For many Native American tribes the forced removal of their people marks a defining moment in their culture and history. For the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, that time is often referred Read More »
The crime rate experienced by Native Americans and in Native American communities has been the focus of numerous studies and legislation. According to the United States Justice Department, Native Americans Read More »
The new building and program will provide a safe environment for youth after regular school hours, during various school breaks and during the summer months. Youth can participate in additional Read More »
The United Way of Pottawatomie County will be able to continue funding for approximately 20 partner agencies in and around Pottawatomie County thanks to the generosity of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Read More »
Margaret Muhr is a Citizen Potawatomi tribal member enrolled in the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security program. Although Muhr is the first tribal member enrolled in Read More »
Nine individuals from Dewegen Kwek, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Women’s Hand Drum Group, participated in a special ceremony to mark the Sainthood of Kateri Tekakwitha at St. Gregory’s University. The Read More »
First National Bank & Trust Co. recently celebrated the addition of the bank’s new FireLake location with an open house and Shawnee Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. The new location Read More »
Report finds Oklahoma tribes have 10.8 billion impact to the state The Citizen Potawatomi Nation has a $506 million economic impact in the State of Oklahoma. This includes $64 million Read More »
Grants awarded to enhance and support tribal justice and safety Citizen Potawatomi Nation will receive more than $1.4 million in grants from the Department of Justice. “These grant funds are Read More »
Denise Smith, director of the Title IV program for Citizen Potawatomi Nation was awarded the Betsy Davis Smith award at the 27th Annual Oklahoma Minority Aging Conference. The award is Read More »