A program available through the Federal Communications Commission is ensuring eligible low-income Native Americans across the country access to the nation’s communications networks. Whether it is used to contact emergency services, connect with a future employer or stay in touch with home-bound loved ones, the Lifeline program through the federal Universal Service Fund is there Read More »
Preserving the Potawatomi language is essential in the Tribe’s effort to maintain its identity as a distinct and sovereign people. On the front lines of the battle to maintain that distinct Potawatomi identity is the staff of the CPN Language Department, who in their everyday work keeps the Tribe’s native language alive. A recent graduate Read More »
As a legislator, I always appreciate those in our communities who work together to make our local areas a better place to live, work and play. Oftentimes, these community partners go about their business without seeking much acclaim when much is due to them. Today I want to briefly show my appreciation for one of Read More »
With the State of Oklahoma facing an estimated $611 million revenue shortfall during the 2015 legislative session, lawmakers from across the state were on the lookout for money that could be diverted to fund operations. One such search led lawmakers to consider taking money from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Railroad Maintenance Revolving Fund. According Read More »
This “footlocker” was given to tribal member David P. Johnson upon his arrival at Carlisle Indian Industrial School in 1899. Johnson is pictured here with friends during his time at Carlisle. Read more about the history of this famous Indian school in an article printed in the March 2013 Hownikan. Carlisle Indian Industrial School was Read More »
On May 28, 2015 the CPN Legislature convened its quarterly and final meeting of the 2014-15 legislative session. It was a busy agenda, starting with the legislature’s authorization of a resolution supporting the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation’s Microenterprise Program application. The CPN Child Development Center’s application funding request through the U.S. Department of Health Read More »
The ink is dry and the deal is sealed, with the Pottawatomie County Enhanced 911 Authority and Citizen Potawatomi Nation fi nalizing an agreement that will see the Tribal police headquarters become the new home for the Pottawatomie County emergency dispatch center. “This agreement saves money for Pottawatomie County’s first responders from as far north Read More »
FireLake Gift Shop has a wide variety of books encompassing Native American and Potawatomi culture. Some items are written by Potawatomi-members, while others are works of history and research by experts on Native American culture. This week’s feature are penned by George Godfrey, a CPN Tribal member and expert in Potawatomi history. Read more about Read More »
FireLake Gift Shop has a wide variety of items that’ll go great at this year’s Family Reunion Festival or for all the events you’ll be attending this powwow season. This week’s featured items may not all be online, but you are encouraged to call and we will gladly process the order over the phone at Read More »
Bozho Jayek (Hello everyone) Welcome to the 2015 Citizen Potawatomi Nation Family Reunion Festival! We have some exciting news to share with you about the language this year! We have been working hard developing an online course in the Potawatomi language. Housed online at language.potawatomi.org, the course will be open to the public in August Read More »