Language update: May 2025

The May 2025 Language Update highlights ongoing conversational, intermediate, and immersion language courses; recend department news; and a number of online learning resources.

Foster families strengthen Tribal bonds

Tribal member Justin Byler and his wife, Brooke, always felt drawn to foster care. Through CPN’s FireLodge Children & Family Services, the Bylers have been able to open their home to Potawatomi children.

Navarre family history

The roots of the Navarre family reach back to the 1834 wedding in Pokagon’s village in Indiana of Kis-naw-kwe, a daughter of Potawatomi chief Wabaunsee (Break of Day). Descendants of Kis-naw-kwe and Pierre Navarre were instrumental in establishing present-day Harrah, Oklahoma.

What you need to know about voting

Each year, CPN’s Tribal election takes place on the last Saturday in June at the Family Reunion Festival. Here are some things you might need to know about this year’s election.

Veterans Report: May 2025

The CPN Veterans Organization hosts montly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of the month, and shares monthly updates in the Hownikan about events and programs the organization participates in.

May is National Foster Care Month

During National Foster Care Month, CPN FireLodge’s DeAnna Voeks shares about how the program operates, the need for licensed foster families, and the ways CPN celebrates and supports our foster children and families.

2025 Election Candidates Q&A

Candidates for CPN Chairman, District 1 Legislator and District 3 Legislator respond to a third round of questions in advance of the 2025 CPN elections.

CPN Lease with Option to Purchase Program

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Housing Department offers a Lease with Option to Purchase Program that is designed to assist low- to moderate-income Native Americans with the dream of homeownership.