By Darian Towner, CPN House of Hope Prevention Specialist Some of the biggest victims of domestic violence are actually the smallest. Childhood domestic violence occurs when a person grows up in a home where violence between their parents or violence towards a parent takes place. Statistics from the Journal of Family Psychology indicate that more Read More »
As a young man, Edward Ferri, Jr. began writing little poems and artistic verses in a small notebook tucked inside his leather jacket. Sometimes he gifted his Aunt Emily a glimpse of his scribbles but mostly kept them to himself. In a recent interview with the Hownikan, Ferri said he became an engineer after college Read More »
By Sherry Byers, CPN Housing Department Home Ownership Manager The end of 2018 marks an important milestone at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Housing Department — two decades using the One Time Grant Program. It has evolved and improved over the course of time, assisting hundreds of Tribal members with funds for down payments, closing costs, Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the State of Oklahoma have reached an agreement to resolve pending litigation and allow alcohol sales at Tribal enterprises. The resolution comes in the form of an alcohol compact, which allows CPN enterprises to receive licenses from the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission and the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Negotiations began Read More »
It is almost impossible to talk about the Oklahoma City food and restaurant scene without mentioning the name Fleischfresser. As the head chef at Vast, Kurt Fleischfresser shaped the OKC metro’s fine dining and culinary culture over the past 30 years. His Citizen Potawatomi children Kyle and Allie hope to keep the Fleischfresser reputation going Read More »
Gage Johnson’s life gained speed following his summer as a member of the Potawatomi Leadership Program class of 2013. Several major events happened in a short time: getting married, graduating college, obtaining a degree-related job and becoming a parent. No matter what life throws his way, he faces it all with diligence. Making ministry After Read More »
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more home fires occur in winter than any other time of the year. Cooking results in the largest percentage of house fires, and heating comes in second. “The majority of (fires) in this day and time are from space heaters or improper heating,” said Citizen Potawatomi Nation Director of Read More »
Goshen College celebrated Indigenous People’s Day in the campus’ church-chapel on Oct. 10. Students and faculty focused on the inhabitants of what is today Elkhart County, Indiana, prior to the arrival of American settlers. Jonathon Schramm, associate professor of sustainability and environmental education, told attendees the history of the Potawatomi that lived in the area, Read More »
Tribal election season will soon be underway as Citizen Potawatomi Nation voters prepare to elect candidates for three Oklahoma legislative seats — Districts 10, 11 and 13. CPN members will cast their ballots during the election on June 29, 2019, that takes place during the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Family Reunion Festival near Shawnee, Oklahoma. Candidates Read More »
Although many cultures across the globe give presents during the holidays, for Potawatomi, the practice spans all seasons. Native customs vary between small presents on a daily basis to larger exchanges during ceremonial gatherings and diplomatic meetings. “Gift giving is one of those things that is often used to open lines of communication and to Read More »