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Coming into the Circle
2023-03-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | South Reunion Hall, 1702 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
For CPN High School students to join us for an afternoon where they learn about scholarships, academic advising, leadership opportunities, other services, and ways to connect to their culture.
Open to the first 50 CPN high school students and their adults. Registrants will receive dinner and free tickets to a Potawatomi Fire game. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BWJYQDV. Hosted by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Department of Education.

Beginner Language Course
2023-03-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
This 8-week beginner language course will be taught by Stormy Hunter at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. For more information, email stormy.rhodd@potawatomi.org.

Spring Talking Circle
2023-03-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Join the CPN Department of Education for our Spring Talking Circle on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT. Tribal member Dr. Barbara Wall will be sharing water teachings. Join us on Zoom at the link below.
https://citizenpotawatomi.zoom.us/j/81809611796?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 818 0961 1796
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Open Cultural Sewing Classes
2023-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Bring your ongoing sewing or beading projects to class to receive assistance from the Cultural Activities Coordinator Leslie Deer. Class is free to attend. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

How to Make a Hairpipe Bone Necklace
2023-03-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Join Cultural Activities Coordinator Leslie Deer for a class on how to make a hairpipe bone necklace on Tuesday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a one-hour lunch break. RSVP is required – please email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

Graduation Celebration
2023-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | OK
Join the CPN Department of Education for a Graduation Celebration for CPN graduates of all degree types on April 29, 2023. The dress code is business casual, with graduation robes and Potawatomi regalia encouraged for photos. Register by April 7 at portal.potawatomi.org. If you are unable to attend in person, please still sign up so that you can be featured in the video and receive a limited edition print from a Potawatomi artist! Questions? Email education@potawatomi.org.

Community Baby Shower
2023-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, 777 Grand Casino Blvd, Shawnee, OK, 74804, United States
Join Citizen Potawatomi Nation Workforce Development & Social Services for refreshments, community resources, education, door prizes and more on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Grand Casino Event Center. The Community Baby Shower is free and open to the public! Register online at www.potawatomi.org/community-baby-shower.

Testing With Success: Free ACT Virtual Workshop sponsored by Citizen Potawatomi Nation
2023-02-22 18:15 - 20:45 | Zoom
This FREE event hosted on Zoom is open to all CPN students nationwide and all Native American students in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, Cleveland, Payne, Seminole and Lincoln counties, Oklahoma. Shelly Beaty of Testing With Success will provide guidance on test-taking strategies, and students will receive two free practice tests. Space is limited! Sign up at cpn.news/actv. Questions? Email education@potawatomi.org.

Empathy and De-escalation training
2023-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | OK
CPN Workforce Development and Social Services will host empathy and de-escalation trainings on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the Cultural Heritage Center with special guests Tracy Rader and Brock Brown. Sessions will be at 10 a.m, 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Please RSVP to jamelle.payne@potawatomi.org.

Winter Story Telling
2023-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Winter Story Telling will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center from 6-7:30 p.m. Central Time. Food and drinks will be provided. Virtual attendance is available via Zoom at cpn.news/WST2023. Please RSVP to Justin Neely at jneely@potawatomi.org.

President's Day Camp
2023-02-20 12:30 - 16:30 | South Reunion Hall, 1702 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
President’s Day Camp for active JOM/Youth clients will be held February 20, 2023, at the South Reunion Hall from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Limited spots available – contact Sandie Rogers or Peggy Walters at 405-878-3854 to secure your spot.

Open cultural sewing classes
2023-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Bring your ongoing sewing or beading projects to open cultural sewing classes to receive assistance from the Cultural Activities Coordinator, Leslie Deer. Class is free to attend. Participants must be 18 years or older.

How to make pucker toe moccasins
2023-02-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Join Cultural Activities Coordinator Leslie Deer for a class on how to make pucker toe moccasins on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center. Supplies will be provided, with a $15 charge to cover the cost of supplies for this class. There will be a one-hour lunch break. RSVP is required. Please email chculturalactivities@potawatomi.org. Participants must be 18 years or older.

Flapjacks & Friends
2023-02-14 07:00 - 14:00 | FireLake Arena, 18145 Old Rangeline Rd, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
All you can eat pancakes and sausage! To-go options available. Tickets are $5 each and valid for one-time entry. Purchase through February 13 at Tribal Administration, Grand Casino offices and FireLake Discount Foods. Price increases to $7 at the door. Proceeds go to Tribal members and employees in need.

District 2 Meeting
2023-02-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Legacy Museum, 400 N. Court St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
This District 2 meeting will take place at the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, AL, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from noon to 3 p.m. CT. The memorial is informally known as the National Lynching Memorial. It commemorates the Black victims of lynching in the United States and is intended to focus on and acknowledge past racial terrorism and advocate for social justice in America. District Legislator Eva Marie Carney has scheduled this event for the long Presidents Day weekend. The event will start with lunch and visiting together at the Museum cafe, followed by a tour of the museum and memorial. All facilities are wheelchair accessible. This is a free event! RSVP by February 3, 2023, to evamariecarney@gmail.com or by calling 888-849-1484 (CPN D2 Tribal Business voicemail).

Testing With Success: Free ACT In-Person Workshop sponsored by Citizen Potawatomi Nation
2023-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
This free event is open to Native American high school students in the CPN area (Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, Cleveland, Payne, Seminole and Lincoln counties, Oklahoma). Shelly Beaty of Testing With Success will provide guidance on test-taking strategies, and students will receive two free practice tests and two free ACT preparation workbooks. Space is limited! Register at cpn.news/actip. Questions? Contact the CPN Department of Education at education@potawatomi.org.

How to make beaded heart earrings with center gemstone
2023-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Join Cultural Activities Coordinator Leslie Deer for a class on how to make beaded heart earrings with center gemstone on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center. There will be a one-hour lunch break. RSVP is required. Please email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org. Participants must be 18 years or older.

Spring Break Camp
2023-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 | OK
CPN Workforce Development and Social Services presents a spring break camp for current active JOM/Youth clients full of culture, fun, food and crafts! The camp will take place March 14-16 from 12:30-4 p.m. at the North Reunion Hall. Lunch will be provided. To register, contact Sandie Rogers or Peggy Walters at 405-878-3854. Limited spots available.

Vaccine Education Event: The importance of vaccines in children and adults
2023-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
This event by Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Pottawatomie County Health Department will address the importance of vaccines in children and adults. Speakers include Lori Crow, MD, Pediatrician at SSM Health; Kellie Clark, RN, Assistant District Nurse Manager at OSDH (D6); and Christine Venci, LPN, Citizen Potawatomi Nation. The event is open to the public, and will include some light refreshments and a chance to win a door prize. Register online or call 405-273-2157.

CPN House of Hope's Jump Start Day
2023-01-12 10:00 - 16:00 | North Reunion Hall, 1702 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Bringing resources together from all over the community, in one place to help those who need a fresh start. The free event hosted by Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s House of Hope will include vendor tables, resume building activities, free haircuts, informational sessions, cultural healing and much more. It will take place on Thursday, January 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CPN Reunion Halls. Questions? Call 405-275-3176.

How to Make Beaded Earrings with Center Gemstone
2022-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Learn to make a pair of beaded earrings with a center gem, using two needle applique. Class will be held at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on December 13, 2022, with a one-hour lunch break. RSVP is required; please email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org to register. Participants must be 18 years or older.

Understanding My Part in Helping My Loved One Begin Recovery
2022-12-08 19:00 | Zoom
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services and Parents Helping Parents present Understanding My Part in Helping My Loved One Begin Recovery, a free virtual event on Thursday, December 8, 2022, that will help attendees:
1. Understand the nature of addiction as a relationship that unfolds in stages,
2. Examine the parallel processes that family members experience as these stages unfold,
3. Discover what helps and what doesn’t help you and your loved on with addiction, and
4. Realize that recovery happens over time and is a process for both of you.
Zoom link: cpn.news/COPPHP
Presenter: Julio Rojas, Ph.D., LADC, Licensed Health Service Psychologist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor for Citizen Potawatomi Nation Behavioral Health Services.

How to Make Bolo Ties
2022-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Learn to make a beaded bolo tie with center mirror using two needle applique technique. Class will be held at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2022, with a one-hour lunch break. RSVP is required; please email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org to register. Participants must be 18 years or older.

Healing the Hurt: Uniting the faith-based community against domestic violence
2022-12-06 08:00 - 16:30 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
This free event by The Spring of Tulsa for faith leaders throughout the state will bring more awareness to the issue of domestic violence. We know that many people turn to trusted faith leaders in a crisis, and our hope is to better equip these leaders to assist their members. Topics of discussion will include domestic violence/sexual violence and the church; what the Bible says about abuse; tools for faith leaders to assist the congregation; and making spaces to come forward. To register, please visit https://forms.gle/5qbLU26UyZbEvDUb7. The event will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center. Please note that lunch is not provided.

Open Cultural Sewing Classes
2022-11-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Bring your ongoing sewing or beading projects to class to receive assistance from the Cultural Activities Coordinator, Leslie Deer. Class is free to attend. Participants must be 18 years or older.

How to Make a Beaded Bill Baseball Cap
2022-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Learn to bead the edge of a baseball cap with CPN Cultural Activities Coordinator Leslie Deer. There will be a one-hour lunch break. Participants must RSVP to chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org and must provide their own baseball cap. Participants must be 18 years or older.

District 2 Fall Feast
2022-11-12 11:00 - 14:30 | Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Rd, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
Join District 2 Legislator Eva Marie Carney for a District 2 Fall Feast on Saturday, November 12 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Little Falls Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA. Bring favorite dishes (with recipes, if you’d like) to share. Turkey and a vegan main dish, as well as beverages will be provided. We will visit, make traditional rattles out of elk and bison hide, and share a family meal. Children are welcome, and the craft is appropriate for children eight and up with one-to-one adult supervision. Please RSVP by November 5 to evamariecarney@gmail.com or 202-281-4373.

How to Make a Bib Apron with Applique
2022-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74081, United States
Learn to make a bib apron with optional applique with CPN Cultural Activities Coordinator Leslie Deer. Class will be held at the Cultural Heritage Center from 10am-2pm and there will be a one-hour lunch break. Participants must provide their own fabric. RSVP is required to chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org. Participants must be 18 years or older.
