The week we were in Forest County Potawatomi Country went so fast because we were constantly kept busy by our hosts – learning the Native language and history of the Potawatomi in Wisconsin; staying in a Northwoods log cabin; making Native crafts and eating all the delicious food provided. It included the heady scent Read More »
Within the CHC’s ethnology collection is the cane of prominent Citizen Potawatomi leader and Burnett family patriarch Nan Wesh Mah [Abram B. Burnett], on long-term loan from the Kansas History Center. The cane is 36” in length, with a removable 16.5” acid-etched dirk or dagger.
Each year at the Potawatomi Gathering of Nations, vendors set up booths just outside of the dance arena for attendees to buy gifts and handmade crafts. One vendor, whose products come marked with their unmistakable red heart stamp, stands out amongst the many present. Hal Wiggins, whose Potawatomi name translates to “Red Heart,” is a 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 »
This week’s featured items make great gifts for friends and family members wanting to show that Potawatomi Pride all year round. These handmade, beaded Potawatomi bracelets are unique and fashionable for all occasions. They’re not all Potawatomi of course – there’s even some Oklahoma-based school spirit pieces available – but regardless of the theme, these Read More »
The chaos and flurry of activities that surround Festival and the Gathering of Potawatomi Nations have come and gone, allowing the staff of the CHC the opportunity to turn our attention to new and exciting projects. Foremost on our agenda is putting the museum back in order so we can share the history of the Read More »
The below article originally ran in the August 25, 2015 edition of the Shawnee News-Star. It has been reproduced here with their express written permission. It was an emotional weekend for two mothers — the mom of an in- fant found not breathing and the dispatcher who had a calming voice on the other end Read More »
Housed in the CPN Cultural Heritage Center archival colleection, this item, created in the 1880s, is beautiful loom beaded yazhwango’gen (bandolier bag). It exhibits a classic Ho-Chunk design in both geometric and floral patterns.
The National Native American Purchasing Association holds an annual conference every spring with an overall goal to educate and support tribal procurement practices, promote cooperation, communication and resource development among Native American organizations, including the Indian Health Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs. CPN Purchasing Director Stacey Bennett, who is also a member of the Read More »
This week’s items of the week are helping the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center celebrate the new openings at the Tribal museum. As progress at the CHC picks up, both in person and online, the Potawatomi Hugs Stuffed Animals will be there to show you around. Soft and adorable, these five make great gifts Read More »