Osage Nation Launches New Government Website

Government site serves as a centralized connection for news, direct services, culture and language

OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (September 1, 2021) – Osage Nation has launched a new government website using the latest technological advances to provide clear and easy access to web users. A single web address, www.osagenation-nsn.gov, will connect users to an entire suite of products that include information about the government, direct services, cultural information and educational opportunities. The Nation put forth CARES and ARP Act funds due to the pandemic highlighting a critical need to provide safe and efficient access of information to users across the globe.

“Now more than ever, Osage community members need clear and direct access to the critical services Osage Nation provides,” said Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. “Our Information Services Department has been working with our directors and staff to design a new website to fill this need. We are excited to launch the initial phase of this ongoing project today.”

Direct feedback from web users and guidance from user-experience industry leaders were used to design the site.

“Our new website deployment is a direct result of user surveys and other member input,” said Mark Kirk, Osages Nation Information Services Director. “The Digital Services Team, in conjunction with all other Osage Nation Departments and Programs, has worked hard to provide a very capable and yet still easy to use method for engaging with Osage Nation. Our new web presence provides access to a suite of features, services and information with a completely new look and feel. This is still a living project, however, and will be constantly updated and revised.”

Although the website has an updated appearance, users will continue to have access to important information using the same web address: www.osagenation-nsn.gov. Visitors are encouraged to check back often for new content and to complete the user survey to share feedback about their experience. “Your opinion is important to us and the survey is the best way to let us know how we’re doing,” said Kirk. “These surveys are a major source for the changes that are made to the site. Our goal is to continue to improve Osage Nation’s digital presence and provide the best user experience possible.”

The next phase of the continued evolution of Osage Nation Government website includes a Service Portal. The portal will allow for online application processing for direct services and will be added in the coming months.