Members of the Oklahoma chapter of the Good Sam RV Club donated a large assortment of toys to Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s FireLodge Youth and Family Services. “Shawnee and CPN have given us so much,” said Kenneth Griffin, Assistant Director of the Good Sam Club. “We just wanted to return the favor. Our members got these Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Amateur Athletic Union are teaming up to host the First Nations Competitive Games November 2. The Games will include softball and baseball and are open to all enrolled citizens of Oklahoma tribes. Participants must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe in Oklahoma, 12-15 years old and a Read More »
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation received $324,300 from the Department of Human and Health Services-Indian Health Services to continue a special healthy heart program. The program began in 2009 and serves numerous Native Americans annually. The Healthy Heart Initiative works to reduce cardiovascular risks in patients who have a high risk of the disease. Participants are Read More »
Chief of Police Jim Collard presented awards for meritorious service to two members of the Citizen Potawatomi Police Department before assembled guests at the tribal court in Shawnee, Okla. Citizen Potawatomi Nation Officers Russell Ross and Chris Berry were recognized for their professionalism and dedication in the field of law enforcement. Ross was awarded Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation opened a new convenience store, FireLake Corner Store, at the intersection of Hardesty Road and Gordon Cooper Drive. “We’re excited to open this new, larger facility to provide our customers with even more space , products and the same fast and excellent customer service,” said Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John Barrett. “This Read More »
Time to shine the wheels, wax the hoods and register your cars, trucks and motorcycles for the upcoming Car Show at FireLake Casino on Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “The car show is a favorite for car enthusiast and we usually have about 100 entries,” said Chad Mathews, FireLake Casino. “We are Read More »
A number of new business topics were addressed by the Citizen Potawatomi Legislature during its August 29 meeting. The Legislature passed of the tribal budgets for the fiscal year 2014 and Gary Bourbonnais was once again confirmed as the head of the Election Committee. New board members were also appointed to the Election Committee. Legislators Read More »
Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas took the inaugural PBA Southwest Region Players Invitational over the weekend at FireLake Bowling Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Barnes, one of the top bowlers on the Professional Bowling Association’s (PBA) national tour finished ahead of Tulsa-native Mike Edwards. In August 2012, the PBA unveiled a new format for championships Read More »
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal Youth Program is kicking off the annual afterschool club, The P.L.A.C.E. The Potawatomi Learning and Cultural Exchange program is offered for three quarters during the school year. The first quarter began in September and runs through Thanksgiving and the second quarter begins in December. “All local youth between the ages Read More »
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Child Development Center began two preschool programs for children three years old and an advanced preschool program for four year olds. “Children in our preschool class are taught by highly educated teachers who plan curriculum and activities around a weekly theme,” said Donnette Littlehead, director, CPN Child Development center. “We have Read More »