The Cultural Heritage Center’s vast basketry collection inspired the creation of a limited line of commemorative dinnerware pieces available for purchase through the CHC’s gift shop. “Rather than highlighting one individual, we wanted to highlight the styles and techniques that are really quintessential to Potawatomi people,” said CHC Director Kelli Mosteller. “They represent not just Read More »
Submitted by Joshua Bullock, College Adviser, CPN Department of Education The Wzhitawen program offers college and career readiness to Native American students in four southern Pottawatomie County schools: Asher, Macomb, Maud and Wanette. Each year, one eighth-grade class is added to our four-year program. Presently, Channing Seikel and Joshua Bullock with Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Department Read More »
Submitted by CPN Human Resources The Human Resources department staff is honored to be a part of Citizen Potawatomi Nation. We are a part of the onboarding process and see new employees come in, filled with hope for the future and their families. We are excited to know that, through the leadership of the Tribe, Read More »
Millions recently filed their federal income tax returns and now await their Internal Revenue Service refunds. Many people use this time to reassess goals and take responsible advantage of that check. Tina Pollard is consumer lending manager at Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation and one of three certified credit counselors on staff. During a recent Read More »
FireLake Discount Foods and Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services are working closely with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Pottawatomie County Health Department on an investigation related to a case of measles in an out-of-state resident who traveled to Oklahoma. Employees and customers may have been unknowingly exposed if they visited the FireLake Read More »
The Boy Scouts of America oath is straightforward: “On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.” Citizen Potawatomi Nation District 12 Legislator Paul Read More »
Bozho nikan (Hello friends), With this year’s election rapidly approaching, I was asked if I would like to write a final statement to you, the voters who will decide on who will represent you in District 7 over the next four years. One question from the 2014 election has stayed with me over the years: Read More »
By Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton The scars have mostly faded, but a few are still visible on Grace’s arms. “This one was from struggling with breastfeeding,” she said, pointing at a faint white line on her left forearm. “Can’t remember what this one from,” she said, pointing at a smaller, thinner line next to it. “Some of Read More »
By Darian Towner, Prevention Specialist, House of Hope When it comes to ending sexual violence, there is no better time to act than the present. With a society that seems to be screaming for change and desiring both a healthier and safer atmosphere for women, we are presented with the unique opportunity to shift the Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s wellness court welcomes many who choose sobriety, accountability — and a 9 p.m. curfew — over jail time. The 15-month Healing to Wellness Court is open to CPN tribal members, their children and Natives and non-Natives over age 18 who have a history of substance abuse and are charged with a Read More »