Veterans report: February 2020

The February 2020 report from the CPN Veterans Organization highlights an online source of military documents from wars and conflicts spanning over 100 years.

Shkodedeajek reaches anniversary of founding

In February 2019, CPN and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians started the first two tribal chapters of AISES, which provide opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians in the STEM fields.

Language connections through the web

Assimilation into Western culture caused many Nishnabé names to disappear and naming ceremonies have become less frequent. As Tribal members return to their Indigenous roots, more seek out these links to their family history.

Ways to support foster parents

Being a foster parent is much more than loving children. Often, the day-to-day hardships and complexities of working with multiple agencies are the biggest challenges.

Woodworker uncovers beauty in nature’s defects

Tribal member Kevin Roberts made connections with farmers and companies across the Midwest to obtain material he reclaims into benches, charcuterie boards, end tables and more for his business, Migwetch Mtek Designs.