Dorothy Scarborough, a 17-year-old rising high school senior in New York City and a Citizen Potawatomi, recently attended College Horizons, a weeklong residential college access program. This program is dedicated to increasing the number of Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students succeeding in college and graduate programs. In June, Dorothy attended the East Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s annual Family Reunion Festival provides an opportunity for members who may have recently gained tribal citizenship to get a firsthand experience at the tribe’s largest Citizen Potawatomi event. One such member was Michael Harmon, a professional photographer who was on hand to shoot and experience his very first Festival. Harmon is originally Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Aviary had several surprise visitors at the aviary since January; unfortunately, none of them were Wadasé Zhabwé. She continues to wear her telemetry and she has spent the majority of this year in an area southeast of Chickasha, Oklahoma, between Tabler and Alex in Grady County on the Washita River. Last month, Read More »
When it comes to describing Native American land, a common assumption might be to call it a reservation. However, depending on how land is divided and governed makes reality a bit more complicated. Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal historic preservation officer Kelli Mosteller, Ph.D., says there are many misconceptions around what is considered reservation land and Read More »
Given the nature of the world today, where governments, businesses and average consumers are under threat from cybertheft and hacking, Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s information technology department plays a vital role in security for the tribe, its people and its customers. One longtime department employee and tribal member, Christopher Abel, has climbed the ladder at CPN Read More »
Editor’s note: September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Hownikan spoke with Dr. Glenna Stumblingbear-Riddle about suicide, how it impacts our community, warning signs, prevention and how and where to find help. What do you do with Citizen Potawatomi Nation? What inspired you to become involved? “I am the director of behavioral health and outreach Read More »
Aviary staff has been working to prepare an American bald eagle hatched at the facility in May for release. In addition to securing permission from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to release the eagle, the staff prepared the aviary so that it can to come and go from the facility to ensure he’s Read More »
By Jennifer Randell, Manager of the CPN Eagle Aviary This time of year we get a lot of calls for injured and orphaned wildlife of all shapes and sizes.The largest volume of calls in the last week have been about Killdeers. Although a baby bird on the ground may seem like it needs our help, Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi tribal member Kaitlin Curtice is an author, blogger and poet whose passion is linking her Christian faith to her Indigenous roots. The Hownikan interviewed her about how she incorporates her culture into everyday life, even while living hundreds of miles from CPN headquarters. Tell us a little bit about yourself. “I am a Read More »
Amidst what can seem like an ever growing list of Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal programs on offer to members around the world, it is vital that Citizen Potawatomi remember to maintain their address information with the tribe. For all address changes tribal members should always contact CPN Tribal Rolls. Here are some frequently asked questions Read More »