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New Center will expand from 9,800 sq. ft. to 64,800 sq. ft. in downtown Pawhuska, Okla. OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (May 26, 2022) – Last week, the Osage Nation finalized the purchase of 310 E. Main St. in Pawhuska, Okla. The property was purchased from the Estates of Rose Klausner, Lillian Horowitz, and Sylvia Korotkin for $262,500. All funds came from third-party collections accumulated by
Image (L to R): Stephanie Thomas Priest, Judy Thomas, Osage Attorney General Clint Patterson, Osage Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Kirk Shaw, Dr. Amanda Bighorse Male and Female Primary Residential Treatment Facility to Support Osage Wellness OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (September 15, 2021) – On behalf of Osage Nation, Osage Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear closed on the Ellis Thomas (ET Ranch), located
Coburn brings decades of finance and nonprofit leadership to steer lending institution OSAGE NATION SERVICE AREA, OKLA. (March 27, 2023) – The Osage Nation proudly announces that Christopher Coburn, MBA, has been hired as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Osage Nation Community Development Institution’s (ONCDFI) 𐓀𐒰𐓒𐒷𐓆𐒼𐒰 𐓂𐓈𐒰 𐓊𐒻 (“A Place to Borrow Money”). Coburn brings decades of experience in
Directory serves as an informational guide on governmental functions and available services OSAGE NATION SERVICE AREA (December 1, 2022) – Osage Nation announces the completion of the 2022 Osage Nation Resource Directory. The purpose of the resource directory is to provide an informational guide on governmental functions and information on services available to constituents. The booklet is
OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (April 22, 2024) –The Osage Nation Department of Natural Resources (ONDNR) has completed its first set of orphaned well land surveys. Companies abandoned the wells as far back as 100 years ago. In many cases, the orphaned wells are visible as drilling equipment protrudes from the ground, creating dangerous hazards for natural resources, animals, and vehicles, such
Osage Nation Congratulates Dance Maker Academy on Arts Award
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Governor’s Arts in Education Award Recognizes Outstanding Leadership and Service OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (October 7, 2021) – Osages Randy Tinker Smith and Jenna Smith LaViolette of Dance Maker Academy to be awarded an Arts in Education Award from the Oklahoma Arts Council during the 44th Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Awards on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. The Arts in Education Award recognizes an individual
OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (November 15, 2021) – David F. Conrad rejoins the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs as the Deputy Director. Conrad is an Osage tribal member of the Pawhuska District. “The work that David continues to do for Native communities is both incredibly impressive and important,” said Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. “We
The 3rd Osage Nation Congress will convene Day 1 of Special Session 14 on Wednesday, June 17, 2014, at 10 a.m. Sessions will be available live in both audio and video format. Committee meetings will be audio only. Useful links: Day 1 Agenda Live Video Feed Link Live Audio Link Legislative Proclamation N.B.: Live content is only available when streaming. Archived media will be available for
Legislative Branch Unanimously Endorses Lily Gladstone and Scott George by Law OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. – (Feb. 29, 2024) – Osage Nation Congress passed bills unanimously supporting Lily Gladstone and Scott George for their roles in the film “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The bills were passed into law on Friday, February 2, 2024, and signed by all twelve members of the Osage Nation Congress
U.S. Department of the Interior Awards $19 Million After Successful Program Confirms Urgency OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (Sept. 26, 2023) - The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Orphaned Wells Program Office has awarded the Osage Nation’s Office of Self-Governance two grants - the Orphaned Well Program Development Grant and the Orphaned Wells Program Implementation Grant - totaling $19,100,414
Osage Nation water rights include authority wherever water is located, including surface/underground, lakes, rivers and streams OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (May 19, 2022) – Last week, the Osage Nation hosted a Department of the Interior water rights assessment team in order to help the United States better understand the nature and extent of the Nation’s water rights claims in Osage territory. The
ONCC to host Drive-Thru Narcan Training Event on Wednesday, June 7; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oklahomans are becoming increasingly more aware of the epidemic America is currently facing regarding fentanyl and the fatalities it is causing. In 2022 fentanyl and other opioid-related overdoses increased 22% from the previous year, with the number only continuing to rise into 2023. To help combat this, it is
NEWS RELEASE New leadership and hard work pay off for program and clients By A.M. Jefferson, Osage Nation Photojournalist Osage Nation, Pawhuska, Okla. (May 4, 2015)—In writing class one thing stressed was to avoid using clichés. Be original. Be creative. But, every now and then, some of those adages simply carry a good lesson, thought or meaning. One that comes to mind is how work is its own
The Osage Nation Counseling Center (ONCC) Director and staff share a message of care and reminder that all those in need of counseling, can call the Counseling Center Hotline at (918) 287-5413. In times of sorrow and loss, as Osage People, we lean into our community for support. Our strength is in our Community, our strength is in our People. We celebrate our victories together and we grieve our
The event is free and open to the public on Thursday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Municipal Office, 705 N Lenapah Ave. OSAGE NATION RESERVATION, OKLA. (July 6, 2023) – The Osage Nation Counseling Center (ONCC) continues its Drive-Thru Narcan Training Series with an event on Thursday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Skiatook Municipal Office, 705 N Lenapah Ave., Oklahomans are
It can probably be said that everyone has experienced some type of hardship in his or her life, and certainly has known a family member or friend who has. Circumstances, often times, are beyond our control. Crisis Assistance (CA) may be an option to explore. The policy of the Office of the Chiefs is to provide support to Osage Nation citizens in times of legitimate crisis, regardless of place of
NOTICE: The Osage Nation Crisis Assistance Program makes payments directly to vendors, not applicants, to alleviate your crisis. OSAGE NATION SERVICE AREA, OKLA. (December 15, 2022) – The Osage Nation Financial Assistance Department is aware of the extreme hardships many Osage families are currently facing. In response, the Osage Nation Crisis Assistance Program has increased to $2,000 for the
Osage Nation Declares Juneteenth a National Holiday
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OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA. (November 2, 2021) - On Monday, November 1, 2021, Osage Nation Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear signed legislation into law that recognizes Juneteenth as a national holiday for Osage Nation. Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on the 19th day of June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. “Juneteenth is a day of great importance,” said Chief
Osage Nation Delivers Over $60K in Charitable Donations to Kids’ Harbor and Citizens Against Domestic Violence
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Lake of the Ozarks – The Osage Nation, during an event in observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, presented over $60,000 in donations to two Lake of the Ozarks entities that support area victims of abuse and neglect. Each organization received $30,528.07 in donations. Last month, the Osage Nation hosted a liquidation auction of the Quality Inn and announced that all auction profits