We are keeping busy in the language department. We recently created and made public a self -paced online ‘Beginning Potawatomi I’ course. The address for the course is http://language.potawatomi.org. There is no cost for the course. All you have to do is create an account and then wait for us to confirm you. We have Read More »
Regulars of FireLake Golf Course often see course staff members and other CPN employees finishing off a round in the company of a skinny young man wearing a weathered baseball cap. A favorite amongst the numerous Tribal employees and Fire- Lake regulars, 17-year-old Colton Sonsala used some of the skills he’s picked up at Shawnee, Read More »
With 16 years of success, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Housing Department’s one time grant is the most requested homeownership program the Tribe runs. Evolving over the course of that time, the One Time Grant Program has assisted many Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal members with funds for their down payment or closing costs that are associated Read More »
Check out these collectible dolls and stuffed animals that would make great gifts for the grandkids or for the sitting room sofa this Christmas. FireLake Gift Shop has many items like these at similarly affordable prices which can be seen in our store located inside the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center or online at https://giftshop.potawatomi.org/. Read More »
Chad Solomon, a citizen of the Henvey Inlet First Nation, located in Ontario, Canada, is an author who writes and draws a series of graphic novels, picture books and puppet stories based on traditional Native teachings called Rabbit and Bear Paws. Solomon sat down with the Hownikan to answer a few questions about this series. Read More »
Begun in 1981 by the Coalition Against Domestic Violence, organizations around the country spend each October raising awareness of the scourge of domestic violence. In Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, agencies from local non-profits, the district attorney, local law enforcement and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope work to combat this epidemic. According to the latest Read More »
Massaw, great grandmother of Wathohuk [Jim Thorpe], was an influential and distinguished chieftess whose presence carried weight in councils, a right customarily reserved for males. She resided within the village of headman Keewawnay; her cabin reserved for the mediation of both Tribal and American dignitaries. Massaw also played host to popular social gatherings that frequently Read More »
CPN Emergency Management Director, Tim Zientek, travelled 1,059 miles for the Potawatomi Gathering of Nations in Carter, Wisconsin. Along with Zientek in 2015, were CPN employees, Nick Nadeau, Jason Hawk and Connor Arrasmith. Zientek and his crew have a multitude of responsibilities for the Potawatomi Gathering, including the transport and set-up of two camper trailers Read More »
We’ve got some jewelry that makes great holiday gifts for that special someone in your life this week at FireLake Gift Shop, with earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants all priced to move out the door. FireLake Gift Shop has many items like these at similarly affordable prices which can be seen in our store located Read More »
Catherine Katie Howell, a 15-year old Tecumseh, Oklahoma resident, had the honor of being named head female dancer for the Gathering of Potawatomi Nations this year in Carter, Wisconsin. What was it like to be head dancer this year? “I’m from Oklahoma and nobody really knows me here in Wisconsin. It is such an honor Read More »