The Osage Nation Museum (ONM) invites the public to join in a conversation about Osage Foodways on Saturday, August 16 at 1 p.m. This event features Mary Elizabeth Ricketts and E. Sean Standing Bear and is part of the Generations of History series.
Ricketts and Standing Bear will discuss food-related pieces from the Osage Nation Museum collection, sharing stories that demonstrate the central importance of Osage dinners to our traditional events and activities. Mrs. Ricketts served on the Pawhuska In-Lon-Schka Committee for 30 years and was the head cook for two Drumkeepers. This esteemed position requires a lifetime of knowledge-building, beginning as a young child assisting with community dinners to eventually mastering a vast range of traditional dishes. Central to all of this is a deep understanding of the rich history of Osage foods and an expertise in the protocol that guides traditional food preparation and presentation. Learn more about these ways that have been handed down to Osage cooks throughout the generations.
This event is free and open to the public with a reception to follow.
Virtual Registration: The public may attend the series virtually via ZOOM. This option is primarily for viewing with limited interaction. The event will be recorded. Please register at the following address: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DK57yuvvT9KtmaEmOxkAIQ. For questions about the series, please contact the Osage Nation Museum by email at
julianna.cote@osagenation-nsn.gov or call (918) 287-5441.
About the Osage Nation Museum: The premier destination to experience Osage history, art, and culture. Visit the Osage Nation Museum (ONM) in historic Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Our rotating exhibits convey the story of the Osage people throughout history and celebrate the culture today. Highlights include an extensive photograph collection, historical artifacts as well as traditional and contemporary art. Founded in 1938, the ONM is the oldest tribally-owned museum in the United States. Admission and parking are free.
Phone: 918-287-5441
Fax: 918-287-5227
Email: museum@osagenation-nsn.gov
Website: www.osagemuseum.org