CPN Cultural Heritage Center

Potawatomi Language Conversational Class
2025-02-12 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.

Bead and Tea
2025-02-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-12 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

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.

Bodéwadmimwen Language Series
2025-05-20 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.

Open Sew
2025-02-03 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

Intermediate Potawatomi Language Class
2025-04-24 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.

Virtual Shishibé Night
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Zoom
Join us for a Virtual Shishibé Night! There will be Language and prizes. If interested, please email Robert Collins at robert.collins@potawatomi.org.

Powwow Dance and Arena Etiquette Class
2025-05-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-21 14:00 - 16:00 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.

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.

Beginner Language Class
2025-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Join the CPN Language Department for a 6-week beginner language course on Thursday evenings starting April 3, 2025. The class will be held in person at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center and online at cpn.news/beginnerlanguage. RSVP to language@potawatomi.org.

Cultural Skills Workshop: Basic Twining/Weaving Technique
2025-05-07 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
During this class, participants will learn basic twining/weaving technique. To register, contact chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org.

Cultural Skills Class: Beginning Basic Twining Technique
2025-04-30 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | OK
During this class, participants will learn beginning basic twining and weaving technique. Supplies for this class will be provided. Contact chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org with questions or to register.

Widoktadwen Chikaswen Dbeket: Community Game Night
2025-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for a community game night at on Tuesday, April 29 at 5 p.m. Please RSVP with the name of your dish to language@potawatomi.org or 405-878-5830.
