CPN Cultural Heritage Center

Potawatomi History
2026-06-27 14:00 - 14:30 UTC | Learning Lodge, 18404 Rangeline Road, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Located at the new Learning Lodge on the Sharp House property.

Lacrosse/Stickball Demonstration
2026-06-27 13:30 - 14:30 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Brad Peltier and sons, Bryce and Chase, will host a lacrosse/stickball demonstration from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday during Family Reunion Festival.

Potawatomi Stories
2026-06-27 13:30 - 14:00 | Learning Lodge, 18404 Rangeline Road, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States

Aviary Q&A
2026-06-27 13:00 - 14:15, 2026-06-26 14:00 - 15:00 | CHC Classroom, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
A number of presentations are offered throughout Family Reunion Festival at the Cultural Heritage Center. For a full list of events, check the Festival book handed out at registration or visit the CHC events calendar online.

Healing Salves
2026-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | CHC Classroom, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States

Shishibe (Potawatomi Bingo)
2026-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 | CHC Classroom, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States

Let's Research!
2026-06-27 10:15 - 11:00 | CHC Classroom, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Collections Manager/Registrar Peter Kavourgias will explain to those attending how to navigate the CHC’s research platforms.

A number of presentations are offered throughout Family Reunion Festival at the Cultural Heritage Center. For a full list of events, check the Festival book handed out at registration or visit the CHC events calendar online.

Water Teachings
2026-06-27 09:30 - 10:00 | Learning Lodge, 18404 Rangeline Road, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Located at the new Learning Lodge at the Sharp House property.

Shawl Applique Workshop
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States
Many workshops and classes are held at the CHC during Family Reunion Festival. Registration is required for workshops; visit portal.potawatomi.org or call the CHC at 405-878-5830 to register. Registration for CHC classes, activities and heritage interviews opens at noon on Thursday, June 25.

Shawl Fringing Workshop ($40)
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States
Many workshops and classes are held at the CHC during Family Reunion Festival. Registration is required for workshops; visit portal.potawatomi.org or call the CHC at 405-878-5830 to register. For the Shawl Fringing class, there is a $40 materials fee. Registration for CHC classes, activities and heritage interviews opens at noon on Thursday, June 25.

Pucker Toe Moccasin Earrings Workshop
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

Salve Making Workshop
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

Loom Beading Workshop
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

Turtle Keychain Workshop (Kids)
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

Medicine Bag Workshop
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

Basket Weaving Workshop (Kids)
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

Corn Husk Doll Workshop
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

Pony Bead Keychain Workshop (Kids)
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

The Strange Life of Wa'puka
2026-06-27 09:00 - 10:00 | CHC Classroom, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Kabl Wilkerson will present The Strange Life of Wa’puka, detailing a look into one of the CPN ancestors, at 9 a.m. Saturday.
A number of presentations are offered throughout Family Reunion Festival at the Cultural Heritage Center. For a full list of events, check the Festival book handed out at registration or visit the CHC events calendar online.

Fire Teachings
2026-06-27 09:00 - 09:30 | Learning Lodge, 18404 Rangeline Road, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States

Talking Circle (Community)
2026-06-27 07:00 - 08:00 | Learning Lodge, 18404 Rangeline Road, Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States

From Canvas to Career: An Artist Talk with CPN Painter Lauren Kelly
2026-06-26 16:00 - 17:00 | CHC Classroom, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States

Turtle Rattle Making Workshop
2026-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

Beaded Earring Workshop
2026-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

Beaded Claw Clip Workshop
2026-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States

Corn Husk Doll Workshop (Kids)
2026-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | CHC Long Room, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, oklahoma, 74801, United States
