From Blackjack dealers to the cooks at the Bistro Grill, FireLake Casino is the workplace for dozens of tribal employees. The managerial staff at FireLake Entertainment Center has plenty of combined years of success. While each individual works as part of the larger team, those responsible for gaming operations fall under the supervision of Director Read More »
CPN legislators and executive officials met in person and via video conference in February to discuss the Tribe’s legislative business. Only one member of the body, Secretary-Treasurer Trousdale, was absent. An increase in funding for sanitation facilities construction was approved by all of the session’s attendees. The funding will provide sanitation facilities for individuals as Read More »
In 1984, First Oklahoma Bank, N.A. of Shawnee, Okla. opened with a capital structure of $2.5 million, a large portion of which was borrowed from a correspondent bank which failed amidst the banking crisis of the mid-1980s. For ten years, First Oklahoma Bank, N.A. lost money before a change was made that helped facilitate significant Read More »
As the Vietnam War entered its second decade, American policy makers made another attempt at severing the Communists’ Ho Chi Minh Trail, which crept along the porous borders of Laos and Vietnam. Tribal member Robert Sander, a helicopter pilot with the 101st Airborne, took part in the operation. More than twenty years after the operation, Read More »
Long ago meat was hunted or fished, berries, nuts, wild growing greens and roots were gathered, but the diet staple, the “Three Sisters” were planted and grown. Whether it was by accident or observation the “Three Sisters” – corn, beans, and squash not only complemented each other while growing but also in the diet. While Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s House of Hope has created a limited edition Pendleton blanket to raise awareness and funds for domestic violence programs. The blanket is the only of its kind to represent domestic violence prevention and education. “We are really proud of this blanket and what it means for Citizen Potawatomi Nation and domestic violence Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s prosperous and diverse presence in Pottawatomie County continues provide numerous opportunities for tribal members, current employees and Oklahoma residents. That opportunity often comes from the “promote from within” policy at CPN and has allowed many employees to make their career working for the Nation. An example of that is Joe Garcia; a Read More »
Spring is right around the corner and I have had several people asking questions about fitness. How do I start a fitness program? “Try to get moving every day, whether it’s walking, running, swimming, strength training, sports, playing with the kids or whatever works for you. If you can do that you will get healthier Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation has updated its census form to include both tribal members and tribal employees in order to obtain contact information and demographic details. The first part of the census is an emergency response form. The data will be used for emergency response efforts in other states as well in disaster situations such as Read More »
Bozho Jayek (Hello everyone), As of the week of March 10, 2014, we will begin offering two language tracks, with a beginner class and an intermediate/ conversational class. The Beginner class will be Tuesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. CST and Thursdays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST. To join this class, go to www.instantpresenter.com/potawatomi4 a few minutes before Read More »