Though officially three legislative seats were on the June 27, 2015 ballot, absentee voters and those casting in-person ballots during the 2015 CPN Family Reunion Festival only had two decisions to make. For Oklahoma voters, the contest between incumbent Bobbi Bowden and challenger Samuel Navarre was up for grabs, while Potawatomi from all districts voted Read More »
Bozho ginwa, This is my last opportunity to address our people before the June election, and I would be wrong to forget our Grandfather Teachings of humility and respect. I would most like to say Kché Migwetth to those who have taken the time to talk with me about our future and those who have Read More »
Once again, I respectfully ask for your vote so I may continue to serve you, the members of our great Nation. I hope for the opportunity to continue to work with our Tribe’s leaders towards a bright future for our Tribe so we can continue to provide the benefits to our members that so manyof Read More »
Sam Navarre. As the June 27 Election Day draws near, we spoke with District 13 challenger Samuel Navarre about the challenges facing Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Indian Country and how he would address them. In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge facing the Tribe? “The greatest challenge facing us will be our transition when Read More »
As the June 27 Election Day draws near, we spoke with District 13 incumbent Bobbi Bowden about the challenges facing Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Indian Country and how she would address them. In your opinion, what is the greatest challenge facing the Tribe? “The greatest challenge facing the Tribe at this time is the rapid Read More »
In this year’s only competitive legislative race, Samuel Navarre will be challenging incumbent Bobbi Bowden in District 13. Sam answered some questions about himself, his upcoming campaign and plans that he would focus on if successful. Where are you from? “Ahau, Sam Navarre ndezhnekas miné Whitebead, Okla. édayan, nesh je nekmukshena odé Oklahoma-kik wjebyan.” “Translated, Read More »
In this year’s only competitive legislative race, incumbent legislator Bobbi Bowden seeks to retain her seat in District 13 against challenger Samuel Navarre. Representative Bowden answered some questions about herself, her past work in service of the Tribe and some issues she would focus on in the upcoming legislative session should she win reelection. Where Read More »
Local friends and CPN members, On November 4 those of you living in Shawnee will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 1 & 2 to amend the Shawnee City Charter on detachment issues. If passed, these charter changes will have a negative impact on our community. Although this was directed at Citizen Potawatomi Nation Read More »