During the Family Reunion Festival, Powwow Arena Director Coby Lehman instructs participants on proper etiquette and what is acceptable to wear inside the arena. Lehman often passes out pamphlets that thoroughly explain proper powwow attire. While trying to adhere to these standards may seem daunting, the Cultural Heritage Center and FireLake Gift Shop can provide Read More »
Even in a highly regulated sector such as gaming, there are always individuals seeking to take advantageof the system. Popular culture has even made heroes out of the practice with films like “Casino” and“Ocean’s Eleven.” Less celebrated in Hollywood portrayals though are those behind the scenes of gaming enterprises tasked with staying one step ahead Read More »
In 2013, there were 679,000 victims of child abuse and neglect throughout the United States according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children & Families. Yet there is a movement focused on preventing this plague, as people across the U.S. wear blue ribbons in support of these victims. While April Read More »
As Festival 2015 approaches, Potawatomi from across the world will visit our clinics and meet with our health providers. With that in mind I wanted to provide an update on what may have been added to the CPN Health Services since many last visited. In the last two years our dental program has doubled in Read More »
February at the FireLodge Tribal Youth Program the P.L.A.C.E. was a busy time. The youth celebrated Black History Month, Healthy Heart Month, learned about teen dating violence prevention and worked some time in for Valentine’s Day. For Black History Month, staff focused on instruction teaching the youth about famous African Americans like Dr. Martin Luther Read More »
Entries into the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort Summer Swing in Shawnee, Okla., May 9-17, will open to the PBA general membership on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesday, April 1. A capacity field of 120 players is expected for the multi-event summer series. For a $750 entry fee, players will be entered into the Read More »
Spring is right around the corner and I have had several people asking questions about fitness. Here are some of those inquiries and my responses. How do I start a fitness program? “Try to get moving every day. Whether it’s walking, running, swimming, strength training, sports, playing with the kids or whatever works for you. Read More »
As the Citizen Potawatomi Nation has grown in recent years, concerns about Potawatomi traditions and practices have come to the forefront in many conversations amongst Tribal members. Though many traditions are passed down from family elders, those living twenty first century lifestyles may feel like it’s a difficult task to adhere to practices developed Read More »
In May 2013, a series of deadly tornadoes ripped through parts of Oklahoma leaving behind paths of destruction in their wake. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation jurisdictional area was hit hard. Many Tribal members and CPN employees suffered great destruction and loss. Steelman Estates, a trailer park lying inside the Tribal jurisdiction approximately one mile south Read More »
In this year’s only competitive legislative race, Samuel Navarre will be challenging incumbent Bobbi Bowden in District 13. Sam answered some questions about himself, his upcoming campaign and plans that he would focus on if successful. Where are you from? “Ahau, Sam Navarre ndezhnekas miné Whitebead, Okla. édayan, nesh je nekmukshena odé Oklahoma-kik wjebyan.” “Translated, Read More »