‘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 »

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 »

Request for sealed bid

CPN is soliciting bids on a Komatsu PC200LC Trackhoe and a Komatsu PC300LC Trackhoe. Please remit all bids to Purchasing department at 41711 Hardesty Rd. Shawnee, OK 74801, by Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Citizen Potawatomi Nation requests proposals for Professional Design/Build Architecutral and Engineering Services for the design and construction of a 2,300-2,500 sq. ft. automatic drive thru tunnel car wash system no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

Sovereignty Symposium 2024

This year’s Sovereignty Symposium will take place June 11-12, 2024, at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. Titled “A New Beginning,” the keynote speaker will be Geoffrey Standing Bear, principal chief of the Osage Nation.

Tribal members take part in Potawatomi Gathering

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi played host to the 2023 Potawatomi Gathering, with events scheduled at the Pine Creek Reservation and at the FireKeepers Casino near Fulton, Michigan, from July 24-29. Among those representing CPN in contests were Lauren Kelly and Craig Anderson.

Q&A with Ojibwe artist Andrea Carlson

Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Chicago-based artist Andrea Carlson made a splash in 2021 when her piece “You are on Potawatomi Land” was installed along the RiverWalk in downtown Chicago.

USPHS contributes to nation’s well-being

Shelley Hoogstraten-Miller, retired Captain of the United States Public Health Service, writes of the history of the USPHS and the importance of recognizing it for its critical role as one of the eight United States uniformed services.