Before French explorer Jean Nicolet introduced colonialism to the Potawatomi in the 17th century, its society interlaced a respect for nature, an emphasis on community and a thankfulness for the gifts and knowledge bestowed upon the people by the Creator into daily life. CHC’s third exhibit highlights the balance once held between the Potawatomi, the Read More »
Submitted by Jennifer Randell and Bree Dunham Wadasé Zhabwé, originally named Penojés, was one of the first eight eagles to call the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Eagle Aviary home in 2012. Who could have imagined the future the Creator had in store for this young eagle and the records she soon would set? “April 16, Read More »
U.S. News & World Report released its annual national university rankings in September with Princeton, Harvard and the University of Chicago earning the top three slots. In 2016, Indian Country Today’s “Hot List” recommendations suggested The University of California at Los Angeles’ Law & American Studies program and the University of Tulsa’s online Master of Read More »
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America named May National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It also ranked Oklahoma City No. 7 in its list of worst metro areas for allergies in 2016, including Citizen Potawatomi Nation east of city limits. Maggie Troxell is a CPN Health Services family nurse practitioner, treating individuals between Read More »
Submitted by Justin Neely, CPN Language Department It’s been a busy month in the language department. We will have started a new eight-week language class from 5:30-7 p.m. central time on Wednesdays at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, located near Shawnee, Oklahoma. If you are interested but missed the first class, you can Read More »
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education created the Reach Higher program in 2007. Known as “Oklahoma’s degree completion program,” it is an adaptable and cost-effective way to finish school for students with some credits but not enough to obtain a degree. Admission for the associate degree track requires a 2.0 GPA and a Read More »
Submitted by Lisa Vernon, RN A new vaccine is now available to fight shingles. Shingles occurs in more than 1 million people in the United States every year, as a rash brought on by the herpes varicella zoster virus that our body quietly holds after we have the chicken pox illness. Almost all adults over Read More »
Bozho nikan (Hello friend), I know some of our members are still in the clutch of winter, but we have busted out into spring and summer here. By the time this goes to print, I am sure I will have had to mow my grass a time or two. The joys of living down south. Read More »
Bozho nikanek (Hello friends), Interesting history about Tribal membership I am often asked questions about the history of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and our standard for who can be a citizen of our Tribe. As most readers are aware, to be on our rolls, a person needs to prove direct descendancy to a person or Read More »
Bozho nikan (Hello friend), I would like to take a minute and thank Chairman Barrett for his column last month. Last year’s fire season in California was the roughest one of my 38-year career. I am blessed to have a career that I love. It is what I have wanted to do since I was Read More »