Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Cultural Heritage Center

10/10/2026

Next week, the CPN Cultural Heritage Center will host several Fall Break events designed specifically for youth. Refreshments will be provided, and registration is not required. We hope to see you soon!

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Tuesday, October 13: Kids' Open Sew
Thursday, October 15: Kids' Bead & Tea
Friday, October 16: Food Sovereignty presentation

10/09/2026

Please join us today for a workshop making a wampum necklace and learning about the cultural and historical significance of wampum!

10/08/2026

The CPN Cultural Heritage Center and Gift Shop will be closed Saturday, October 10-Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, October 13.

10/01/2026

Please join us on Monday, October 5 for the first of our monthly evening bead and sew classes!

Save the date! Starting in October, we're excited to begin offering an evening version of our Open Sew and Bead & Tea classes on the first Monday of the month. Tools are provided, and we encourage you to bring a project you are working on!

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09/30/2026

Potawatomi Word of September: Mnomen (Wild Rice)

Learn more about the Potawatomi language at potawatomiheritage.org.

09/30/2026

Tribal members are invited to meet Vice-Chairman Jason Smalley on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Cultural Heritage Center. This is a come-and-go event.
Stay tuned for more information on a virtual meeting for Tribal members who are unable to attend in person.

09/24/2026

CLEARANCE: These Strawberry Serving Platter and Purple Flower Platter designs were adapted from baskets within the collections of the CPN Cultural Heritage Center. They are dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe - and now available for only $5 each. Shop now at potawatomigifts.com.

09/22/2026

The September update from the CPN Veterans Organization offers advice for managing back and leg pain with age.

09/21/2026

The Citizen Potawatomi Gift Shop will be closed for inventory September 28-30, and will re-open on October 1. The museum will be open normal hours.

06/27/2026