NAFOA (Native American Finance Officers Association) honored Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett as the Tribal Leader of the Year at its 43rd annual conference at the end of April in New Orleans.
The 2026 CPN Department of Education art contest is open to Tribal citizens of any age to submit art in any style featuring a Potawatomi theme. The submission deadline is February 15, 2026.
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Nation and optimism for the future, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Legislators Bob Whistler (Bmashi, or He Soars) and Gene Lambert (Memegwe, or Butterfly Woman) are retiring from their elected offices.
Candidates for CPN Chairman, District 1 Legislator and District 3 Legislator offer final statements in advance of the 2025 CPN elections.
Monthly updates from Tribal executives and legislators.
By Mio Dykstra, CPN Public Information Intern CPN Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) van has undergone updates to its appearance and improvements in comfort. The van had its windows tinted last summer, followed by receiving a fresh exterior wrap with images of nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables along with the current CPN WIC card. Read More »
Tribal member Zac Schwiet got his start as a graphic artist working on the art for Kendrick Lamar’s first major label album release, “good kid, m.A.A.d city.” Now, Schwiet and his wife own their own design studio in the Pacific Northwest.
In Oklahoma, 51% of women and 46% of men are likely to experience domestic violence or stalking, which is an extension of abuse.
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Housing Department seeks bids for the rehabilitation of housing units at Father Joe Murphy Complex.
When the University of Oklahoma hosted its Native American Youth Language Fair this year, children from Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s after school program were among those to place.