Tyler Bray gets to start at Memphis

(Tyler Bray eludes two South Carolina Gamecocks defenders to launch a pass in Tennessee University’s 38-24 loss.) KNOXVILLE, Tennessee – Citizen Potawatomi Nation member Tyler Bray’s Monday morning – November 1 – started like any other. The 6-foot-6 Californian got up, ate breakfast, and went to classes on the University of Tennessee campus. However, this Read More »

Native Americans Continue to Smoke Cigarettes at a High Rate

WASHINGTON, D.C.– In 2009, approximately one-quarter (25%) of Native Americans smoked cigarettes. Nearly 18 percent of Native Americans lose their lives to cancer. As we recognize Native American Heritage Month and Lung Cancer Awareness Month, EX® offers a free way to break the smoking addiction. With the latest research estimating that nearly six million people Read More »

2010 District #7 Run-off Election Results

The Run-off election between Thom Finks and Mark Johnson for the position of Represesntative for Legislative District #7 has concluded and the results have been certified by the CPN election committee as of August 27th, 2010 at 5:00pm. Mark Johnson defeated Thom Finks by a margin of 54 votes. Thom Finks received 57 total votes and Mark Johson received 111 total votes. Official Election Committee Results – CLICK Read More »

CPN member Tyler Bray Tosses two TDs; Vols Lose

  COLUMBIA, SC – OCTOBER 30: Tyler Bray #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers is chased by South Carolina Gamecocks Stephon Gilmore (#5) and Cliff Matthews (#83) during the Gamecocks’ 38-24 win over Bray’s Tennessee Volunteers at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. UPDATE: ESPN is reporting that Tyler Ray is likely Read More »

Linda Capps enters GCTC Hall of Fame

(New GCTC Hall of Fame inductee Linda Capps accepts a proclamation naming May 6 “Linda Capps Day” in Oklahoma from State Rep. Shane Jett of Tecumseh.) In an event recognizing the quality of her contributions to education, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Vice Chairman Linda Capps has been induct4ed into the Gordon Cooper Technology Center Hall of Read More »

Lions mobile screening bus to travel to Citizen Potawatomi Nation

SHAWNEE, Okla. – Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation and the Shawnee Noonday Lions Club will team up with the Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency Area Agency on Aging, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, and the Oklahoma Insurance Department to provide a free mobile health screening and health fair that will be open to the public. It will Read More »

CPN, REI host Women’s Biz Workshop

The Women’s Business Center (WBC) of Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc. (REI), a Durant-based economic development agency, will present a Women’s Biz Workshop in Shawnee.  Free workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners are a key component of REI’s business development programs.   The workshop, “Entrepreneurship 101,” is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Read More »

Bob Trousdale Walks On

(Bob Trousdale stands outside his two-room Maverick Hotel in downtown Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Bob lovingly and painstakingly restored the old bank building.) The Citizen Potawatomi Nation has lost one of its true gentle souls. On the evening of Monday, May 3, 2010, CPN member Bob Trousdale, director of the Nation’s Job Pride program and one of Read More »

Chairman Barrett Named Among Pottawatomie County’s Most Influential

(The Tecumseh Countywide & Shawnee Sun newspaper is in the midst of unveiling its list of “The Ten Most Influential People” in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Through its April 15 edition, the newspaper has named numbers 10 through four, with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John ‘Rocky’ Barrett landing at number four on the list. This is Read More »

Tyler Bray opens college career in Vols’ 50-0 win

(CPN member Tyler Bray launches a pass in his college debut on Saturday, September 5. His Tennessee Volunteers defeated Tennessee-Martin 50-0.) Citizen Potawatomi Nation member Tyler Bray’s college football career began with a win on Saturday, September 4; his Tennessee Volunteers had an easy time with an outmatched Tennessee-Martin team, posting a 50-0 win. Bray, Read More »