Veterans report: September 2020

The leader of CPN’s Veterans Organization give details on a virtual dedication ceremony for the Smithsonian’s National Native American Veterans Memorial.

Aerial survey creates topographical map of Welch allotment

Collecting survey data helps the Nation make decisions about the land’s makeup and future use. CPN has and continues to conduct feasibility studies to ensure the development benefits the Tribe and its members.

CPN member records spiritual awakening in new book

Vieux family descendant Randy Kritkausky’s mother told him about his Potawatomi ancestry as a young child; however, he developed a deep connection to it, primarily through nature, in his late 60s.

Bourassa family history

Like many French who came to North America in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Bourassa family played a role in the development of both the fur trade and French-Native American relations.

Scholarship recipient’s heart for service

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine selected Bourassa descendant Leonard Almero as the first recipient of the Sycuan Medical Scholars Award.