Tropical vacations, original artwork, Thunder tickets, and a cookbook and photo autographed by Gov. Mary Fallin are among the hundreds of items that will be auctioned off at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner and auction Feb. 10. The theme of what is always an entertaining event is “A Groovy Kind of Love.” Auction Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Indians with federal trust accounts soon will be receiving notification about their rights to participate in the $3.4 billion settlement approved last year in the class-action lawsuit known as Cobell, the Interior Department announced on Wednesday, January 26. Hundreds of thousands of Indians across the country will receive detailed information through Read More »

  It’s not such an impressive number, standing there alone – 108. But, in the context of Citizen Potawatomi Nation member Teresa (Slavin) Reed’s life, it is very impressive indeed. You see, on December 6, 2010, the Nation’s oldest member marked completion of her 108th year. CPN Vice Chairman Linda Capps and a host of Read More »

  (Tyler Bray launches a pass against the South Carolina Gamecocks earlier in the 2010 season.) The Tennessee Volunteers finally have something to cheer about this football season and a majority of their cheering is due to the phenomenal breakout of freshmen QB Tyler Bray, a Citizen Potawatomi Nation member. While Bray wasn’t ashighly touted Read More »

  MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Citizen Potawatomi Nation member Tyler Bray, the Tennessee Volunteers’ freshman quarterback, got the first start of his college career Saturday night and looked very good against a young Memphis State University secondary. Bray threw for 325 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Volunteers to a 50-14 victory. He completed 19-of-32 Read More »

  (CPN member Tyler Bray passes against Vanderbilt University. His two TD passes led Tennessee to a 24-10 win.) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Learning on the job is getting a little more difficult for Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray. The freshman Tennessee University quarterback, a Citizen Potawatomi Nation member began his career as a starter with two Read More »

(Tyler Bray eludes two South Carolina Gamecocks defenders to launch a pass in Tennessee University’s 38-24 loss.) KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – Citizen Potawatomi Nation member Tyler Bray’s Monday morning – November 1 – started like any other. The 6-foot-6 Californian got up, ate breakfast, and went to classes on the University of Tennessee campus. However, this Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C.– In 2009, approximately one-quarter (25%) of Native Americans smoked cigarettes. Nearly 18 percent of Native Americans lose their lives to cancer. As we recognize Native American Heritage Month and Lung Cancer Awareness Month, EX® offers a free way to break the smoking addiction. With the latest research estimating that nearly six million people Read More »

The Run-off election between Thom Finks and Mark Johnson for the position of Represesntative for Legislative District #7 has concluded and the results have been certified by the CPN election committee as of August 27th, 2010 at 5:00pm. Mark Johnson defeated Thom Finks by a margin of 54 votes. Thom Finks received 57 total votes and Mark Johson received 111 total votes. Official Election Committee Results – CLICK Read More »

  COLUMBIA, SC – OCTOBER 30: Tyler Bray #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers is chased by South Carolina Gamecocks Stephon Gilmore (#5) and Cliff Matthews (#83) during the Gamecocks’ 38-24 win over Bray’s Tennessee Volunteers at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. UPDATE: ESPN is reporting that Tyler Ray is likely Read More »