‘Fire Keepers Circle’: Artist Leah Yellowbird shares inspiration

First Nations Algonquin-Métis and Anishinaabe artist Leah Yellowbird works in a variety of mediums, from paint to beads. She has a reverence for traditional imagery and methods, resulting in works that reflect the culture of Indigenous people. Her inspiration resulted in “Fire Keepers Circle,” which will commemorate the Potawatomi Trail of Death in Johnson County, Read More »

Language update: November/December 2024

By Justin Neely, CPN Language Department Director Bozho Jayek (Hello everyone), It’s been a busy fall for the Language Department. We have a new high school class we are working with this year at North Rock Creek. We are also offering the language at Shawnee High School and are planning on having some students at Read More »

Public art project will soon take shape

Tribal members will be asked to contribute images to a public art project that commemorates the Potawatomi Trail of Death. The Johnson County Park and Recreation District in Kansas, recently announced that “Fire Keepers Circle,” by artists Leah Yellowbird and Aaron Squadroni, was selected as the winning design from among three finalists. “Fire Keepers Circle” Read More »

Tribal member helps write Unsettling Education

Tribal member Barbara Wall is one of the authors of Unsettling Education, which “tackles ‘unsettling’ as an emerging field of study that calls for settlers to follow Indigenous leadership and relationality and work toward disrupting the colonial reality through their everyday lives.”

Sovereign Bank gets new signage at OKC location

Sovereign Bank proudly unveiled its new signage at 3030 NW Expressway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after changing its name from First National Bank & Trust Co. in April 2023. This strategic move reaffirms its rich heritage as the largest tribally-owned financial institution in America.

Collins speaks on learning Potawatomi language

Robert Collins, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Interdepartmental Potawatomi Language Lead and member of the Delonais family and Thunder Clan, speaks about learning and teaching Bodéwadmimwen.

2025 Election Notice

Filing form and fee must be received by the Election Committee no later than 5 p.m. CST on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, for candidates for Chairman, Supreme Court, and Legislative Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Event promotes holistic health and wellness

Health and wellness in older adulthood is a realistic possibility, and older adults are resilient and important members of our community with unique strengths. On Sept. 12, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Behavioral Health Services hosted a panel discussion at the Cultural Heritage Center featuring experts from several fields to speak about the topic.