Full-Time
Tribal government and enterprise operator
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Shawnee, OK, USA
In Person
Operating as the federally recognized government of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Citizen Potawatomi Nation focuses on its stated market and service model. It exercises sovereignty, delivers programs and services for citizens, stewards community resources, and operates enterprises that support its mission. Government departments and tribally owned businesses create distinct public-service, operational, professional, and commercial work. Roles can span health, education, administration, public safety, culture, hospitality, retail, technology, and enterprise operations. The profile puts the Nation's governmental identity first and does not reduce it to its commercial holdings.
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Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$5M
Headquarters
Shawnee, Oklahoma
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Veterans report: July 2026. July 23, 2026 Bozho (Hello), Whew! Another Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival with lots of changes for the future. There are some changes in the CPN Veterans Organization as well. I will be stepping down as commander and Daniel Castaneda will be moving up to commander and Joe Zientek will be stepping into the position of vice commander. Potawatomi welcome Joe and Daniel into these offices, and they will have challenges ahead for a busy year. After Bill Wano retired following many years as the CPN Veterans Organization's secretary, for which Potawatomi is truly grateful, Potawatomi now have its new CPN Veterans Organization's secretary, and new member, Lauren Samsel, who has proven to be very capable. Potawatomi also have Chris Lenggenhager as its new CPN Veterans Organization position of facilitator, which has proven to be very helpful. Potawatomi welcome new members to its monthly meetings, and any CPN veterans, whether members or not, and their families. Remember, its monthly meetings are on the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. (or as soon as you can get there) in the CPN Cultural Heritage Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. A meal is provided, thanks to Chris Lenggenhager, its facilitator. The meeting dates are listed below: * July 28 at 6 p.m. * Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. * Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. * Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. * no meeting in November * December date to be arranged. Migwetch (Thank you), Daryl Talbot, outgoing Commander Daniel Castaneda, outgoing Vice Commander, New Commander, 209-207-2317 Joe Zientek, New Vice Commander, 337-378-8544 David Barrett, Treasurer, 405-613-7313 Lauren Samsel, Secretary, 253-970-2900 Chris Lenggenhager, Facilitator, 405-878-5840
Citizen Potawatomi Nation builds championship softball stadium in Shawnee. SHAWNEE - Citizen Potawatomi Nation has begun construction on a new championship softball stadium at the FireLake Softball Fields in Shawnee, a project expected to be completed in early 2027. The new stadium will seat up to 4,100 fans, making it one of the largest softball facilities in Oklahoma. Officials said the venue is designed to meet NCAA Division I standards and will include a 24-by-32 digital scoreboard. Once completed, the facility is expected to host tournaments beginning in the following softball season. "The new developments, including the field, support our long-term economic development goals of expanding tourism and amenities in Shawnee and across south central Oklahoma," said David Oman, director of the Planning, Design and Engineering Department. "Traveling teams will be able to utilize the FireLake Hotel during their visits as well as patronize other local businesses and restaurants." The FireLake Softball Fields complex currently features 10 synthetic fields and hosts a range of amateur, high school and collegiate events throughout the year. FireLake Ball Fields Director Kelly Reavis said the long-term goal is to establish the site as a premier destination for softball competition. The stadium project is part of broader development initiatives by Citizen Potawatomi Nation, including additional construction projects tied to FireLake properties and other developments in central Oklahoma.
During her artist talk, Emmons said she intended "Black Wolf's Legacy" to be an immersive experience that combined animation, projection and mixed media to tell the story of the 1838 Trail of Death, in which the Potawatomi were forcibly removed from Indiana to Kansas.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation received a GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting recently.
In Michigan, the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is partnering with Alger Delta to rebuild over two miles of distribution line and implement vegetation management strategies.