FireLake Gift Shop has a wide variety of books encompassing Native American and Potawatomi culture. Some items are written by Potawatomi-members, while others are works of history and research by experts on Native American culture.This week’s featured items are not online, but you are encouraged to call and we will gladly process the order over Read More »
Coby Lehman photographed by Sharon Hoogstraten. The man waving the white towel is how many Festival-goers know Arena Director Coby Lehman. Positioned ahead of the CPN Veterans Color Guard, Lehman’s signal is what begins Grand Entry at the annual CPN Family Festival Powwow. Lehman has served as the arena director following several years of winning Read More »
Tribal members and their families are given the opportunity to work on regalia and share techniques with fellow Potawatomi at Festival each year. During Friday and Saturday of the annual event, theCultural Heritage Center hosts regalia making classes where items such as shawls, moccasins, medallions and bandoliers are crafted. “We’ve really tried to make our Read More »
One of the staples of the Family Reunion Festival is open to visiting Tribal members again, with CPN Cultural Heritage Center Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Jeremy Arnette conducting half day tours at Sacred Heart Mission. The Roman Catholic Mission once served the needs of Citizen Potawatomi people upon the Tribe’s formative years in what was Read More »
On the first Wednesday of June each year, joggers across the country increase their speed in honor of National Running Day. Since 2009 the country’s foremost running organizations have worked together to encourage runners, both competitive and novices alike, to plan a run themselves, set a new goal for their personal runs or sign up Read More »
We have a variety of authentic Native American-made pottery in various shapes, sizes, and colors, including unique and unrepeated horse hair pottery that is hand painted in multi tones of reds, blues, greens, browns, etc. Hand carved and etched vessels, vases and urns make a special gift and great additions to your own collection. This Read More »
The landscscape around us has swiftly changed with spring’s arrival. Winters colors have gone and the trees leafed out almost overnight it seems. The Great Horned owls who nest in the big pecan out back have already seen their owlets hatch and leave the nest. In the evening you can hear them calling with a Read More »
Festival guests must register for Festival. There will not be online registration for 2015. As the Festival nears, the Tribal administration and employees welcome all members of our great Nation back home. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s enterprises and programs remain successful. Because of this, CPN is enhancing and improving the programs serving Tribal members, both Read More »
Sam Navarre. As the June 27 Election Day draws near, we spoke with District 13 challenger Samuel Navarre about the challenges facing Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Indian Country and how he would address them. In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge facing the Tribe? “The greatest challenge facing us will be our transition when Read More »
As the June 27 Election Day draws near, we spoke with District 13 incumbent Bobbi Bowden about the challenges facing Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Indian Country and how she would address them. In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge facing the Tribe? “The greatest challenge facing the Tribe at this time is the rapid Read More »