Submitted by Darian Towner With opening a new shelter, hosting a free self-defense class to the community, and continuing our advocacy, it has proved to be a busy few months at House of Hope. In September, House of Hope opened its local shelter for women and children who are fleeing situations of intimate-partner violence, sexual Read More »
Bozho (Hello friends), There is an issue that I would like to discuss with our veterans. Do you remember what it was like when you left the military and had to adjust to civilian life again? You had a few, or many, years following orders, living with a large population of soldiers, sailors and Read More »
Submitted by First National Bank First National Bank & Trust Co. and Blue Zones Project Pottawatomie County recently announced that FNB is the first and only Blue Zone Project Approved bank in the state of Oklahoma. This achievement was recognized at a Nov. 15 ribbon-cutting ceremony in the FNB Lobby and Community Room at the Read More »
Shawnee Little Theatre has produced plays and musicals for a half-century. That’s an impressive run for an all-volunteer organization that’s only goal is to deliver exciting, meaningful entertainment to the community, including residents of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Over the years, many CPN tribal members and employees have helped the theater bring productions Read More »
“It’s been an incredible experience being able to feel like I belong, and then being a part of that process with other students and learning from their experiences,” said Citizen Potawatomi Nation member Jenifer Van Schuyver. She’s working on her Master of Social Work at the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies, part Read More »
Submitted by Tesia Zientek During a December celebration for tribal members graduating from St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Citizen Potawatomi Nation also honored longtime SGU academic dean and professor Dr. Ron Faulk, Ph.D of English, with the gift of a Pendleton blanket. We wanted to honor Faulk because he has been our liaison between Read More »
A Citizen Potawatomi Nation enterprise is set to reopen the concrete mixing portion of the business. The Tribe has owned its batch plant, or concrete mixing facility, since initial site work began for the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in 2003. It moved to its current location off Hardesty Road and Gordon Cooper Drive in Read More »
Each year, Oklahoma Gazette recognizes 40 individuals age 40 or younger who significantly contribute to shaping central Oklahoma communities. This year, Citizen Potawatomi Nation internship coordinator Mindee Duffell earned recognition for her work helping students prepare for college and careers. Hundreds of peer-nominated applicants competed in this year’s formal application process. A board reviewed finalists Read More »
Classically trained musician Aaron Martin always knew he wanted to make music, and he’s made it into an unconventional career. In two years, he helped compose a soundtrack for a critically acclaimed indie film, released two albums, has two more in the works and is eager for more. Martin, 35, began playing music at age Read More »
By Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton Nearly 30 years later, Liz Masters still vividly remembers her gynecologist’s words. “You have an angry cervix,” he told the Cherokee Nation citizen. Along with an overdue Pap test, Masters’ gynecologist immediately performed a biopsy. The results: severe cervical dysplasia, a precancerous condition that, if left unchecked, can lead to full-blown cervical Read More »