Submitted by Jennifer Randell and Bree Dunham, Eagle Aviary At the time of our last update, Mko Kno was still north of Lincoln, Nebraska, a few miles south of the Platte River. The weather in that area had been rather mild for winter, but the holiday season brought significant storms. We had several days of Read More »
As the first American Indian organization featured on Google Earth, Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development offers an interactive map that zooms users to 360-degree overhead and street-level views as it shares stories of tribal government successes and thriving Native communities. “The vision of our partnership was to provide online users a chance to Read More »
Editor’s note: A version of this story was published in the summer 2017 edition of TeachLink as part of a three-part series on the Wzhitawen project. It was submitted to the Hownikan by Deena V. Thomas, Outreach Coordinator, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Protected and preserved is Citizen Potawatomi Nation. The Potawatomi have had Read More »
Submitted by Darian Towner, Prevention Specialist, House of Hope February is often considered the month of love, with Valentine’s Day falling on the 14th. Often, hearts, flowers, chocolates and sweet love notes come to mind. Choosing this month to celebrate someone you love is wonderful, but unfortunately, not everyone experiences love and appreciation this month. Read More »
A three-judge Tenth Circuit panel has ruled that the arbitration clause of the Oklahoma Model Tribal Gaming Compact is unenforceable and must be removed from all tribal compacts. Consequently, the panel reversed and vacated Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s April 2016 arbitration award. Arbitration is the only remedy provided by the Model Tribal Gaming Compact when Read More »
By Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton Tax season is nigh and Carissa Johnson is ready for it. A tax specialist with Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Johnson has more than 20 years of experience preparing individual income tax returns. With the April 17 federal filing deadline looming, Johnson’s single biggest piece of advice: Have all of your documents in hand Read More »
She stood on a white-painted step, nestled into a softly blinking cocoon of cottony clouds as she described the exhibit. Her steel-hued dress glittered as she turned, explaining the surreal art exhibit to guests as they walked through it. Visitors of Current Studio’s SHIFT interact with a simulated forest, space capsule, migratory bird flight path, Read More »
Submitted by Lisa Vernon, RN, Public Health Maintaining a healthy heart is important as you age. The health of your heart controls your physical activity, your social life and your emotions. Most of us have heard of the need for weight control, routine exercise and a healthy diet to care for our heart, but Read More »
Around Christmastime, opportunities abound at Citizen Potawatomi Nation to share the spirit of the season. Ways to donate toys and meals and look after young and old alike are all part of the efforts CPN makes during the holidays. The Tribe collaborates with the Salvation Army branch that serves Pottawatomie, Lincoln and Seminole, Oklahoma, counties Read More »
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center’s completed remodel recently opened to visitors for the first time since March 31, 2014. “We’re reopening this center for the heritage of our people,” said CPN Cultural Heritage Center Director Kelli Mosteller “These renovations and upgrades will allow us to continue to educate our community about the Potawatomi Read More »