Citizen Potawatomi Nation Department of Education

06/16/2026

We would love to hear from you about our programs, scholarships, services and more! Please complete the survey at cpn.news/CPNDoESurvey.

06/15/2026

Today is the last day to apply for the CPN Tribal Summer Scholarship! Apply by 5 p.m. CT at portal.potawatomi.org.⌛

06/15/2026

Choosing the best options for letters of recommendation for scholarship applications can be daunting, but the CPN Department of Education has tips and advising services to help students.

06/12/2026

Citizen Potawatomi Nation and the Dunbar Heights Community of Shawnee will host the seventh annual Juneteenth VIP Reception this Friday, June 12, featuring remarks from Chairman John "Rocky" Barrett, a keynote presentation from former U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts, a memorial candle lighting ceremony, and recognition of a community impact award recipient and winners of a youth art contest.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Table seating and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided to the first 500 registrants. Balcony seating will be available in the event center for additional guests who would like to watch the program. Register at cpn.news/juneteenth.

The program will also be available to stream online at the link below.

https://youtube.com/live/knJ7OV_yi1U?feature=share

06/02/2026

Cobell Vocational Application is OPEN! June 1, 2026📍
Today’s the day! Don’t miss your chance to apply and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to invest in your future.

Apply now and get started!💻

06/01/2026

Enrolled in summer classes? The Summer Scholarship deadline is two weeks away! Apply today at portal.potawatomi.org.

05/28/2026

The artwork "Mno Bmadzewen" is the winning entry in our 2026 Art Contest. Congratulations to Laura Hewuse, who designed and submitted this piece, along with contributors who helped bring it to life.

The announcement was made at our annual Graduation Celebration, and a limited-edition print of this beautiful work has been gifted to our 2026 graduates. 🎓

A pattern for a collaborative beaded artwork, designed and submitted by Laura Hewuse, has been selected as the winner of the 2026 Citizen Potawatomi Nation Department of Education Art Contest. The piece is titled Mno Bmadzewen, meaning “good life” or “good health.”

The project is an extension of a Zoom Loom Beading Group that was established several years ago by Hewuse and former District 1 Legislator Alan Melot. Contributors to the project include Hewuse, Melot, Jennifer Dye, Steve Livingston, Madison Waters, Anna Johnson, Brian Hewuse, Kristy Nichols, Kortney Seeley, Rosanah Ziegler, Lorrie Underwood, Sierra Waterman-Wells, Kristina Komara, Dixie Summers, Rebecca Lewis, Danny Ferris, Brandy Schmitt, Robin Schwartz Harvey and MaryEllen Godinez. Each participant created a small section of the overall design, which will eventually be joined into a single piece.

The finished beaded panel will be presented as a gift to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation's Cultural Heritage Center for public display.

Read more: https://www.potawatomi.org/blog/2026/05/28/d1s-collaborative-beadwork-wins-cpn-department-of-education-art-contest/

05/21/2026

🎓Now accepting scholarship applications🎓

The Association is supporting Native students on their educational journey — and this could be your opportunity. ✨

Whether you’re just starting or continuing your path, these scholarships are here to help you reach your goals and strengthen Native Nations.

Apply today: https://f.mtr.cool/mtkaphhrds

05/20/2026

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, May 26.

05/14/2026

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Department of Education would like to congratulate all of the graduates of the 2025-2026 class! 🎓Gdo wiges (good job) on your achievements and migwetch (thank you) for allowing our department to be a part of your educational journey!

You can also watch the graduate slideshow on our YouTube page: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpm6UISDqZY