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Bookmark or Share- Public art project will soon take shape - Potawatomi.orgTribal members will be asked to contribute images to a public art project that commemorates the Potawatomi Trail of Death. The Johnson County Park and Recreation District in Kansas, recently announced that “Fire Keepers Circle,” by artists Leah Yellowbird and Aaron Squadroni, was selected as the winning design from among three finalists.
- Potawatomi art, how it came to beToday, modern Citizen Potawatomi Nation art can differ, with artists like CPN’s Penny Coates and Margaret Zientek using symbolism and styles of the past with a modern touch. Other Potawatomi artists such as CPN’s Charles Clark, stick to a more abstract approach.
- Tribal Rolls - Potawatomi.orgThe Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal Rolls Department is responsible for determining eligibility for Tribal enrollment, burial insurance, and Tribal ID cards, and assists with genealogical and historical research.
- The true, dark history of Thanksgiving - Potawatomi.orgAlthough many Potawatomi and others across the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, the factual history behind the holiday is something to be less than thankful for.
- Remembering the Trail of Death and its impact on the Potawatomi peopleWhen the Potawatomi arrived on the reservation west of the Mississippi, the cold November weather and constant illness proved deadly. After the taxing forced removal ended, cholera and other diseases tore through the community almost immediately.
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