Families in Pottawatomie County had more food on their plates this Thanksgiving thanks to Citizen Potawatomi Nation enterprises and employees. Tribal employees were able to collect enough food to provide meals for nearly 130 local families. “We have been helping local families with holiday meals for almost ten years now,” said Scott Hutchinson, employment and Read More »
In the early 1990’s most of the world was focused on new technology and the turn of the century, but Dale Cannon was looking back at the Stone Age. After happening across an arrowhead, Cannon took an interest in flint knapping. That moment is one that changed Cannon’s life. “Flint knapping is important because it’s Read More »
Oklahoma has a rich music history and has become home to many influential musicians spanning a variety of genres. The Grand Hotel & Resort is writing its own chapter in that history, entertaining hundreds of thousands of fans right in the heart of Oklahoma. Opening in Oct. 2006, the entertainment venue at The Grand has Read More »
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation will receive three grants totaling approximately $315,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to assess air quality and water quality within the tribal jurisdictional area and build tribal environmental program capacity. “Our environmental programs are crucial in protecting and preserving our tribal lands,” said John Barrett, Chairman, Citizen Potawatomi Nation. “We Read More »
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce has honored Vice Chairman Linda Capps as Person of the Year for 2012. “The Citizen of the Year Award is awarded to one individual who has been out there day after day, week after week, promoting Tecumseh,” said Aaron O’Rorke, executive chamber, Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce. “It is through their Read More »
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 to as the Trail of Death, the forced removal of the Potawatomi from Indiana. In 1838, nearly 900 Potawatomi began the 660 mile walk from 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 experience crime at a rate more than twice the rate of the United States population. These crimes often occur in rural areas or on reservations, 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 educational activities and opportunities available to youth between the ages of 10 and 18. “A program such as the P.L.A.C.E. is important to our community 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 and its employees. The United Way of Pottawatomie County received $55,000 in employee contributions and $5,000 from the tribe in 2012. “CPN is a wonderful 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 the program to work for a tribe, she is no stranger to emergency management. Muhr has built a Tribal Emergency Management program for the Agua Read More »