CPN Cultural Heritage Center

Bead and Tea
2025-05-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-11 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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

Potawatomi Language Conversational Class
2025-05-14 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-21 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-05-28 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-04 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-25 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-02 15:30 - 16:30 UTC | Zoom
This online class will focus on speaking Potawatomi as well as listening and comprehension. Join online at cpn.news/conversational. Email language@potawatomi.org with questions.

Intermediate Potawatomi Language Class
2025-05-15 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-22 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-29 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-19 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-06-26 15:00 - 16:30 UTC | 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.

Master Apprentice Immersion Potawatomi Language Course
2025-05-19 08:00 - 2025-07-11 17:00 UTC | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
An 8-week Master Apprentice Immersion course in the Potawatomi Language will occur at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Cultural Heritage Center this summer from May 19 to July 11. The class will be fast paced, and focus on listening and speaking. This class will be in person. Tribal members are invited to attend for part or all of the course. Please contact language@potawatomi.org to coordinate specific accommodations.

Open Sew
2025-05-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-26 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Bodéwadmimwen Language Series
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Zoom
This 6-week series will be taught by Wkenodan Gétgadékwen and moderated by Naganwétek (Robert Collins). It will be hosted on Zoom from 6-7 p.m. Central Time. To register, please contact Naganwétek (Robert Collins) at 405-878-5830 Ext. 1707 or robert.collins@potawatomi.org.

Powwow Dance and Arena Etiquette Class
2025-05-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This workshop will cover powwow dance and arena etiquette. The class is free to attend; please email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org to register.
Two sessions of this class will be offered, one from 2-4 p.m. and one from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on May 21.

Peyote Stitch Keychain Workshop
2025-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Learn how to make a peyote stitch keychain with instructor Czarina Thompson. There is no cost for this class; to register, contact chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org.

Cultural Skills Class: Moccasin Making
2025-07-02 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Participants will have two options for learning moccasin making during this class:
Option 1: Make a pair of moccasins with the purchase of a kit ($30 each, 20 kits available)
Option 2: Learn the process of moccasin making using your own materials or practice leather stitching on leather scraps (no cost)
Please register for option 1 or 2 by emailing chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org.
