Language update: July 2024

The July 2024 Language Update looks back on the progress of the Master Apprentice program and forward to the Potawatomi Language Conference at the end of July.

Fireflight Balloon Festival returns to Citizen Potawatomi Nation

The seventh annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will return to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival grounds Aug. 9-10, 2024. The festival offers two days of balloon glows, balloon launches and rides, live music and family friendly entertainment.

Meet the Potawatomi Leadership Program class of 2024

CPN students from throughout the United States were selected to participate in the 2024 Potawatomi Leadership Program. The six-week program brings Tribal members aged 18-20 to the Nation’s headquarters near Shawnee, Oklahoma, for an immersive experience.

Senator James Lankford visits Iron Horse Industrial Park

Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Iron Horse Industrial Park was honored to host Senator James Lankford on July 16. He met with the Iron Horse team as well as Tribal Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett and toured the Park’s Warehouse A and Sovereign Pipe Technologies

Nadeau family history

The Nadeau family helped establish St. Marys mission and later were among the first Citizen Potawatomi to settle in Indian Territory.

Tribal member to lead First Americans Museum

Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribal member Dr. Kelli Mosteller has been named the new executive director and chief executive officer of the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Power and control

CPN House of Hope’s Kayla Woody writes about the techniques often used to gain and maintain power and control over another in an abusive relationship.

Veterans Report: July 2024

July 2024 report from the CPN Veterans Organization. The monthly veterans meeting is held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the North Reunion Hall at 6 p.m.