Dedicated employees keep Nation running smoothly

Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s extensive network of governmental, cultural and financial departments as well as its enterprises and services are made possible by the dedicated work of over 2,000 employees. The Hownikan spoke with four of these employees about what it takes to keep the Nation running smoothly and what it means to work for the Tribe.

FireLake construction: Improvements coming through end of 2024

Currently, CPN continues to work with Guernsey, an architectural firm out of Oklahoma City, to finalize plans for a new casino near FireLake Discount Foods and a new 126-room hotel beside it. They will be located on the north side of Hardesty Rd. between Rangeline Rd. and S. Gordon Cooper Dr. The Nation has also spent time between softball seasons updating and adding to FireLake Ball Fields.

Casino shares in veteran’s happy memories

Clayton Barnwell is 92 years old and resides at Villagio Senior Living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. One Friday in January, the veteran removed his treasured hat declaring him a combat medic in favor of a FireLake Casino baseball cap. The center holds a drawing every month called Once Upon a Dream. The winner picks whatever Read More »