Hownikan Podcast: October 2020

This episode features Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services’ Chief Medical Officer regarding COVID, a CPN veteran included on the Cultural Heritage Center’s Wall of Honor and producer of the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort’s Emmy-winning music program.

Roll of the dice now available in Oklahoma tribal casinos

On Friday, Aug. 17, Grand Casino Hotel & Resort Player’s Club Manager Greg Cox noticed a social media post from a competitor’s Facebook page and immediately notified Citizen Potawatomi Nation Director of Casino Operations Todd Brand. A Chickasaw Nation gaming facility was promoting that real roulette and craps games would be available for the coming Read More »

2016 looks to be a banner year for Citizen Potawatomi Nation

After a slower pace of construction in 2015, the new year looks to be as bright as ever at Citizen Potawatomi Nation as projects large and small are set to be complete. At FireLake Golf Course, the rehab of the back nine holes begins in January. Much of the infrastructure at FireLake – including irrigation, Read More »

Grand Casino Hotel hosts Pottawatomie County emergency response training

First responders from numerous Pottawatomie County-based organizations gathered near Grand Casino Hotel Resort to practice for various emergency situations in late September 2015. Though operating at full speed, the emergency management professionals were only practicing a worst case scenario as part of a training program held once every three years. The 2015 Pottawatomie County LEPC Read More »

Soto Sushi Bar to open at Grand Casino Hotel and Resort

One of central Oklahoma’s leading travel destinations, the Grand Casino Hotel Resort has “beefed” up their gastro-offerings with the addition Flame Brazilian Steakhouse. Adding to the Grand’s exceptional edible enterprises, is the family friendly Soto Sushi Bar. The new eatery will serve hand crafted sushi and Asian fusion delicacies and is led by Head Sushi Read More »

PBA returns to FireLake this weekend for hall of fame event

Professional bowling returns to the Shawnee-Tecumseh area this weekend with the PBA Grand Casino Hotel Resort Southwest Invitational at FireLake Bowling Center. “FireLake, the Grand Casino Hotel Resort and Citizen Potawatomi Nation have proven that we’re a premier destination for professional bowling in Oklahoma, and this weekend’s event will be no different,” said FireLake Bowling Read More »

Potawatomi job feature: Grand Casino Hotel and Resort Positions, August 2015

Citizen Potawatomi Nation employs more than 2,100 employees accross its vast array of tribal-owned commercial enterprises and public service departments. As one of the premier travel and entertainment destinations in central Oklahoma, the Grand Casino Hotel Resort is always looking for top talent at their wide range of food and nightlife venues. Below are just Read More »

Potawatomi job feature: Soto Sushi Restaurant

Citizen Potawatomi Nation employs more than 2,200 employees across its vast array of commercial enterprises and Tribal government supported programs. Here are a few of this week’s featured job openings, but more can be found by visiting  www.FireLakeJobs.com One of CPN’s newest commercial enterprises, Soto Sushi Restaurant is located inside the Grand Casino Hotel and Read More »

World’s best bowlers ready for return to Oklahoma for PBA Summer Swing

A sold-out field including 120 of the world’s best bowlers will resume competition when the Professional Bowlers Association returns to FireLake Bowling Center and the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort May 9-17 for the second annual Oklahoma’s Grand Casino Hotel & Resort PBA Summer Swing. The Summer Swing will include four PBA Tour title events Read More »