The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is the federally-recognized government of our people and represents over 38,000 tribal members. It acts under a ratified Constitution and includes executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Nov 4, 2020 · When the Potawatomi arrived on the reservation west of the Mississippi, the cold November weather and constant illness proved deadly. After the taxing forced removal ended, cholera and other diseases tore through the community almost immediately.

2025 digital editions of Hownikan magazine. The Hownikan is a publication of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information.

Mar 17, 2025 · The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is stronger than ever, but we must remain vigilant and proactive to ensure our continued success. By standing together, we will secure a future that reflects the resilience, independence, and shared values of our people.

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Housing Department offers a variety of programs to assist in providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing to its Tribal members. Learn More >>

We called the reservation on the Kansas River home for more than two decades. In that time our Potawatomi ancestors built homes, established business, and farmed small patches of land to support their families.

Sep 7, 2018 · Through the Treaty of Mississinewa in 1826, Potawatomi ceded lands in northern Indiana. The government used the lands to build one of the earliest highways in the state, the Michigan Road, which connects Indianapolis to Lake Michigan. In 1829, the Treaty of Prairie du Chien established reservations for some Potawatomi, Ojibwe and Ottawa headmen.

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is a federally recognized tribe of more than 38,000 Tribal citizens around the world. To be eligible for Citizen Potawatomi Nation citizenship, individuals must be able to provide documents connecting them to an enrolled lineal ancestor. Learn More >>

Jan 15, 2025 · Our basketball team, the Potawatomi Fire, once again won The Basketball League championship, but also became the first team in the league to win back-to-back championships and to complete an undefeated season. We look forward to …

Jan 27, 2025 · The Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Cultural Heritage Center provides resources to keep the Tribe’s history safe and accessible for generations to come. One key way the Nation does this is through the CHC’s archives and video interviews.