The Journal Record newspaper recently honored Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal Gaming Commission Executive Director Daniel LeClaire in its Achievers Under 40 Awards for his service to the tribe and community. CPN Vice-Chairman Linda Capps nominated LeClaire for the awards and praised his work for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. “As an employee with a keen intellect for team work, he is Read More »
While the Federal Reserve System is often in the news for its role in setting American monetary policy, the bank’s responsibilities in the world’s largest economy are wider than setting the benchmark interest rates. One such role involves examining and ensuring the stability of financial institutions across the U.S., from large multinational banks to the small town Read More »
The annual Gathering of Potawatomi Nations will be held north of the border this year by the Walpole Island First Nation of Canada, located just across from Detroit, Michigan from August 2-5, 2017. Because the event is being held in Canada, Potawatomi from the American side of the border must have a valid U.S. passport, passport card of U.S. NEXUS Card. Time is running out for Read More »
Two CPN members recently helped Shawnee High School capture its third state championship in a row while leading the team to the top ranking in the nation. Jacob Taylor Vype Magazine covered the story of Jacob Taylor before their 2017 state title and has allowed the reprinting of their article here. Shawnee High School varsity baseball player Jacob Taylor was recognized in early May Read More »
Born June 16, 1927, John V. Anderson grew up in Choctaw, Oklahoma during the Great Depression. At the age of 17, his father signed the papers that allowed John to enlist in the Navy. He served as a seaman on the USS Siboney from June 1945 until August 1946. Upon ending his tour of duty with Read More »
Recently, St. Gregory’s University approved the Master’s in Business Administration in Tribal Enterprise Management. A group from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and SGU have worked tirelessly to develop this tribally-focused MBA, and we are pleased to announce that SGU will launch their first group of students through this program in the fall of this Read More »
Tecumseh’s finest will have one more line of protection should the worst happen thanks to a $10,000 contribution from the Citizen Potawatomi Nation to the police department. In 2016 the tribe donated $5,000 to the Tecumseh Police Department for the purchase of active shooter kits and followed up in May 2017 with another $5,000. Active shooter kits are bullet proof vests and Kevlar helmets designed to protect Read More »