Tribal member creates special effects for Oscar-nominated film

CPN Tribal member Andrew Arrasmith is a special effects artist for Legacy Effects near Los Angeles, California. He served as a crew member for Alien: Romulus, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects in 2025.

A tax time tip

CPCDC’s Bobby “Trae” Trousdale encourages Tribal members to take advantage of Children’s Investment Accounts. These accounts, also known as Trump Accounts, are a one-time $1,000 investment for ALL children born between 2025–2028.

Tribal members hope to revive pre-contact fashion

CPN tribal members Alychia Wooton, Anna Johnson and Laura Hewuse are hoping to be part of an effort to bring back strap dresses believed to be worn by Woodland tribes before contact with Europeans.

Mnotagwzékwé with Nëmkis

Bree Dunham and Jennifer Randell, CPN Eagle Aviary Managers, share updates about golden eagles Mnotagwzékwé (She Brings the Good News) and Nëmkis (Little Thunder) following their release in October 2025.

Language update: March 2026

The March 2026 update from the CPN Language Department highlights upcoming classes and a Neshnabe story about the arrival of spring.