Many Native American tribes recognize the significance of the medicine wheel, the colors and directions that are associated with them. For the Potawatomi, the East is the direction of new Read More »
After centuries of mismanagement and abuse at the hands of the federal government, the 1978 passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act was a significant step in the right direction. Read More »
Firelake Designs will be donating proceeds from this “Oklahoma Strong” t-shirt to the tragedy relief funds in Pottawatomie County. The shirts are $16 and will be printed on white or Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Cherokee Nation have partnered to monitor the air quality near CPN headquarters in Shawnee. The data collected will help determine if pollutant levels in the air Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation contributed $5,000 to the American Red Cross in Pottawatomie County to assist with the disaster relief efforts after an E F-4 tornado damaged hundreds of homes and Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation staff worked Sunday afternoon, evening and through the night helping victims of a tornado that ripped through Pottawatomie County. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Police Department had officers Read More »
As the Family Reunion Festival approaches, CPN members from across the country will descend on the old tribal grounds south of Shawnee, Okla. to see family and participate in the Read More »
One time, long ago, the Creator Mamogosnan flooded the Earth. Original man, known as Wiske, was floating in the water along with all the Earth’s other animals. To stay Read More »
In February a group of women began working on a quilt in their spare time, each of them sewing a few pieces and putting them together. The group met each Read More »