Peltier Family History

The Hownikan regularly highlights founding Citizen Potawatomi families, such as the Peltier family, with photographs and family history.

Fire take home third straight title

The Potawatomi Fire are the only team in The Basketball League history to win three back-to-back titles. Fire players, dancers, and head coach Mark Dannhoff also received accolades this season.

Veterans Report: July 2025

The July 2025 Veterans Report highlights a new position within the organization to facilitate communication and collaboration across the country, as well as upcoming meeting dates.

FEMA cancels grant funding for storm shelter

In 2024, FEMA awarded Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s application for a grant to build a community storm shelter. In mid-April, CPN received notice that the program that funded those grants was being terminated. FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program offered competitive grants to allow “tribal, state and local governments to construct infrastructure projects to Read More »

Festival offers chance to compete

Between taking classes at the Cultural Heritage Center and savoring some fry bread, don’t forget to take part in some of this year’s competitions at the Family Reunion Festival. Whether you’re athletically inclined, a creative, or just love a chance to engage with a team, there are plenty of things to choose from. Art competitions Read More »

Veterans Report: June 2025

The June 2025 VPN Veterans Report highlights information for veterans at Family Reunion Festival, veterans’ benefits, and the Native American Women Warriors Veterans Color Guard.