Many know about the Citizen Potawatomi’s long ties to the Catholic Church, with French missionaries first introducing the Christian religion to the tribes of the Great Lakes region as far Read More »
Compared to the Cherokee and Choctaw nations, which boast enrollment numbers in excess of 200,000, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation can seem like a small tribe. Yet amongst its 30,000 members Read More »
Naswawkay [fletcher of arrows] was a leader of much influence and distinguished orator among the Wabash Potawatomi, characteristics that made him a valuable asset to U.S. Indian/Emigration Agent Colonel Abel Read More »
This week, the third week of April 2016, Citizen Potawatomi Gift Shop presents these colorful medallions and pendants as the featured items of the week. To shop jewelry online, visit giftshop.potawatomi.org/jewelry. Read More »
People often set goals to eat healthier, exercise more or lose weight through time at the gym or with a fitness trainer. One Citizen Potawatomi had a different goal in Read More »
There’s a day in April that is highlighted in bright yellow on the aviary’s calendar. It was marked not as reminder, but as a countdown to celebrate yet another milestone Read More »
People are different and the ways in which they handle stress are also different. What may be stressful to you may not be to another; therefore, it is important to Read More »
Neshnabe: The people and original man I often have had people ask me what the word ‘Nishnabe’ is and why is it on our tribal seal. A lot of tribes have a name for Read More »
On April 15 many Pottawatomie County community members will enjoy a delicious dinner, side-by-side in downtown Shawnee. Safe Events for Families and Visit Shawnee, Inc. are hosting the Redbud City Read More »
Under the encouragement of the CPN Environmental Protection Department and support from fellow departments, Citizen Potawatomi Nation continues to play an integral role in Indian Country’s response to the devastating losses to Monarch butterfly populations in Oklahoma. Read More »