According to family records, “Joshua E. Clardy, also known as ‘Judge’ Clardy, was with his family one of the first settlers of Potawatomi County, Oklahoma.”
Have an ongoing sewing or beading project that you need help on? Attend our Open Sewing Classes. Cultural Activities Coordinator, Leslie Deer, will be on hand to offer her assistance! Classes are: Tuesday, November 16, 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2-3 p.m.
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Workforce Development & Social Services department recently wrapped up a busy summer full of activities to help youth learn and participate in their Native heritage and build professional skills. Outreach programs included a V-STEM camp, book club, law and policy, work placements and more.
Wanting to learn more about your Potawatomi heritage and the Tribe’s history? On July 29 from 1 to 2 p.m., join Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Cultural Heritage Center staff via Zoom to hear about new programs and online offerings to help Tribal members build family trees, view historical documents and more! Register for the event here: cpn.news/chcdemo
Attend the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Cultural Heritage Center’s Tobacco Pouch Necklace Class on July 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The class will cover how to make a buckskin tobacco pouch necklace embellished with edge beading. RSVP to chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org All CHC classes are free to attend. Must be 18 years or older.
Attend the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Cultural Heritage Center’s Cotton Drawstring Dance Bag Class on July 13, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and learn how to make a simple cotton drawstring bag embellished with an applique design. RSVP to chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org All classes are free to attend. Must be 18 or older.
Attend the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Cultural Heritage Center’s Hairpipe Bone Necklace Class on July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and learn how to make a hairpipe and facet-beaded necklace. RSVP to chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org All classes are free to attend. Must be 18 years or older.
UPDATE: Class is full. Please look for more cultural craft class opportunities in the future. Attend the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Cultural Heritage Center’s Baby Pucker Toe Moccasins Class on August 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and learn how to make a pair of buckskin baby pucker toe moccasins. RSVP to chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org All Read More »
Bring your ongoing sewing or beading projects to the Open Cultural Sewing Class held regularly at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Cultural Heritage Center to receive assistance from the Cultural Activities Coordinator, Leslie Deer. The Open Cultural Sewing Classes at the Cultural Heritage Center are scheduled for the following dates and times: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Read More »
Learn powwow dances at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Cultural Heritage Center during these upcoming dates and times: Thursday, July 8 – 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21 – 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, August 26 – 10 to 11 a.m. All ages are welcome to attend, but those under 12 will need to be Read More »