Bozho jayek! Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized government located near Shawnee, Okla. Follow our tweets for updates about the Tribe. Migwetch!
near Shawnee, Oklahoma
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Still new to the CPN family, Tribal member Ele Vesel has been able to form connections through her photography business. She focuses on portraits and nature photography, and has recently started offering portraits of elders at no charge.
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Citizen Potawatomi Nation administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal hours will resume Thursday, November 12.
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CPN tribal member Bobby “Trae” Trousdale became deputy chief of staff in Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt's office in June 2026. His focus areas for the Mayor include youth, education, economic development, grant writing and the Mayor’s “One OKC” framework:
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The latest Language Update features fall events and classes as well as fall vocabulary. Read more:
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CPN Chief Justice Angela Riley was recently inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1780, the Academy's membership includes some of the most influential figures in American intellectual, scientific, artistic and political life:
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Everyday banking should make it easier to manage your money, access the tools you need and feel confident about your finances, no matter where you live. For CPN members, Sovereign Bank's CPN Member Checking Account was created with those needs in mind:
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The October 2026 Veterans Report outlines the particular VA benefits eligibility rules for those who have served in the reserve or National Guard:
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LaReau/Bertrand/Higbee family member Lorrie Underwood was sworn in as the new District 5 legislator following a runoff election in August. As Underwood settles into her new role, she said her biggest priority is engaging with Tribal members.
Read more: potawatomi.org/blog/2026/10/…
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Meet CPN member Misty Patterson, owner of Brassy Monkey salon in Tecumseh, Oklahoma - just a short distance from where her grandfather owned a bait shop and convenience store in the 1970s. Read more:
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope is here to help those actively experiencing abuse in their intimate relationships.
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October updates from Tribal Executives and Legislators are now available to read online, featuring reflections on this summer's elections, upcoming district events, Tribal news, and more:
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CPN hosted the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association Fast Pitch State Tournament at @FieldsFirelake October 8-10 and 16-19 🥎
The latest edition of the Hownikan is now available to view online. Find profiles of Tribal members' success in entrepreneurship, arts, law, and more, as well as updates from Tribal executives, legislators, and departments. Read now:
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This month, the @GrandCasinoOKC celebrates 20 years of serving Shawnee and the surrounding communities. The month-long celebration culminates in an event on Oct. 24, with drawings, a performance by Tommy Joe Smith, and a fireworks show:
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Mariah Seedorf was recently recognized for her excellence in sculpting by the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit. Within her sculpture are numerous ties to Potawatomi culture, as Seedorf’s accomplishments reveal a journey of discovery within herself and her Tribe: potawatomi.org/blog/2026/10/…
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On a typical workday, you will probably find Broadband Program Specialist Kourtney Jones paying bills, though she wears many hats in the CPN Workforce & Social Services building:
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In June, the CPN Department of Education welcomed 11 Tribal members from across the U.S. to Shawnee for the annual Potawatomi Leadership Program.
Read what this year's PLP students worked on during their time in the program:
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Every year, thousands of lives are lost to suicide, and behind many of these tragedies lies an untold story of abuse and violence. Despite this, the critical link between abuse and suicide is often overlooked, writes @CPNhouseofhope's Kayla Woody:
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Some of CPN’s younger Tribal members were able to get a close-up look at ballooning at @FireLakeBalloon Festival this year as cadets in the Gordon Cooper Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol:
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CPN Police Department Officer Kevin Stoll recently finished at the top of his class in a police cyclist course put on by the International Police Mountain Bike Association in Amarillo, Texas. Read more: potawatomi.org/blog/2026/09/…
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