ABOUT THE OSAGE NATION

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Osage Nation is a strong, proud, resilient, and enduring sovereign nation as demonstrated by: 

  • A viable and sustainable economy driven by Osage Nation enterprises with which the income derived from is responsibly reinvested and reserved for future generations
  • A flourishing Wahzhazhe culture, a revitalized Wahzhazhe language spoken at a basic level by a vast majority of Osage Nation members and a unique and vibrant Wahzhazhe history taught to our children and fostered, promoted and memorialized throughout our homelands. 
  • Conservation and responsible stewardship of natural resources balanced with sound management practices and efficient production of the mineral estate within our established territory. 
  • Highly educated tribal members supported and promoted by the Nation at the pre-school level continuing through the postsecondary level and beyond. 
  • Physical, mental and spiritual vitality evident amongst our Wahzhazhe people complemented by the ongoing development of health and wellness services. 
  • A self-determining civically engaged society with ethically responsible government leaders who faithfully serve our Constitution and are accountable for their actions to Osage Nation members.

CORE VALUES: 

  • Spiritual Strength
  • Pride for Our Heritage
  • Justice
  • Fairness
  • Compassion 
  • Respect for and protection of children, elders, fellow beings, and self