The traditional winter game of snow snake is enjoying a resurgence across Turtle Island. Several Nations, including some Potawatomi, hold snow snake events. Whether tribal Nations are re-introducing the game to youth or hosting competitive tournaments, it is a positive way to bring community together.
The Hownikan’s newest staff member, social media and online assistant Rachel Maker, started with the department late in 2025. However, Maker’s first experience working at CPN was as an intern in 2023.
Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives. However, like many things in life, we need to be taught how to successfully create healthy relationships. It’s a parent’s job to ensure that children understand how to establish healthy boundaries and spot abusive behaviors.
Tribal citizens have until March 27 to check out “Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces” at the Cultural Heritage Center.
Tescier family descendant Amanda Funk is the executive director and co-founder of Widoktadwen Center for Native Knowledge, a non-profit that offers cultural teachings and a way to connect to other Tribal members.
This investment directly supports Shawnee Public Schools’ commitment to building strong literacy foundations for students, recognizing that early access to books plays a critical role in reading development, academic success and long-term learning outcomes.
With the spring semester starting, many scholarships are opening the window for applications. It’s a time when Tribal citizens can apply for additional funds to help with their education, and CPN Department of Education Assistant Director Charles Lee is available to help students with the process. One of the scholarships open now is the Cobell Read More »
This month’s Language Update highlights traditional winter stories as well as upcoming learning opportunities, both in-person and online.
Minutes of the meeting of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation legislature on December 9, 2025.
The Bergeron Potawatomi family roots begin along the Kankakee River in Bourbonnais Grove, Illinois, with Watchekee, the daughter of Potawatomi/Odawa headman Shabonna and Monashki. Watchekee was one of the very few to live in the Great Lakes, experience removal and eventually settling on the reservation in Indian Territory.