Sisters share their love for Indigenous sport

LeClaire family descendants Josephine and Jacqueline Gimigliano have been playing lacrosse since they were in kindergarten. This year, the sisters brought the sport they love to Family Reunion Festival, highlighting the sport’s Indigenous roots.

Language update: September 2024

The September 2024 Language Update recounts the department’s attendance and presentation at the Potawatomi Language Conference and Gathering, highlights fall class offerings and more.

Mitchell inducted into hall of fame

Jesse Mitchell, a member of the Tescier family, is having what you might call a banner year after being named coach of the year, watching his Lady Falcons soccer team take a Valley Championship, and being inducted into his high school’s Hall of Fame.

Pambogo family history

Members of the Pambogo family were among the Potawatomi leaders who insisted the U.S. government recognize the rights of Potawatomi women to control their land holdings. This action would help create a foundation for future generations of Potawatomi.

Donut let love hurt

Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope hosted the eighth annual Defense and Donuts event for more than 40 participants. The event included a hands-on demonstration of self-defense tactics and raised awareness about domestic violence.

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Interns of 2024

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Department of Education provides several opportunities for Tribal members and those pursuing academic goals, including a six-week paid internship with the Tribe. This summer, CPN hosted 19 interns, each bringing a variety of unique skills, experiences and goals and made valuable contributions during their internships. Here are profiles for some of CPN’s 2024 summer interns.

Docuseries wins Telly for episode highlighting CPN’s Eagle Aviary

Out of more than 13,000 entries, a video highlighting Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Eagle Aviary was honored this year with a People’s Telly Gold award. “Protecting the Messengers — Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Eagle Aviary” is part of a For Our People docuseries produced by Self-Governance Communication & Education Tribal Consortium (SGCETC).