
42 episodes

Hownikan Podcast Citizen Potawatomi Nation
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 16 Ratings
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Hownikan Podcast, highlighting Citizen Potawatomi Nation issues, members and more. Produced and distributed by the CPN Public Information Department. Hosted by Tribal member Paige Willett.
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Strawberries, Fire dancers and workforce leader
This episode discusses the health and cultural importance of strawberries, and shines a light on the new Potawatomi Fire dance teams. We also talk with a Tribal member and leader who recently became director of CPN’s Workforce Development and Social Services Department.
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10-year anniversary of CPN Eagle Aviary opening
In this very special episode, we’re celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the opening of Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Eagle Aviary this June, which allowed visitors in for the first time Family Reunion Festival weekend in 2012.
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Mental health stigma, CPN Oklahoma House Representative and tribal economic impact
This episode focuses on Behavioral Health Awareness Month and the societal stigma of having behavioral health issues. We also meet the only Citizen Potawatomi Nation member serving in the Oklahoma legislature and hear about a study on tribal economic impact in Oklahoma.
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Powwow etiquette
This year's Family Reunion Festival will be Citizen Potawatomi Nation's first in-person powwow since 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic. It includes Grand Entry, contests and inter-tribal dances open to everyone. Experienced dancers and Tribal members Tesia Zientek and Randy Schlachtun joined Hownikan Podcast for a refresher on powwow etiquette.
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Basketball home game, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Native fashion
During this episode, we visit the CPN professional basketball team’s first home game, discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a victim’s advocate and talk with an apparel designer and CPN employee about Native fashion.
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Spring traditions, Epilepsy Awareness Day and Potato Dance World Championship
This episode explores Potawatomi spring traditions, visits the Potato Dance World Championship and shines a light on Epilepsy Awareness Day.
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Potawatomi Proud
Bishop! Love this so much....this is so exciting. Thanks Paige for hosting such an incredible podcast for our people. Migwetch!