CPN Cultural Heritage Center

CPN Veterans Organization at Tecumseh Christmas Parade
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | OK
CPN Veterans and their families are invited to join the CPN Veterans Organization at the Tecumseh Christmas Parade on December 5 at 7 p.m. Dress warmly! Questions? Call 405-585-3859.

Bodéwadmimwen Language Series
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | OK
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.

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

Holiday Recipes and Memories
2025-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Join us for a presentation and guest participation detailing family recipes and traditions. A cranberry salsa contest and food bar will be provided. Participants are invited to share a recipe and memories of their own. For more information, email chcculturalactivities@potawatomi.org.

A few notes on the cranberry salsa contest:
– ANY cranberry recipe/dish may be used for this contest (bread/sauce/dip/etc.)
– Your dish will be judged by those in attendance; please share recipe or ingredients list for allergy concerns
– 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be awarded
– ALL entrants will receive a one time discount coupon for the CHC Gift Shop (25% off, excluding Pendleton items)
– You do NOT need to be present in order to enter or win. You may drop off your item with CHC staff any time before 12:30 p.m. on December 11
We look forward to seeing your entries!

Intermediate Potawatomi Language Class
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.

Potawatomi Language Christmas Caroling
2025-12-11 17:30 - 19:00 | OK
The CPN Language Department will host Potawatomi language Christmas Caroling on December 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., beginning at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center. Hot cocoa will be provided. If interested, email language@potawatomi.org.

Heart & Healthy: Cooking with Fall Squash
2025-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
This event will include food tasting; registration is not required for this event.

Native American Food Traditions
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States

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

CANCELLED CPN Veterans Organization Meeting
2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
The January meeting of the CPN Veterans Organization has been CANCELLED due to winter weather forecast.

The CPN Veterans Organization meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center. Dinner is provided. All CPN Veterans and their families are invited; you do not need to be a member of the organization to join.

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:
March 2: Colors – Patterns – Options
March 9: Materials – Tools – Applying Applique
March 16: Finishing Touches – Accents
March 23: Practice – Applique Skill
March 30: Practice – Applique Skill
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 | 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

Winter Story Telling
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
Join the CPN Language Department for an annual Winter Story Telling event on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 5:30-7 p.m. CST. The event will take place at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center, and an online option will be available as well at cpn.news/winterstorytelling. Please RSVP to language@potawatomi.org, and please specify if attending in person or online.

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.

CPN Veterans Organization Meeting
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | CPN Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Dr., Shawnee, OK, 74801, United States
The CPN Veterans Organization meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center. Dinner is provided. All CPN Veterans and their families are invited; you do not need to be a member of the organization to join.

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.
