines of social services like the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Indian Child Welfare Department. A walking embodiment of that kind of outlook is Nickie Skaggs. Originally hailing Read More »
Bozho Jayek, (hello everyone) We are pleased to announce the Potawatomi self-paced online Moodle course is live and open to the public. We would like to invite each and every one of you to come enjoy our language. There is no cost; you only need the desire to learn the language and a respect for Read More »
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 signifies the bicentennial of the Treaty of Spring Wells [September 8, 1815]. Agreed to and signed at present Detroit, Michigan, the pivotal treaty was the last in a long line of peace compacts intent on ratifying previous treaties, formally exonerating the Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi for their participation in and alliance Read More »
One of central Oklahoma’s leading travel destinations, the Grand Casino Hotel Resort has “beefed” up their gastro-offerings with the addition Flame Brazilian Steakhouse. Adding to the Grand’s exceptional edible enterprises, is the family friendly Soto Sushi Bar. The new eatery will serve hand crafted sushi and Asian fusion delicacies and is led by Head Sushi Read More »
This week’s featured items come in many sizes, though for the sake of clarity this week’s gift shop products are termed ‘small art.’ These gifts are perfect for a birthday, new job or just any special occasion. FireLake Gift Shop has many items like these at similarly affordable prices which can be seen in our Read More »
With the growing economic impact of Native American tribal governments and their commercial enterprises, two Oklahoma lawmakers are working to give these businesses the same advantage as their private counterparts. Congressman Frank Lucas (R – OK) recently introduced H.R.2626, which amends the Internal Revenue Service’s Code to allow tribal governments to be shareholders of an Read More »
Professional bowling returns to the Shawnee-Tecumseh area this weekend with the PBA Grand Casino Hotel Resort Southwest Invitational at FireLake Bowling Center. “FireLake, the Grand Casino Hotel Resort and Citizen Potawatomi Nation have proven that we’re a premier destination for professional bowling in Oklahoma, and this weekend’s event will be no different,” said FireLake Bowling Read More »
We survived an action filled summer. The Tribal youth will be attending an end of year trip to Arlington, Texas where they visit Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. They’ll also take a tour of the Dallas Cowboys footballfacilities. With summer ending and school beginning though, it’s down to business. To get the school Read More »