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[Photo (L to R): Osage Nation Assistant Principal Chief Raymond Redcorn, Osage Nation Historic Preservation Officer Dr. Andrea Hunter, Osage Nation Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, NARF Executive Director John E. Echohawk, NARF Director of Development Donald M. Ragona, former Osage Nation Chief Jim Gray, Osage Nation Attorney General Clint Patterson, Assistant Attorney General Adam Trumbly] 20-Acres

( Courtesy of Northern Oklahoma College)TONKAWA, Okla. – “Heights of Education” saw 160 youngsters from eight area tribes gathered on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus for the fourth annual Native American Youth Leadership Day Wearing color-coded T-shirts indicating their tribal affiliations, the mid-high through high school students accompanied by tribal educators and sponsors from the

Pawhuska, Ok. – The Osage Nation (ON) Financial Assistance Department announces that Energy Assistance is available to low income Native American households, residing in Osage County, and is open for both heating and cooling assistance until September 30, 2020. With this innovated assistance program, there are new policy revisions that increase the income deductions for Osage Nation members. There

“You’re busy, you’re stressed, it’s chilly ... so why not take a break from your fitness program until the New Year?” It’s certainly a good excuse and one many will use especially as the holiday season approaches. Between jobs, school, family responsibilities, and tons of other stuff, it can be one of the most hectic times of the year. While it is a time of fun and celebration, on the other hand

NEWS RELEASE NEW FAIRFAX GROCERY SUPPORTED BY NATION The Grayhorse and Fairfax community gets a new and improved grocery store By ON Communications PAWHUSKA, Okla. (March 24, 2015)—Fresh healthy foods are available again in the small town of Fairfax, Okla. The rural community is located on the Osage Nation Reservation and includes the smaller Osage community of Grayhorse or Pah.Soo.Lee. Since 2011

Pawhuska, Okla. (Mar. 5, 2015)—When your department’s mission statement reads that you will “address the issues causing chronic disease within the Osage people and residents of Osage County” and you meet the staff of said department—you see energy and passion. And probably a more appropriate synonym for address the issues might be tackles the issues. This group of individuals with the Osage Nation

The Wahzhazhe Health Center has Added a New Optometrist to List of New Doctors By ON Communications Mashall Walker, will begin at the WHC on Dec. 7. PAWHUSKA, Okla. (November 25, 2015) —In an effort to improve healthcare service delivery and meet the needs of its patients, the Osage Nation has been seeking and recruiting the doctors people need to staff the Wahzhazhe Health Center (WHC). The

When Native tribes were separated through various government actions such as boarding schools or land allotment, the purpose was to break the identity of the Native people. Unfortunately this proved to be a somewhat successful tactic. For the Osages, the communities that once were held together by ceremonies, religion, history, language, and centered upon bands and clans lost much of that rich

OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (May 5, 2022) – On April 26, 2022, Chief Standing Bear’s Executive Order 22-01 approved a new Executive Branch Organizational Chart that includes Osage Nation Cabinet Secretaries, Treasurer, Boards and Commissions, and Section 14 Enterprises. Osage Nation Cabinet Secretaries include Administration, Development, Language/Culture/Education, Natural Resources and Public

OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (April 20, 2022) – Osage Nation invites the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Wakon Iron Chapel on Wednesday, April 27 at 2 p.m. “This New Wakon Iron Chapel will be larger to accommodate our growing population,” said Chief Standing Bear. “It will serve as a sacred place of prayer for generations to come.” Wakon Iron Chapel construction funds totaling

(Pawhuska, OK) – Individuals, groups and businesses that are changing the health of Osage County through innovative efforts are encouraged to apply for the 2014 Champions of Health Awards. The awards program, a statewide effort, has honored more than 100 projects and programs that are working to reverse the negative health statistics in the state. Nominations for the 2014 awards opened August 29

Last May, the Department of Natural Resources staff members Cameron Chesbro and Tom Ashmore took a trip to Roark Acres Honey Farms just outside of Tulsa to collect five honey bee nucs to begin the Osage Nation’s Apiary journey. The next day, the colonies arrived at their new homes in Pawhuska. WHAT’S A NUC? A nuc consists of a box with frames, at least two broods, one food, a queen bee, and a

Pursuant to 15 ONC § 2–803, the Osage Nation Gaming Commission gives notice that it intends to replace PART III of its regulations with the regulations included with this notice. The thirty (30) day comment period shall run from August 5, 2015 until September 4, 2015. Comments may be mailed to: The Osage Nation Gaming Commission 612 Leahy Avenue Pawhuska, Ok 74056 Or e-mailed to ehembree

by A. M. Jefferson, Osage Nation Communications Staff In December of 2014, the Osage Nation was contacted by the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) requesting a second submission for their program Native Oklahoma, a collaborative effort which focuses on aspects of Native American life. The theme for this second episode is on Native American Vietnam Veterans. According to Dan Schiedel

James Weigant, from the Fronkier family, has a Masters in Public Administration By ON Communications PAWHUSKA, Okla. (January 19, 2016)—Professional, young and research driven, are just a few words that describe James Weigant, Osage, who was recently hired by the Osage Nation Office of the Chiefs as their new Executive Administrative Assistant. Weigant brings a strong education and professional

All Osage Nation offices will be closed on Wednesday, March 12, in observance of Osage Sovereignty Day. This includes Tribal Court per this court notice.

NEWS RELEASE Oklahoma Tornado Safety: Be Prepared and Stay Aware Osage Nation, Pawhuska, Okla. (May 5, 2015)—When living in Osage County, Oklahoma, people have grown to understand that tornadoes can occur any time of the year. Spring does seem to be tornado season due to the changing weather, but some years see more activity than others. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration better

Pawhuska, OK – The director of the Osage Nation Family Violence Prevention Department, Olivia Gray, recently presented at the University of Texas, Arlington’s Native American Student Association and Mr. Les Ridingin (Osage/Pawnee) when the group hosted a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Symposium. Also speaking at the Symposium were Professor Sarah Deer (Muscogee Creek), and a