Not much in life slows down Citizen Potawatomi Nation police officer Kurt Shirey. In fact, some consider him to be the Nation’s Energizer Bunny. Before coming to work at CPN, Shirey served 25 years as a City of Shawnee police officer and then became the Pottawatomie County Sheriff for seven years. He enjoyed some aspects Read More »
Greg Watson’s passion is connecting with people. Before becoming an information technology specialist with Citizen Potawatomi Nation in 2014, he served vital IT functions in the United States Army. Raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma, he joined the military in his late 20s. He has been on the move ever since, working in far-flung cities, states and Read More »
Every five years, U.S. legislators update bipartisan legislation regulating the agriculture industry and federal food assistance programs through the Agriculture Improvement Act, or farm bill. In June, Janie Simms Hipp addressed the Sovereignty Symposium in Oklahoma City about potential policy changes. She is director of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative at the University of Read More »
Every year, the Tribe selects 10 students from across the country for the Potawatomi Leadership Program. The PLP, recognized by the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development, brings together young Tribal members to learn about the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. This year’s group traveled from as far as Vashon, Washington, and as near as Tecumseh, Read More »
In late summer 1838 near Twin Lakes, Indiana, U.S. General John Tipton called a meeting with the Potawatomi around Chief Menominee’s village. Menominee refused to give up what remained of his people’s land. However, the federal government claimed ownership due to prior treaties and documents signed by him and other Potawatomi representatives. Militia placed Menominee Read More »
Nations Laboratory Services, LLC recently opened a new location in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, under the commercial lease regulations of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. NLS is a moderate to high-complexity laboratory providing clinical and medical testing services for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. NLS will offer services locally with a courier service as well as throughout Read More »
Directly south of the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort sits six free Tesla and universal electric automobile charging stations recently opened to the public. The chargers’ location along I-40, which is the third longest interstate in the U.S., makes it the perfect spot to experience high-quality entertainment options while charging a vehicle. “As part of Read More »
Flame Brazilian Steakhouse Chef de Cuisine Nathan Hahn describes himself as a “meat and potatoes kind of person.” He has worked at Tribal establishments since graduating from Platt College with an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts in 2006. “I’ve always kind of been drawn to making people happy with cooking. It’s one of the Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s enterprise, First National Bank & Trust Co. (FNB), is pleased to announce its President Larry Briggs was inducted into the 50-Year Club at the Oklahoma Bankers Association’s 2018 Leadership Forum and Annual Convention for his five decades of banking industry service. Briggs, who joined FNB in 1994, was also honored with the Read More »
The Doggie Spot in downtown Shawnee, Oklahoma, offers dog training courses, grooming and pet supplies. Classes include Puppy Training: Puppy Perks, Wild Child, FUNdamentals of Training, and Doggie Skills. A Doggie School, or doggie daycare, is also available with half-day or full-day options offering basic training, exercise, socialization and play time with other dogs. “Dog Read More »