When severe weather strikes, the difference between life and death can be summed up in as little as two words: be prepared. Making a plan for what you and your family will do when severe weather strikes is an important step in being prepared and building a Weather-Ready Nation. As part of National Severe Read More »
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation provides assistance to communities throughout Oklahoma in a number of areas, including emergency response for natural disasters, general labor for businesses, charitable organizations and communities in need. “When it comes to helping our fellow communities, we are always happy to help when someone asks us for help. We think our Read More »
Not all stories start off the same, and Michael Bourbonnais’ certainly began in a unique manner. The challenger for District 7’s legislative seat started off his interview by introducing himself in the Potawatomi language. “Bozho. Nin se Michael Bourbonnais. Mnogabwumko Nishnabé ndeshnekas. California ndoch bya. Fresno édayan. Bodéwadmi ndaw. Shishibéniyek ndebendagwes.” Roughly translated, it means Read More »
Serving as a representative for any legislative body can be a challenging role. But being a legislative representative for a government as unique as the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a test all on its own. With tribal members scattered across the United States, legislators outside Oklahoma face enormous logistical challenges in getting tribal members services Read More »
Three Sisters Corn Casserole 1 pint sour cream (use low fat or fat free if you wish) 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 t. ground cumin 1 t. salt ¼ t. ground pepper 16 oz. frozen whole kernel corn 1 ½ – 2 cups cooked pinto beans (or canned, Read More »
Counter tops, window sills, showers, fire places, and other stone pieces are the specialties of Sooner Stoneworks LLC, a Native American-owned business in Shawnee, Okla. Owners Scott Patten and Steve Taylor chiseled their company from the former Sooner Marble, Granite, and Tile. After some initial financing from the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation, today, the Read More »
As a proud member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, I want to express how much it means to be given financial support throughout my years in college. I am from Jacksonville, Fla. and am a descendant of Nora Ellen Edwards and the LeClair family. My grandfather, Bobby Gene Morris, is who I truly accredit my Read More »
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Housing Department has a “One Time Grant” available to enrolled Tribal members who are going to purchase, build or refinance a home. This grant is for closing costs or down payment only. All Citizen Potawatomi tribal members are eligible for this grant for one time only. The maximum amount available is Read More »
According to the American Diabetes Association, American Indians are at a 2.2 times higher risk of developing diabetes than other races. ADA also says that an estimated 30 percent of American Indians have pre-diabetes, while 95 percent of American Indians have type 2 diabetes as opposed to type 1 diabetes. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type Read More »
House of Hope Prevention Coordinator, Amanda Chapman, makes sure that the CPN domestic violence program is being brought forth to the community. One way Chapman raises awareness for the program is through a once a semester lecture on student dating violence to teens at Bethel High School. Chapman educates teens about dating violence through the Read More »