Participants from the CPN Child Development Center competed in the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair on April 1 in Norman, Okla. The youth competed in two categories at the 11th annual fair. The youth won first place in the video competition for a video they submitted of them acting out the traditional Potawatomi story, Read More »

In the areas surrounding the Citizen Potawatomi Nation headquarters, the abundance of pecan trees is hard to miss. Like many of the commercial enterprises started by the tribe over the course of the last decade, CPN’s Pecan Farm began as a suggestion from Chairman John Barrett in 2007. Tribal member and longtime CPN employee William Read More »

  The success of CPN’s own Child Development Center is a testament to the emphasis that communities place on the importance of childhood education. As tribal youth age, the benefits of structure and supervision outside of school hours can be lost. Those few unsupervised hours can have real consequences for teenagers and their communities. “Youth Read More »

For all CPN members currently enrolled in high school around the country, the Oklahoma Institute for Diversity in Journalism is still accepting spots for its annual workshop to take place this summer. The eight day program aims to expose students to the opportunities in training for work in the field of journalism. If selected, participants Read More »

Cherokee Nation Foundation and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation are taking a college prep workshop on the road to Dallas on April 27. The free seminar teaches students to dissect the application process, find scholarships, identify deadlines and complete financial aid. “There are many misconceptions about the application process,” said Kimberlie Gilliland, executive director of Cherokee Read More »

Long ago the Creator, Mamogosnan (our great father), became angry with mankind because they did not live in the right way. When they prayed, they did not use the proper medicine, tobacco (sema), and they fought amongst themselves constantly. Some even disrespected their elders, speaking down to them and making them do hard work while Read More »

Early childhood education is proven to have beneficial effects on a child’s future. Children who’ve attended such programs are less likely to repeat grades, need special education, or get into future trouble with the law. The issue is so important that is has been made a priority by President Obama during his latest State of Read More »

Gather the family for an afternoon of free entertainment, games and education. Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope will host a family fun day April 27 from 1-4 p.m. at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival Grounds inside the north and south reunion halls. “We are excited to provide a fun afternoon for children and families Read More »

Officers from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Police Department conducted a training exercise designed to prepare them for a live shooter incident. The training session, overseen by Sergeant Mike Hendrickson and Major Jody Opela, took place at two vacant farm houses on tribal land near CPN Headquarters. The session is the first in a three part Read More »

Grab the family and enjoy some of the best barbecue in the region at the Second Annual FireLake BBQ Contest on March 30. More than 35 competitors will compete for $5,000 in cash prizes and guests can sample numerous recipes including beef brisket, chicken and pork. Competitors from Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas and Arkansas will battle Read More »