Tribal Works and PCC Cleaning & Restoration Complete Remediation Pawhuska, Ok. - Osage Nation Tribal Works and PCC Cleaning & Restoration worked together from February 26th-28th to restore the southeast side of the building normally occupied by the Osage Minerals Council (OMC) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The building was constructed in 1980 and has served many entities, including the
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Osage Minerals Council office and staff respectfully welcomes the 3rd Osage Minerals Council; Andrew Yates, Cynthia Boone, Talee RedCorn, Joseph Cheshewalla, Galen Crum, Kathryn RedCorn, Everett Waller, and Stephanie Erwin.
Keeping Tradition Alive: One Woman’s journey as she presents her People’s journey PAWHUSKA, Okla. ( August 25, 2015)—It was a perfect fit, Randy Tinker-Smith explained as she referred to her ballet, Wahzhazhe, and her professional background. She had been a musician, a manager in her father’s fast food business, and studied interior design. She was a parent of a daughter who studied ballet. She
ONED "Smart Money Program"
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The Osage Nation Education Department and Tri County Tech hosted a workshop, “Smart Money Program - Lunch & Learn,” for juniors and seniors at Pawhuska High School on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. The students received information about financial literacy while attending the event. This activity will prepare them for success when they enter the workforce and begin earning income. Financial
Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office Provides Cultural Sensitivity Training to Blanchard Springs Caverns Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Arkansas -The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office (THPO) traveled to an important Osage Sacred Site, Blanchard Springs Caverns, to educate Forest Service staff on the sacredness of the caves and the history of the Osage people in the Ozarks
ONHS and WZZHC Expands Vaccination Opportunities
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Pawhuska, Ok. – March 22, 2021, The WahZhaZhi Health Center (WZZHC) conducted a COVID-19 Vaccination Event for ANYONE 18-years-old or older. The Vaccination efforts occurred at the Civic Center located 1449 West Main Street in Pawhuska. These Vaccination actions have attracted many media outlets, including Cable News Network (CNN) which showed up and was seen interviewing Principal Chief Standing
Veteran's Memorial Commission gathering names of Osage veterans for Memorial scheduled to begin construction later this year By ON Communications Pawhuska, Okla., (Friday, January 26, 2018) —Last week, the Osage Nation launched an online registration form for Osage veteran names and information. The names will be added to the first-ever Osage Nation Veterans Memorial that is scheduled to break
ONM collaborates with the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art on Native American Photography Exhibit
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Pawhuska, OK (7/22/2016) –The Osage Nation Museum (ONM) is pleased to announce that they will be participating in a Native American Photography Exhibit with the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. Historical photographs by noted 20th-century photographer Edward Curtis and new works by Navajo photographer Will Wilson will be shown together when the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art opens the exhibit, PHOTO
ONM Completes Renovations and Presents Two New Exhibits
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Pawhuska, OK (5/17/2016) –The Osage Nation Museum (ONM) is pleased to announce the completion of renovations and present two new exhibits with an Opening Reception on Friday, May 20. “Treasures of the Osage Nation Museum: Highlights of the Collection”will run thru Sept. 17. The staff will also unveil the new permanent exhibit: “Wah-Zha-Zhi Spirit: A Celebration of Osage History and Culture” at the
ONM concludes assessment program and prepares next steps
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August 24, 2016 - For Immediate Release Press Contact: Hallie Winter | 918-287-5222 | hwinter@osagenation-nsn.gov Pawhuska, OK (8/24/2016) –The Osage Nation Museum (ONM) recently concluded its assessment program through the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Through guided self-study and on-site consultation with a museum professional, participation in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) will
ONM Exhibition to Showcase Works by Gina Gray
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Unveiling and Reception Set for Sept. 28 Pawhuska, Okla. (8/25/2017) –The Osage Nation Museum (ONM) will be holding an opening reception on Thursday, September 28th from 4:00-6:00pm for the unveiling of their next exhibition. The latest exhibition, Traditional Values/Contemporary Vision; Works by Gina Gray will run through March 31st, 2018 at ONM. Osage artist Gina Gray (7/21/1954 – 12/20/2014)
If you see the AmeriCorps logo say "Hello" and watch the work begin By ON Communications PAWHUSKA, Okla. (Oct. 22, 2015) — Terri Merrell, 19, is a lot like other young Osage women from the Osage Nation Reservation in Oklahoma. She lives in a small town with only a few employment and educational opportunities. But Merrell is among several local people who have signed up for an exciting opportunity
Operation Lady Justice
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For the Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls Pawhuska, OK - On November 26, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order which established Operation Lady Justice, an interagency task force charged with developing an aggressive, government-wide strategy to address the crisis of missing and murdered women and girls in American Indian and Alaska Native communities The task force
Opioid/Heroin Awareness Community Outreach
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Pawhuska, OK – (February 19, 2020)—The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Police Academy (IPA) and Division of Drug Enforcement (DDE) held an Opioid and Heroin Awareness Community Outreach at 9:00 a.m. in the Osage Nation Law Building. Special Agent Shawn Sheridan with the BIA and DDE gave an educational presentation about the Opioid/Heroin in Indian Country
Osage (Wahzhazhe) Research Readings and Resources
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Are you interested in learning more about Osage history, language, and culture? The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office has provided a list of recommended beginning research readings into Osage history and culture. The list includes readings surrounding the Osage Murders, also known as the Reign of Terror, including Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by
Letter to Chief Standing Bear from Chief Baker expresses gratitude and a united front to protect Indian Gaming in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (March 8, 2016)— Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear addresses Oklahoma legislators and tribal leaders about Osage successes, goals, and gaming concerns at the Oklahoma Caucus of Native American Legislators. By ON Communications PAWHUSKA, Okla. (March
The Osage Nation provided a formal presentation for local educators about the Osage Flint Hills “Place-Based” educational tools By Osage Nation CommunicationsON Communications Donors, Osage Nation Principal Chief Standing Bear (fourth from left), and educators line-up for a photo following the dedication on Monday, Jan. 23, at the Osage Nation Law Building in Pawhuska, Okla. Pawhuska, Okla.,
OSAGE ARP CASH ASSISTANCE UPDATE: 11,721 OSAGES SERVED
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OSAGE ARP CASH ASSISTANCE UPDATE: 11,721 OSAGES SERVED OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (Sept. 20, 2021) – Osage Nation’s ARP Cash Assistance program has served 11,721 Osages as of Friday, September 17, 2021 with more in-process. Enrolled members of the Osage Nation who submitted an ARP Cash Assistance application should continue to expect a check mailed within 30-days of the date on their approval email
Approximately 2,500 Osage ARP Cash Assistance Checks Processed Weekly OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (Sept. 3, 2021) – Osage Nation’s ARP Cash Assistance program is fully underway with 3,000 checks in the mail since the first check was issued on Friday, August 27, 2021. Approximately 2,500 checks are being processed weekly. Enrolled members of the Osage Nation who submitted an ARP Cash Assistance
Competitive HUD funding to be used for community development in Hominy Hominy, Okla. (February 19, 2016)—Workout equipment is tightly packed in at the current Osage Nation Fitness Center located at the Hominy Industrial Park. Pawhuska, OK (February 23, 2016) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the Osage Nation an $800,000 grant through the Indian Community