Lynch named Champion for Change

Katie Lynch has devoted her higher education career to advocating for Indigenous access to health care. She has been honored as a 2025 Champion for Change by the Center for Native Youth of the Aspen Institute.

FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival returns for eighth year

The eighth annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will return to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival grounds Aug. 8-9, 2025. The festival offers two days of balloon glows, balloon launches and rides, live music and family friendly entertainment.

Peltier Family History

The Hownikan regularly highlights founding Citizen Potawatomi families, such as the Peltier family, with photographs and family history.

Language update: July 2025

The July 2025 Language Update from Justin Neely recaps this summer’s immersion learning program and highlights upcoming offerings.

Fire take home third straight title

The Potawatomi Fire are the only team in The Basketball League history to win three back-to-back titles. Fire players, dancers, and head coach Mark Dannhoff also received accolades this season.