CPN Cultural Heritage Center

Bodéwadmimwen Language Series
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Online Bodéwadmimwen series taught by Lindsay Marean and moderated by Naganwétek | Robert Collins. Class is held Tuesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. CST from November 4 – December 16. There will be no class on November 25. For questions and to register, please contact Naganwétek | Robert Collins at 405-878-5830 ext. 1707 or robert.collins@potawatomi.org.

Intermediate Potawatomi Language Class
2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-27 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-04 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-11 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-18 15:00 - 16:30 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This Intermediate Potawatomi Language Class is held weekly on Thursdays from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center or online at cpn.news/intermediatelanguage. RSVP to language@potawatomi.org.

Online Beginner Language Course
2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00
This 4-week beginner language course will take place on Zoom on Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m. CT. Join online here. Questions? Contact language@potawatomi.org.

Bead and Tea
2025-12-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This is a class for all levels, join us to drink tea and share your knowledge or learn from others. Tools are provided and we encourage you to bring your own projects and cup for seasonal tea tasting.
For more info, email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org

Open Sew
2026-01-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-26 09:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This is a class for all levels, join us to share your knowledge or learn from others. Tools are provided and we encourage you to bring your own project to work on.
For more info, email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org

Open Sew with Skills Instruction
2026-02-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-02 09:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This is a class for all levels, join us to share your knowledge or learn from others. Tools are provided and we encourage you to bring your own project to work on. This month, there will be a two-hour skill session at the beginning of each class as follows:
April Skills: Regalia Accessories
April 6: Bags
April 13: Belts
April 20: Women’s Hair Bag
April 27: Men’s Breech-clout
For more info, email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org

Bead and Tea
2026-02-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-04 13:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This is a class for all levels, join us to drink tea and share your knowledge or learn from others. Tools are provided and we encourage you to bring your own projects and cup for seasonal tea tasting.
During the month of March, the tea of the month is Dandelion, and there will be instruction focused on a loom beaded bracelet from 1-2 p.m. each session:
March 4: Loom set up; Understanding the pattern
March 11: Project start
March 18: Project cont.
March 25: Project finish
For more info, email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org

Food Preservation: Meat Dehydration and Uses
2026-02-06 12:00 - 14:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
During this presentation, attendees will learn about various preservation techniques and recipes. There will be guest participation and food tasting. Registration is not required for this event.

Community Language Classes
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Every other Thursday, 12-1 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center. Instructor: Naganwétek | Robert Collins. For questions, contact robert.collins@potawatomi.org or 405-878-5830 ext. 1707. Snacks and refreshments provided!

The Magic of Beans and Legumes
2026-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Presentation by Sonya McDaniel of OSU Pottawatomie County Extension and moderated by Czarina Thompson detailing varieties, health benefits, sustainability, and versatility of these nutrient-dense, plant-based proteins. There will be opportunity for guest participation and food tasting. Registration is not required for this event.

Wigwas: Our Birchbark Traditions
2026-02-27 12:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Workshop detailing the tradition of Bodéwadmi birchbark crafting. Participants will create their own wigwas-nagen (birchbark tray) as a keepsake. No registration required for this class.

Potawatomi Language Beginner 2 Class
2026-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This hybrid beginner 2 class will be taught by Shelly Watson on Thursdays (March 5, 12, 26, and April 2) from 5-7 p.m. Central Time. RSVP to shelly.watson@potawatomi.org.
