Hownikan Podcast

This episode explores language, specifically Bodéwadmimwen (Potawatomi language) in a historical context. We hear from a Citizen Potawatomi Nation musician who paired with a filmmaker to create a music video showcasing the past, present and future of Potawatomi. We also discuss one of the few remaining first language speakers who recently walked on.

During this episode, we’ll hear the story of an Indigenous food expert and the many layers of their most recent project and spend time with NFL Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey.

CPN member and Vieux and Johnson family descendant Barbara Wall lives in Ontario, Canada, and works as an assistant professor in the Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Trent University in Peterborough.

She feels her Potawatomi ancestry and love of water guided her toward her place in the world as an academic, her research and even inspired her Nishnabe name. She focused her doctoral efforts on reclaiming Potawatomi water practices, specifically as they relate to women.

In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11th, we’re dipping into the video archives of the CPN Cultural Heritage Center for recent interviews with veteran Tribal members. They share their war stories, pride in their Native heritage and how their service has changed their lives.

Chi migwetch to all CPN tribal members who have served or are currently serving in our Armed Forces. Your sacrifice and dedication will never be forgotten.

For more information and to schedule an interview with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center to share your story, call 405 878-5830.

This episode explores the history and complexities of the simple dish of fry bread and talks with a CPN photographer who traveled North American to capture Potawatomi from all 9 Nations in regalia. We’ll also hear from the CPN Language Department about food and hear a recipe for corn pancakes.

This episode explores the Brackeen v. Haaland U.S. Supreme Court case as well as the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.

(Photo: A CPN family celebrates a recent adoption through the Tribal court system.)

During this episode, we’ll hear from the 2022 Potawatomi Leadership Program class about their experience and ideas for the Tribe’s future, celebrate International Podcast Day and talk to an Oklahoma City musician about his upcoming album.

This episode explores the Native American Career and Technical Education Program and CPN Workforce Development and Social Services Department's efforts to help and enroll students at local tech centers to build their careers and start high-yield jobs.

While stigma regarding utilizing therapy has decreased, many myths about it as a treatment and the experience itself remain. Dr. Julio Rojas is a Licensed Health Service Psychologist and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor for Citizen Potawatomi Nation Behavioral Health Services with decades of experience helping clients overcome trauma, addictive disorders, substance abuse and improve their quality of life with psychotherapy. He believes discussing therapy as a tool is one of the best ways to tackle myths and stigma to treatment.

This year’s Family Reunion Festival at the end of June brought activities back in-person for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic. One of the major attractions for the weekend was the craft classes held in the Cultural Heritage Center. Tribal members talked and shared their stories as they worked on projects together and gained a new skill.